Dr. Larry N. White, D.V.M.
 
As a child growing up in Texas City, Texas, Dr. White always had a love for animals and reptiles.  He attended college and veterinary medical school at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1972.  He returned to his home town and went to work at a small animal practice there.  Before long, he was hired by a doctor who owned a very busy practice in east Houston where he gained a lot of valuable experience.  Dr. White's dream was to have his own practice, and in the spring of 1977  that dream was realized when he opened Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic in West Houston.
 
Dr. White is known for his kindness and compassion for both people and their pets.  He treats a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and wildlife.  He has a special interest in reptiles, of which he has his own collection.  He also donates his time and expertise to many non-profit organizations.

Becky White

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Becky has loved and owned pets for as long as she can remember.  After selling real estate for years, she was ready for a change and decided to combine her love of animals with her career.  With plans to build a full service boarding kennel she attended grooming school and, to gain experience, she began grooming at Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic.  As she worked on plans for the boarding facility, her grooming buisness grew and in time she decided not to build the kennel.  She has since moved into the management area of the clinic and is also married to Dr. White.

Becky has a heart for homeless animals and over the years has worked to find permanent homes for them.  She has many pets of her own and fosters many animals until they can be adopted by loving people.

Elaine Peterson Long
 
Elaine has loved animals as far back as she can remember.  In 1995 she began volunteering as a wildlife rehabilitator with  TWRC, Inc. caring for orphaned, injured and abandoned wildlife from the Houston area. Keeping current with her  State & Federal rehabilitation permits, wildlife still remain her passion. After leaving her position as shelter manager at TWRC, Elaine joined the team at Briarcret Veterinary Clinic, Inc. as clinic manager in April 2005. Keeping the clinic's day-to-day operations running smoothly in a busy one doctor practice is challenging and each day is  a new adventure! Dietary needs of pets is a subject that is something  Elaine is very comfortable and knowledgable to talk about with pet owners.  Please feel free to ask for any assistance or just to say "Hello."
 
Elaine and her husband, Gregg,  share  an  animal-friendly environment! The quantity of  wildlife she rehabilitates has dwindled, but  many domestic pets have found a safe haven in their West Houston home.   Feline friends are Sissy & Zeke.  Canine companions "Kodi" and "Kasey" are a pair of spoiled rescued Yorkshire Terriers.  Other Avian pets include Quaker Parakeets, Cockatiels, Diamond Doves, and many exotic finches. A White's Tree frog is the name sake after Dr. White, "Larry", who  gave me this frog years ago and "Leo" a male Ball Python.

Angela

Angela's ability in working with animals seems to come naturally.  She is one of those rare people that is so easy to work with.  She sees what needs to be done and does it and helps make Dr. White's job much easier.

Originally from Colombia, Angela has been in the United States for quite a few years.  She translates for our Spanish speaking clients.  She grew up around animals and presently owns a double yellow head Amazon parrot.  Angela also does home pet sitting where her knowledge in the veterinary field gives owner's peace of mind especially with pets that require fluids, insulin, or other special services. 

Mercedes

Mercedes moved from California to Houston in 2009 and has been a part of the Briarcrest team since 2010.  She began working part time while completing her studies at the Vet Tech Institute and after graduating is now a full time member of our technical staff.  She has had a love and interest in all types of animals as far back as she can remember and couldn?t imagine working in any other field.  She has two cats named Marley and Sophia and two Boxers that reside in California with her parents. 

Kim

Kim comes from a mixed heritage of Korean and American.   She has always had a passion for animals and finally gave in to her heart?s desire and completed the studies at the Vet Tech Institute of Houston receiving her associate?s degree in veterinary technology in 2010. She currently has three cats:  Crisko,  Charlie and Coco, which were all rescues she adopted.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her son, Jordan.  Animals have always been a part of Kim?s life and she couldn?t imagine doing anything else.  Animals are drawn to her kind and gentle nature and she is a much appreciated addition to Briarcrest. 

Diego

Diego is from Colombia and another one of our most valued and dependable employees.  You know when Diego arrives at the clinic because the birds start talking and singing and "Marley", our clinic dog (who is deaf), jumps up wagging her tail to greet him.  Animals know when someone loves them and you can sure see it when they're with him. He had training in the animal field in Colombia and also assists Dr. White.