Dr. Rob Thoni, a 1981 graduate of Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine, owns the practice along with his wife, Genie. His main area of focus is equine medicine and surgery although he enjoys working with dogs and cats, especially surgical cases. Dr. Rob is a member of the Kilgore High School Agricultural Advisory Board, and works tirelessly with the local FFA groups. He also vets local rodeos and serves on the Parks Recreation Center Board. Additionally, Dr. Thoni speaks to local equine groups.
Dr. Genie Thoni, also a 1981 Oklahoma State CVM graduate, shares the ownership with Rob. She practices exclusively small animal medicine. She also enjoys lecturing to schools, civic groups as well as fulfilling her speaking commitments to fellow veterinarians on both local and national levels. She is a member of the editorial board of Veterinary Economics magazine for which she is a frequent contributor and also is chairman of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association's Public Relations Committee.
Dr. Melanie Curry is a proud 1992 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. While she practices mainly small animal medicine and she is also knowledgeable in food animal medicine and often appeared on Horace McQueens's Vet Tips television segment. She also enjoys studying and applying new techniques in behavioral and alternative medicines. She has been with KVA for the past three years.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Justen Carroll who joined our staff in June. He is a 2000 graduate of Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine and worked at a busy mixed practice in Oklahoma before moving to Kilgore. He brings with him his wife Jenny and their adorable 18 month old daughter Morgan. While Dr. Carroll feels comfortable working on all species, he is enjoying giving Dr. Rob a much- needed hand in equine.(No pun intended when you look at the picture.)