Jimmy Hayley

Jimmy was born and raised in Texas. Jimmy grew up around animals on a ranch in South Texas. He has been working in the veterinary field for four years. He is currently a college student working in the pre-vet program. He plans to attend Veterinary School at Texas A&M, Oklahoma State University or Colorado State. Jimmy enjoys working with animals because of the bond he forms with both the clients and their pets.

Jimmy has worked at CMAH since the June 2004. He is a full-time veterinary technician, assisting the doctors daily in activities such as taking and developing radiographs, drawing blood, cleaning teeth, placing IV catheters and assisting in surgery.

Jimmy and his wife, Cori, share a home with their six pets: a golden retriever named Ruger, three cats, Priscilla, Rosie, and Otto, and a Columbian Red-Tailed Boa named Gomez. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys hunting on his families ranch down in South Texas, running, spending time with his family, and relaxing at home.




Lauren deFreitas

I was ten years old when my parents told me we were moving to Texas.  I said "No Deal".  How could I leave beautiful upstate New York, the flock of ducks I hand raised, or the cat that slept in my bed every night?  My parents coyly offered horse-back riding lessons if I came with them.  Upon hearing this, I quickly packed my bags and my cat for Texas.  

Inspired by my new hobby, I eargerly signed up for canine, equine, and aquatic science classes at Jasper Junior High in Plano.  During my two years at Plano Senior High, I also pursued Tae-Kwan-Do, in which I now hold a brown belt.  

At the University of North Texas, I followed my dream of becoming a documentary filmmaker, and earned a BA in Radio, Television, and Film Studies.  While in Denton I produced a local news show every Wednesday evening with great success, and thought that I had found my calling.  After graduating magna cum laude in only three years, however, I discovered the film business just wasn't for me.  So, I took some science courses at a community college and dedicated my life to animals once again.  

My extended family has included ducks, cats, bunnies, horses, frogs, and fish.  I now live with my boyfriend of four years, Jason, and my Heeler mix, Lola.  I enjoy gardening, reading, and of course, walking or running after my dog.


Frances Vaughan

Frances shares her home with 2 cats, Romeo, a domestic shorthair tabby, Simon, a flame point siamese , and 3 labrador retrievers, Hercules, Leila, and Polo. Outdoor activities are a big part of Frances’s life. She enjoys hiking with her dogs, swimming, fishing, and riding her Morgan horse, Skeeter.






 
Thea Klaas

Thea is a native of South Texas, born and raised in Corpus Christi.  She graduated with a BA in photography in 2005, and is currently acquiring a bachelors in biology at The University of Texas at Dallas.  In 2010, she plans to attend veterinary school and focus on large animal medicine.  Thea has a lilac crowned amazon parrot named Tiko, and she fosters dogs with the Richardson Humane Society.











Julie Bell

Julie graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Elementary Education.  After twelve years of teaching school, she wanted to do something that involved her true passion, which is caring for animals.  Julie not only is a member of the Custer McDermott team, but she also runs her own pet sitting business for large and small animals, Honey Bear Animal Care. 
Julie lives in Lucas and has two sons, Justin and Jared.  Justin is in the Navy and Jared is currently attending the University of North Texas.  She and both sons share a love for animals and enjoy riding their horses when they can.  They have five purebred arabian horses, some of which have honors in endurance racing from when Julie and her boys  participated in the sport.  They have since retired from endurance racing and now enjoy pleasure trail riding around Lake Lavon and other trails in North Texas.  Julie also has five dogs, Sadie, Bear, Honey, JoJo, and Addie (pictured).  Three cats, Mitzi, Kiki, Spiderman, and a very spoiled cockatiel named Maverick.

Christie Fleming

Christie was born in Washington State, but moved to Texas as soon as she was able.  She was raised in Rowlett, Texas and grew up with three Great Danes.  Her love for animals never went away.  She started her career with animals in 1998 and still loves working with them today!  She now lives in Wylie with her husband Eric and her cat Jazz.  In her spare time she enjoys scrapbooking, home projects, gardening, and going for rides on her motorcycle.