Meet a few of the great people that make Smith and Shedd Family Pet Hospital what it is today!
Lane Smith, DVM
Dr. Smith is co-founder and brother of Linda Shedd. He obtained his B.S. in Biology and Animal Science, from Tarleton State University. Dr. Smith's DVM was completed at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has been in the veterinary field for over 11 years. His passion is to keep your pet healthy and to educate and empathize with owners. Lane spends leisure time with his three nephews, his niece, and his dog - a Golden Retriever named "Missoula.," but commonly referred to by Dr. Smith as "Missy and Goodie!"
Linda Shedd, DVM
Linda is co-founder and the sister of Lane Smith. After completing her B.S. at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Dr. Shedd graduated with her brother from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field for over 11 years. Her passion is complex medical and surgical cases and truly bonding with pet owners. Dr. Shedd is a mother of triplets - Davis, Ethan and Ella,and Daniel. Daniel, the fourth and youngest, was born less than a year later! Her husband Bryan is also an Auburn graduate that practices veterinary medicine here in San Antonio. Although spare time is a rare commodity for Dr. Shedd, she spends time she does have working with children with speech impediments.
Kristen Elliott, Practice Manager
Although she considers Texas to be her home, she was born in New York and arrived in Texas at age 15. Kristen graduated from UTSA with a bachelor's of arts in communication with a minor in international business. She has been in the veterinary field for over 5 years. She has played just about every role in the veterinary field, except for becoming a doctor. Although her official title is office manager, you will often find Kristen up front, in the exam rooms, or even cleaning the boarding facilities. She loves working with animals and is passionate about her job and clients. In her own words, "It's my dream job!"
Robin Perez, Receptionist / Veterinary Tech
Robin was born and grew up in San Antonio. She attended O'Connor High School where she was a proud member of the Future Farmers of America. Robin has been in the veterinary field for over 5 years, and loves to wear many hats; she's not only a great receptionist but also a kennel technician and a surgical / treatment technician. In her spare time she trains her dog, Medina, and practices photography. Robin currently attends UTSA, where she is pursuing her bachelor of science degree.
David LaFountain, Veterinary Technician
A native Texan by birth, David has a lovely wife (who is a nurse here in San Antonio), two beautiful daughters and the greatest basset/lab mix named Diva. David has been in the veterinary field for over 11 years. He began his career as a kennel tech and worked his way up to a full technician. He enjoys every aspect of his career, especially dental medicine and radiology.
Elisha Evans, Veterinary Technician
Even though she considers Tennessee her true home, she has lived in San Antonio for over three years, and considers the Alamo City her second home! She has a truly warm and tender heart that animals respond to. Her spare time is often spent at the hospital, nurturing critical patients, but at other times she's with her dog, Odie and her two cats, Madison and Lil' Roy. Elisha has been a technician for over 6 years and in her words, "I cannot imagine doing anything else."
15714 Huebner Road, Building 1
San Antonio, Texas 78248
We are located Just across
from Huebner Road Elementary School.