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Meet Our Doctors
The veterinarians of Rutherford Veterinary Hospital have over 80 years of combined veterinary experience. When we say that we adhere to the highest standards of veterinary care, our experience is there to back us up. To schedule an appointment with us, call (214) 826-4166 or make an appointment online.
Teri Rowan, DVM
Dr. Teri Rowan joined Rutherford in July 2008 after graduating from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2007. Before attending A&M, Dr. Rowan spent a number of years working in the advertising and film production industry. Dr. Rowan purchased Rutherford Veterinary Hospital from Dr. Vaughn in August 2013.
Dr. Rowan’s medical interests include dentistry, pain management, geriatric care and internal medicine. She also has a strong interest in complimentary therapies such as herbal medicine, acupuncture and food therapy. She has attended and completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association certification program.
Dr. Rowan currently shares her home with two Rutherford rescues; Megan and Peaches. She is pictured here with Sahara the special dog who inspired her to change her life and become a veterinarian.
Dr. Rowan enjoys coffee with friends, watching movies and traveling.
Shannon Reeves, DVM
Dr. Shannon Reeves joined our team in January of 2025. She is from Rockwall, Texas where she and her fiance live with their 3 dogs. They recently relocated from East Texas where Dr. Reeves had practiced since earning her DVM degree from Texas A&M University in 2018. She is most excited to get to know our clients and their pets. Her hopes are to learn more about exotic medicine from Dr. Rowan while contributing expertise in her special interest of clinical pathology. Dr. Reeves has always loved science and helping with her ‘Papaw’s’ cows so veterinary medicine was a natural fit. Dr. Reeves first entered the veterinary field as a technician during her undergraduate studies at Texas State University. In this role she learned how much she could help people through their animals and found her calling. Her boss and mentor, Dr. Williams recognized her passion and encouraged Dr. Reeves to pursue acceptance to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. In her free time Dr. Reeves loves to play with her 3 dogs and enjoys gardening.
Carmenn Woolley, DVM
Dr. Carmenn Woolley joined our team in January of 2025. She is a native of New Jersey where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Woolley then attended Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated with her DVM degree in 2004.
She then went on to complete a 1yr rotating small animal internship at California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles. Her main interests were in small animal internal medicine. From here she was accepted into a residency program at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Woolley went on to complete her board certification in small animal Internal Medicine and she was granted Diplomate status in 2006 (DACVIM). Dr. Woolley has a review on canine hyperparathyroidism published in the Compendium Veterinary Journal as well as a chapter on esophageal disorders published in Ettinger’s textbook of Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Woolley practiced internal medicine at a large facility in San Leandro, CA for several years before moving to Dallas in 2010. She continued to practice internal medicine in Mesquite, TX at Veterinary Referral Center of East Dallas until 2015. She took an 8yr hiatus from Veterinary Medicine to be a stay-at-home mom to her 2 children. Dr. Woolley returned to veterinary medicine as a relief veterinarian with Evette staffing company in 2022 as a general practitioner. She is thrilled to be starting a regular part-time position with our hospital. Dr. Woolley shares her Lakewood area home with her wonderful husband Sean, their 2 children and 2 adorable rescue cats (Sid and Pearl). Outside of work Dr. Woolley is an avid tennis player.
Ronald Vaughn, DVM (Retired)
Dr. Ronald Vaughn started working at Rutherford Veterinary Hospital in 1969 after graduating from Texas A&M University in 1967 and serving 2 years in the Army. Dr. Vaughn owned Rutherford Veterinary Hospital for 28 years before selling the practice to Dr. Rowan in August 2013.
Dr. Vaughn loves to practice medicine even more today than in the past especially with the great advancements seen in veterinary medicine over the years. The primary reason for his continued growth in this profession is his love of Continuing Education. Dr. Vaughn believes all the advancements in veterinary medicine have enabled our hospital to lengthen the lives of and increase the quality of life of our patients.
Some of Dr. Vaughn’s hobbies include travel, fitness exercise and photography. His photographs can be seen throughout the hospital. Dr. Vaughn is pictured here with Gracie, one of our past clinic pets.