Meet Our Veterinary Team
Our amazing team is dedicated to the field of veterinary medicine, we pride ourselves in pushing modern medicine and patient care forward. One step into our office, and you will notice a calm, kid-friendly environment. We look forward to accommodating you and your pet’s health care needs in any way possible.
Our Veterinary Team
Dr. Nick Koten
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Koten attended Texas A&M for undergraduate studies in Animal Science and left in 2010 to attend veterinary school with Ross University in St. Kitts. He graduated in 2014 with a Doctorate in veterinary Medicine. He quickly found a love for private practice and purchased what is now Lindale Pet Hospital. He provides his patients with the best care possible, loves learning new things and making sure he has a staff that matches his energy. He enjoys tending to his ranch, trail riding with friends and family, and watching his two kids in their many endeavors
Joni Koten
Practice Manager
Joni graduated From Texas A&M University in 2010 with a BS in Animal Science and has many years of experience in 4-H, and FFA. She grew up raising, showing, and training animals. She has been married to Dr. Koten for over 10 years and together they have 2 kids, Landon and Addison who are involved in many different things from sports, to following their moms’ footsteps in 4-H and FFA showing animals. In their spare time they enjoy many outdoor activities from Camping, taking their horse trail riding, boating, reenacting, swimming and anything outdoors with friends and family.
Chelsea Crowell
Senior Veterinary Technician
Andrew Nunn
Veterinary Technician
Andrew has been a part of the LPH team since 2022. He is going to Tyler Junior College to fulfill his dream of becoming a veterinarian. When he becomes a veterinarian, he would like to work alongside Dr Koten. He is the owner of 3 dogs Cooper, Willow and Waylon who are the perfect “test dummies”. On his off time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the gym and attending church.
Ja’Lissa Dunn
Kennel Technician
Ja’Lissa has been a part of the LPH team since 2023 as a kennel technician. She is the owner of a German Rottweiler, Moe, 2 horses Moondance and Major. She enjoys trail riding on the weekends with her trail riding group, Jackson Community Riders. She aspires to continue working in the veterinary field to become a veterinary technician.
Blue
Clinic Greeter
I have been in the LPH family since January 2017 where I came in with my mom and siblings at 1 day old as an owner surrender. All my other litter mates and mom went to wonderful homes at 6wks old but I was too sick to leave. Thru great care and love once I became healthy I was made the clinic mascot! You will find me anywhere at any given time, ready for love and attention! ( I practically own the place!) Can you find me?!?
Devin Welch
Veterinary Technician/Office Manager
Shelby Woods
Veterinary Assistant
Anita Harwell
Veterinary Receptionist
Abby
Veterinary Technician
Abby has been part of the team for several years; she started as a volunteer while in high school and worked off and on through college as a seasonal kennel technician. She has now joined our team permanently in 2022 as a vet tech with a heart for the job. She is a local from right here in Lindale, TX, and brings a different aspect to the team. From fostering animals in need, to owning animals there is nothing she won’t try and help. Abby is mom to an adorable young man named Lincoln. He has her love and heart for animals and shows it to their own chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, pigs, a big horse named Charlie, and a pet turtle named Richard.
Carla Coe
Lead Kennel Tech
Jackie Capps
Groomer
Jackie has been a part of the LPH team for a few years now. She started as a kennel technician and then found her calling, grooming! She put forth the effort to learn something new and started grooming at LPH. She is the owner of 2 yorkies, Baby and Annabelle who are considered the most spoiled pups in the world. She enjoys taking the dogs on car rides with the occasional “pup cup” from Starbucks.