Dr. Mark LaBrie, D.V.M., Practice Owner

Mark LaBrie, D.V.M. graduated from veterinary school at Texas A&M University in 1982. Upon graduation Dr. LaBrie started his veterinary career at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital as an associate veterinarian with Dr. Eric Lange. Dr. LaBrie purchased Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital from Dr. Lange in 1985 and has continued practicing since.

Dr. LaBrie is currently a member of the AVMA, TVMA, and VMA of Bexar County where he served as president in 1992.

Dr. LaBrie is married to wife, Susan, and has two teenage boys named Chris & Nick.   He has two Retrievers name Bree and Briley and a Poodle mixed named Mario.

Dr. LaBrie enjoys the outdoors and is an avid fisherman and scuba diver.

Dr. Rae Dishinger, D.V.M., Associate Veterinarian

Rae Dishinger, D.V.M. is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in St. Louis, but relocated to the San Antonio area in June 2005 to join her husband, Chris, a mechanical engineer at SWRI and our staff. Dr. Dishinger enjoys both small animal medicine and surgery. She is a member of the AVMA, TVMA, and the VMA of Bexar County.

I currently have a lab named Hydro and a husband named Chris.  Those are enough high-maintenance critters for me.

Dr. Kristine Hawkins, D.V.M., Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Kristine Hawkins earned her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin, but is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and moved to San Antonio in May 2009. When not working, Dr. Hawkins enjoys reading, gardening, scrapbooking, and spending time with her furry family, including Kassi the maltipoo, Jake the lab, Abby the mutt, and Tex the tabby.

Maria, Practice Manager

Throughout the many passing years, Maria has seen it all. She began her career as a part-time receptionist at a nearby competitor’s practice, since then she has learned every aspect of the veterinary medicine field and has been our Practice Manager since December 1999. Maria also has her clan at home with more than a few dogs, a couple of cats, and two horses that have not been ridden in while.

Gina, Hospital Administrator

Gina began working with our clinic since 2003 after earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems at the University of Texas at El Paso.  She maintains all computer equipment – software and hardware throughout our clinic and is responsible for Accounting and Human Resources.  Although Gina does not have any pets (they only belong to her husband and her kids), she does have a house full of critters, though (husband, 3 daughters and a son).

Vicki, Head Veterinary Technician

Vicki has certainly seen it all, here at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital. She has been here since 1978 minus a few years (she moved to Houston) during her husband’s collegiate years. Vicki has an Associates degree in Science that she earned at San Antonio College. She married her college sweetheart, moved to the country, and through the years has raised many dogs, cats, and small rodents. Most of all, Vicki has enjoyed being able to work for the same company long enough to see clients’ pets grow and age gracefully throughout the years.

Nick, Veterinary Technician

As a child, Nick was raised around various farm and domestic animals and found those experiences very enjoyable. He also found his life calling to work in veterinary medicine. Nick got started in the veterinary medicine field in 1990, where he started as a veterinary technician in a small and large mixed animal practice. He has worked at several practices in the San Antonio area which has allowed him to gain the necessary experience to know what it takes to become part of a great team here at “Alamo.”

Personal Quote: “Help those who cannot help themselves.”

June, Veterinary Technician

June is a San Antonio native and has been part of our family since 2001. She has several animals including dogs, fish, two (2) kids, and a husband. Her clan and job keep her on her toes, however she enjoys every chaotic minute of it. June has a growing affinity for adorable smashed-face Boston Terriers.

Nathan Raines, Veterinary Technician

Nathan has spent most of his life traveling the world. Born in California, raised in Texas, and educated over seas, Nathan has planted his roots in here in Central Texas where he hopes to begin his family.

Personal Quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Bianca, Veterinary Technician

Bianca enjoys a quiet life with her two dogs and three cats.  She enjoys being a vet technician but dreams of opening a large refuge for stray and unwanted dogs.  She is a firm believer that every animal deserves a chance!  Her down-time activities include reading, browsing flea markets, and taking her dogs to the park and the beach.

Heather, Veterinary Technician

Heather has been working with animals for six years. She is currently attending school to earn a Bachelors of Science in Biology and eventually vet school. Heather owns numerous cats, four dogs, two ferrets, and two American Green Tree frogs.

Roxanne, Veterinary Technician

While attending school in Houston to obtain a Criminal Justice degree, Roxanne began working at a feline only veterinary hospital as a veterinary technician. She found her calling!! Roxanne grew up with animals and now has four cats and a ball python of her own. Life is great! Recently, she moved back to San Antonio where she was born and raised. Roxanne knew that being a veterinary technician was something that she wanted to pursue. Being a part of a team that loves to help animals is what makes this job so awesome.

Anna Hernandez, Receptionist

Anna has been in the veterinary field since 1994. She just loves them funny animals. In the past 12 years, she has picked up over 40 stray animals and placed in homes. Throughout her life, Anna has had three dogs, two of which are deceased and the third is a stray that she found. She likes to feed and water all the stray and neighbor hood dogs.

Personal Quote: “If your nice to me today, be nice to me tomorrow.”

Angela, Receptionist

Angela has been dedicated to animals all her life.  My education in veterinary medicine began in 2002 and received her Veterinary Technician certification in December 2003.  While attending school at Apollo College in Phoenix, Arizona, Angela worked as a lead technician until she moved to San Antonio in 2006.  Upon her move to San Antonio, Angela began working at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital in November of 2006.

Jessica, Receptionist

Since 2003, Jessica has enjoyed working at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital. She has a yellow Lab named “Samantha.”  Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University in Animal Science.

Sarah, Receptionist

Born and raised in San Antonio, TX – Sarah is the youngest in her family.  She has two dogs, Rocco the Chihuahua and a Pug named Moe.  Sarah graduated from Burbank High School and is now attending college for her basics.

Ryann, Receptionist

Ryann is a junior at Harlandale High School.  She has two brothers and a sister that keep her busy at home.  I have always had a love for animals and plan to become a veterinarian.  I enjoy working at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital and hope to take my work further.

Carol, Receptionist

Carol grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts and moved to San Antonio at the age of 16. She has one daughter and three sons that keep her very busy. Carol grew up around many animals and feels that working at Alamo Dog & Cat Hospital has been a great experience for her especially when dealing with her seven dogs. Her favorite dog is a dapple Daschund named “Sam”.

Personal Quote: “It’s the little things in life that makes me smile.”