Kynlee- Veterinary Technician

Kynlee joined our team in 2026 as a veterinary technician, where she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine during an internship her senior year of high school. She quickly fell in love with the people, animals, and work and knew she couldn’t leave. Before becoming a veterinary technician, Kynlee was very involved in FFA where she showed goats and developed a strong love for animals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her 4 dogs and her 2 goats.

Halle- Veterinary Technician

Halle started working at Ponder Veterinary Hospital as a Technician Assistant in August of 2024, which was the start of her experience in the veterinary field. She currently studying at the University of North Texas under a biology degree. Halle has 6 pets, an Australian cattle dog named Ginger; two cockatiels; Pikachu and Pidgey, and two gerbils; Timon and Pumbaa. In her spare time you can usually find her at church, where she is a leader at her college ministry, or at home, reading her Bible, painting, or watching shows.

Sam- Veterinary Technician

Samantha joined the Ponder team in 2022 after many years working at a vet hospital in Arlington. She and her family are from this area, and her two young boys love visiting the veterinary hospital. At home, Samantha does sports with her sons, loves spoiling her 3 cats, The Turkey, The Donkey, and Bruno (the girl), and everything Harry Potter. 

Emily- Veterinary Technician 

Emily is originally from Blanket, TX. She grew up being involved in cheerleading, basketball, golf, and rodeo, along with also being involved in FFA. Emily graduated from Texas A&M University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. She started her veterinary technician career working for Dr. Cliff Honnas at Texas Equine Hospital for three years and then moved to Ponder in 2023 and started working for Dr. Chris Norwood at Ponder Veterinary Hospital. In her spare time, Emily likes to play golf and hang out with her friends and family. Fun fact about Emily is that she is a state champion in golf.

Kate- Veterinary Technician 

Kate started attending a licensed veterinary technician program in 2022, the same time she hired on at our hospital. Kate is working really hard to get her license while also gaining the hands on experience at work. She is doing great! We look forward to seeing where her bright future takes her. Kate has a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd cross named Tobias and he is just the cutest little floof! 

Hannah- Veterinary Technician

Hannah joined Ponder Veterinary Hospital in 2023. She has worked in the animal field since 2002 but had taken a few years off after having her second child. Her family includes her husband, Paul, and two children, Autumn and Hunter. They have four dogs, four cats, three mini Zebu cows and a flock of chickens. In her spare time Hannah is baking sourdough and getting the kids outside to help with the animals.

Ana- Veterinary Technician

Ellie- Veterinary Technician

Janie- Client Care Specialist

Janie Norwood is 12 years-old, and she is part-time receptionist at Ponder Veterinary Hospital. She loves seeing different kinds of animals come in. When she is not working, Janie is homeschooled and spends a lot of time on her two favorite hobbies, her cats and gymnastics.

Cathy- Client Care Specialist

Semi-retired, Cathy became a part of our team in 2021 because she loved and missed working with people and their pets. She spent most of her career working at another veterinary hospital until that vet retired. Cathy and her husband live here in Ponder with their dog, Heidi. Cathy enjoys spending time with her family and watching her grandkids play volleyball.

Jessica- Client Care Specialist 

Heather- Client Care Specialist

Chauntae- Client Services Manager

Shawna- Accounting and HR Director

Kelly- Facilities Manager