Support Staff

Jaimee

Director of Operations

Growing up on the east side of Cincinnati, Jaimee found her way into the veterinary world by chance. She always had a love for animals, but it wasn’t until she adopted her first personal dog, a big, beautiful bullmastiff named Milo, that she discovered her true passion for animals.

In 2012, she was working towards her bachelor’s degree in urban planning at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program. In 2014, she moved into an apartment behind Deer Park Veterinary Hospital. While walking Milo, the hospital owner asked if she would be interested in a position as a Customer Service Representative. Jaimee eventually grew into a cross-trained employee, working as both a CSR and a Veterinary Assistant. This experience opened her eyes to the veterinary world and the numerous career opportunities within it.

She switched majors and began preparing for a leadership role in the veterinary industry. Jaimee graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Human Resources in 2017. She has been at Deer Park Veterinary Hospital since 2015 and was promoted to Practice Manager in 2019.

She is a Certified Fear Free Professional and a member of the Society of Human Resources Management and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. As a new manager navigating uncharted territory in 2020, Jaimee became an expert at creative problem-solving and team management. Her main passion in life is creating a healthy, stress-free environment for both animals and the humans who work with them. In her own words:

“Our profession faces tough challenges—short-staffed teams, rising costs, and outdated systems—but now is the moment for change. This generation of veterinary professionals is ready to elevate the industry and demand the recognition it deserves.”

In 2021, she began overseeing Dr. Miller’s first hospital, Rice Village Animal Hospital. At Rice Village, she has been instrumental in building the incredible culture and team the hospital has today. In 2022, she was promoted from Practice Manager to Director of Operations. With her frequent travels to Houston, she has come to love the city as her second home. A true foodie, Houston’s vibrant food scene has introduced her to flavors found nowhere else! She loves Houston so much, she even convinced her in-laws to move to the city where winter takes a backseat to sunshine.

She currently lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband, Corey, their puppy, Benji, and three cats, Lando, Bob, and Eva. When she’s not managing hospitals, she enjoys taste-testing Houston’s and Cincinnati’s best bites and spending time outdoors with Benji.

Lesly

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lesly was born in Galveston, Texas but raised in Houston, Texas with a family that loves animals. She chose the veterinary industry because she finds it fulfilling to help others take care of their pets and has enjoyed every minute she has spent working in this field. She attended Cedar Valley College and graduated in 2017 with her associates in applied sciences, earning her title as a License Veterinary Technician. She joined the Rice Village Animal Hospital team in August of 2022. She is passionate about animal behavior and training.

Lesly is happily married to her husband, Christopher, and together they have two dogs, Sasha (a mixed-breed rescue) and Strawberry (a standard poodle). They also have four cats. Her hobbies include obedience & agility training with Strawberry, as well as watching and collecting movies (horror moves are the best), gardening, cooking and vacationing with her husband Christopher.

Lesly is fluent in Spanish.

Austen

Veterinary Technician

Austen began working with animals as a volunteer at a rescue in South Texas in 2012. She then began her career as a Veterinary Technician in 2014 and decided to move to Houston 2 years later where a bigger and better opportunity became available. She was able to attend the Veterinary Technician Institute to become a licensed Veterinary Technician.

Austen is a mom to 2 beautiful daughters, Kaylee and Tegan and owns many pets which include 3 dogs, 4 cats, 2 rats, 2 turtles and 1 snake. Austen and her family enjoy watching anime at home, fishing, hiking and camping and will take her fur babies with them every chance she can get. She enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of not only the patients she works with, but for their owners as well.

Austen is fluent in Spanish.

Olympo

Veterinary Assistant

Born and raised in Houston, Olympo brings over 10 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant to our Rice Village team. While he primarily works with dogs and cats, he also has experience handling exotic species. Olympo is passionate about continuing his education and expanding his knowledge to better support patients and advance in veterinary medicine.

As a Fear Free clinic, our approach aligns perfectly with Olympo’s calm, friendly, and patient demeanor. He takes pride in helping pets feel comfortable and ensuring their owners feel informed and at ease during every visit.

Olympo spent several years living in Hawaii, where he developed a love for the outdoors. He enjoys jogging, hiking, and swimming, and hopes to one day return to the islands to relax on the beaches and take in the stunning ocean sunsets. In Houston, he enjoys exploring local parks, zoos, and lakes. At home, he is happily owned by two cats, Stitch and Cleopatches, better known as Patches.