Our Team

Working Together to Serve You

Our team is here for you and your pet.

Veterinarians

At Bingle Veterinary Clinic, we have several vets on staff. Our veterinarians are passionate about taking care of animals. They take pride in getting to know our clients and providing the best bedside manner. Come see it for yourself. It is not unusual for our doctors to get down on the floor with the patients.

Our veterinarians are members of several associations, including:

American Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Harris County Veterinary Medical Association
Texas A&M Veterinary Foundation

Dr. Robert Vaughan II

Dr. Robert Vaughan graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After working as an associate veterinarian in Richmond, Texas, for six years, he decided to open his own practice. Bingle Veterinary Clinic was closed for several years before Dr. Vaughan reopened it in September 1995.

With 20 years of experience, Dr. Vaughan has established a strong relationship with many pet owners in the surrounding areas, including Spring Valley and the Memorial Villages. Plus, longtime clients, who have moved out of the area, continue to drive the long distance to see him. Dr. Vaughan continues to devote his time and attention to several rescue groups including, Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Miniature Schnauzer Rescue, Houston Sheltie Sanctuary, Border Collie Rescue of Texas, and Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue.

Dr. Andrew Tesh

Dr. Andrew Tesh has been volunteering or working in veterinary clinics since age 12. In May 2010, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of graduating from Texas A&M with his Doctoral of Veterinary Medicine. His interests include advanced diagnostics, heart health and pain management. He enjoys being a part of the Bingle Vet team.

Dr. Amanda Seemann

Dr. Amanda Seemann is a 2015 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and also completed her Bachelor of Science at LSU. Her passion for veterinary medicine began at an early age learning from her father, who was also veterinarian. Professionally, she is interested in internal medicine, surgery, and critical care.

Although she is a Louisiana native, Dr. Seemann grew to love the Houston area when visiting family members who live in the Energy Corridor. She is joined in Texas by her husband, her whippet, and her two cats. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through long-distance running, yoga, or biking as well as relaxing with a good novel. Dr. Seemann is thrilled to be a part of the Bingle Vet team!

Dr. Harue Takizawa

Dr. Takizawa is originally from Japan and graduated from the University of Tokyo, then recently completed a clinical year at Oklahoma State through the PAVE program. She is excited to start working at Bingle Vet and is interested in working with all kinds of animals. She lives with a grumpy rabbit.

Dr. Lauren Ellender

Dr. Lauren E. Ellender is from New Orleans, LA and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from L.S.U. in 1994. Dr. Ellender worked in environmental laboratory analytics prior to her journey through the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine program in January of 2000. Dr. Ellender has worked in multiple types of facilities including general practice, rescue, emergency rescue, referral, shelter, and advanced 24-hour care hospitals. We are blessed to have her join the team at Bingle Vet.

Administration

Caroline Vaughan

Hospital Administrator

Caroline Vaughan graduated from Louisiana State University and earned a Master of Science degree in Marketing in 1995. After six years of being a Project Director for a local marketing research firm, she decided to join her husband at Bingle Vet. Over the last 19 years, Caroline’s goal has been to create a first-class veterinary practice with a focus on excellent patient care and exceptional service. She believes that a client’s visit is all about the experience when they walk in our doors to when they leave. Another extraordinary thing that Caroline implemented was our 10-min Guarantee – she does not believe that clients should have to be waiting a long time before their pet is seen by one of our professionals. She wants her clients to become Raving Fans and to always call if there are ever any problems or concerns. She believes that when you become a client at Bingle Vet you become a part of our family. Her latest accomplishment is building a Veterinary Franchise model – her goal is to bring the veterinary practice back to the doctors.

Evelyn Ortuno

Clinic Administrative Assistant – Katy

Evelyn grew up in Pasadena, Texas, where she attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science with a certification in Equine Science. She currently owns a Chihuahua mix named Chanel (who’s a character), and she would like to own a French Bulldog in the future. She chose to work in the veterinary medicine industry due her to passion for animals, which she’s had since childhood. Being able to work in this industry makes her feel like she’s making a difference in animals’ lives. With joining the Bingle Vet team, she looks forward to creating strong bonds with pets and their parents, and making work a positive, fun environment.

Team Leads

Elena Alfaro

Veterinarian Technician – Team Lead

Elena has a huge heart when it comes to animals. She has three fur-babies: two dogs named Fluffy and Lobo and a rescue cat named Kitty. Animals have been her passion since she was a little girl, so when she got older, she knew that she wanted to go into the veterinary field. Elena recently decided to enroll in school and become a veterinary technician, and she loves every minute of it. She could not be happier.

Wendy Boegler

Animal Care Specialist – Team Leader

Wendy has been around animals all her life, so being part of the team at Bingle Vet is perfect for her. She has two dogs of her own, Jack and Sadie, who she adores. Wendy has a very outgoing personality, which makes her a great fit as an Animal Care Specialist because she loves giving clients and guests a great experience with our resort and spa. Her favorite part about being an Animal Care Specialist is the fact that she gets to make guests and their owners feel like they are part of a family when they come to Bingle Vet, whether it’s for a spa day or for a stay in our resort!

Belen Victoria Calle

Client Concierge – Team Leader

Since Victoria was little, she has always said that she was going to be a vet. Now, she is working towards that dream. She has two dogs; Blue a pitbull who is 6 years old and Cash a cane corso who is 2 years old. She loves learning about dogs and their behaviors. On her free time, you can find her watching animal planet or pet training videos for dogs.

Amie Ruiz

Client Concierge – Team Leader – Katy

Amie is a first timer in the veterinary industry but she was so impressed by her own personal experience that she had to be a part of this amazing team! She has 8 years in the customer service industry and she is a Fur Momma to 2 rescue pups, 2 cats and a horse! Animals have always been a big part of her life and she’s so grateful to be in an environment where every day is a new learning experience.

Veterinary Technicians / Assistants

Ilana Weber

Veterinary Technician

Ilana is originally from Mexico City, so she is bilingual in both English and Spanish. She grew up with cats and is mostly a cat person. At home, she has a Siberian Husky and a calico cat. Ilana graduated from Vet Tech Institute of Houston two years ago. Her dream job was to work with animals – to help them, as they can’t talk or care for themselves. She is very passionate about animals and wishes to help them get better and healthier. Every animal that comes in our clinic brightens her day, and she is excited to be part of the Bingle Vet team.

Alison Grigor

Veterinary Technician

Alison has always had a deep love for animals. After studying at Texas Tech University, she has now decided to follow her passion and work with animals. She owns a dog named Cooper. Her favorite part of being on the Bingle Vet team is having the ability to care for others’ fur babies.

Samantha Rosier

Veterinary Technician

While growing up on a farm, Samantha was always intrigued by animals. Big or small, she loved them all. For as long as she can remember, she has wanted to be a veterinarian and to be the person to help animals. To this day, she has chosen to work in the veterinary medicine industry for this reason.

Marijke Smet

Veterinary Technician

Ever since Marijke was 6 years old, she wanted to be a vet. She graduated from Texas A&M with a Marine Biology degree with hopes of continuing her education into vet school. For now she wants to increase her experience and help as many pets as possible. She owns a Toy Manchester Terrier names Patron and two Min-Pins named Lucy and Kahlua.

Jessica Alvarado

Veterinary Technician

Jessica has always dreamed of one day becoming a Vet. She loves working with animals and has a special place in her heart for them. She is currently a student at Texas State University where she will be majoring in Animal Science. After she graduates, she plans to continue her journey and go to Vet school and pursue her dream of becoming a Veterinarian. As she continues with school, she is striving to gain experience and learn new things that will help her along her career. Jessica owns a Husky named Hazel and a Lab mix named Lisa.

Miranda Carrisosa

Veterinary Technician

Miranda is originally from Southern California and a recent Auburn Graduate. She majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. She just finished her Master’s Degree in Poultry Science where she primarily focused on parasitic diseases. She hopes to apply and go to vet school in the near future. She has an Australian Cattle Dog named Ruby and they are constantly going out and being active. She is excited to be a part of the Bingle Vet Team and looks forward to meeting the clients and patients.

Lizbeth Aguilar

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Because of my fur babies Taz, Champi, and Sassy I’ve always had a passion for animals. A dream of mine is working with not just dogs and cats, but with different species. Working here made me a little bit closer to my dream.

Kaitlyn Ainslie

Veterinary Technician – Katy

Katy grew up in North Carolina and has been in Texas for about two years. She has always loved animals and had a passion to work in the veterinary field since about ten years old. She is currently enrolled in a Vet Tech program, and hopes to attend Veterinary school after graduating from her current program. Katy has worked with horses and in another small animal clinic before finding Bingle Vet. She has one dog, Avery, and three cats, Tweety, Miss Peepers, and Jameson, and hopes to have a horse or two in the future. She loves being a part of the Bingle team and enjoys learning more every day.

Animal Care Specialists

Chris Peake

Animal Care Specialist

Chris’ mother made sure that he had compassion for animals from an early age. His family always had pets and often went to local animal shelters to volunteer. His time helping at shelters gave him a deep understanding of the impact of mistreating animals, as well as the importance of pet adoption. He wants our clients to know that the he and all the other members of the Bingle Vet team take their jobs very seriously, and that our clients’ pets are in good hands. The Bingle Vet team treats them like family, because they are.

Jazmin Castellon

Animal Care Specialist

As a child, Jazmin always saw herself having a job that dealt with animals. If you asked seven-year-old Jazmin what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer would be to work at a vet! It didn’t matter what position she’d be working in, all she wanted was to be surrounded by animals. Now that she is working at a vet clinic, she is very happy – not just because she gets to work with all the precious dogs and cats – but because she gets to learn and grow in a place where she feels very lucky and comfortable. She’s never been a part of a team that was so strong and with a great vision for not just the employees, but for the clients as well. She is learning that Bingle Vet is all about being part of a big family, including the clients, which we grow to have a connection with.

Peter Mercado

Animal Care Specialist

I have always loved animals and have been fascinated with them throughout my life. I have had multiple dogs, all of them being big boxers. I love working with all types of animals big and small, and look forward to working with many more.

Daniel Figueroa

Animal Care Specialist

I chose to be an Animal Care Specialist because animals deserve to be cared for by someone who actually cares for them. If I were a client I would want to know that the employees love my pet as much as I do. I love animals, dogs in specific because they are the most common pet I get to see, giving me chances to pet a lot of them. I will always be patient and cautious with every pet that comes in, no matter their situation, loving them no different from others.

James Almendarez

Animal Care Specialist

I have always loved animals since I was young. The feeling of taking good care of another living being is the most rewarding thing to me.

Client Care Specialists

William Diaz

Client Concierge

Ever since elementary school William has had a fascination with animals. He has always had dogs and cats, and at one time owned a hamster. At the moment he owns two dogs that he’s very attached to. William chose to work in this industry because animals are a man’s best friend, and helping animals in any way in the best joy of all. He chose Bingle Vet as his workplace after his older brother enjoyed the great service and happy environment when bringing his dog in for a visit. He feels that everyone that Bingle Vet is very friendly and kind to one another.

Taneka Handy

Client Concierge – Katy

Taneka is an avid life and animal lover. She enjoys star gazing with her German Shepherd Zeus and taking walks with her Giant Schnauzer Raven. Her passion and love for our furry friends brought her to Bingle Vet Katy. Her experience derives from having her own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.

Pat Johnson

Client Concierge – Katy

Pat’s love has always been animals. She graduated from Tuskegee Institute with a BS degree in Animals Science and a MS in Animal Nutrition. She has always worked in the agriculture field with 25 years with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. She has 2 Boston Terrier rescue girls and a 17 lb Russian Blue guy that runs the house (he thinks he does anyway). She is very happy to continue to work with animals and being part of the Bingle Vet Katy Team.

Jordyn Burris

Client Concierge

Jordyn is a Client Care Specialist at Bingle Vet but is looking to go back to school in the near future to get her veterinary technician license. She chose this industry because she has a big love for animals. In the past, she has competed in livestock shows and rodeos. Jordyn has raised over 20 livestock animals in her FFA and 4H career. She owns a dog named Sarge who gets a lot of her attention when she is not at work serving our clients. She can not wait to get to know you and your pet.

Tammy Sullivan

Client Concierge

Tammy loves animals and her position at Bingle Vet is a new experience for her. She likes all kinds of animals and believes animals are like humans and should be treated as such. If Tammy was a client of Bingle Vet, she would want to know that employees are passionate about their work in the veterinary industry. Her favorite thing about being on the team is just that, being a part of a team that helps improve the life and care of family pets.

Lauren Perry

Client Concierge

Interns and Veterinary Students

Dr. Victoria Vaughan

Graduate of Ross Veterinary School

Victoria was born in Austin, Texas but grew up in Greenbrier, Arkansas. She has a big heart for animals and has always enjoyed working with her family at Bingle Vet from a young age. In her spare time she loves to take her younger siblings to the zoo, work out at the gym, and run – she is currently training for the Houston Marathon! Victoria received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in May, and is now working full time at Bingle Vet. What she likes most about being part of the team is the positive feeling she gets from being around each and every team member. She also loves being able to interact with clients on a daily basis and build relationships with them, but her favorite thing about working at Bingle Vet is that she truly has the opportunity to make a difference in pets’ lives every single day no matter what department she is working with. Her goal is to go to veterinary school to obtain a DVM degree and open a veterinary clinic of her own in the future!

Victoria graduated from veterinary school on May 16, 2020. She has chose to take an internship with a speciality veterinary clinic in Nashville. We wish her all the very best.