Jodi Dana - Office Manager

Jodi joined our team in 2001.  She handles various aspects of practice management as well as employee relations and customer service.  She is married and has a daughter, Kali, a son, Colt, a daughter-in-law, Suzanna, and a beautiful grandson, Camden.  She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and interior design.

Mary Lewis - Receptionist

Mary joined our practice in February of 2004. She is one of the friendly voices that you will hear when you call our clinic. She also assists our clients and their pets upon arrival for appointments. She is married and has a daughter, Shannon, a son, Jereme, a daughter-in-law, Brooke, and a beautiful granddaughter McKayla.  Mary loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, and working in her yard.   

Karen Divila - Receptionist

Karen joined South Tyler Animal Clinic in June 2010. She was born in Athens, raised in Tyler, and moved to San Antonio in 1995, where she married and had two beautiful daughters, Livia and Nora. Karen spent most of the last 15 years working in veterinary clinics in San Antonio. She enjoys living in Tyler again with her family and three dogs, Flick, Doodle, and Puppy.

Kelly Ritch - Registered Veterinary Technician

Kelly, our registered veterinary technician has been working in veterinary medicine since 1988.  She is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Tomball College as well as an Army veteran.  She has a beautiful daughter, Kaitlin, and is a foster parent. She has 4 dogs, a cat, and a bird.   Kelly enjoys being outside, church activities, and children. 

Maria Kellenberger - Veterinary Technician

Maria finally made it to Texas and joined our team in 2007 after living in the Philippines, New York, England, Florida, and Las Vegas.  Maria and her husband, Jason, have five beautiful children and one grandson.  In her spare time, Maria enjoys spending time with family and playing with her 3 dogs, Porkchop, Flossie and Bato.

Ashley Howell - Veterinary Technician

Ashley joined our team in 2009. Originally from Germany, Ashley has traveled all over the world. She graduated from Northwestern State University in 2004. She has three pets: Sam, Madam, and Ted Nugent. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys four-wheeling, fishing, and swimming. 

Josie Corry - Groomer

Josie has been our groomer at South Tyler Animal Clinic for many years and is loved by her clients and their pets. In 2009, she was voted the best groomer in East Texas by the readers of BScene Magazine. Josie began grooming here in December 1992, after completing the grooming course at Kilgore College. In her spare time, Josie enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys spending time with her precious angels-Bailey, Hailey, and Cher.