Meet Our Team in Pasadena, TX
Angel Animal Hospital is pleased to be staffed with more than a dozen team members to help care for you and your pet. If you have any questions about our veterinary staff or practice, please let us know by calling (713) 944-2424!
Practice Manager
Meagan L. Gardner, CVPM
Practice manager
When you joined the practice: May 1998
Education: Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Earned CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) in October 2011.
Pets: A cat named Kitty (born without a tail)
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughters, reading, singing, playing the piano, and planning my next Disneyworld trip or helping others plan theirs
Fun fact: I love Disney!
Favorite quote: “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” -Mary Poppins
Receptionists
Tennille
Position: Receptionist
When you joined the practice: September 2006
Pets: A Lab mix named Tabitha and six cats named Gutter, Lexi, Letty, Jasmine, Mia, and Simbatha
Hobbies: Reading and “cat collecting”
Fun fact: I have three children.
Amanda
When you joined the practice: November 2013
Pets: Two Chihuahuas named Missy and Betty, a mixed breed named Kymmie, and a pit bull named Brock
Hobbies: Watching my child play softball and spending time with my family
Fun fact: I’m obsessed with horror movies and trying to own every color lipstick out there. I own over 20 colors of lipstick.
Favorite snack: Teddy Grahams with a big glass of milk
Lauryn
When you joined the practice: September 2018
Pets: Orange tabby named Garfield (Follow him on Instagram!)
Hobbies/interests: Reading and gardening
Favorite quote: “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).
Dolores
When you joined the practice: April 2019
Pets: Cairn Terrier named Peanut, Jack Russell named Zero, and Chihuahua named Flynn
Hobbies: Yard work, Visiting nursing homes, Rescuing Animals
Fun Fact: Loves to country dance
Favorite Quote: “Until they all have a home…”
Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz
Favorite foods: Mexican food and chocolate
Veterinary Technicians
Tashanda (Tashy)
When you joined the practice: September 2018
Education: Associate degree in applied science veterinary technology
Pets: Three cats and one Chihuahua
Hobbies/interests: Dancing, singing, watching movies, and playing video games
Favorite movie: “To All the Boys I Loved Before”
Favorite Quote: “If you can’t love yourself, how you gonna love anybody else?”
Unfulfilled dream: To go back to school for veterinary medicine
Fun fact: She’s hilarious (or so she thinks she is!).
Paola
When you joined the practice: April 2019
Pets: Pitbull named Rambo & Maine Coon Mix named Tom
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Cooking, Camping, Dance, Travel, Going to the beach
Fun Fact: Considers herself a clean freak
Favorite Quote: “Start each day with a grateful heart!”
Favorite Food: I love to try foods from different parts of the world.
Unfulfilled Dream: Travel the world and learn from different cultures. Go to Thailand, visit the elephant sanctuary, and have a mud bath with them.
Marleny
When you joined the practice: June 2020
Pets: Chihuahua named Minnie & Cat named Soso
Hobbies: Watching Movies, Reading, Spending time with family
Favorite Quote: “When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” —Dory, Finding Nemo
Favorite Book: A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Tandy
When you joined the practice: July 2020
Kennel Technicians
Jamie
When you joined the practice: November 2014
Pets: Two dogs named Scarlett and Whiskey, a guinea pig named Porkchop, and five cats named Elmo, Bigman, Mr. Paw, Eevee, and Fifi, and two big fish tanks
Hobbies: Playing with my cats, playing video games, and fishing
Fun fact: I love shooting bow. I also have a whole room dedicated to my love for dinosaurs.
Favorite movie: “Paul”
Favorite food: Pizza and cookie dough
Unfulfilled dream: I would love to work with big cats or own my own business.