Scott Burt, D.V.M.

Dr. Burt graduated from Texas A&M University with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. After a 2 year residency with Dr. Akin Simpson here at Highland Animal Hospital, he purchased the practice in 1986.

He is married to Debbie, and they have three grown daughters; Callie, LeDawn, and Codye.(All married also - hallejulah!) Toodles,Harvey,and Noah make up his animal clan.
His newest addition a grandson, Boston Scott Green, was added in March 2006.

Dr. Burt and his family are very active with their church, Trinity Baptist.

Debbie Burt, Hospital Administrator

Debbie is the BOSS! The wife of Dr. Burt, she has been the backbone of our practice for the last 20 years. She is responsible for all staff scheduling, practice management, accounting, and also receptionist as needed.

Her special pet is "Toodles".

Debbie Barr, Veterinary Assistant

Debbie has been with us now for 9 years and we guess we will keep her. She was born and raised in Knox City (we don't hold that against her).She has a menagerie of 2 dogs and 4 cats.

Jessie Hernandez, Animal Care

Jessie is the "senior" staff member here at Highland Animal Hospital. He began working here in 1965 and we still have to put up with him. A faithful employee and a great man! He is semi-retired, but still helps out where needed.

Lisa Janssen, Registered Veterinary Technician

Lisa Janssen is our registered veterinary technician.
She graduated from Big Spring High School and then attended the Midland College Technician Program, graduating in 2004. She completed her clinical internship here at Highland Animal Hospital, then became a part of our clinic staff.

Her family includes her husband Troy, daughter Mallory, along with her pets, Luke - a Chihuahua, and two cats Starsky and Hutch.

She is learning with every new day and experience and is here to help your animals needs.

Gisela Saldana, Veterinary Assistant

Gisela is new to the community of Big Spring. She has been married for 5 years to Simon and has a 2 year old daughter, Bronwyn and 7 year old stepson, Kyler. The new family members now include two cats, Kitty Kitty and Shirley. Gisela plans to attend college to become a registered vet. tech. with dreams ending with vet. school.

Leslie Kennedy, Veterinary Assistant

Leslie was born and raised in Big Spring and graduated from Howard College in 2006 with her associates in science. She is a mother to a little girl named Charlotte, better known as Charlie. She's been a lover of animals all her life, always taking in a stray or two, even if it drove her mom crazy. She plans on going back to school to get her PhD in psychology.

Ginni Metcalf, Veterinary Assistant

Ginni was an old employee that came back to harass us. She also works at Dr. Robert P. Patterson DDS as a dental assistant. She has 2 dogs, Sassy, a miniature schnauzer, and Molly, a German short-haired pointer mix.

Kaleb Willey, Animal Care

Kaleb is a Senior at Forsan High School. He is active in band and his youth group at Trinity Baptist Church. His parents are Cecil and Kyla Willey. He has a worship band called The Crowning Moment. He plans to attend Arlington Baptist College after high school and become a youth minister. He has a German Shepard named Angel and three cats, Simon, Allie, and Uriah.

Ashley Martin, Animal Care

Ashley is a senior at Coahoma High School. She is active in her youth group at Trinity Baptist Church. She is involved in athletics, Student Council, and FCA at Coahoma. She is planning on attending Howard College. After Howard she plans to transfer to Texas Tech were she will study to become a High School Math Teacher. She has a rat terrier named Daisy and many cats.