• Dr. Stephen has been in practice for over 39 years.
• Dr. Stephen graduated from Dublin High School in 1972. In 1976 he received his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science from Texas A&M and his DVM in 1977. He is a very proud AGGIE!
• In 1974 Dr. Stephen married his high school sweetheart, Carmela. She is also a 1977 A & M Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
• Lakeside Animal Clinic opened in 1974 as a “part-time” clinic. Dr. Stephen arrived in 1978 and with the help of his wife Lakeside soon became a full time / full service small animal clinic.
• Dr. Stephen and Carmela have two children, Kyra and Aaron. Dr. Stephen and Carmela are proud grandparents to four granddaughters and four grandsons.
• Dr. Stephen has been active in his community since arriving in 1978 with various organizations such as; Past President of Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Tom Finley Park Board, Henderson County A&M Club, Cedar Creek Lake Toast Masters Club and St Jude Parish Council.
• Dr. Stephen was Awarded “Citizen of the Year” in 1987.
• In 2003 Dr. Stephen received the Life Time Achievement Award.
