Meet the Team

Dr. Richard Gesell

DVM, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Richard Gesell was raised in southern Maryland, and attended college at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, graduating with a degree in Paramedicine.

Dr. Kristina Gesell

DABVP Canine/Feline, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Kristina Gesell is a 2001 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been working as a small animal veterinarian since then in North Carolina, Dallas, east Texas, and Granbury.

Dr. Debra Gryder

DVM, Fear Free Certified

Dr. Gryder was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and moved to El Campo, Texas with her parents when she was fifteen. Dr. Gryder knew she wanted to become a veterinarian early in life and enjoyed spending time with her dogs, cats, and horses growing up in Texas. Dr.

Courtnee W.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Courtnee grew up in Brock, Texas, with her four siblings and her parents. She has always had a love of animals, especially growing up with so many in the house. She always wanted every animal to be her friend and always seemed to have wild animals trust her.

Gary found his way to us through owner surrender, facing recurrent health challenges with resilience and charm. He quickly became our resident "couch surfer," a title he wears proudly as he ensures no couch blows away with him on it.

Murder Mittens came to Acton Animal Hospital from Happy Kats cat rescue in 2023. She had a severe eye infection that eventually necessitated the removal of her eye. Despite her initial health challenges, Murder Mittens quickly endeared herself to everyone at the clinic.

Mickie J.

LVT, Fear Free Certified

Mickie was born and raised in Belton, Texas. She moved away after graduating from Mclennan Community College.

Jenn H.

Fear Free Certified

Jenn is a Customer Service Representative at Acton Veterinary Group, joining the team on June 13, 2022. My journey began by adopting Zoey, a rescue dog with a difficult past.

Emilee C.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Emilee grew up and still lives in Stephenville, Texas with her sister, parents, aunt, 2 nephews, and grandparents. She came to the practice in October 2018 as a kennel technician and quickly moved into the role of a room technician within a matter of months.

Heather B.

CVA, Fear Free Certified

Heather (AKA Beegee) grew up right here in Granbury with her parents and her sister. She had been at the Morgan Street Animal Hospital for seven years before it became part of the Acton Veterinary Group.

Katie, a Veterinary Technician Assistant at Acton Animal Hospital, embarked on her journey in animal care during high school, where she discovered her passion through FFA and veterinary practicum courses.