Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Tannetje Crocker is the new owner of Alta Vista Animal Hospital. She is a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M Veterinary School. After graduation, she spent a year in California, completing a veterinary internship. She then returned to her hometown, Keller, Texas, to continue her veterinary career.

After graduation, Dr. Crocker specialized in equine medicine. After having her first child, she focused on small animal medicine in general practice and emergency clinics.

Dr. Crocker and her husband, Shane, have two children, Isabella and Corbin. Their four-legged children include; Ranger, a lab, and Mr. Bobby, the cat. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports, and barbecuing by the pool. She enjoys speaking and educating the public and fellow professionals about having a career in veterinary medicine.

Fun fact. Dr. Crocker is a graduate of Keller High School and is very excited to serve the community she grew up in.

Dr. Hutchison cares for the needs of cats and dogs. Caring for your pets is Dr. Hutchison’s number one focus and passion, from vaccines to small animal surgeries. Before Dr. Hutchison became a doctor, she worked at Alta Vista as a Tech since high school. She attended Texas A&M for veterinary school and graduated in 1998. She came back to Alta Vista in 2005 and has been here since.

Dr. Hutchison has been married to her husband, Jimmy, for 12 years. She has a 4 yr old daughter named RuthAnn, who loves to come to work with her mom! If you ask her what she wants to be when she grows up, she’ll say she wants to be just like her mom and be a “doctor for animals.”

Dr.Hutchison has five dogs: Jane, Kate, Myrtle, Rosebud, and Steve. She has nine horses, a pony named Ruby, a donkey named Buford, and too many cows to count.

Originally from the Bay Area of California, Dr. Ray Smith made Texas home when she moved for college and never looked back. Before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023, she gained hands-on experience working as a veterinary assistant. After graduation, Dr. Smith and her husband, Zach, returned to Fort Worth, where she began her career in small animal general practice.
They recently welcomed Harrow, a husky-cattle dog mix, into their family.

Dr. Smith has a strong passion for dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and senior pet care. She is committed to reducing stress for her patients and takes pride in creating individualized,
low-stress visits for every pet. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find her on a running trail, playing soccer, lifting at the gym, or relaxing at home with Harrow and a good book.

Jessica is a lifelong animal lover and caregiver. She has been a leader in veterinary technical medicine, both in general practice and emergency medicine, for over 18 years and specializes in patient care, client education, and surgery & anesthesia. Before her veterinary medicine career, Jessica was devoted to helping others in the area of Equestrians with Disabilities. This is a passion that she still practices today, helping with leadership and production of multiple Equestrians with Disabilities horse shows every year. Jessica graduated from Oklahoma State University, and her spare time enjoys spending time with her husband and son, her three dogs (Two Australian Cattle Dogs and One Terrier Mix), and her horses. She loves the color orange and can never get enough of a good sunset.

Specializing in large carnivores, Aaron has worked at several zoos, contributing to the health and well-being of these incredible animals. Alongside his passion for veterinary care, Aaron is an avid soccer enthusiast who once aspired to go professional with the United States Soccer Academy. Playing overseas for 2 years, he made an appearance on the field in 6 countries.

A proud husband for 18 years and father to three amazing sons, Aaron balances his professional life with a strong commitment to family. His diverse career reflects his deep love for wildlife, conservation, and the well-being of animals.

Hello, my name is Jazmine, or Jaz for short. I was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. I have worked in the pet industry for almost 15 years and am so excited to be a part of the AVAH family. My husband and I have three wonderful cats, Brodi, Shoresy, and Chiquita, as well as an adorable little terrier mix, Kiwi. In my free time, I enjoy being front row at live music events, attending Mavericks basketball games, as well as reading and photography. Can’t wait to meet you!

Hi, I’m Rhylie! I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember, and that passion has led me to begin my first year working in the field. I’ve raised pigs and currently have four lovely dogs at home who keep life full of fun and wagging tails. I’m excited to keep learning and growing as I turn my lifelong love for animals into a career.

Garret started working at Alta Vista Animal Hospital in September 2015.

He loves to travel with his family and loves being with animals. He has two dogs, Bella and Diezel, a cat named Napoleon, and a hedgehog named Stanley. His hobbies are participating in the Special Olympics, shopping, and movies.