David Peterson, DVM
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Peterson has been the owner and manager of Kings Creek Animal Hospital since May of 2010 when he purchased the practice from his grandfather, Hans Peterson D.V.M.
Dr. Peterson graduated from Kaufman High School in 1997, and received his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M in 2001. He continued his education at Texas A&M where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After graduation, he completed an internship in emergency medicine in Houston. He practiced for 3 more years in Houston before returning to take over his grandfather’s veterinary practice.
Professional interests include practicing high quality, progressive medicine and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Peterson married Amy in 2011, and they have two children named Hans and Daniel.
Kurt Avery, DVM
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Avery joined Kings Creek Animal Hospital in May of 2020. After attending Iowa State University where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, Dr. Avery opened his first practice in 2008. After completing multiple practice projects, he sold his primary practice in 2017.
Dr. Avery and his wife, Danielle, have four children. They have too many animals to count, including a Great Pyrenees name Cash, a young Great Dane name Ruby, house and barn cats (the family favorites), a flock of Blackbelly Sheep, chickens, ducks, horses and a donkey named Jimbo.
When he isn’t at Kings Creek Animal Hospital, he is very involved in student ministry at his church. The Averys love to travel if they can find help to cover the ranch.
Samantha Logsdon, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Logsdon joined Kings Creek Animal Hospital 2021. Dr. Logsdon grew up in Shiner, Texas. After graduating from high school, she attended Texas A&M University where she earned her Bachelors in Biomedical Sciences. She went on to earn her degree as a doctor of veterinary medicine at A&M as well. Dr. Logsdon shadowed at Kings Creek Animal Hospital while she was in vet school and fell in love with the practice.
Dr. Logsdon has known since she was a child that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her love of animals drew her to the profession, and her love for science and medicine solidified her decision to become a veterinarian. She says, “Kittens are my favorite part of any day.” She is passionate about preventative medicine and educating owners on how to best care for their pets.
Dr. Logsdon has three daughters, a senior chihuahua, and a cat. In her spare time, Dr. Logsdon loves hiking and being outdoors with her family. She also enjoys crafting and playing board games.
Carolyn
Retired
Carolyn was the Office Manager at Kings Creek Animal Hospital for over a decade. Thank you for your years of faithful service to our practice, Carolyn!
Heather
Lead Customer Service Representative
Heather joined Kings Creek Animal Hospital in 2021. She was born and raised in Scurry, Texas. She has always loved animals and thought it would be nice to work with them. She loves visiting with the clients who come into the clinic.
Heather and her husband, Casey, have 2 daughters and 4 dogs. Charlie and Dixie are Blue Lacy breeds, Justice and Whiskey are Bully breeds.
In her spare time, Heather loves to spend time with her family and travel.
Melissa
Customer Service Representative
Melissa has been a CSR with Kings Creek since September of 2018. She grew up in the Kaufman area and has spent most of her life in Kaufman.
Her love of dogs is the reason she wanted to join the veterinary industry.
Melissa lives with her fiancé, Andrew. They have 3 kids, 6 grandkids, and 3 dogs. Both Adaline and Church are Yorkshire Terriers. Birdie is a cocker spaniel. Adaline is fondly referred to as the clinic mascot.
When she’s not working at KCAH, she loves to cook/bake, travel and spend time relaxing at home with her dog.
Charli
Veterinary Technician
Charli has been a Vet Tech at Kings Creek Animal Hospital since 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science which she earned at Tarleton State University. She grew up in a small town near Kaufman.
Charli has always loved working with animals. She has always wanted to work with animals, and she has found it to be a very rewarding career. She loves being involved in helping in the health care of animals and seeing them become healthy and happy.
Charli and her fiancé Justin have a daughter and two sons. They have 4 dogs; Lariat, Smalls, Buddy, and Pimp. Lariat is a Great Pyrenees. Smalls is a Chihuahua, Buddy is a Brittany Spaniel and Pimp is a heeler mix.
In her spare time, Charli enjoys being with her family, riding horses and working with her family’s cattle.
Patty, LVT
Lead Veterinary Technician
Patty is a native Texan. She has lived and worked in the Dallas area all her life. She decided to escape to the small country life and has lived in Terrell for the last 20+ years. She decided to leave the corporate world to work with animals full-time, a career that she says is meaningful and rewarding. Patty has been a Vet Tech at Kings Creek Animal Hospital since 2017. She earned her Licensed Vet Tech degree from Dallas College-Cedar Valley Campus in 2021. Patty is a member of the Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians.
In her spare time, Patty enjoys spending time with her husband, Shawn, and their two cats, JD and Gertie and their lab Wick.
Katie
Veterinary Technician
Katie joined Kings Creek Animal Hospital in October of 2022. Katie and her family moved from California to the Kaufman area in July 2016 to be closer to her brother. She has always known she wanted to work with animals. Katie has extensive experience as a surgery technician but enjoys getting to do a little bit of everything here at Kings Creek Animal Hospital. Heelers and Border Collies are her favorite patients.
When she is not at KCAH she loves spending time with her three children. Her son races dirt bikes and her youngest daughter in a competitive cheerleader. Her oldest daughter works with high end luxury vehicles in Austin. In their spare time, they also enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, and spending lake days on their boat.
Jacey
Veterinary Technician
Jacey has been at Kings Creek Animal Hospital since 2021. She was born and raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 2016. Jacey has enjoyed taking care of animals since she was young and knew she wanted a job doing that very thing.
Since joining Kings Creek Jacey has loved treating and caring for every patient that comes through the door. She is commonly referred to as the chihuahua whisperer.
Jacey has two chihuahuas, Porkchop and Nugget and a Lab named Moose.
Neeley
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Neeley has lived in Scurry her whole life and graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School. Neeley began working at Kings Creek Animal Hospital because she wanted to explore her options for a new career. She enjoys caring for the patients at KCAH. She is working on several degrees, and she loves what she does.
Neeley is married to Preston and they have two Australian Shepherds, Oakley and Blaze. Outside of work Neeley enjoys going to the races, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Tisha
Groomer
Tisha brings her lifelong passion for animals and extensive grooming expertise to Kings Creek Animal Hospital. As a dedicated Dog Groomer, Tisha has been perfecting her craft for over 14 years. She discovered her love for the veterinary field while attending Scurry Rosser High School. She followed this passion by pursuing a veterinary assistant and vet tech license. However, when she fell into a grooming position, she realized her true passion for making pets look their best.
Tisha is a mother to two boys. They share a love of football and rodeos. Tisha cares for her farm animals and Remy, her youngest son’s service dog, a Labrador that holds a special place in their lives.
While life led her away from the path of becoming a veterinarian, she finds immense satisfaction in her role as a dog groomer. The opportunity to constantly learn and be surrounded by animals brings her profound joy and purpose. Tisha eagerly looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members, and ensuring their comfort and style under her skilled care.