Our Staff

· · Kipp J Wingo, DVM

Dr. Kipp Wingo was born and raised in Edgewood, Texas, where his family farmed, ranched, and ran a feed store business. He graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor's in Science, and earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 1990.

He started Van Zandt Animal Care Center (formerly Van Zandt Veterinary Service) in 1992 and is founder of Animal Medical Center of Forney (www.amc-forney.com) which opened its doors in 2006. His primary professional focus includes small animal orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, canine and equine reproduction, and small animal dentistry.

Currently he is the Vice President of the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice. The TAVP is an organization within the Texas Veterinary Medical Association that promotes high standards of veterinary medicine through continuing education. The TAVP stresses intense continuing education as a qualification for membership. As a rule all veterinarians in Texas are required to complete 17 hours of CE (continuing education) annually to renew their license. Dr. Wingo completed 108 hours of CE in 2009 alone. In addition, he is a long-standing member of the Society for Theriogenology. Theriogenology is the branch of veterinary medicine which deals with reproduction. One of the Society's goals is to establish and promote standards of excellence in the field of veterinary reproduction. Dr. Wingo is the founder of Equine Reproductive Services, a horse reproduction facility in Wills Point, where he bred over 200 mares in 2009.

Dr. Wingo's family is paramount in his life, and consists of wife Tracy, daughter Cassy, age 18, son Cayden, age 6, and daughter Addison, age 3. In his spare time you might find him jogging down the roads of Van Zandt County, attending continuing education seminars, or avidly reading.

Dr. Wingo's photo by: ©Magical Memories by Cara www.mmbycara.com

· · Vicki McGary - Practice Manager

Vicki has been with VZACC since June of 2008. 

She started in veterinary medicine at Animal Medical Center of Forney in June of 2006.

Her family includes husband Paul, daughter Caitie, son Curtis with his wife Callie and two darling grandsons, Jackson and Judson.

· · Frankie

Frankie was born and raised in Edgewood, TX. She became a member of our clinic family in May 2011. She has a four year old son, Haiden. Her fur babies are Lulu and Copper. There isn't a lack of excitement in their household. Frankie is one of eleven children, therefore it is a good thing that she enjoys spending time with loved ones.

"I believe that laughter is the key to happiness. I love the uplifting atmosphere that our clients, their pets and my team members provide for me to work in."

· · Christin

Photo by EX Photography

Christin has been with our team since 2008.
Son Collin, almost two years old now, is her pride and joy. 
In her off time Christin enjoys animals, movies and live music.
She holds a Medical Assistant degree and has been in Veterinary Medicine for almost 12 years.

At the clinic she particularly enjoys doing dental procedures. 

She is currently attending classes to become a certified Ultrasound Technologist "on the human side". 

                       "I enjoy working here because of the opportunity to meet and treat new animals everyday and to form relationships with our patients and their parents. I also enjoy being able to go to work and feel like I am at home with family everyday."

· · Kay Gentzler, R.V.T. (Registered Veterinary Technician)

Date Started: June 2008
Pets: Australian Shepherds and Hemingway the Cat
Personal Interests: Showing Dogs, Going to Horse Shows With Friends


Education: Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

I enjoy working here because of the modern diagnostic equipment and the family atmosphere.

· · Jennifer

Jennifer was born and raised in Terrell, Texas. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University majored in mathematics. She is married to James Lyons and they have a daughter Landrie that was born In January 2011. She has been with VZACC since June 2011, working previously at Animal Medical Center in Forney for a year. Jennifer enjoys playing softball, playing with her daughter, fishing , shooting guns, and playing pool. She has two horses ( Sundance and Blue) and Lane her dog.

· · Lynne Vachon, RVT #3272  

Lynne was born and raised in Riverside, CA. She relocated to Kaufman, TX with her husband, Eddie, in January 2010. She graduated from the United Health Careers registered veterinary technician program in February 1988.

Lynne has been with VZACC since April 2011. She has 5 dogs: Jordan, Jericho, Stryder, Lucy and Anni; 3 cats: Sebastian, Moose and Hyde; as well as 2 horses: "Full of Magick" aka Maggi a National Show Horse and "Even Dirty's Cool Man" aka Whiskey an American Paint Horse.

She likes to ride horses, watch movies and read in her down time.

                                                                                        

Groomer & Pet Stylist

· Barbara Hall

Barb has been with VZACC since December 2007
Family Info: Husband - Don, Son - Dwayne, Grandson - Brendon
Pets: Cavalier King Charles - Alee, Peruvian Pasos - Jose, Calina, Quisto, and Campy
Special Interests/Hobbies: Horseback riding
Education: Graduate of Westminster High and Colorado School of Dog Grooming

· · Yvette

Yvette has been with VZACC since February 2009 working as a receptionist. She is married to Joe Rice III, she has a son Colton, 13 along with step daughters Amanda and Nicole, step son Joe IV and grand babies Eli and Kynleigh. Yvette's fur babies include Isabelle, Hunter, Molly, Anna, and Daisy. She enjoys working at VZACC because of the relationships she gets to have with our clients, their fur babies , and the rest of the staff. Yvette also enjoys learning something new everyday at work.

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· Kimberly

Kim, a.k.a Joonbug and Mazi's mom, is our receptionist and client service specialist. She has been with VZACC for two years now and we feel incredibly blessed to have her as part of our team. She has been an active member in the veterinary field for over 20 years. In addition to Joonbug and Mazi, Kim has nine other fur babies in her family, including seven more dogs and 2 cats. Her two-legged family include her husband, David and son, Evan. In her spare time, Kim enjoys camping, riding the Harley with David, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her favorite part of the job at VZACC is building new relationships with our clients and their babies.