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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. 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. Starlin Brock Starlin was born in Colorado to the parents of Bruce and Jean Stippich. She grew up mostly in Florida where she was an active member in 4-H and competitively showed horses. She graduated from Navarre High School in 2001 while living in Northwest Florida. Starlin began working in the veterinary medical field in the summer of 2001 to fulfill her love for animals while pursing the medical career she desired. She started working with Dr. Voges at The Veterinary Imaging Center in 2006 as a veterinary technician. She is currently enrolled in the Registered Nursing program at San Antonio College and plans to complete her education and career with a 4-year degree as a surgical nurse. She got married in 2006 to a career military person Mr. Chad Brock and has a 9-year-old stepdaughter, Alexis; 2 dogs, (Koda and Birdie). Her family mostly enjoys outdoors activities consisting of horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and going to the beach. Lesliann Rodriguez Lesliann moved to San Antonio from Georgia, as her husband is currently stationed at Lackland AirForce base. She worked as a veterinary technician in small animal clinic before and since moving. Lesliann is currently attending University of Texas at San Antonio undergraduate courses in hopes of becomining accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A & M University. Lesliann joined VIC in October 2007. Her family consists of her husband, Adrian, 2 cats: Tika & Nermal, and 1 dog: Diesel. Blair Humphreys Blair joined the VIC team in 20008 as a receptionist and transitioned into the "back" to be a veterinary imaging technologist later that year. Receptionist Melissia Hendricks Melissia joined the VIC in September 2008, after moving to San Antonio from Florida. | |||||
