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Dr. Andra K. Voges Veterinary Imaging Center of South Texas, P.A. is operated by Andra K. Voges, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.R. (Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Radiology) and her staff. Andra graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. After working as a mixed animal practitioner in the central Texas area for 2 years, she decided to specialize in radiology. Dr. Voges spent 3 years training to be a radiologist at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1996, Andra completed her residency in radiology and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Dr. Voges remained on the faculty at UF for a short period before joining a private practice referral hospital in southwest Florida. She moved to San Antonio in 2000 and began operating the current practice, then known as Gulf Coast Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging-San Antonio. In 2002, Dr. Voges purchased this practice and changed the name to Veterinary Imaging Center of South Texas, P.A. VIC moved into the newly constructed Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) in September 2004.
Cody A. Laas, DVM, DACVR joined Andra as a radiologist at VIC in September 2009. Cody received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. He then completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and was fortunate enough to stay at the the University of Georgia for a 3 year residency in radiology. Cody completed his residency the summer of 2009 and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Radiology in September 2009. Veterinary Technicians/Animal Care Nurses Rob Walz Rob Walz is originally from South Dakota, where he grew up and worked on the family farm. He joined the Army in 1986. After completing his tour in the military, Rob started his career as a Veterinary Technician. He has worked in this profession for almost 13 years. He has worked in a animal shelter as well as a general practice before coming to work for VIC in 2002. Rob's family consists of a wife, Krissy, 3 boys: Wyatt, Morgan, and Brett, 2 cats and 3 dogs. In his off time Rob enjoys spending time with his family, working in his yard, and classic cars and motorcycles. Brandon Swientek Brandon Swientek has been with Veterinary Imaging Center since 2004, where he works in all areas of radiology with special interest in MRI and Nuclear Medicine. In addition, he also provides PACS management, IT support and is the acting liaison for equipment maintainance. Brandon is currently seeking a degree in human radiography technology at St. Philip's College. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting & fishing, computing and reading. Blair Humphreys Blair joined the VIC team in 2008 as a receptionist and transitioned into the "back" to be a veterinary imaging technologist later that year. Natalie Brunner Natalie worked with Dr. Voges from 2000 to 2002 as a veterinary technician, and then left the veterinary industry to be a "mom". She re-joined the VIC family in November 2009. Receptionist Melissia Hendricks Melissia grew up in NJ and moved to Florida when she was 19 when her Dad retired from the police force. While in Florida, she met Ricky, her spouse of 11 years now. In the summer of 2008, Melissia moved to Texas to be with family, and start a new adventure. Melissia is a mother of 2 boys, Gage and Richard. She has one dog named Misty. In her spare time she loves being outdoors and spending time with the entire family. Melissia also enjoy making jewelry, photo albums and floral arrangements. She has an Associates degree and plans to return to college to continue her education. Melissia joined the VIC team in September 2008. | ||||||||
