Veterinarians
ALICIA ROUSE, DVM
VETERINARIAN & OWNER Dr. Rouse received a Doctorates in Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University in 2009. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in Paris, Texas since 2013. She has a special interest in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and surgery. Dr. Rouse is originally from Hugo, Oklahoma and graduated from Hugo High School in 2001. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt Rouse, PT, DPT, her son Cade, and her daughter, Ellie. They are the owners a Labrador Retriever, Maddie; Jack Russell terrier, Arabelle; and cats, Millie, Hunter James, and Eula Glitter. In her spare time, she enjoys running, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. |
LYLE NOTTINGHAM, DVM
VETERINARIAN Dr. Nottingham earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University after receiving a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture. He moved from his native Lawrence, Kansas 44 years ago to pursue a career in Paris, Texas. He has been in the veterinary field a total of 44 years and has a special interest in small animal care. Dr. Nottingham is married, has 2 sons, 1 daughter, and a brother. His pets include: Max, a German Shepard and 2 cats, Ashes & Cheesy. He also owns several French Bulldogs and raises puppies. His interests outside veterinary medicine include golf and following his daughter through her athletics. |
CORTNEY PEASE, DVM
VETERINARIAN Dr. Pease earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in May of 2020. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University Commerce in 2016 and majored in Animal Science. She is a Paris, Texas native and graduated from Paris High School in 2012. Her professional interests include internal medicine and ophthalmology. She and her husband, Sam, recently welcomed their first child. Her pets currently include 2 dogs, Maci and Lucy; 2 cats, Chloe and Dr. Indiana Jones; and a corn snake, Ruby. Her hobbies include jogging, reading novels, camping, watching movies, and spending time with her family. |
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CARLIE HUIE
OFFICE MANAGER Carlie began working at LVC in 2017. She has been in the veterinary field for numerous years. Carlie and her husband, Laramie, have one child, Eli. Carlie has two cats named Jelly & Anna and two chocolate Labradors named Riggs & Remi. In Carlie's spare time she enjoys going to church, drinking too much iced coffee, watching true crime, hanging out with her family and friends, and taking care of house plants. |
HALEY MCCOLLISTER
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN After graduating from the Murray State College Veterinary Technician Program in 2019, Haley began working at Lamar Veterinary Clinic. Haley is originally from Clarksville, Texas. Haley is the proud parent of 3 beautiful pets: Ollie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mimo, a cat, and Birdie, a French Bulldog. Haley enjoys spending time with her friends, binge watching crime TV, gardening, and online shopping. |
KATE BATSON
SENIOR VETERINARY ASSISTANT Kate joined LVC in 2018 after attending Paris Junior College for 2 years, followed by the University of Texas at Austin for 3 years in the Liberal Arts program. Kate is from Powderly, Texas and lives with her boyfriend, Chris, and dogs, Fuzzy and Henry, and a cat, Rango. She enjoys painting, reading, and shopping for vintage clothing. |
MYA COOPER
LEAD VETERINARY ASSISTANT Mya grew up in Arkansas, before moving to Oklahoma. After graduating from Hugo High School, Mya attended East Central University for 4 years. Mya is the proud fur mom to Zeus, Peanut, Janet, Basil, Earl Grey, and Louie. Her favorite activities include: reading, listening to music, and cooking. |
TAELYN SHANKLIN
VETERINARY ASSISTANT In late 2021, Taelyn joined the LVC team. While attending Robert M. Shoemaker High School in her hometown of Killeen, Taelyn excelled in the veterinary science program. After high school, she joined the US Army Reserve with her focus in their Animal Care Specialist program. Taelyn owns two chihuahuas Leeloo and Misfit, as well as three cats names Panthro, Cheetara, and Cinnabon. During her free time, Taelyn enjoys reading, cuddling with her pets, and hoarding plants and rocks. |
MAKAYLA STRODE
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Makayla joined LVC in 2021. She recently graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce and received her Bachelor of Arts in English. Makayla is from Cooper, Texas and lives with her two fur babies, Deets & Nova Benny. She enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. |