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Meet Our Team

Meet the Veterinarians & team of Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital in Houston, TX! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Dr. Patricia Castro, D.V.M.

Dr. Patricia Castro was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She grew up in a large Peruvian family as the youngest of seven. She has a Bachelors in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and she received her DVM degree from Texas A&M in 2006. Dr.Castro started working at Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital immediately after graduating. She has a Calico cat named Monkey and a Maltipoo named Oscar. Her special interests include both surgery and internal medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her two sons.

Dr. Joshua Taylor, D.V.M.
Dr Taylor was born & raised in Franklin, New Jersey.  He worked as a certified veterinary technician (CVT) for 3 years before applying to Vet school.  He received his Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at Becker College in Massachusetts. He recently completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Ross University with a clinical year at Purdue University. He has decided to start his veterinary career here at Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital.  Dr Taylor has major interests in internal medicine, neurology as well as acupuncture which he will help bring into our hospital.  When he’s not being your pet’s doctor, he enjoys volleyball, Netflix, amusement parks and dancing.  Dr Taylor is of course a pet parent himself to his 3-year-old terrier, Brody.
Markaisha, Veterinary Technician

Support Staff

Camryn

Receptionist

Kim

Receptionist

Elianna

Receptionist

Jennifer

Kennel Associate

Robert

Groomer

Maria

Lead Veterinary Technician

Bianca

Veterinary Technician

Sheree

Veterinary Technician

Mari

Veterinary Technician

Cynthia

Veterinary Assistant

Nathaly

Veterinary Assistant

Clarisa

Veterinary Assistant