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Carlyn Smallwood, DVM
Dr. Carlyn Smallwood is a Texas resident with her Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. She has been practicing in the greater Austin area for the last seven years and before that enjoyed mixed animal practice in southwest Texas. Dr. Smallwood loves being a small animal general practitioner but has special interests in Soft tissue surgery, Theriongenology, and practicing Fear Free medicine. Dr. Smallwood lives with her husband, her children Alexandra “Alex”, Lucas and Samantha, along with two dogs Master Splinter and Loki The Trickster (pictured) plus a DSH Maximus (would not cooperate for photo ;)). Dr. Smallwood loves to grow vegetables, stay active with HIIT and spend time relaxing with the family.
Alissa Nguyen, DVM
Dr. Alissa Nguyen is a Texas native with a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. She has special interests in dermatology and ophthalmology. She is originally from Houston, Texas. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. During her free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.
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Daryl Neans, DVM
Daryl Neans is a Central Texas native – he grew up just a few miles from where Central Texas Animal Hospital stands today. He completed his undergraduate work at Southwest Texas State University (now TSU) and at Texas A&M. He graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and then began his practice in Pflugerville.
Lacy Parson, DVM
Dr. Lacy Parson is a Texas native with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from Southwest Texas State University (now TSU). She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. She has several special interests in feline medicine, canine medicine, and improving the human-animal bond. Dr. Parson is originally from Brownwood, Texas. She eventually made her way back to Austin, Texas to live with her husband Jon and their cat Mr. Butters (affectionately known as Butterball). Dr. Parson and her husband love painting and camping. They are avid foodies and also musicians! Dr. Parson’s other passions include being crafty, cooking, grilling, writing books, and graphic design.
Rachel Blatchford, DMV
Dr. Blatchford grew up in Chicago, while always having animals. She grew up horseback riding and barrel racing. She went to Indiana State University and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. She then attended Ross University in Saint Kitts and received her Doctorate Degree of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Dr. Blatchford then moved to Austin, TX, and worked in mixed large and small animal medicine before joining Central Texas Animal Hospital in September of 2025.
