Get to Know Our Santa Fe, TX Veterinary Team

Veterinarians

Dr. Brent Plonski

Veterinarian
About Dr. Plonski

Dr. Brent Plonski is from Houston, TX, and attended Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. He loves binge-watching television shows and is a fan of the comic book, superhero, and supernatural world. He loves spending his spare time with his two dogs and three-legged cat or going to visit his niece.

Dr. Cody Fruge

Veterinarian
About Dr. Fruge

Dr. Cody Fruge was born and raised in Laredo, TX, and attended Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. He married his college sweetheart and started a family here in Houston, TX. He loves going to Astro games and spending time with his wife and son.

Leadership

Brittany, CVA

Practice Manager

About Brittany

Brittany is a Certified Veterinary Assistant working towards becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. She has been in the veterinary medical field since she was a teenager and can’t imagine doing anything else. On her off time, she enjoys walking her dogs in the parks, fishing, or working on continuing her education. 

Technicians

Rebecca, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

About Rebecca

Rebecca is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and graduate of the Houston Vet Tech Institute. She is very compassionate about caring for animals and has extensive knowledge when it comes to animal care. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, hunting, and rescuing animals to find them homes.

Veterinary Assistants

Stephanie, CVA

Certified Veterinary Assistant

About Stephanie

Stephanie joined our team in 2021 and is a Certified Veterinary Assistant. She has always had a huge love for animals and currently has a dog and a tortoise at home. She enjoys developing meaningful relationships with clients and patients and plans to pursue her Veterinary Technician License. In her off-time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, husband, and friends.

Makenna, CVA

Certified Veterinary Assistant
About Makenna

Makenna graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2023 with her Veterinary Assistant Certification. She absolutely loves anything to do with parasites, so if your pet needs a fecal, she’s your gal! She collects crystals, loves snakes, and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Esmeralda, CVA

Certified Veterinary Assistant

About Esmeralda

Esmeralda Burgos joined our team in 2020 and is a Certified Veterinary Assistant. She is currently attending school to obtain her Veterinary Technician License and loves caring for all patients. She loves going to the beach with her dog Max on her off-time and has attended Master Veterinary Technician Symposium classes.

Bailey Post

Bailey

Veterinary Assistant

About Bailey
Bailey joined us from Arizona, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with an emphasis in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Arizona. She has worked in both small companion and equine veterinary and loves every minute of caring for our patients. She herself has 2 Labradors, (Ren and Drake) and 1 Alaskan Malamute (Cinch). She loves spending her free time riding horses, being outdoors, and going fishing with her fiance.
Theresa

Maddison

Veterinary Assistant

About Maddison

Maddison joined our team in 2021 and loves working with animals. She is currently working on obtaining her Certification for Veterinary Assisting while receiving hands-on training in the clinic. She herself has a multi-pet household ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits.

Katelyn

Veterinary Assistant

About Katelyn

Katelyn joined the team in 2020 and has been an excellent addition! She loves spending time with her two dogs and cats and is currently attending ACC to obtain her associate’s degree in biology. Katelyn will be pursuing a path to becoming a veterinarian. In her spare time, she loves fishing, traveling, going on cruises, and spending time with family.

Theresa

Megan

Veterinary Assistant

About Megan

Megan has been working in the veterinary field for nearly 15 years. She started in Kennel work and has expanded her knowledge and skills all the way up to a Veterinary Assistant. She has adopted many animals along the way, loves to watch documentaries, and loves to cross-stitch in her spare time. She is currently working on obtaining her credentials as a Certified Veterinary Assistant.

Client Service Representatives

Kam Crosswhite

Kam

Receptionist

About Kam
Kam joined our clinic in 2021 and has been a great addition to our team and front staff. She is originally from Arkansas, but has traveled around the world. This is her second time living in her favorite state, Texas. She enjoys numerous hobbies such as sewing quilts and painting, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family, friends, 2 cats, and her puppy.
Kam Crosswhite

Jodie

Receptionist

About Jodie

Jodie moved to Texas from New York and has been with us ever since. She loves assisting our clients with their pet’s needs, and has quite a few fur babies of her own. She loves spending her off time with her fur babies, riding her Harley with her husband, and enjoying all that Texas has to offer!

Kam Crosswhite

Michelle

Receptionist

About Michelle
Michelle moved to the Houston area from Lake Travis and has enjoyed working in the Veterinary Medicine field since she was 16 years old. She grew up in veterinary care, as her Grandpa was a DVM in her home state of Mississippi. Her hobbies consist of training dogs, helping decrease the cat population, fostering, riding motorcycles, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband and other furbabies at home.