Meet the staff

Lenette Deschamps, DVM

Dr. Lenette Deschamps, a magna cum laude graduate from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, established Brookdale Animal Hospital in July 1985. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Harris County Veterinary Medical Association, of which she is the current treasurer and served as President in 2015,   Association of Avian Veterinarians,  Association of Exotic Mammalian Veterinarians, 

Dr. Deschamps has a special interest in diagnostic ultrasound, laser surgery, and computed tomography scan or CT Scan.
Dr. Deschamps lives with husband, David and their 3 dogs Skye, Elsa, and Reba, as well as her cat Finn.

Alfreda, BBA, Office Manager

Alfreda graduated from Texas A&M University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and has been with Brookdale since 1990. She lives in Pearland with husband Tommy and their son Jason. They have two cats, Phoebe and Ryder, and an extremely spoiled dog named Bella.

Michelle graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. She has been with Brookdale since 1995 and has owned a variety of dogs, cats, and horses.

Michelle, BS, RVT, Hospital Manager

Bonnie grew up in Texas and went to Sam Houston State University. She worked for NASA in the art department for several years.  She has one son and 3 grandchildren.  She began working for Brookdale in 1988 and has had a small farm over the years, but currently has 3 small dogs, Bugsy, Rizzoli, and Thor.

Bonnie, Receptionist

Teresa, AAS, Vet Assistant / Receptionist

Teresa grew up in Friendswood, TX but currently resides in Pearland with husband Philip, their 2 Maine Coons, Monkey and Sunshine, as well as their very sweet and very spoiled Bullmastiff Penny Blossom. She received her Associate of Secretarial Science Degree from Alvin Community College in 1991. Shortly thereafter, she began a career in the veterinary medicine field in 1992. Over the past 30 years she has held several positions within the veterinary practice ranging from lead veterinary assistant and receptionist to office manager. She joined Brookdale Animal Hospital in February 2014.

Amanda, AAS, LVT

Amanda was raised in Houston, TX.  She graduated from Veterinary Technical Institute in 2016 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Science. She and her husband had their first child in July 2022.  They have 2 dogs, George and Leia, and a cat named Rey.

Datyn was born in North Carolina and had the opportunity to live in several interesting places such as Alaska and Venezuela with his family. Datyn graduated from Veterinary Technical Institute in 2017 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Science.  Datyn lives in Webster with his fiancée and their growing family.  He also has 2 dogs, Sunny and Shadow who is addicted to tennis balls.

Datyn, AAS, RVT

Marilyn, Vet Assistant / Receptionist

Marilyn graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associates of Applied  Science Degree.  She joined Brookdale in December of 2002.  She has 3 children and one very spoiled long haired Chihuahua named Olaf.  She enjoys traveling with her friends and family.

Nancy graduated from Robert Turner College and Career Highschool in 2015.  She worked at a pet boarding facility prior to joining Brookdale in August of 2014 as a Kennel Technician.  She left to start a family and is the proud mother of 2 rambunctious little boys.  She and her husband are in the process of building a home and will soon be able to add to their currently "small" flock of chickens.  They plan to have a wide variety of farm animals to keep their growing boys busy. 

Nancy, Receptionist / Vet Assistant

Jon graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree.  He has been in the veterinary medicine field for over 14 years and came to Brookdale in 2022.  He enjoys making artwork, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.  Jon has 3 dogs named Sophie, Elle, and Mia.

Jon, Vet Assistant

Shelby, AAS, Receptionist / Vet Assistant

Shelby graduated from Brazos Port College with an Associate of Arts degree.  She has worked in the pet boarding and veterinary medicine field for over 9 years.  She enjoys painting, cooking & baking, and spending time with her boyfriend, their 2 dogs Axel & Bagel, and their new kitten Cobe.  Shelby joined Brookdale Animal Hospital in early 2023.

Jason is a Senior at Robert Turner College and Career Highschool in the veterinary medicine program.  He enjoys computer technology, supporting our Houston area sports teams, as well as The Aggies College Football team.  He also enjoys spending time with the family pets which is a very energetic dog named Bella and 2 not so energetic cats named Phoebe and Ryder.

Jason, CVA Intern

Collin is in the veterinary science practicum at Clear Lake High School and is on track to graduate this May. He is a member of FFA and has raised a steer and is currently raising a lamb. Collin joined the team at Brookdale in August of 2023, when not at school, work, or the FFA barn, he enjoys spending time with his adorable Blue Heeler Daisy.

Collin, CVA Intern