Dr. Charles Robert Hart

Dr. Hart grew up in west Texas and earned a degree in chemical engineering at the University of Texas. He served 7-1/2 years in the U.S. Naval Nuclear Submarine program. After completion of his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A & M University, Dr. Hart practiced in a small animal clinic in Fort Worth. He established Walnut Creek Animal Clinic in 1986 and moved to our current location in 1992. His family consists of his wife Sandy and his son Collen.

Dr. Tricia Latimer

Dr. Tricia Latimer received her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Texas A & M. Both degrees were awarded with honors. She practiced veterinary medicine in Houston at a 24-hour hospital prior to relocating to Mansfield. Dr. Latimer was awarded the Recent Graduate Practitioner of the Year for 2005 by the TVMA. Her family includes her husband, Mike, her son Jaxson, and their Labrador retriever, Maverick. In her free time, Tricia enjoys running, being outdoors, crafts and spending time with her family.

Dr. Courtney Blair

Dr. Courtney Blair grew up in the Fort Worth area and received her undergraduate degree from The University of North Texas. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M where she was awarded the Gentle Doctor Award in her veterinary class for compassion and sensitivity in relating to patients and clients. Her family consists of her husband Ramey, her son Wesley, two dogs (Daisy & Xavier) and two cats (Rooster & Goose). In here free time Courtney enjoys crafts, skiing, being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Dr. Silvia Duncan

Dr. Silvia Duncan grew up on a farm in the Midwest. She received her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois. She practiced for 10 years in a 24 hour hospital in Arlington. Her family includes her husband James and two daughters, Johanna and Meredith. In her free time, Silvia enjoys reading, running, and traveling.

Claudia Harms

Claudia is our practice manager and also works as a technician. She has been a part of our practice for seven years and brings a wealth of experience from working in another practice. She has worked in the field of veterinary medicine for over 15 years. Claudia, her husband John and son Kyle share their home with Simon, a Siamese. In her time away from the clinic, Claudia enjoys playing with her son and working in her yard at home.

Mary McGlasson

Mary is one of our Veterinary Assistants and has been with the clinic for over 18 years. She lives in Mansfield with her husband Lee, two cats named Daphne and Nicholas, and a Brittany Spaniel named Pearl. She has two daughters Teri and Chris who have given her four grandchildren Abigail, Sydney, Garrett, and Payton. She loves working with clients and their pets in order to help them enjoy each other as much as possible. In her spare time she enjoys babysitting her grandchildren, gardening, reading, cross-stitching and shopping.

Debbie Kiernan, RVT

Debbie is a registered Veterinary Nurse. She grew up in Stephenville, but has lived in the Metroplex for several years. She will gladly show you pictures of her dogs Haley, Sadie and Shelby. She and her husband Brian live in Arlington with their son, Brandon, her dogs and four cats Jasper, Blackjack, Tigger and Gracie. Debbie has a special interest in animal behavior and has been helping clients at Walnut Creek for over 10 years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, scrap booking and playing on the computer. She graduated from Cedar Valley in May 1996.  

Shirley Coats

Shirley is new to our practice. She has three children Hunter, Tyler, and Karlee. Shirley enjoys archery, reading, and various crafts. Her passion is animal dentistry and behavior. She loves watching her children being silly and learning to grow.

Danielle Kahlmorgan

Danielle has been with our practice since April of 2002 and is one of our veterinary assistant. She is a great help to the whole staff. She is studying to be a registered nurse at Tarrant County College. She loves to hang out with her friends when not working with us.

Keri Cheek, RVT

Keri began working at our clinic in May of 2005 as a veterinary assistant, but is now a Veterinary Technician. Her family is composed of her husband Paul, son Brendan, her newest family member, Jacob. Keri has a farm that includes her labrador Ashley, her Great Pyrenees named Polar Bear, a Thoroughbred named Remington, a Quarter Horse named Diva and about 20 pygmy goats. She is an Army veteran of 8 years. She graduated Cedar Valley in May 2007 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Keri enjoys showing her Pygmy goats, reading, and working the farm.

Stephanie Richmond

Stephanie is a new part of our staff. She is working as a veterinary assistant while getting her RVT and working towards a bachelor’s degree. Stephanie has a husband, Shane, and a daughter Autumn. She also has a variety of animal in her household. She has 3 dogs, Beowulf, Ladybug, Freyja; 2 cats, G.K. and Yar; her Flemish Giant rabbits; and lots of Koi fish. Stephanie enjoys gardening, raising all her animal kids, traveling, Renaissance festivals, historical costuming, photography, and belly dancing.

Mikel Westerlage

Mikel Westerlage comes to us from years working with children. She lives in Haltom City with her husband, 2 daughters, a golden retriever Willie, and a lab named Maggie. She is the “Captain” of our receptionist team and enjoys serving all of our client needs.

Valerie New

Valerie started with us in 2000 as a high school student then left for College Station in 2002. She returned to UTA in 2004 and is a junior studying business with plans to complete an MBA and work in Human Resources. Valerie rejoined our team in 2004 and is a receptionist. She enjoys her family, friends, pets and working with arts and crafts.

Deanna McSpadden

Deanna McSpadden has worked at the clinic since February 2001 as a part time receptionist. She shares her home with her husband Michael, who is serving as a councilman for the City of Mansfield, her daughters Sarah and Allison and her son Jonathan. She also tries to keep up with her Jack Russell Terrier Kaylee and her Schnauzer mix Kobee. In her spare time she enjoys scuba diving, bunko, web surfing, horseback riding and watching her son's baseball games. Her and her family are active members of Trailwood Baptist Church which Deanna joined 21 years ago.

Jeannie Packard

Jeannie has been a client and friend for many years as well as being one of our receptionists. She loves to travel with her husband Jim. They have three dogs, one bird and many fish

Leta Laird

Leta is the newest member of our receptionist team, she joined Walnut Creek in April 2007. She and her husband Jarred share their home with 3 Australian Shepherds (Jaxee, Tango and Merlin), 2 adorable Chihuahuas named Ladybug and Vegas, and two cats named Frankie and Tracer. In her time away from the clinic she enjoys Equestrian show jumping, walking and playing with her dogs, gardening/yard work and home improvement projects.

Lisa Miller

Lisa is an intricate part of our staff. She started working with us April 2007. Lisa is a wonderful animal caretaker for us. She has 2 of the cutest dogs and a devotion to help animals.

Kim Bingham

Kim is one of our animal caretakers and has been with the clinic since 2004. Her husband Scott is a pastor that travels the globe and they are both a big part of Open Door Ministries in Joshua. Open Door Ministries holds outreaches every other Saturday. They help support other churches and orphanages around the world and are currently helping to build a new church in Africa. Kim has four children, Dustin, Tiffany, Cody and Cori as well as three boxers Abraham, Savannah and Zoey and several cats (Lucy, Blackie, Silky, Leo, Smokey, Oreo and Tango) which keep her busy at home. In her spare time she enjoys camping, fish, traveling and helping other people.

Kasie

Kasie recently graduated high school in the Spring of 2008.  She loves animals. She has a border collie Cinch, an Australian shepherd Baron, cows/bulls, and a few exotic birds. When not working hard here, Kasie hangs out with her friends.

Amber

Amber is a high school student who loves her job and her animals. She has a German Shepard Skii, a Lhasa Apso Snuffy, a Beta fish Oscar, a Ferret Sammy, and a Cockapoo named Lexie.  We really appreciate her devotion to our patients as they have so many requirements for their time.

Sydney

Sydney recently graduated high school in the Spring of 2008. She has two Chihuahuas named Sophie and Lucy. She also has a Rat Terrier named Charlie.  She is extremely helpful with all of our patients and is very caring.