Craig A. Ball

Veterinarian

Dr. Ball graduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1990 he graduated from Plano East Senior High. Dr. Ball has worked in the veterinary field  since he was 15 years old. "I have a true love for all aspects of both large and small animal care. I aspire to meeting the needs of our clientele fully and truly improving the health and well-being of our patients."

Dr. Ball is married to his wife, Ashley and they have a son named Seth Alan.  They have three dogs, Aggie - Yellow Lab, Buck - Chocolate Lab, and Charlotte - Australian Shepherd.  

Dr. Ball enjoys fishing, bird hunting, riding ATV's and camping.

Memberships/Associations: AVMA, TVMA, ETVMA, AAEP, The Association of Former Students Century Club, 12th Man Foundation, Upshur County A&M Club.

Years in Practice: 26

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Michael A. Miller

Veterinarian

Born and raised in Gilmer, Dr. Miller graduated from Union Hill High School in 2000. After high school, Dr. Miller received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. In 2011, he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Professionally, Dr. Miller is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Northeast Texas Veterinary Medical Association. In practice, his interests include total animal wellness and dentistry.

Dr. Miller is married to his wife Elizabeth, and together they have two daughters, Caroline and Collynn. They are members of New Beginnings Baptist Church where Dr. Miller serves as a member of the deacon body, and a leader of a mission trip to the Amazon River in Brazil. Away from work the Millers enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling. In 2020 the Millers, along with 3 other families, co-founded Steel Mill Farms providing top quality beef and pork to families across the state. Their country market is located on the square in Gilmer.

Ashley Ball

Office Administrator

Ashley grew up in Keller, TX. where she graduated from Keller High School. She earned an Associates Degree in Accounting from Tarrant County College and she also attended Texas A&M University. She has worked in Mortgage/Banking  and has been a licensed loan officer. She is the Office Administrator for GAC and handles all the financial aspects of the clinic.

Ashley is married to Dr. Craig Ball and adores her son, Seth. They have three dogs,  Aggie - Yellow Lab, Charlotte - Australian Shepherd, and Buck -Chocolate Lab.  

Ashley enjoys scrap booking, reading, camping, riding ATV's and riding horses.

Memberships/Associations: Upshur County A&M Club, 12th Man Foundation, former member of 20th Century Club.

Years in Practice: 21

Education: Associates Degree in Accounting

Mary Jenkins

Office Manager

Mary has been with the clinic since December of 2004. She graduated high school here in Gilmer, and then received an Associates of Science Degree from North East Texas Community College and a Bachelors of Science in Agronomy from Texas A&M Commerce. She has held a Certified Applicators License in Pest and Termite Control. Mary frequently attends seminars on veterinary medicine and management. And she is a member of the East Texas Manager's Association.

Mary enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is the proud mother of three, Desirae, Allen, and Derek. And the very proud "Nonni" to her granddaughters Myla and Addison and grandsons Lane, Cason, Banks, James, and Walker! Their family also includes partner Ryan, daughter in laws Jordan and Monze, son in law Xavier, and "grand-dogs", Maverick the wild-n-crazy Doberman, and Rocky Road and Ellie Mae two Australian Shepherds.

The family enjoys taking trips to visit zoos, museums, and amusement parks. They also enjoy game nights, bowling, putt putt golf, going to the movies and family cook outs.

Years in Practice: 19

Education: Bachelors of Science in Agronomy, Associate of Science in Agriculture

Annette Bohnert

Kennel Manager

Annette is the kennel manager for Gilmer Animal Clinic. Annette has been with GAC since September 2008. She is responsible for making sure that our boarding facilities are as comfortable and clean as possible for all your pets.

Annette and her fiancee Cam moved to Gilmer from Tracy, California. They have four sons, Nicholas, Jake, Zack, and Derrick .

The family also includes dogs Harley and Hope, as well as seven cats that go by SC, Camo, Loki, SJ, Phanty, Pudge and Willie.

Before coming to Gilmer, Annette had worked for over thirteen years a as veterinary technician and then as a bio-tech animal facility manager for the last fifteen and half years. Her studies certified her as a laboratory animal technician, or "LATg".

Annette enjoys camping, and dog obedience showing
Her memberships and associations include NCBAALAS, and the National AALAS

Years in Practice: 15

Lindzey Sims

Veterinary Technician, CVA 1

Lindzey became a member of the GAC team in May of 2020. She is a graduate of Hallsville High School, and an experienced veterinary technician since 2012.

Her family includes, husband- Jonathan, son- Gavin, and daughter- Kilie. The family also includes Moose, their Great Dane, and Cocoa a Lab.

Lindzey loves being outdoors. She enjoys camping and hiking, church, and hanging out with her family.

She is a proud board member for the non-profit organization, "Young Hero Warriors", and will be happy to talk to you about how you can help the children and their guardians of fallen soldiers and first responders.

Years in Practice: 11

Education: Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1

Emily Bible

Veterinary Technician, CVA 1

Emily is a graduate of Union Grove High School, where she attended since Pre-K. Emily came to GAC as a student in Vet Med Science class to earn volunteer/shadowing hours for credit and quickly fell in love with vet med and Gilmer Animal Clinic.  The program and her experience here made it possible for her to attain her Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1. She proved to be compassionate, and hard working- so we made her part of the family as soon as we could.  While in high-school, she served as a kennel technician and technician assistant.  She is now an incredible asset to our technician team. 

Emily enjoys spending time with her sister, brother, nieces, and nephews. She has two dogs, Bella and Tiny. She also spends her time hanging out with friends, hunting, and fishing with her Dad. She especially enjoys working with animals.

Years in Practice: 1

Natalie Ferguson

Veterinary Technician

Natalie joined the GAC family in April of 2023. She relocated to Texas from North Carolina in the spring of 2023. Natalie has been in the veterinary field since 2010. She brings a wealth of experience with her as a veterinary technician, customer service representative, research facilitator, kennel management and coordinator, as well as equine, caprine, and canine husbandry. She has also taken classes in animal science at UNCG in Greensboro, NC.  

Natalie and her fiancé are loving their new adventure in East Texas and enjoy having their adult children visit. Natalie’s family also consists of her pets Waco, Abilene, and Dallas, all German Shorthair Pointers, Bubba a heeler, and Coal and Jase her Quarter horses.

Natalie enjoys working on her farm, riding horses, dining out and traveling. She is a member of the AKC.

Freida Vezorak

Veterinary Receptionist

Mrs. Freida joined the Gilmer Animal Clinic team in January 2024.  Freida and her husband, Greg recently moved to East Texas from the Houston area.  Greg and Freida have two daughters and two grandchildren that they love very much.  The Vezoraks have a small herd of Brangus cattle including a bull named Tiny.  Mrs. Freida hopes to add pets to the family as they settle in their new home and community. 

Freida was born in Houston and is a graduate of Sam Houston High School and attended Houston Community College.  She is of German and Hispanic heritage which she affectionately refers to as “Germexican”.  Freida is fluent in both English and Spanish language and is excited to offer her excellent communication skills to our friends and clients.  Freida brings with her over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field and even more years of customer service. 

Freida enjoys crossword puzzles, listening to music, and anything outdoors.  She is especially loving the country life of East Texas.

McKayla Williams

Veterinary Receptionist

McKayla Williams joined the Gilmer Animal Clinic family in July of 2024.  McKayla began her career in the veterinary field in April of 2023.  Her bright smile and charming personality coupled with her deep love for animals and people alike make for a perfect welcome into our clinic. 

McKayla is a graduate of Gladewater High School and spent many years working at New Diana ISD.  She is also proud of the years she was able to be a stay-at-home mom before entering the workforce.  Her family consists of her husband, Austin, sons Noah, Luke, Caleb, and Travis as well as her daughter-in-law McKenna.  McKayla is most excited to be promoted to grandma, as her first grandson is due December 2024.  The family is complete (for now) with dogs Coal, Pickles, and Lily and cats Buddy and Molly. 

Family time, relaxing outside, and of course animals make McKayla the happiest.  She is eager to learn all she can so that she will be the best pet advocate, client educator, and customer service representative possible. 

Angela Barncord

Veterinary Technician, CVA III

Angela brings with her over twenty years of experience in veterinary medicine.  Her career as a veterinary technician began in 2003 at the Ft. Bliss Veterinary Treatment Facility. She then moved to East Texas, where her skills excelled at Quitman Animal Clinic from 2006 until joining our team in August of 2024.  In 2009 she achieved her Veterinary Assistant Level 3 certification, and in 2020, her Rescue CPR certification.  Angela is devoted to delivering quality veterinary care and focuses on creating a calm, inviting setting to ease the worries of pets and owners. 

Angela was a child of a military family and spent her formative years in Europe and visiting family in Holland.  She is a graduate of Grant High School in Grant Parish Louisiana.  She has taken courses in veterinary technology at Ashworth College of Norcross Georgia.  Angela is a classically trained ballerina and speaks English, Dutch, and German.

Angela married her husband, Dan in 1993.  Dan served in the United States Army for over 20 years.  His military service took their family back to Europe and Japan.  The Barncords are happily settled at Holly Lake Ranch where they raised their daughters, Katerina and Nicolle.  The family now proudly includes son-in-law Sam and granddaughters Avery and Adelynn, as well as four wirehaired dachshunds and seven cats.  Angela is also very close to her father and brother. 

Besides spending quality time with her family, reading is her biggest enjoyment.  Amazingly, she finds time to needlepoint, crochet, and knit.  Angela finds solitude in dance and loves to travel with her husband, they particularly enjoy cruises.  

Shilyn Solis

Kennel Technician

Shilyn is a 2022 Hallsville High School graduate.  She earned her associate’s degree in animal science from Paris Junior College in 2024 and will be attending Texas A&M Commerce in 2025 where she will be studying Equine Science.  She plans to continue her education to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  Shilyn joined the GAC team during the summer of 2024.  She has previously worked at other veterinary clinics as a kennel assistant and loves the time she gets to spend caring for animals.  Shilyn is courteous and attentive; she will be missed when she moves to Commerce to continue her education. 

Ms. Solis is the eldest of five siblings and has two horses, Red and Buck.  She grew up farming with her Papa, learning how to care for cattle and horses.  She enjoys horseback riding and barrel racing.  She also hopes to join the Texas A&M Commerce horse stock team soon. 

Volunteers

The Staff at Gilmer Animal Clinic encourages young people to volunteer in the community and develop their bond with animals. If anyone is interested in spending a day or a few hours with us, just give us a call!