Dr. Christine OrengoDr. Christine Orengo opened Noah's Ark in 1999. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Rice University before she graduated with honors from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She is an active member of the AVMA, TVMA, and HCVMA.
Dr. Orengo enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but is especially interested in soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. While Noah’s Ark is predominantly a small animal practice, Dr. Orengo finds great satisfaction in furthering her education into the world of exotics. When Dr. Orengo is away from Noah’s Ark, she enjoys spending time with her family and furry friends. |
Dr. Thomas Peltier
Dr. Thomas Peltier joined our practice in the summer of 2020. But his affiliation with Noah's Ark Animal Hospital dates back to his high school years when he worked here as a kennel technician gaining his first experiences in the veterinary profession. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences before attending Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine where he studied both small and large animal medicine. Upon graduating, he returned to Noah's Ark Animal Hospital to embark on his new career alongside his mentor Dr. Orengo. He is active member of the AVMA, TVMA, and HCVMA.
When he's not seeing patients for wellness exams, he's busy diagnosing and treating our sicker little friends. And when necessary, he is equipped to offer surgical intervention. Outside of the office, Dr. Peltier enjoys spending time with his family and his newly adopted stray puppy, Oreo, or kayaking Galveston Bay!! |
Monna Thai
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Lexus McAdams
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Aziah Walker
Veterinary Technician Student Aziah is currently a student at the Vet Tech Institute of Houston. She is fulfilling an 8 week externship rotation during which she will gain the crucial experience she will need to become a licensed veterinary technician. Dr. Orengo and the entire staff are very proud to be part of her growing education!!
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Aubyn Link
Receptionist Aubyn has been with Noah's Ark for 3 years now starting first in the kennel department and later moving up to the front desk. She has learned volumes and has gained considerable experience that she will now draw upon when when heads off to veterinary school in the fall of 2020. Congratulations Aubyn!! Aubyn also has two cats of her own that love to play and keep her up all night!!
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Karen Alvarado
Receptionist As an undergraduate at Texas A&M at Corpus Christi, Karen studied Ecology and how animals coexist with one another and their surroundings. She later moved back to Houston and has been with Noah's Ark Animal Hospital since 2019. She enjoys caring for our patients in their time of need and is a vital part of the receptionist team. On her time off, Karen enjoys gardening and working out and has a dog, a cat, and a goldfish of her own that keep her busy.
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Freddy Rodarte
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Roy Ramirez
Kennel Technician Roy has been with Noah's Ark Animal Hospital for 3 years as a kennel technician. He loves bathing cats and dogs and makes them smell "so good" and on his time off, he's a dancer for the Houston Rockets. Roy's got the moves!! And occasionally we'll catch him back in the kennel trying to teach dogs how to break dance.
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Benjamin Sanchez
Kennel Technician Benjamin is the newest member of our Noah's Ark family. He comes with extensive kennel technician experience and helps to keep all the animals well kept, watered and fed!! Plus he helps maintain the facility spotless clean. Thanks Benjamin!! At home he has a Chihuahua named Daisy that is known to be very protective over Benjamin..
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Armando Chavez
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Baci
Baci was rescued by Noah's Ark Animal Hospital during hurricane Harvey. Baci barely survived the storm and the aftermath. He and his elderly owner were being rescued out of their flooded home during the rainy night by canoe. When Baci and his small portable kennel were being transferred onto the canoe, it slipped out of the rescuer's hands and Baci and his kennel sunk into the flowing waters!! It took a moment but he and his kennel were caught downstream about 4 feet on the other side of the canoe and brought back up to the surface. It's a miracle he's alive but here he is. His name means "Kiss" in Italian and he lives up to it, wandering the halls of the clinic showering all with his Love and gratitude!
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Get In Touch:
3215 W. Alabama St. Houston, TX 77098 Phone: 713-524-8444 Fax: 713-524-0133 |
Office Hours:
Monday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Helpful Info:
Emergency: Gulf Coast Animal Emergency Hospital 713-693-1111 V.E.R.G.I. 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care 713-932-9589 |