Meet Our Staff

Dr. Holter grew up in Tomball, Texas. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, after completing her clinical year at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Holter spent 3 years working in emergency medicine, and two years working in The Woodlands at a small animal day practice. In 2020, she decided to open BVAH. Dr. Holter brings her years of experience in surgery, critical care, and general health and wellness care to our furry patients. Dr. Holter strives to make every pet feel comfortable and at home. This includes getting on the ground to play or snuggle with her patients, and giving them lots of treats to make their experience as positive as possible.

Dr. Holter met and married her husband, Dr. Donald Holter, while they were in veterinary school in 2014. They are the proud parents to a very happy son, a French bulldog named Mowgli, a lab named Delta, and a flock of ducks plus a few geese. On the weekends you can often find Dr. Holter working on her family's ranch where they raise cattle. 

Dr. Kelly Knappett is very excited to be a part of the team at Brazos Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort.  Dr. Knappett grew up in Maryland.  She graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, and she practiced small animal medicine in Maryland for 5 years before moving to Texas.  Dr. Knappett has been practicing small animal medicine in Texas for the past 10 years, most recently at a busy practice in Houston. Dr. Knappett's professional interests include: Cytology, Dermatology, and Internal Medicine.  Dr. Knappett particularly enjoys working with cats of all breeds and ages.  She also loves caring for geriatric animals. 

Dr. Knappett resides in College Station with her husband, 2 children, a dog named Kepler, and 2 cats named Clemens and Fritz.  The Knappett family loves to be outdoors: hiking, camping and going to parks and playgrounds.

Dr. Yang is originally from Taiwan and has a strong interest in small animal dermatology. She completed her Bachelor degree and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from National Taiwan University. Following graduation, she earned a Master of Biomedical Science from Michigan State University, and continued her research work as a postdoctoral research associate at Cornell University. She then moved to Oklahoma with her husband, Dah-Jiun, who is a veterinary pathologist and their orange tabby, Jacky, and finished her PAVE clinical year at Oklahoma State University.

She is now based at College Station, Texas and excited to be apart of the BVAH family! Her focus in the practice is improving client education and providing empathetic patient care. Dr. Yang enjoys yoga, cooking, and relaxing with her loved ones. 

Dr. Donald Holter earned his DVM degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduating, he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Nashville, TN. He then went on to finish two specialty surgery internships at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center and Oklahoma State University. He concluded his studies with a 3-year residency in small animal surgery at Oklahoma State University. 

After completing his residency, Dr. Holter went into private practice at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists, and has since gone on to complete advanced coursework in orthopedics, including I-Loc fracture management, and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). In addition to clinical cases, Dr. Holter is also an orthopedic consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). His areas of clinical interest include orthopedics and surgical oncology cases. He is excited to be able to serve pets in College Station as a MOVES surgeon. 

Mowgli, also known as the First Lady of BVAH, is a 9 year old French Bulldog. She is known to be an astounding treat sampler and toy inspector, and gives her paw of approval for all snacks left on the counter. She can usually be found in reception and greets her fellow pet companions with a tail wag so intense, her butt wiggles. 

In her free time, she enjoys playtime with her sister Delta, long naps, and all the snuggles and love from her friends at BVAH.

Kepler is Dr. Knappett's 10 year old "Texas Brown Dog."  He was adopted from Urgent Animals of Hearne in July 2016, when he was about a year old. 

Kepler spends most of his work day providing emotional support for the entire clinic staff. 

Kepler loves going for walks with his mom, hanging out with his cat friends, sampling all the cheese, soaking up some sunshine, and getting LOTS of belly rubs.  You may find Kepler up front with the receptionists and he will either be napping or begging for treats.

Mallory is from Bryan, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M with her Bachelor degree in Animal Science (2014) & Master’s degree in Animal Science (2017). Mallory also completed her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2023 and went on to complete her national and state testing to become a licensed veterinary technician in July 2023. She joined the BVAH family in September of 2021 as a veterinary technician and became practice manager in September 2023. 

Mallory has several aspects of her career that she loves. This includes lifelong patient care from puppyhood to senior living, critical care of ill patients, and especially surgery. 

In Mallory’s free time, she enjoys running, riding horses, reading, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and caring for her many animals. She has two dogs named Leroy and Mia, along with a horse named Ryker, and two llamas called Tina and Lafonda.

Christina grew up on a self-sufficient farm in Plantersville, Texas where she was home schooled.  She joined the BVAH team in December of 2023 as a veterinary technician.

Her favorite part of the job is getting to meet people from diverse backgrounds along with their pets. 

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her daughter and write novels, she's even been published!. She has two cats named Chicken McNugget and Raven.

Haley grew up in Franklin, Texas. She graduated from the Blinn College Veterinary Technician Program in May 2024. She joined the BVAH team in May of 2024 as a veterinary technician, and is currently studying to take her national and state testing to become a licensed veterinary technician. 

Her favorite part of the job is experiencing unique approaches to healthcare, being an advocate for her patients, and meeting so many furry friends. 

In her spare time she enjoys reading and going on walks with her doberman, Mongo, and fiance. A funny fact about Haley is that she is afraid of birds, especially chickens.

Jilly grew up in Katy, Texas. She is currently in school at Texas A&M University where she is majoring in Animal Science. She joined the BVAH team in January of 2023 as a veterinary technician.

Her favorite part of the job is making connections with all of our wonderful pets and their owners. 

Jilly enjoys hiking, camping, and baking. She has two golden retrievers named Sparkle and Murphy, and two cats named Tortie and Cali.

Jordan grew up in Justin, Texas.  She became part of the team in April of 2025 as a veterinary technician and plans to pursue her vet tech certification in the future.

Jordan’s favorite part of the job is meeting all of the lovely pets.

In her free time she enjoys playing video games, beach volleyball, and doing makeup. She has a domestic shorthair cat named Clover. A fun fact about Jordan is she played volleyball for 10 years.

Jordan grew up in Grand Saline,TX. She graduated high school and plans to attend veterinary technician school to become a LVT. She joined the BVAH team in October of 2023 as a veterinary technician.

Her favorite part of BVAH is working with the animals and her team, and making connections with clients. 

In her spare time she likes to do anything that involves being outdoors. She has three Great Danes named Venus, Apollo, and Nix. An interesting fact about Jordan is she spent four years working in animal reproduction. She even did a student ambassador program in Australia where she learned about reproduction and management of sheep.

Julia is from Rocklin, CA. She attended Texas A&M university where she graduated with a bachelors in animal science, as well as a bachelors in biology in 2019. and she plans to go to nursing school. She joined the team in March of 2025 as a veterinary technician.

Julia’s favorite part of the job are her coworkers and working with the animals.

In her free time Julia enjoys riding horses, walking her dogs, as well as hunting and fishing. She has a lab mix named Maya and a pitbull mix named Ari. A fun fact about Julia is she is unable to whistle or wink with one eye.

Chloe was born and raised in Navasota, Texas. She joined the BVAH team in August of 2023 as part of the reception team and became lead receptionist in February of 2024 and office manager in August of 2025.

Her favorite part of the job is being able to establish a trusting relationship with clients and their fur babies.

In her spare time she enjoys cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her family. She has a Bully mix named Rex, and a cranky Shetland pony named Fury. An interesting fact about Chloe is she trained and competed in martial arts for over 10 years.

Laci grew up in Devers, Texas where she graduated from Liberty High School. She is currently working towards her business management degree, as well as getting her practice management certification. She joined the team in June of 2024 as a boarding technician and has since transferred to the reception team in July of 2025.

Her favorite part of the job is building relationships with clients. 

In her spare time she enjoys gardening, baking, and watching her favorite TV shows. She has a yellow lab named River, as well as two Beta fish named Rhett and Rayne.

Kelly grew up in Gurnee, Illinois. She is currently enrolled at Texas A&M pursuing a degree in animal science. She joined the BVAH team in September of 2023 as a boarding technician and became lead boarding technician in July of 2024.

Her favorite part of the job is getting to form bonds with all of our boarding pets and make their stays as enjoyable as possible.

In her spare time, she likes to go to the gym and to sew. She has two cats in Illinois named Astro and Apollo. She also has a cat named Toot and a dog named Nigel here in Texas.

Malayna grew up in College Station, Texas. She is currently pursuing an animal science degree at Blinn and Penn Foster with plans to transfer to Texas A&M in the future. She joined the team in March of 2025 as a kennel technician.

Malayna loves everything about her job, but her favorite part is how happy the daycare dogs get when they see her.

In her free time she likes to craft, read, and bake. She has a mixed breed dog named Dogie Bear, two Chihuahua mixes named Canella and Beans, and a domestic long hair cat named Binx. A fun fact about Malayna is she likes to bake cakes but only because she likes to eat the batter.

Morgan is from Albany, Texas. She attended Texas A&M university and received her animal science degree in 2024. She joined the team in December of 2024 as a kennel technician, has cross trained as a veterinary assistant, and is currently applying to vet school. 

Morgan’s favorite part of the job is the relationship she is able to form with each animal,

In Morgan’s free time she enjoys reading and cross-stitching. She has a Bengal cat who’s name is Hazel. A fun fact about Morgan is she was technically involved in a plane crash.

Nicki grew up in both Fairfield and Bryan, Texas. She joined the BVAH team in February of 2023 as a member of the grooming team. 

Her favorite part of the job is making people's pets look and feel good. 

In her spare time, she watches murder mysteries and tries to keep up with her 8-year old. She has two pitbulls named Ivy and Gentleman, as well as a Chihuahua named Angel. A fun fact about Nicki is she was born in Mississippi.