Angelina Animal Hospital

Angelina Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Lufkin, TX. The professional and courteous staff at Angelina Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Angelina Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Lufkin and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today and learn more about our veterinary practice and  find  how Angelina Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
  • 2205 N Timberland Dr.
  • Lufkin,TX 75901
  • Phone: (936) 634-9412
  • Emergency: (936) 634-9413
  • FAX: (936) 634-9417
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  • Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • After Hours Emergencies: Call (936) 634-9413

  • Lindsay Syler, DVM

    • Owner / Veterinarian

    Dr. Lindsay R. Syler graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 2008 after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science in 2004. 

    She joined the Fain & Smathers Veterinary Hospital in Jasper, TX in June of 2008. In December of 2010 she moved back to her home town of Diboll and bought Angelina Animal Hospital from Dr. Daniel Salas DVM, her child-hood veterinarian, mentor, and family friend.

     Dr. Syler recalls working with her grandfather on his farm at a very young age and knew then she wanted to become a veterinarian. 

    That dream was also solidified as she progressed and became very involved with the 4-H program and showing Brangus cattle. She believes there is nothing more rewarding than helping animals that cannot speak for themselves. 

    In her spare time, Dr. Syler enjoys off-road racing with her husband, Clay Gilstrap, riding horses, and fishing. The best thing about her job is doing what she loves every day…..working with, treating, and addressing the needs of animals all day long!  Teaching and assisting the wonderful pet owners is an added plus.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2009
    Education:
    Texas A&M Univeristy
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  • Brittany Walraven, DVM

    • Associate Veterinarian


        Dr. Walraven is an Associate Veterinarian at AAH. She received her Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from Louisiana Tech University and Graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine From LSU in 2016.

    Dr. Walravens family played a huge part on her journey to becoming a veterinarian, including her dad and step-mom (Daleon and Kathaleen Walraven), her mom and step-dad (Deidre and Marty Fluegge), Brother (Michael Walraven), Grandmother (Sue Walraven), late grandfather (Robert Walraven) and all of the friends and loved ones that showed their support along the way.

    She became a veterinarian because she wanted to be able to help ensure that her friends, family, and others in the community were given the necessary knowledge and medicine to give their pets the best care possible.  She feels that every animal deserves first class care, and that she could help contribute by becoming a veterinarian.  Her favorite part of her job is giving back to the community, helping patients and pets in need, and educating people about the importance of general wellness and disease prevention in the pet population.  Her time away from the hospital is spent with her family, friends, yellow lab "Remi" and her kitty "Poe" exploring the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

    What Dr. Walraven loves most about Angelina Animal Hospital is our top notch veterinary services, knowledgeable, friendly staff and family atmosphere.  When asked what her most memorable moments at AAH are, her response is, "that amazing memories are constantly being made daily"!



    Years in Practice:
    Jun 21, 2016
    Education:
    Louisiana State University
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  • Elizabeth Hansen, DVM

    • Associate Veterinarian


        Dr. Hansen is an Associate Veterinarian at AAH.  She received her Bachelors degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University and graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine also from Purdue in 2016.

    Her family has been with her every step of the way.  Her parents have supported her since day one and her sister always pushes her to do her best and is always there to lend an ear when she needs advice.

    Dr. Liz Hansen has wanted to be a vet since she was a young girl.  She grew up loving horses from the time she was old enough to walk and helping animals is all she's dreamed of.  Dr. Hansen loves being a vet because she has the ability to see both small and large cases each day. Each case/patient is always different.  When not treating animals Dr. Hansen spends her time reading, fishing, hiking, riding horses and traveling.  Never far away you will find her sidekicks "Petey" the cat, "Henley" the lab and "Cruizer" her quarter horse.

    Being able to see a variety of small/large/exotic medicine and surgery cases is what Dr. Hansen enjoys about AAH.  Among her favorite things at the hospital are the great therapeutic options we have for treating cases including MLS laser therapy and hydrotherapy swimming pool.  When asked what her most memorable moment at AAH so far has been she says she has had a lot of great moments, but seeing hard work pay off with happy clients and patients makes it all worth while. 



    Years in Practice:
    Jun 21, 2016
    Education:
    Purdue University
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  • Linda Syler

    • Office Manager

    Linda loves helping out with the patients and interacting with their owners. She loves to relax by horseback riding, traveling, fishing, gardening and playing with her Brangus Cows.

    She has many rescue animals at her house. Her dogs are Floppy, Oscar, Tinka, K.P., Kandi, Susie and Frank. Her cats are B.C. and a new stray that has adopted her she calls "Kitty". Last but not least, she has a  donkey named "Donk".

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2010

  • Shae Kolojaco

    •  Finance Manager
    • CVA Level I
    • CVA Level II
        Shae started at Angelina Animal Hospital in August of 2011. She has held a variety of different positions at the clinic, from kennels to grooming to reception. Shae has now found her way into full time book keeping. She enjoys her days off by spending time with her husband and children, wheeler riding, going to the lake and fishing.

    She has two pitbulls named "Cash" and "Rubble" who also enjoy tagging along with her activities.

    "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2011
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  • Lori Wareing

    • Internal Human Resource Manager
    • CVA Level I
    • CVA Level II
    • CVA Level III


         Lori enjoys the variety of patients seen here at AAH. She has worked with small animals for quite a few years and is currently gaining knowledge in the large animal side of veterinary medicine. Lori enjoys her time outside of the hospital with her family while fishing, camping and horseback riding. She has two dogs at home named "Bogie" and "Benelli".

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2016
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  • Melissa

    • Groomer
    • CVA Level I


         Melissa has been with AAH for 6 years now. As our head groomer she does an amazing job giving our clients special treatment and making them beautiful! Working with all the animals that are boarded and groomed here is what she loves. Melissa makes them feel right at home while staying with us. When she is at home herself, she relaxes by reading, gardening and fishing. In addition to all the patients she treats like her babies here at AAH she has two of her own puppies at home named "Trouble" and "Mattie".

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2012

  • Carrli

    • Veterinary Technician
    • CVA Level I


         Carrli is one of AAH's awesome vet assistants as well as our lead surgery tech. She enjoys the variety of animals and cases seen at AAH. Carrli also enjoys feeling as though she has helped the animals as well as the owners in our community. When she is not at the hospital she is traveling, spending time with her family and perfecting her photography.

        Carrli has a full house at home with her dogs; "Gia", "Boe", "Harrison", and "Miley". Her cats; "Jynx", "Squeaks", 'Monroe" and "Cat Von D", as well as her ball pythons "Leia" and "Luke".

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2015

  • Sarah

    •  Receptionist
    • CVA Level 1


         Talking to clients and loving on animals is what Sarah does best, which makes her a great asset as a lead receptionist. She enjoys hunting, fishing and outdoor activities with her husband and daughter. Keeping her just as busy at home as she is at work is her barnyard of animals, which includes: Two dogs, "Bobo" the oh so loveable lab and "Addie" the Bloodhound, along with "Cletus" the goat, "Bella" and "Spike" the ducks, three chickens, a rooster, and a kitty named "Salem".

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2015
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  • Emily

    •  Receptionist

       Emily is one of the smiling faces you will see in the office at the hospital. Her love for animals and experience in the office culminate into a job she loves here at AAH. She enjoys meeting all the patients and getting to know the clients and of course loving on all of our new puppies that come through the office. On her down time Emily enjoys spending time with her two daughters. They keep her busy with cheer, sports and school activities. She also enjoys fishing, camping, shooting and spending time outside with her Great Dane "Bluebell" and her Dachshund "Matey".


    "If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it" – Erma Bombeck


    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2016

  • Marcie

    •  Veterinary Technician

           Marcie began her journey with us as a kennel assistant and worked hard to move up to her current position as Veterinary Assistant. She enjoys the critters she gets to take care of and helping to educate clients about their pets care and medical needs. When she leaves the hospital she enjoys spending time with her family and friends outdoors hunting, fishing,  wheeler riding, and playing with her pets "Kami the one eyed kitten" "Sweetie" the rat terrier "and "Patches" her mute Calico.




    "What don't hurt you, makes you stronger."


    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2016

  • Kristina

    • Veterinary Technician
    • CVA Level I 

         Kristina came to AAH as a kennel assistant and put in the time and hard work to be promoted to one of our skilled vet assistants. She loves to be challenged every day with new tasks and new animals to care for. Kristina enjoys the team work that AAH has in every area of the facility. Along with the love she holds for her job, she believes that she is changing the lives of animals just as much as they are changing hers. The outdoors is where she is most comfortable while she is writing, geochaching and of course taking adventure walks with her fur babies "Serenity" and "Karma".



    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Jennifer

              
       Jennifer works alongside her husband Joel.  She enjoys everything about her job and doesn't remember ever working at a job she enjoys so much.  Her downtime is spent sewing and spending time with her family and dog "Brownie".
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Joel

                       
       Joel is our right hand man here at AAH.  He loves knowing that he is able to take care of the animals and takes pride in making sure it gets done.  When he isn't tending to the livestock he enjoys his off days riding horses and four-wheelers with his family and dog "Brownie"
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Clara

    • Veterinary Technician
    • CVA Level I

       Clara came to AAH in the summer of 2016 as a kennel tech and is now one of our technicians.  She loves her job and the opportunity she has here to live out her dream of working with animals.  Her favorite part is working with the animals and playing an important role in their daily care.  After Clara is off the clock she spends her time being a mom to her little boy, spending time with her family, and karate.  She also makes sure to make plenty of time for her own fur babies, "Sammi" the bulldog/boxer mix, "Savage" the blue heeler, "Sampson" the dog, and her cats "KeKe" and "Spam".


    "Dream big and dare to fail"-Norman Vaughan

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Kathleen

    • Receptionist

       Kathleen joined the AAH family in October of 2016 and is one of the smiling faces that will greet you at our reception desk.  Starting in the kennel area Kathleen quickly excelled and transferred to the office.  She enjoys greeting clients and meeting the many types of critters that come through the doors at the hospital.  When she isn't taking care of clients at AHH she enjoys spending time at home with her four kiddos and being a mom.  Her bulldogs Axel and Piper also keep her busy in her free time.  

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Esmerelda

    • Veterinary Technician
    • CVA Level I
       Esme joined AAH with experience working with animals and has excelled since as a Tech.  she enjoys the variety of patients seen here in the hospital and enjoys working with all the breeds and species.  After hours Esme spends her time at home with her family, her husband, her daughter, Dragon "Pete" and Rat Terrier "Chloe Marie".  She also enjoys horseback riding and reading books.


    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Amelia

    • Kennel Assistant

       Amelia is one of the newer members of the AAH family.  Being able to work around animals all day and assist in their daily care is what she loves most about her job. Weekends off Amelia loves being a mother to her little boy, fishing and of course her favorite past time...Eating!  Her love for animals doesn't stop when she leaves work, at home she has her own pets, a bird named "Stella" and a lazy cat named "Silas".


    "Until one has loved an animal, a part of ones soul remains unawakened." -Anatole France

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Katie

    • Kennel Assistant

       Katie came to AAH with our move into the new hospital.  She enjoys being around all the different types of animals we see here and taking advantage of the learning opportunities that come with her job.  She spends her down time being a mom and hanging out with her child.  Taking long walks and fishing are Katie's way to relax and enjoy life.  Along with the great care she gives the animals at the hospital she also cares for her animals at home which include "Bubba" the pug and "Ace" her Rottie mix. 


    "An animals eyes have the power to speak a great language."-Martin Buber 

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017

  • Shelbi

    • Kennel Technician
    Shelbi joined AAH in March of 2017. She loves working at AAH  because she learns alot and is able to be a part of a group that works hard to improve the quality of life for our patients. In her free time she loves yoga, loving on her niece and nephew and playing with her pups "Baby" her 14 year old corgi mix, "Scootie" her 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix, and "Boone" her 2 year old Aussie mix. Shelbi is a big advocate of animal adoption and all of her pets are rescue pups. 

    "Some people don't understand why my dogs mean so much to me. That's ok, because my dogs do. " 

  • Kortnie

    • Receptionist
    Kortnie is a new face at AAH! You will run into her at checkout, after your visit. She enjoys working at the clinic helping animals and owners alike. At home she spends her time playing outside with her kids and 4 dogs "Zoe", "Gypsy", "Trigger" and "Amari"

  • Adriana

    • Veterinary Technician
    Adriana came to us in May of 2017 as one of our Vet Techs. She enjoys being at AAH and working with the variety of animals that we see everyday. 
    When she is off of work she enjoys hunting, playing softball and spending time with family and friends. In addition to the attention she gives the animals at the hospital she has "Bella" the Corgi and "Ellie" the Lab at home. 

  • Miranda

    • Kennel Technician
    Miranda joined us at the hospital in May of 2017 to work in our kennels. She loves being around animals so working at a vet clinic is the perfect fit for her! She enjoys spending her spare time hunting, and fishing with friends and family along with her "Loretta" her mini Aussie, and "Mimi" and "Dolly" her cats.