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 (www.makeafoal.com), 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 17, son Cayden, age 5, and daughter Addison, age 2. In his spare time you might find him jogging down the roads of Van Zandt County, attending continuing education seminars, or avidly reading.

· · Jennifer Ennis-Lee, DVM
Has been with VZACC since 2003.
Family Info: Husband Shane, son Kase (celebrating his 1st birthday in September!), stepson Jesse, 17, and stepdaughter Cheyenne, 13.
Pets: Bullet, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Leroy, a Blue Heeler, four horses, one donkey, two barn cats, and one Pygmy goat (Jalapeño) that thinks she's a dog.
Professional Interests: Internal medicine, ultrasonography, small animal dentistry
Personal Interests: Horseback riding, making jewelry, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Education: B.S. in Animal Science in 1996 from Oklahoma State University and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 from OSU.

I enjoy working here because of the daily challenges and pleasure which comes from practicing veterinary medicine in our small community. I also enjoy building relationships and friendships with my co-workers, clients, and patients.

· · Abigail Casillo, DVM
Joined our team in October 2009.
Pets: Legs, a grey Thoroughbred gelding, and Emma the wonder mutt!
Professional Interests: Alternative medicine, Reproduction, Soft Tissue Surgery
Personal Interests: Physical fitness, photography, horse showing and training, going to concerts and enjoying good friends and family.
Education: B.S. in Biology from Samford University in 2004, DVM from Texas A&M University in 2008.

Originally a Georgia native, Dr. Casillo transplanted to Texas to attend Texas A&M University's prestigious Veterinary School. After graduation she has been in private practice working on all mammals both small and large. Her personal veterinary passions are for reproduction, soft tissue surgery and alternative medicine. She has graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic's Animal Chiropractic Program and is an AVCA certified animal chiropractor. Hopefully she will soon be certified in acupuncture as well. She does like to keep a balance between work and fun. Legs, her horse, keeps her very busy with eventing and she can usually be caught training for her next half marathon, marathon or triathlon, with her dog, Emma, running beside her.

Dr. Casillo on "Legs"

· · Tracy Corley

Date Started: February 2003
Family Info: Husband - James, Son - Shelton (2½ years), Step-daughter - Victoria (15)
Pets: 4 Arabian Horses, 2 Border Collies - Ranger and Curly Sue, 1 Tiger Dog- Tiger, 1 Shih Tzu - Oscar, 1 Pyrenees/Anatolian Cross - Magnum, 10 Goats, 4 Barn Cats, and numerous banty chickens
Special Interests/Hobbies: Photography, Playing with Shelton, Remodeling the Old Farm House
Education: Graduated from Jack C. Hays High School and 45 hours of college education from Southwest Texas and Blinn

I enjoy working here because of the patients, the clients, and lovely staff!

· · Micha Jones

Date Started: March 2004
Special Interests/Hobbies: Good books, Movies, Traveling, and Live Music
Education: Associates Degree and Currently Enrolled at TVCC in Terrell with an application to Nursing School pending

I enjoy working at VZACC because I enjoy the diagnostic process and the enjoyable people I work with.

· · Adrianne Edwards


Date Started: January 2008
Family Info: Boyfriend - Joseph Massey, Daughter- Meredith (10), Son - Justin (7), Son - Donovan (5), Joe's Son - Brian (9)
Pets: Lab - Cami, Catahoula - Jack, Cats - Julie, Sweetheart, Lucas, Puddin, and Rowdy, Chicken - named Dog, Quarter Horse - Molly
Special Interests/Hobbies: Kids, Pool, Hunting, Fishing, Crafts
Education: Associates Degree in Journalism, B.A. in Psychology, Currently Working On My RVT Degree

I enjoy working here because I love to see pets leave healthy when they were sick. I also enjoy surgery and radiographs, but the part I enjoy the most is the patient care

· · Christin Chanel

Date Started: February 2008
Pets: Dogs - Ziggy, Dali, Tippy, and Zada, Horse - Buddy
Special Interests/Hobbies: Animals, Movies, and Music
Education: Medical Assisting Degree, 10 Years Working in the Veterinary Medical Field

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


Date Started: June 2008
Pets: Australian Shepherds and 2 Cats
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.

· · Vicki McGary


Date Started: June 2008, with Animal Medical Center in Forney since June 2006
Family Info: Husband - Paul, Son - Curtis (22) US Army married to Callie, Son - Clayton (18) US Navy, Daughter - Christina (18) attends TJC, Daughter - Caitie (11) 4th grade Grand Saline Intermediate School, Grandson - Jackson Cole (Born December 20th in Hawaii to proud parents Curtis and Callie)
Pets: Jack Russell Terrier - Spud, Poodle - Charlie, Miniature Schnauzer - Brady, Quarter Horse - Cotton (Mom's Baby), Quarter Horse - Red
Special Interests/Hobbies: Attending Caitie's Rodeos and Outdoor Activities
Education: Graduate of Mineola High School, Attended TJC, Currently Attending Penn Foster to Obtain Veterinary Technician Degree

I enjoy working here because of the family atmosphere and I also enjoy helping people with their pets.

· · Dallas Edwards

Date Started: October 2006
Family Info: Wonderful Husband - Josh and a Precious Son - Matthew. I moved to Texas 4 yrs ago. I am originally a Georgia Peach! After arriving here, I had the opportunity to work with a team of outstanding equine surgeons. After getting the news of expecting my first child, the large animal world had to be put on hold. I have worked in Veterinary Medicine for 10 yrs. I began working for VZACC in 2006 as a technician for 2 yrs and evolved in the more challenging position of Client Relations.
Pets: Crank - Barrel Horse, Too Tuff To Smoke - Barrel Prospect, Mable -Newest Filly, Sprocket - Princess of the house, Susie - Ranch Security, 4 Barn Cats: Jack, Jill, Target, Sneeky Pete, and last of all: Fish who is my sons blue betta.
Special Interests/Hobbies: I am can chaser in my spare time. I also enjoy Scrap Booking and Photography with a special interest in black and white, and Just Being Mommy! :)
Education: OTC, Major in Veterinary Technology with a minor study in Agribusiness and accounting

I enjoy working here because I enjoy educating clients about the needs of their animals to make them better owners for their pets

· · Barbara Hall

Date Started: 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

I enjoy working here because of my coworkers and the animals.