DOCTORS
Dr. Mira Rogers
Dr. Mira Rogers graduated from Texas A&M in 1997. She joined the True Companion team in April 2013. She fit in immediately and promised to spend the rest of her career here, no exceptions!
Dr. Rogers is married to her loving, handsome husband Ray. She has a very naughty dog named Crash (pictured above) who sometimes forgets his manners and bites people (she’s working on that).
Dr. Rogers’ favorite part of veterinary medicine is solving the diagnostic puzzle and then enjoying, hopefully, undying love and gratitude from her patients.
Dr. Yvette Pedroza
Dr. Pedroza is a native, proud, Texan! “Go Miners!”
She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Dr. Pedroza began her “engagement” to True Companion doing relief work in April 2020. She knew we were “the one” after her first day working here, and decided to make it official in August 2020. When she’s not at work she loves hiking, camping, and beach days! She’s an avid runner and really enjoys the Waterway scenery. She also has two sweet kitties, King Louie and Cleopatra, who hold her captive on the couch watching “junk” TV.
Fun Fact: She has never broken a single bone in her body!
Dr. Monique Koll
Dr. Monique Koll has been a licensed and accredited veterinarian since 2005. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) and Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP), and also is in a residency for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Koll has worked in several areas of veterinary medicine, including family practice, emergency and research, and is most interested in lameness and pain control. In her personal life, Dr. Koll became partially paralyzed in 2012 when she was hit by an unlicensed/uninsured driver, and has gained national fame participating in triathlons and half marathons since then. She loves birdwatching and anything outdoors, music composition and aircraft.
Dr. Dominique Brasel
Bio coming soon
STAFF
The support staff of a veterinary hospital is the backbone of the organization. These people have dedicated their careers and their lives to the care of animals.
Without them, doctors could not “doctor.”
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Let’s begin with the first people you will see when you enter the clinic. The customer service representatives primary job is to serve you with a smile. They strive to make your visit as smooth and pleasant as possible!
Kaila
Kaila joined the True Companion Team in 2013!
Kaila is a seasoned veterinary technician and long-time lover of animals, starting her career at True Companion from 2013 until 2016, eventually finding her way back to us in 2020 after a variety of learning experiences. We are so thrilled to have her as True Companion’s office manager! Kaila has always had a passion for caring for animals, and is currently pursuing further education to someday become a veterinarian herself. By her side are her dogs, grumpy old Harvey and spunky little Macey, and her beloved beautiful cat Moose (whom she adores even when she is a little bit spicy)! In her time away from work she is often enjoying nature with her dogs!
Fun Fact: Kaila is obsessed with Bath & Body Works and ALWAYS knows when the best sales are going on.
Jolene:
Jolene joined the True Companion family in March 2018.
Jolene was born and raised in Houston and has lived in the area for many years. She came to us after working many years in the home building industry. She was looking for something a lot more fun and a little less stressful, and luckily she found that with us! She’s married to her highschool sweetheart, Jason and together they have two amazing kids, Dillan and Breanna. They also have 2 fur babies, Dixie who is a Catahoula mix, (AKA “mamas girl”) and Gunnar, who is the perfect example of a Pit Bull; cuddly and goofy! Her family and pups are her entire world. She loves helping people and seeing them happy.
Fun Fact: Jolene has been known to light up a Karaoke Night!
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Veterinary technicians are the nurses of the veterinary team. They provide compassionate care for sick and hospitalized animals. Veterinary technicians are also educated about common pet healthcare issues. You will meet them in the exam rooms and can trust that they are taking good care of your pets behind the scenes.
Abigail
Abigail joined the True Companion family in 2014.
She loves working with puppies and instantly adores any Dachshund that walks through the door!! Abigail does a fantastic job taking care of patients and fills many roles here at True Companion. She can often be found taking care of ICU patients and managing hospitalized pets or you may see her in the exam rooms at your appointment. Abby also serves as the radiation safety officer in the hospital, which helps to keep us all safe!
When not at work, Abby enjoys kayak fishing, cooking and camping with her husband and family. Together they have 3 lovely Dapple Dachshunds named Dixie, Copper and Bonnet.
Fun Fact: Abby has an impressive knowledge of every O.P.I. nail polish color that has ever been made.
Carly
Carly joined the True Companion family in 2016!
Carly is our Lead Surgical Technician and she assists our doctors during surgical procedures. As if we don’t keep her busy enough, she’s also pursuing a Nursing Degree in hopes to be a Pediatric Nurse. During her (very little!) free time, Carly enjoys doing all outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and fishing. She has a sweet kitty named “Petunia (the boy)”, who enjoys cuddling with his momma and indulging in the occasional french fry.
Fun Fact: Carly is quite the “Movie Buff”! She has an impressive knowledge of all sorts of movies, documentaries and TV shows.
Morgan
Morgan joined the True Companion family in 2018!
Morgan joined the True Companion Team in May 2018! Morgan is passionate about her work as a veterinary technician, and finds joy in continuing to learn new things every day about veterinary medicine and caring for companion animals! You’ll find her in the exam rooms or assisting in surgical procedures here in the hospital. Morgan spends her free time reading, and relaxing with the two loves of her life: a couch-potato Staffy named Little Lady, and Steven the blind Whippet.
Fun Fact: Morgan loves to attend Broadway musicals and often sings show tunes (but only by herself)!
Carlie
Carlie joined the True Companion family in May 2019.
Carlie is currently finishing her undergraduate studies at Sam Houston State University with a degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. After having, loving, and losing her precious TomTom to hip dysplasia, Carlie’s interest in Orthopedic Surgery was born and that is what she aspires to do. As a Veterinary Assistant, she treats our boarding guests as though they were her own and she helps the technicians and doctors behind the scenes. At home, she loves her boyfriend’s two Australian Shepherds, Korra and Kane and her two chihuahuas, Honey and Mojo. She is at her happiest around her fur babies and hopes to grow her little family by adding a Sphynx cat and Labrador someday.
Fun Fact: Carlie’s dream job was originally to be a mermaid, but after some deeper thought and lack of appropriate uniform (i.e. gills and a tail) she focused on her love for animals instead.
Kat
Kat joined the True Companion family in December 2018!
Kat always knew she wanted to work with animals. When she found herself working in the veterinary field, she realized she enjoyed helping clients feel right at home better than handling needles. She found the best of both worlds here with us! Her favorite dog breed is the Border Collie and in her spare time she can be found at the nail salon pampering herself. She is also a makeup expert and loves trying new beauty products. Kat will always greet you with a friendly smile and make your experience here warm and pleasant. While most clients are used to seeing her smiling face at the front desk, she has transitioned to performing and learning more technician skills!
Fun fact: Kathryn has an amazing voice and loves to sing!