Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Henshaw w/Dorian
- Dr. Henshaw w/Dorian
Kathryn Henshaw
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Oklahoma State University

Dr. Kathryn Henshaw is a graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 3 years as an active duty Army Veterinary Corps Officer stationed in Georgia and South Korea. ...
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Dr. Downie & Tucker
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Kathryn Downie
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oklahoma State University

Dr. Kathryn Downie rejoined the VCA Woodland Central Animal Hospital family as a veterinarian in May of 2012. Previously, she worked as a veterinary assistant for Central from 2004-2006. She completed ...
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Dr. Eads w/Hank
- Dr. Eads w/Hank
Melissa Eads
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Texas A&M University

Dr. Melissa Eads joined the Woodlands Central team as an associate veterinarian in the fall of 2012. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine ...
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James Osborn
- James Osborn
James Osborn
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Osborn has been with Woodland since 1972. He has pursued different interests in veterinary medicine such as surgery, dentistry, gastroenterology, and dermatology. At this time in his career he enjoys ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.