Meet the Support Team
Meadow Brook Animal Hospital
Brandy Funkhouser, Hospital Manager
Hospital Manager
Brandy Funkhouser is our awesome hospital manager at Meadow Brook Animal Hospital. Originally from Tampa, Florida, she moved to McKinney, TX, in 2008 and joined the Chastain Veterinary Medical Group family in 2010 as a Client Services Representative. One of her favorite things about working at CVMG is the relationships she has built over the years with staff and clients, many of whom have become great friends. She has five 2-legged kiddos (ages 12-26) and seven 4-legged kiddos (4 cats, 2 rescue pups, and 1 adorable teddy bear hamster). One of her absolute favorite pastimes is packing up the 2-leggeds and heading to the beach.
Sammie R., Technician Manager
Technician Manager, LVT
Sammie is the technician manager at Meadow Brook Animal Hospital and has been a part of the CVMG team since May of 2017. She started as a receptionist, eventually trained to be a veterinary assistant, and finally worked her way up to surgery nurse, which sparked her passion for veterinary medicine. She decided to go back to school in August of 2021 and graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in May of 2023. Sammie passed her qualifying exam with flying colors and officially became a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in September of 2023. She loves the mentorship and learning opportunities provided at MBAH, as well as the camaraderie among staff. Sammie enjoys spending her free time with her four-legged child and love of her life, a small-breed mega mutt named Peach.
Jenni S., Front Desk Supervisor
Front Desk Supervisor
Jenni serves as the Front Desk Supervisor at Meadow Brook Animal Hospital. Originally from California, she relocated to TX in 2005 with her family. Jenni became a valued member of the Meadow Brook team in 2021, initially joining as a Client Services Representative. In 2023, she was promoted to Front Desk Supervisor. Jenni appreciates her work at Meadow Brook for the strong relationships she has developed with both the staff and the animals. Outside of her role at the hospital, Jenni is a proud mother to eight cats and one corgi and enjoys working as a lash technician, spending quality time with loved ones, and going dancing with friends.
Preston Road Animal Hospital
Jennifer Ramos, Hospital and Marketing Manager
Hospital and Marketing Manager
When not being dragged across Dallas by her four-legged mess, Jennifer Ramos acts as marketing and co-hospital manager for Preston Road Animal Hospital. An Austin native, Jennifer packed up her weird and relocated to attend the University of Texas at Dallas, where she found her home. Jennifer joined the CVMG family in 2014 as a Client Services Representative—a position she considers vital to a complete veterinary experience. In fact, she can still be found working some shifts up front each week! Nurturing lifelong bonds with our patients and their families is what drives her passion in the field. Jennifer’s own family consists of her husband, Will, her mom, and a lovable chunk named Earnest (the aforementioned mess).
Katelyn Gilbert, Hospital Manager
Hospital Manager
Katelyn Gilbert is one of the hospital managers at Preston Road Animal Hospital. She started her CVMG journey as a receptionist in May 2020, later stepping into her management role in 2023. Katelyn loves the family-like atmosphere among the staff, and her focus is on contributing to the clinic culture as much as she can. She is always seeking to learn new skills and grow her expertise in the veterinary field.
Katelyn's hobbies include reading, interior design, and cooking. Her four-legged family members include her blue heeler named Buddy, a chocolate lab named Boots, a Belgian Malinois mix named Cash, and her kitties Dak and Tator.
Nikki J., Technician Manager
Technician Manager
Technician Manager and Dallas native Nikki Jimenez has been with CVMG for almost half a decade. During that time, Nikki has enjoyed working closely with patients to help them feel comfortable and loved while visiting our practice. We can also add one smart cookie to the list of Nikki's attributes! She graduated from the University of Arlington with a bachelor's in biochemistry and a minor in statistics. At home, Nikki spends her time with her husband, Samuel, an assortment of fur babies, and of course, their tortoise, Dwight.