
Meet The Team

Born and raised in Clear Lake, Dr. Leestma graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She is a member of AVMA and TVMA with experience from a small animal internship at Pet Emergency and studied CCRP at University of Tennessee CVM. She officially joined BCAC in 2019 with prior relief work in 2012. Her special interests include managing chronic disease, soft tissue surgery, and physical rehabilitation. Currently, Dr. Leestma's family includes her husband, 3 children, Kora, Korbin and Kallen, 3 dogs, Cooper, Newby, and Kaia, Boone the "retired" clinic cat, a few chickens, and a bunch of fish. Her favorite thing about veterinary medicine is building relationships with clients and their pets to keep both happy and healthy.

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Ensuring the day to day activities run smoothly, while helping answer phone calls or emails, Nikki provides our clients and patients the care they deserve. We are proud and fortunate to say she has been a part of our team since 2003.
Pets: a Golden Retriever named Whiskey & 3 cats, Phoebe, Koda, and Cheetoh
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From puppy/kitten first wellness visits to laser therapy appointments, Max will greet you with a smile and tend to you and your pets' needs. Working the front desk and learning more about veterinary medicine are two of his passions.
Pets: 2 cats, Novalee and Luz
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Inspired by her mother, Jen began working in the animal industry at a young age and continues to help new and returning patients.
Pets: 2 dogs, Pixie & Chaos, Peanut the mouse and Boots the snake
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The process of seeing a sick, young patient do a complete 180 and come back for a well visit, overflows Georgi with pure joy and happiness.
Pets: a GSD named Kimber, 5 cats, 4 ferrets, and a collection of reptiles
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With 19 years of experience, Stacy
enjoys caring for patients, educating clients in preventative healthcare, and working with emergencies and anything unusual.
Pets: 2 dogs, Camo and Ryder, a cat named Xena, and 2 sugar gliders, Zeus and Athena
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Looking forward to learning new skills and techniques, Elissa's favorite part of the job is watching the healing process of each patient.
Pets: Dolly the pug, a cat named Midna, and Lotus the chameleon

In 2019, Boone was awarded 1st place for Veterinary Practice News Meme Contest (pictured above). Boone now lives his days free from stress at Dr. Leestma's home as a grumpy old man.
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