Meet the Team

Dr. Richard Gesell

DVM, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Richard Gesell was raised in southern Maryland, and attended college at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, graduating with a degree in Paramedicine.

Dr. Kristina Gesell

DABVP Canine/Feline, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Kristina Gesell is a 2001 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been working as a small animal veterinarian since then in North Carolina, Dallas, east Texas, and Granbury.

Dr. Debra Gryder

DVM, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Gryder was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and moved to El Campo, Texas with her parents when she was fifteen. Dr. Gryder knew she wanted to become a veterinarian early in life and enjoyed spending time with her dogs, cats, and horses growing up in Texas. Dr.

Gary found his way to us through owner surrender, facing recurrent health challenges with resilience and charm. He quickly became our resident "couch surfer," a title he wears proudly as he ensures no couch blows away with him on it.

Letty brightens our clinic with her infectious joy and boundless energy. Adopted by our beloved employee Jenn through Friends For Animals in Granbury, Letty arrived at just the right time to bring smiles and laughter to everyone around her.

Murder Mittens, the resilient clinic cat, entered our lives earlier this year through a partnership with Happy Kats rescue. Her journey to us began with an unfortunate eye infection that eventually necessitated the removal of her eye.

Courtnee W.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Courtnee grew up in Brock, Texas, with her four siblings and her parents. She has always had a love of animals, especially growing up with so many in the house. She always wanted every animal to be her friend and always seemed to have wild animals trust her.

Mickie J.

LVT, Fear Free Certified

Mickie was born and raised in Belton, Texas. She moved away after graduating from Mclennan Community College.

Jenn H.

Fear Free Certified

Hello, I'm Jenn, a Lead Customer Service Representative at the clinic, joining the team on June 13, 2022.

Megan S.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Megan grew up in Lipan, Texas, and came to work at Acton Animal Hospital 2 years ago. Megan’s love of working in the veterinary field stemmed from working on a farm with her family. Megan told us of the moment that really solidified her desire to work with animals.

Emilee C.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Emilee grew up and still lives in Stephenville, Texas with her sister, parents, aunt, 2 nephews, and grandparents. She came to the practice in October 2018 as a kennel technician and quickly moved into the role of a room technician within a matter of months.