Meet Our Team

 The Outstanding and dedicated staff at the Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic. 

Dr. Gail E. Trowbridge 

  I received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M in 1979.  After graduation I began practicing at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic.

My goal is to make a difference in people's lives and their pets.  I strive to provide quality medical care to my patients and appreciate the trust their owners have placed in me.

-Dr. Gail Trowbridge-

Dr. Chuck M. Lay

My name is Chuck Lay and I am an advocate for animals.  I have worked at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic since I was 15 years old and have been a veterinarian since 1981. I am committed to the Veterinarians Oath and to upholding high standards of care in veterinary medicine.  I believe in continuing education and appreciate the oppurtunities I have been given.  My lifelong commitment is to diagnose and treat each of my patients as accurately and successfully as I can, with devotion, respect, and dignity.

-Dr. Chuck Lay-

Jeannie Elizabeth Ward

August 21, 1995 was the the day my life changed forever.  My first day at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic, I started cleaning kennels and pretty soon I was assistng the doctors, in the exam rooms and in surgery. I have been trained by Dr. Lay and Dr. Trowbridge in all aspects of patient care. I now assist Dr. Lay in surgery everyday.  I am amazed at what he is able to do in his orthopedic surgeries and endoscopic exams. 

 I love my job more every passing day. I get to work for the best veterinary clinic, doctors and team of technicians in this area.  Everyday is a new experience! I love meeting all the clients and their pets.  I appriciate our clients for allowing me to be apart of their pets lives all these years.

-Jeannie-

  Rena Pennebaker

I can remember turning 16 and trying to get a job working at my home town vet clinic, I tried many times after graduation to get on at any veterinary clinic.  It wasn't until I was 25 did I finally get my opportunity. I started out as a Kennel Technician, then went on to be a Veterinarian Technician, to currently being the Office Manager.

I have been here 5 years now, my knowledge and experiences has grown tremendously.  I enjoy visiting with our clients and hear their stories about what their pets have done or are doing now.  I am truely thankful for what Dr. Lay and Dr. Trowbridge have given me and glad to be apart of this veterinary clinic.

-Rena-

Kara Wagner

  Helping animals has always been an important part of my life.  I can remember a Christmas morning when I was 8 years old, opening a nurses playset.  I couldn't wait to get outside and give all of my pets their "check-ups".  I've been at the Sulphur Srpings Veterinary Clinic for almost 3 years.  What I love most about this job i that everyday is different.  I'm always learning something new from Dr. Lay, Dr. Trowbridge and from our clients as well.

My husband and our 4 kids also share my love of animals.  Together, we have 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 guinuea pigs, 2 hedgehogs, chinchilla and a bearded dragon.

-Kara-

Amanda Warrington

  My whole life I have wanted to work with animals.  I have a huge soft heart for all animals, especially cats.  My goal is to one day work on a reservation for big cats or even wolves. 

The reason I took this job was for the love I have for animals.  At first I didn't know if i could work at a veterinary clinic, because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle all the tasks required.  They worked with me and now it doesn't seem so hard.  I have gained much more experience and knowledge than I thought I ever could.  As I said I love this job and the animals that I take care of on a daily basis.  The relationships I've gained here with the animals and my fellow co-workers are relationships that I wouldnt give up for the world.

-Amanda-

Megan Akins

As a child, I loved pretending to live in a rainforest amongst the animals(aka stuffed animals), in my playroom.  I have always been an animal lover, and when I began working at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic it was like a dream came true. 

The experiences I have learned here, I will use for life.  Dr. Lay and Dr. Trowbridge are amazing mentors and awesome doctors.  I will always remember my years at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic.

-Megan-