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Our Story

Born from Compassion. Built for Community.

PETS Clinic has been the safety net for pets and families across the Panhandle and North Texas since 2007.

Mission & Values

PETS Clinic Mission

Mission

Provide high-quality, low-cost spays and neuters, veterinary services, and community-focused programs in a kind, nonjudgmental environment to ensure every pet has access to and can remain in a loving home.

Values

Respectfulness, Compassion, Thankfulness, Patience.

Our History

Our Legacy of Care

2007

First permanent clinic opened in Wichita Falls (July); 501(c)(3) status granted (December).

2010

Rural Transport Program launched in June to reach underserved communities.

2018

Graham satellite clinic established within the Humane Society of Young County.

2019

PETS Clinic of Amarillo officially opened its doors on August 5.

2020

PETS Clinic of Lubbock opened on June 1 to expand Panhandle access.

2025

Achieved 100,000+ spay/neuter procedures, preventing over 1,000,000 unwanted pets.

PETS Clinic Leadership

Leadership Team

PETS Clinic is led by people who work across clinic operations, fundraising, communications, and branch leadership.

Amber Gilmore, PETS Clinic President & CEO
President & CEO

Amber Gilmore

  • Texas Tech University graduate
  • Served on the PETS Clinic board from 2018 to 2023
  • Served as Wichita Falls Executive Director from 2023 to 2025
  • Became President & CEO in January 2025
George Tipton, PETS Clinic Director of Advancement
Director of Advancement

George Tipton

  • Joined PETS Clinic as a director in May 2017
  • BFA from Midwestern State University
  • MS in Internet Marketing
  • Supports fundraising strategy, donor communications, website, ads, analytics, social media, software, and training
Anibal Guevara, PETS Clinic Executive Director, Wichita Falls
Executive Director, Wichita Falls

Anibal Guevara

Anibal was born and raised in Wichita Falls and joined PETS Clinic in 2015. He became Wichita Falls Executive Director in 2023 and now leads the Wichita Falls PETS Clinic team.

Dacia Anderson, PETS Clinic Executive Director, Amarillo
Executive Director, Amarillo

Dacia Anderson

Dacia is a West Texas A&M University Wildlife Biology graduate and former high school science teacher. She has always been an advocate for animals. Dacia was pivotal in opening PETS Clinic of Amarillo in 2019, where she now leads the Amarillo branch team.

Karen Dawson, PETS Clinic Executive Director, Lubbock
Executive Director, Lubbock

Karen Dawson

Karen leads PETS Clinic of Lubbock, supporting the team that provides spay/neuter surgery and Wellness & Preventative Care for Lubbock-area pets and families.

Sun Club Grant

Solar Power Supporting the Mission

Where
Wichita Falls, Texas
Grant
$96,000 in solar panels
Coverage
Projected over 50% yearly electricity usage
Payoff
Expected within two years through energy savings

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club invests in nonprofit projects that advance sustainability for people and the planet. For PETS Clinic, the project placed solar panels over the south side of the Wichita Falls clinic roof to reduce long-term utility costs.

Lower operating costs create more room in the nonprofit budget for spay/neuter, preventative care, and community programs.

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Rendering of the Wichita Falls PETS Clinic building from the Sun Club solar grant page
Leadership

Board of Directors

The PETS Clinic Board devotes time, resources, and community trust to the mission of accessible care.

Marvin Peevey, PETS Clinic President
President

Marvin Peevey

  • Retired educator and principal
  • Midwestern State University alumnus
  • Volunteer animal transporter
  • Grant writer
  • Serving since 2022
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Samantha McMahen Abeyta, PETS Clinic Treasurer
Treasurer

Samantha McMahen Abeyta

  • Office Manager at River Bend Nature Center
  • PETS Clinic Underdog Express foster
  • Term began June 2018
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Jennifer Mount, PETS Clinic Secretary
Secretary

Jennifer Mount

  • Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase
  • Former Director of the Women's Forum and Wichita County Heritage Society
  • BA, University of Texas, 2021
  • Term began March 2023
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Brandy Gauthier, PETS Clinic Board Member
Board Member

Brandy Gauthier

  • Director of Resource Development for the North Texas Area United Way
  • Marketing and communication background since 2016
  • Former Director of Marketing and Communications for a nonprofit private parochial school in Austin, TX
  • Serving since 2024
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Shirley Thomas, PETS Clinic Board Member
Board Member

Shirley Thomas

  • Retired teacher, coach, and principal with 40+ years of service
  • Volunteer at PETS Clinic of Amarillo
  • BA and MA from Texas Tech University
  • Serving since 2021
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Kelly Nottingham-Smith, PETS Clinic Board Member
Board Member

Kelly Nottingham-Smith

  • Retired photographer
  • Volunteer at PETS Clinic of Wichita Falls
  • Term began December 2024
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Michael Tipton, PETS Clinic Board Member
Board Member

Michael Tipton

  • President/CEO of Central Florida Fairgrounds and Orlando Amphitheater
  • Certified Venue Professional with 30+ years in facility management and event operations
  • Former General Manager of the Wichita Falls MPEC
  • Former PETS Clinic board member, 2019-2021
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Education

Veterinary Externships

PETS Clinic partners with veterinary schools to offer extern rotations at our clinics. Students gain hands-on experience in high-volume, community-focused care while helping us serve more animals. Interested? Reach out to us.

Learn About Externships