Dr. Gerald W. Brzozowski, Jr.
DVM, Owner
Dr. Brzozowski received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Business Administration degrees from Texas A&M University. He is passionate about preventative medicine to ensure a healthy and long life through wellness testing, tailored disease prevention with immunizations, and parasite prevention to keep the whole family safe. Diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and surgery are a few of Dr. Brzozowski’s interests, though there isn’t anything he is not interested in.
Dr. Brzozowski and his wife, Samantha, share their home with their son Hayden and daughters Vivian, aka Type1Wild1, and Evelyn, and of course their “other” kiddos River and Finn, the Standard Poodle Diabetic Alert Dogs. The family advocates for all T1Ds to be confident in their care and to speak up and ask the difficult questions that will make their lives easier or more bearable. When Dr. Brzozowski isn’t with the family or at the practice, he is an instrument-rated land and sea private pilot who loves to explore the world by air and fly animal rescue missions!
Whether you come to visit for your bi-annual exam, or for an illness that needs diagnosing and proper treatment, or just to drop by for a cup of coffee and say hello, he will be there to listen, learn, teach, and treat!
Maddie Charlton
Practice Manager
Maddie brings a wealth of experience and a love for animals to her role as Practice Manager. With a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science under her belt, she's currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician course at Dallas College to pursue her dream of becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Since joining Forest Crossing in February 2020, Maddie has cared for a feline family of three: Killua (age 6), Patsy (age 4), and Mitch (age 1). In her free time, Maddie enjoys knitting, video games, and getting lost in a good book.
Veterinary Assistants
Brianna
Veterinary Assistant
Brianna's journey in the animal field began early, fueled by a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Animal Science for Pre-Veterinary Medicine from Sam Houston State University, she continues to work towards her DVM while enriching the lives of animals at Forest Crossing. Brianna's love extends to her own menagerie: Pepe, a 7-year-old rat terrier mix with a sassy streak; Asta and Jack, two-year-old chihuahua-maltese mixes who are super sweet (though Jack is particularly vocal); Mr. Kat, a 2-3-year-old polydactyl Manx cat who became a foster fail after bonding with Asta and Jack; and Oswald and Kurtis, nearly 4-month-old New Zealand White bunnies. When she's not tending to her pets, Brianna enjoys gardening, crocheting, taking her dogs on runs, and spending time with her family, often helping them with their FFA animals.
Tina
Veterinary Assistant
Tina grew up in nearby Conroe and joined the Forest Crossing Team in August of 2022. She’s had a passion for animal care since she was a small child and would often bring home stray animals to care for. Tina is currently working towards earning her Veterinary Technician license to further her education and ability to care for animals. Her fur family includes two Labradors, Zeke and Bosco. She enjoys traveling, taking walks, watching sports, and hanging out with friends in her spare time—but she’s happiest simply being at home with her sweet pups.
Taylor
Veterinary Assistant
Taylor is pursuing an Associates Degree in Applied Science to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She joined Forest Crossing in October 2021, bringing her passion for animals and love for learning to her role. Taylor's furry family includes two dogs: Blue, a 3-year-old pitbull, and Paisley, a 5-year-old healer mix. She also shares a special bond with two Brahman cows, Gypsy and Suie, both around 6 years old. Taylor enjoys caring for the cows and attending concerts with friends in her free time.
Groomer
Leigh Anne
Groomer
Leigh Anne's love for animals has always been strong. Since joining Forest Crossing in 2020, she's brought her passion and expertise to the grooming department. When Leigh Anne isn't transforming furry friends, she enjoys all things outdoors and camping, relaxing with some TV time, and conquering challenges in the world of video games. Her own furry family includes Stew, a rabbit; Kiwii, a budgie; and two feline companions, Beebee and Tippy.
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Christine
Client Services Specialist
Christine's background is deeply rooted in animal welfare. One of her earliest roles involved animal husbandry and working as an animal humane officer for the Houston SPCA. Witnessing the transformation of animals rescued from tragic situations and finding them loving homes remains a source of immense satisfaction for Christine. While pursuing her Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting at Western Governors University, Christine finds companionship in her 9-year-old cat, Shiloe, and a Shih-Tzu/Pomeranian mix named Teddy, also 9 years old. Outside of work, Christine enjoys video games, reading, studying, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Jewel
Customer Service Specialist
Jewel's passion for animals permeates all aspects of her life. When she's not welcoming clients at Forest Crossing, she's likely spending time with her lively crew of furry friends. She has Jax, a 9-year-old Great American Bull Dog/Pitbull mix; Lowkey, a 5-year-old German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix; Stella, a 3-year-old Black Mouth Cur; and Lupin, a 21-month-Great Pyrenees. These canine companions even have a touch of magic – they've learned Harry Potter spells as commands! An avid gamer and artist, Jewel also enjoys the outdoors, often taking her pets on camping and hiking adventures when the weather cooperates.