Our Team
Shannon Vicario, DVM
Medical Director at Fort worth
VETERINARIAN – Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Certified, USDA accredited
“I love helping clients provide the best preventive care for their pets and do my best to provide a fear free experience. I love building relationships with clients and pets so I can be there throughout their lives. They are like family to me.”
Dr. Shannon Vicario grew up in Syracuse, NY where she started working in veterinary clinics when she turned 16. From that moment she knew where her heart belonged. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Studio Art from Binghamton University in 2007. She graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She has always been interested in exotic animal medicine and furthered her education during an international wildlife course in Honduras, as well as externships in California and Connecticut that focused on exotic pet medicine and surgery.
Dr. Vicario worked as a small animal/exotic pet veterinarian and was the veterinarian and member of the board of directors for the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park for 4 years before moving to Texas in 2016. She worked in North Richland Hills for six years before coming to VO Vets as a veterinarian focusing on high quality small animal and exotic animal medicine, preventative medicine, surgery and dentistry.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: She is a fan of the Dave Matthew’s Band, The Office, taking care of her pets and plants, gardening, building vivariums, art, traveling to new places, cooking/and eating and learning new things.
PETS: Dr. Vicario lives with a myriad of pets, plants and her boyfriend Chris who brought her to Texas in the first place. She has 3 rescue dogs- Nimbus is a tripod Maltipoo who was found in the middle of a highway, Winnie is a terrier mix who was a stray hit by a car and Toby Flenderson is a diabetic Rat Terrier mix with Diabetes. She also has 2 parrots (Dakota and Jade), a Russian tortoise (Annie), and many different species of frogs and fish.
Eric Collins, DVM
Medical Director at Trophy Club
VETERINARIAN – Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Certified, USDA accredited
“I strive to provide the best quality of care possible because our pets deserve it. Seeing how pets are so tied to our lives is what makes me happy to be a veterinarian.”
Dr. Eric Collins grew up nearby in Colleyville, TX where he graduated from Grapevine High School before obtaining a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. Growing up, Dr. Collins has always gravitated towards animals so becoming a veterinarian has been a lifelong dream of his. He enjoys spending time at home with his fiancée, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. He is also a huge Texas Longhorns sports fan, especially during football season. His special interests in the veterinary field include cardiology, surgery, dentistry, and urgent/emergency care medicine. With a history of having Great Danes at home, he loves large dogs and can’t wait to see more of them at VO Vets.
Julianna (Juli) Braswell, DVM
VETERINARIAN – Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Certified, USDA accredited, Acupuncture Certified
“I am here to help keep pets happy and healthy throughout their lives and to share my knowledge with and give support to my clients. I believe in the importance of preventative care, and am also working to provide alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, to support the total health of my patients.”
Dr. Julianna Braswell graduated from Texas A&M University of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She spent one year doing an equine internship with Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery before moving into companion animal medicine in 2016. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, going skiing with her family, and golfing with her friends. A strong advocate for preventative medicine, Dr. Braswell also has a special interest in dog and cat soft tissue surgery and dentistry. While Dr. Braswell loves dogs and cats of all types, she has a special place in her heart for Labrador retrievers and has two of them: Kimber and Brie.
Kelly Warner, DVM
VETERINARIAN – FEAR FREE CERTIFIED, CAT FRIENDLY CERTIFIED, USDA ACCREDITED, ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFIED
” I look forward to building a trusted partnership with my patient’s family through thorough communication and quality care.”
EXPERIENCE IN THE VETERINARY FIELD:
After graduation, Dr. Warner practiced in several large animal hospitals and enjoyed working with animal athletes, such as bucking bulls and sport horses. In 2016, she transitioned to small animal general practice.
Dr. Warner grew up in Central Texas on a ranch where she developed a love for animal husbandry, showed cattle and assisted her father who is a bovine veterinarian. Now, her passion is helping to promote a happy and healthy human-animal bond through client education. Dr. Warner has special interests in preventive medicine/measures, dentistry, and palliative care.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: She enjoys trying new restaurants, listening to 90’s country music and the band, “Queen”, traveling and spending time with her pets and significant other, and visiting her parents ranch in Fredericksburg.
Gretchen Budds, DVM
VETERINARIAN – Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Certified
“I strive to strengthen and preserve the human-animal bond with every client/patient I work with. To me, pets are family and I intend to offer the best quality care to them that I can. Pets do so much to brighten our lives and they deserve the absolute best in return.”
EXPERIENCE IN THE VETERINARY FIELD:
I have been a doctor for 2.5 years now and have been in the veterinary field for 10 years.
I spent my early childhood in Laredo, TX and spent the rest of my years growing up all the way through college in Ruston, Louisiana. I attended Louisiana Tech University to obtain my Bachelors in Animal Science (Pre-Vet) before starting at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, TN. I have had animals my whole life and have always been passionate for animals of all species as well as science and biology.
My special interests in the field include dentistry and soft tissue surgery as well as care for geriatric patients. I love all animals but I am particularly passionate about golden retrievers. At home I have two golden retrievers, Cooper and Duncan, and three cats – Ivy (black and white), Yzma (sphynx), and Robbie (brown tabby).
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: In my free time I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, participating in dog sports including dock diving, agility, and obedience, and collecting/caring for house plants.
Cat Advocates
Lesley
Emily
JoIN OUR TEAM
VO Vets, an AAHA-accredited and cat-friendly veterinary hospital, is excited to offer sign-on bonuses for new, full-time team members!
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, VO Vets is the perfect place for you. Join us in our mission to offer quality care and convenient service, and start your journey toward a rewarding career in veterinary medicine.
