Dr. Robert Duncan 

     Dr. Robert grew up in Gainesville, Texas.  He graduated from
 Texas A&M University in 2001 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree.   His first five years as a DVM were in Austin, TX of which
the last two were spent practicing emergency medicine.   He and 
Dr. Virginia-Nell Duncan moved to San Antonio in October 2006.  He
has been at Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital since June of 2007. 
The Doctors Duncan own one dog, Sam, and two Siamese cats, Bob
and Sassy.  All of their pets were adopted from rescue groups in
College Station, Texas.   
         
      "I am a veterinarian because of the special bond between people
and their pets. As a pet owner I know and respect this bond.  It is
a privilege to be a part of this profession."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                             Dr. Robert



                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                          
 
                                                                                        
 Dr. Virginia Nell Duncan  

     Dr. Virginia Nell Duncan is a native San Antonian.  She is a 2002
graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University.
She and Dr. Robert married in October of 2002.    She began working
at Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital part time in 2004 and then
purchased the hospital with her husband  in 2007.   Striving to help the
animal overpopulation problem is a priority for the Duncans.  They
are active supporters of SNIPSA, a nonprofit rescue organization based
out of San Antonio.  At any given time a SNIPSA foster dog is living at
their home.  The San Antonio Zoo is another nonprofit organization the
Duncans actively support.  Dr. Virginia Nell Duncan is currently serving
on the Board of Directors.   
   
     "The only thing I have ever wanted to do was be a veterinarian. 
I can remember pretending to doctor our family's goat when I was
seven years old."        
                          Dr.  Duncan







Dr. Kelly McCarty

   Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital is happy to announce the addition
of Dr. Kelly McCarty in August of 2009.  Dr. McCarty was born in
La Jolla, California but moved to Atlanta, Georgia when she was sixteen. 
She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University
of Georgia then decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.  
She graduated in May of 2009 from the University of Georgia College
of Veterinary Medicine.  She has a dog, Riley, and a cat, Chester; both
of whom are rescues.  When not doctoring, she enjoys camping,soccer
and reading.