Dr. Alice Anne Dodge
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Alice Anne Dodge was born and bred in Houston, TX as the youngest of three. She attended St. John’s School and then the University of Texas for her undergraduate degree, majoring in Finance. She later received her DVM from Texas A&M University. After moving back to Houston, she worked for several well-respected veterinary clinics over her 17 year career. She sits on the board of The Rose and HCVMF as well as being involved in other various Houston organizations.
Her passions are traveling, playing tennis, golf, and Mah Jong. She also enjoys scuba diving, hunting, salt water fishing, gardening, reading and cooking. While Dr. Dodge is still looking for her next furry companion, she fondly remembers her two beloved Labradors, Abby and Beckett, and an orange tabby/miniature lion named Puddy Tat.
Dr. Asucena Ochoa
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Asucena Ochoa is an associate veterinarian at Rice Village Animal Hospital. Born and raised in Houston, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 2022. Dr. Ochoa is passionate about providing gentle, fear-free veterinary care and has a special love for senior pets. Her clinical interests include pain management and helping pets remain comfortable, happy, and enjoying an excellent quality of life as they age.
Dr. Ochoa values clear communication and enjoys partnering with pet parents to create individualized care plans that meet each family’s needs. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her two senior Pomeranians, Buddy and Comal. She is fluent in Spanish and is proud to provide care and support to Houston’s Spanish-speaking community.
Dr. Ochoa looks forward to meeting you and caring for your pets at Rice Village Animal Hospital.
Dr. Adam Miller
Owner/Administrator
Dr. Adam Miller is a graduate of Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Inspired by his father who was also a veterinarian, Dr. Miller pursued a career in veterinary medicine. He is currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Miller is also an active participant in an organization called Veterinary Management Group (VMG). This is a group dedicated to the betterment of hospital operations, professional development and staff development in the veterinary industry. He is also a member of the Veterinary Angel Network Enterprise (VANE), where he is able to contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine by advising and mentoring early-stage businesses. Dr. Miller is the current owner of Deer Park Veterinary Hospital and Rice Village Animal Hospital where he is able to continue with his passion for providing quality care to animals and their owners and creating an environment for staff to continually learn and grow in their careers. His areas of interest in the veterinary field include new technologies, medications, and treatments that are advancing veterinary medicine into the future to extend the lives of pets and the enjoyment they are providing for their pet parents.
Outside of work, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, skiing, and participating in water sports. He also loves to travel and spend time with his wife, three children, three-legged cat, and newly rescued dog.