Staff

Memorial-610 Hospital for Animals is staffed by 3 veterinarians with over 60 years of combined experience. Each one of the doctors is committed to the best possible patient care available and all have a strong commitment to continuing education.

David N. Shell, D.V.M.

Dr. Shell is the Chief of Staff at Memorial-610 Hospital for Animals. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1970 from Oklahoma State University. His areas of interest include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, veterinary dentistry, and internal medicine. Dr. Shell is a long time member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association. In addition, he is a member of the Veterinary Information Network, the Cornell Feline Health Center, the American Animal Hospital Association and a long time supporter of the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. He also serves on the Board of Director's of the Houston Humane Society. Dr. Shell's e-mail address is drshell@mem610.com

Stephen T. Pittenger, D.V.M., Dipl. A.B.V.P. (Canine and Feline Practice)

Dr. Pittenger joined the hospital staff in 1995. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1995 from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest include nutrition, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, internal medicine and computer applications in veterinary medicine. Dr. Pittenger obtained his Diplomate status from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners with a specialty in Canine and Feline Practice in 2006. Dr. Pittenger is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (serving as Chair of the Technology Committee), a past-president of the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice, the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association, (Past President), the Veterinary Information Network, the American Animal Hospital Association, the International Association of Veterinary Pain Management and past president of the Association for Veterinary Informatics. He was named the Texas Veterinary Medical Association's Recent Graduate of the Year for 1999.  Dr. Pittenger's e-mail address is drpittenger@mem610.com

Carlye D. Rose, D.V.M., Dipl. A.B.V.P. (Canine and Feline Practice)

Dr. Rose joined Memorial-610 in 2001. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1996 from Oklahoma State University. Her areas of interest include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, feline medicine and exotic mammal medicine. Dr. Rose obtained her Diplomate status from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners with a specialty in Canine and Feline Practice in 2003.  Dr. Rose is a  member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association (Past-President). In addition, she is a member of the Veterinary Information Network, the American Animal Hospital Association, the International Association of Veterinary Pain Management, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice, and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Dr. Rose's e-mail address is drrose@mem610.com

Nursing Staff

These nurses and the rest of the paraprofessional staff aid the doctors in providing the care and services at the hospital. They are committed to excellence and care for our patients as if they were their own.

Blythe

Blythe joined our practice in April, 2000 after working in emergency medicine since she earned her degree from the Veterinary Technician program at Tomball College. Blythe also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University in 1997. She has an interest in critical care medicine and is our lead nurse. Blythe is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians.

Liz

Liz joined Memorial-610 Hospital for Animals in 2001. Liz has a special interest in exotic and avian nursing care. She has extensive experience in the veterinary nursing field.

Angelica

Angelica joined our staff in 2003. She is a veterinary assistant and helps our nursing staff carry out their duties and care for the patients.

Gloria

Gloria originally joined our staff in the Bed and Bath. In 2007, she moved to a veterinary assistant position and helps our nursing staff carry out their duties and care for the patients.

Jennifer

Jennifer joined our staff part-time in 2007. She is a veterinary assistant and helps our nursing staff and doctors carry out their duties and care for the patients.

Support Staff

Janice

Janice is the Office Manager at Memorial-610. Janice's email address is janice@mem610.com

Chari

Chari joined the hospital staff in 1986. After a brief tour of duty at the world famous Texas Children's Hospital, Chari returned to the Memorial-610 Hospital staff in 1995. She helps with admission and discharge of patients and is our inventory/purchasing manager. Chari is a member of the Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians. Chari's email address is chari@mem610.com

Mary

Mary is the Head Receptionist at Memorial-610.

Cathy

Cathy is a receptionist at Memorial-610.

Jill

Jill is the groomer at the Memorial-610 Bed & Bath Inn.

Dawn

Dawn is a receptionist at the Memorial-610 Bed & Bath Inn.

Stefanie

Stefanie is a receptionist at Memorial-610.