Center for Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care
North Dallas, TX

Dr. Erin Black enjoys stabilizing patients in hypovolemic shock and diagnosing and performing initial treatment for immune-mediated anemia and thrombocytopenia. She is also interested in soft tissue surgical emergencies, including splenectomy, dystocia, gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) and gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies.

Outside of work, Dr. Black likes teaching all forms of Pilates, cycling medium distances, cooking flavorful, health-conscious foods and spending time outdoors with her family. She has a laid-back, quirky Lab/hound mix, Leeloo Dallas.

Dr. Valerie Case has learned new techniques, such as tracheal and urethral stenting and pulmonary ultrasound, to best serve her patients. She enjoys working with the cardiology and oncology services to provide comprehensive care.

Her professional interests include feline medicine, cardiology, respiratory disease, diagnostic imaging, and interventional radiology. She enjoys guiding clients toward the best diagnostic and treatment decisions for their pets.

Outside of work, Dr. Case enjoys attending spin and yoga classes, studying wine, trying new restaurants, and watching football with family and friends. She shares her home with her husband and two “very silly felines,” Marshawn and Sarah Thomas.

Dr. Julie Ducote has special interest in leadership development in the veterinary world. As an experienced veterinary neurologist, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of neurology clinicians and providing valuable training for interns and residents.

In her spare time, Dr. Ducote likes hiking, reading, meditating and spending time in nature. She has a wonderful spouse and two cats who fill her life with joy.

Dr. Keven Gulikers’ professional interests include gastroenteritis, liver disease, endocrinology, diagnostic procedures (such as endoscopy and laparoscopy) and tracheal stent placement for dogs with collapsing trachea.

In his spare time, Dr. Gulikers enjoys playing soccer, traveling, scuba diving and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Sonya Hansen has a strong interest in educating others through hands-on teaching and lectures. She particularly enjoys treating trauma, acute kidney injuries, and endocrine emergencies, as well as tailoring fluid therapy for her patients’ individual needs.

Outside of work, Dr. Hansen enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and two cats. She also likes exercising, traveling, and trying new breweries and restaurants.

diabetic ketoacidosis, heat trauma and emergency surgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Harbison enjoys gardening, watching films, reading and taking road trips with her wife. She has two cats, Oscar and Perry, and a ball python, Sir Hiss.

Dr. Barbara Lindsay has a strong interest in training the next generation of veterinarians. She works closely with other specialty clinicians and referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive treatment plans for her patients. Her special interests include neuro-oncology cases and meningitis treatment.

Dr. Lindsay enjoys running, practicing barre Pilates, drinking espresso and spending time with her cat. She grew up on a sheep farm in Australia, and while she misses her sheep dogs, she loves exploring the “Lone Star State” and meeting local people.

Dr. Maggie Mezzles has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery, wound management and surgical oncology.

Outside of work, Dr. Mezzles enjoys music, painting, quilting, traveling, reading, theater and anything relating to sports or water. She and her husband have two cats.

As an emergency clinician, Dr. Victoria Schwertner is particularly interested in trauma.

In her spare time, Dr. Schwertner enjoys horseback riding, hiking and traveling. She has a dog, Missy, a cat, CiCi, and a horse, Darryl.

Dr. Teresa Seyfert has extensive experience performing abdominal ultrasound tests, and she continues to advance her training in ultrasound technique and sampling. She has also completed additional training in laparoscopic liver biopsy, tracheal stenting, and echocardiogram.

Her professional interests include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, hematologic and autoimmune disease, and endocrine disease.

Outside of work, Dr. Seyfert enjoys watching movies, walking, attending college football games, and visiting amusement parks with her husband and two daughters. She has two dogs and a hamster.