Meet our Team

In 2015, we welcomed our Practice Manager, Debbie Ramirez. Debbie began working in the veterinary field in 1992. She is a registered veterinary technician, has a Bachelor’s in applied management and will be graduating with her Master’s in businesses later this year. Originally from a small town in south Texas, Debbie says, “Animals have always been a part of my life. I was raised around horses, hunting dogs, and we always had a couple of dogs at home. I initially was going to school to be in the human medical side of things but changed paths and went to the animal side. I started as a receptionist and moved my way up through all of the positions.”

When Debbie isn’t working or studying, you can find her with her two children, play piano or games and watching movies with her family!

Holly was born and raised in a small ranch in south Texas. She studied Animal Science at Texas State followed by the Veterinary Technician program at Palo Alto. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 19 years. She joined the River City Veterinary Clinic team in 2013. When not at the clinic Holly enjoys cycling, pet sitting and traveling. One thing, among the many, Holly loves about animals is how they communicate through their eyes and kisses.

Kassandra is one of City Vet’s veterinary technicians. Originally from San Antonio, Kassandra began working in the field in 2015 as a kennel technician and quickly advanced to a surgery technician. She then joined us in 2018. Kassandra says her long term goals are “become a veterinarian and help my community better understand the health needs all animals need to survive comfortably.

When Kassandra isn’t with us, you can find her with her four dogs. Deena, an eight-year-old lab mix, Marshall, a three-year-old cattle mix, Maisie a two- year old lab mix and Shadow, a one-year-old Chihuahua mix.

With inspiration from his wife, Christian joined the veterinary field in 2016. Originally from Mexico, Christian joined us in December of 2018 as a Client Service Representative. He has the goal of becoming a K9 handler for the police department.
When he isn’t with us, find him with his pets Deena, Marshall and Maisie or relaxing, playing video games!

Jessica joined us in July of 2018 as one of our Client Service Representatives. Beginning her career in the Veterinary Field in 2005, Jessica was so inspired to help in the care and well-being of cats and dogs. One day, she hopes to have her own fur baby, but now gets her fix every single day at work!

Jessica is a mom of two children, Amber and Shawn and enjoys watching them play, going for road trips, cooking and baking.

Meet Liz Martinez. Liz is one our client service representatives. She began working in the veterinary industry in July of 1991 but joined the City Vet family in July of 2019. Over the years, Liz has adopted over ten dogs and cats, giving them all loving forever homes. When she isn’t with us, you can find her spending time with her wife, daughter and her pets. Liz also loves to camp at state parks or relaxing on the weekends at beaches and rivers.

Meet our on-staff Groomer, Roger! Roger has been with the City Vet team since July of 2018, but has been pet grooming since 2006. He has worked in many different grooming salons and learned majority of his technique by training one on one with other senior groomer. When he’s not at the clinic he likes to spend his time with his 10-year-old Chihuahua Shorty Bob, (a favorite of the clinic) and with his family. Roger enjoys working with animals because he can express his artistic ability and love for animals by ensuring that they look their best.