Bent Treen Animal Hospital, P.A.
3851 Frankford Road Dallas, TX 75287
Telephone: (972) 862-7629 Fax: (972) 862-3160
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Dr. Jeffrey M. Kunde, Practice Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. KundeJeffrey M. Kunde, DVM, founder and owner of Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A., graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979.  Dr. Kunde has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Texas Tech University and a Masters Degree in Veterinary Parasitology from Texas A&M University.  He is a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.  Dr. Kunde and his wife, Anne, have 2 daughters, Jessica and Cheryl, and are the proud grandparents of Caden.  Dr. Kunde enjoys outdoor activities, soccer and photography. His family also consists of 3 cats, Chili, Tigger and Arsenio, and dachshund Nessa Rose.
 

Dr. Rica S. Kimball, Associate Veterinarian

Dr. KimballRica S. Kimball, DVM, has been with Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. since October of 2006.  She was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where most of her family still lives.  She earned her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2001, and then completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Mesa Veterinary Hospital in Arizona.  Prior to attending veterinary school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Carleton College in Minnesota, and spent 2 years in Ghana, West Africa, as a volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps.  She is a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.   In her free time, she enjoys crossword puzzles, sappy romantic movies, wine tasting, and hiking.  She has 2 cats, Porsche and Teal'c and 2 guinea pigs, Peanut and Pickles.  Her husband Luke is a philosophy professor at SMU.
 

Dr. Erin R. Rogers, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. RogersErin R. Rogers, DVM has been with Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. since June of 2007. She grew up in El Paso, Texas, on a horse farm but loves working in small animal practice.  Prior to attending veterinary school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Incarnate in San Antonio, Texas.  While working on her bachelor degree, Dr. Rogers worked as a veterinary technician at a small animal practice in San Antonio.  She is a 2007 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and a member of the American Animal Hospital Association.   In her free time, she enjoys live music, reading, swimming and movie and music trivia.  She has 4 miniature poodles, Connor, Feisty, Maverick and Oscar, and 1 cat, P.G.
 

Jessica Pevehouse, CVPM, Hospital Administrator

JessicaJessica Pevehouse, Hospital Administrator for Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A., is the oldest daughter of Dr. Jeffrey Kunde. She graduated from Baylor University in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Upon graduation, Jessica moved back to Dallas and began working part time for her father. As opportunity presented itself, she began helping with management duties and eventually worked her way to hospital administrator. She has been a manager for over 4 years and has recently earned the designation of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. She is a member of both the American Animal Hospital Association and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association and is a graduate of the Veterinary Management Institute at Purdue University. Jessica lives with her son Caden and their yellow lab Belle.
 

Diane Monk, Client Relation Manager

DianeDiane Monk, Client Relation Manager, has been a member of the Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. family for overß 4 years.  Diane has extensive experience in retail and is currently co-owner of Cutlery Collection in Willow Bend Mall.  Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Diane moved to Dallas in 1980 with her husband Karl.  She has been married for 25 years and has 2 children, Erika and Travis.  She is also the proud mom of Bauer, her yellow lab, Heidi the dachshund, and Gracie and Louie her indoor cats.  She has two grandpets Jersey and Shelby who often reside in her home.
 

Melissa Taylor, Patient Services Manager

MelissaMelissa Taylor, Patient Services Manager, has been a member of the Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. family for over 5 years.  Melissa has been a veterinary technician for 10 years and has an Associates Degree in Science from Brookhaven College.  Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Melissa moved to Dallas in 2002 with her husband, Jon.  She is the proud mom of Macy the boxer, Verdel, her spoiled Brussels Griffon, and Mama Cat.
 
Jamie Williamson, Veterinary Technician
JamieJamie Williamson, Veterinary Technician, has been a member of the Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. family for 4 years.  Jamie began her career in veterinary medicine at Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. and has been a veterinary technician for over 3 years.  She has an Associates Degree in Science from Brookhaven College and is continuing her education in nursing. Jamie is the proud mom of Autumn, her australian shepherd, and her two cats Casper and Sammy.
 

Alanna Powell, Client Relation Specialist

AlannaAlanna Powell, Client Relation Specialist, has been a member of the Bent Tree Animal Hospital, P.A. family for over 3 years.  She grew up at the stables riding, grooming, and helping train horses.  She still loves working with horses whenever she can.  Alanna lives with her husband Brent and her menagerie of animals.  She is the proud mom of Miles and Sadie, her two dogs, Baxter the guinea pig, and Morty and Millie the turtles.
 

Staff PhotoOther Staff:
Chris Dorris, Client Relation Specialist
Amie Ocanas, Client Relation Specialist
Amy Lewis, Veterinary Technician
Kate Folger, Veterinary Technician
Sandi Scott, Technician Assistant
Branden Sasser, Kennel Technician
John Whittington, Kennel Technician
Leslie Gray, Kennel Technician
 
 

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