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 daughters; Callie, LeDawn, and Codye.(All married also - hallelujah!) Toodles,Harvey,Noah, and Gracie make up their animal clan.

Their are blessed with two grandsons,Boston and Jaxson.

Dr. Burt and Debbie 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 25 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

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 our semi-retired custodian.

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, son Brady, along with her pets, Luke - a Chihuahua, her cat Starsky, a rat Madiline, a bearded dragon Elvis, and a chameleon Priscilla.

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

Tiffany Fernandez, Veterinay Assistant

Tiffany is a graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in Animal Science. She has been in the Veterinary field for 10 years.
She is married to Marcus and they have a 3 year old daughter,Emma.

The family also has Zoey a Chihuahua, Oakley the cat, and Toby the turtle.

Tierra Burns, Animal Care

Tierra is a senior at Big Spring High School and planning on going into Midland College's Vet Tech Program after graduating high school. Her collection of pets includes 3 dogs, a cat, a beta fish and a guinea pig

Shalina Bogard, Animal Care/Assistant

Shalina is the newest member of our staff. She is married and has two boys, Calvin and Cameron. She has two English Bulldogs, Big Mac and Half Pint.