Meet Our Team

Born and raised in Cypress, TX, Dr. Bethany Smith came to know and love veterinary medicine as a sophomore in high school. Dr. Smith completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 2002. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.

Her professional interests include emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, and preserving the human-animal bond. For more than 15 years, Dr. Smith has practiced in the Houston area. In this time, she has received advanced training in animal behavior by completing her Fear Free Certification in 2016 and recently advanced to Elite Certification—she understands the importance of providing personalized patient care every time. Understanding the importance of expanding her expertise, Dr. Smith spent the past few years working and honing her skills in emergency medicine.

The dream of operating her own business and providing compassionate patient care to the local community is what led her to build Elyson Animal Hospital. Dr. Smith and her husband are the proud parents to 3 children and a standard poodle named ‘Prince’. When she is not practicing medicine, she is actively involved in the children’s ministry at church. She also enjoys traveling to the mountains, watching Aggie football, and serving her community. This year she was able to pursue a calling to serve on a mission trip to Mexico.

Liz is a native Houstonian who developed a love for animals when she can remember bringing all the strays home. She graduated from PMI with her CVT in 2012. Liz has been in the field for over 12 years now and has continued to develop professionally. Over the years, her role has changed within the hospital, but you can still find her helping her team wherever there is a need because she believes the foundation of an exceptional team leader is to lead by example. The well-being and happiness of the patients, clients and staff are her number one priority and she is determined in making sure everyone’s needs are met with satisfaction. She finds it important to create positive experiences for the patients who seem anxious/scared by coming to the vet so she became Fear Free Certified in 2018 to be able to understand/ bond with them better.

In her free time, Liz likes to binge watch K-Dramas and some anime, shopping and going on daily jogs.

Kristi was born and raised in the Houston area. She currently lives in Cypress with her husband, son, and daughter. She has been in the veterinary field, on the customer service side, on and off since 2009. She is passionate about connecting with clients and building relationships. When she isn’t answering your calls and emails from the front desk, you can find her cheering on her kids at the baseball or softball fields. Kristi is our resident dachshund lover; she currently owns five. She’s had a life-long love for the breed, having owned them since childhood.

In her spare time Kristi enjoys reading, painting and doing arts and crafts. Her family also loves to cheer on the Texas Longhorns play baseball, softball and football.

Kristi is excited to meet you and your fur babies. Ask her about her dachshunds during your next visit to EAH; she loves to talk about them.

Born and raised in South Louisiana, Brooke Woods brings a genuine passion for animal care and client support to her role in veterinary medicine. Whether she’s welcoming clients at the front desk or lending a hand in the treatment area, Brooke is a versatile and compassionate presence throughout the hospital.

Her journey into veterinary medicine is fueled by a deep love for cats and a commitment to their comfort and care. As a Cat Friendly Certified professional and Fear Free advocate, Brooke works to make every visit a little less scary and a lot more compassionate. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband and their beloved pets. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, reading, watching movies, and playing video games.

Trish is an experienced CSR with a proven track record in customer service, inventory and management. Growing up in the military, she learned the value of service, discipline and sacrifice. Over the years, she has worked with several general practice clinics and hospitals, earning a reputation for being positive, friendly, reliable and considerate.

With a passion for assisting pet parents with their needs, Trish consistently strives to deliver high-quality results that support our clients’ expectations as well as team and company goals. Every day brings her a new challenge, a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them and many new reasons to smile.

With 8 years of experience as a veterinary receptionist, Nadia ensures the front desk operates efficiently and clients are assisted promptly. She manages scheduling, records, and communication with precision and professionalism. Outside of work, she spends time with her pets and supports local animal welfare efforts.

Rehana Ramroop-Serrano is a proud Houstonian that knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. After high school, she attended Vet Tech Institute of Houston and graduated in 2012. She then became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2013 and has been in the field for a decade. Throughout her career, she has gained knowledge and experience to provide the best care for our four-legged friends. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing and spending time with her husband and family. She has a sweet ten-year-old Calico named Callie, who was adopted from our very own Houston ASPCA!

Bio coming soon!