We treat your pet like they are part of the family.
Healthy Paws Animal Hospital is a locally owned and operated, full service veterinary hospital for dogs and cats, offering affordable diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common pet ailments.
Originally established as Veterinary Services of Gladewater in 2008, the practice was purchased by Dr. Lane Arrendell in January 2020 and officially renamed Healthy Paws Animal Hospital in April 2021. In 2024, Dr. Tori Chambers proudly became a part owner, further strengthening our commitment to our patients and community.
Our compassionate veterinarians are supported by a dedicated team of experienced and loving veterinary technicians, kennel technicians, and receptionists. Come visit Healthy Paws Animal Hospital for complete, personalized care for your best four-legged friend.
Our Doctors
Dr. Lane Arrendell
Dr. Lane has been practicing in East Texas since 2010. She is a 2009 graduate from Texas A&M University and began her practice at Veterinary Services of Gladewater in May 2016. She purchased the practice in January 2020, renaming it Healthy Paws Animal Hospital in 2021. Dr. Lane enjoys practicing in a small community and enjoys the relationships she builds with her clients from Gladewater, White Oak and the surrounding communities. She has three sons, Rhett, Rowan, and Kullen. She and her husband, Clint, enjoy traveling, gardening and spending time with their children.
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Tori Chambers
Dr. Tori Chambers began her career in veterinary medicine in 2014 and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 2021. She joined Healthy Paws Animal Hospital that same year and became a part owner in 2024. Dr. Chambers is passionate about preventive medicine, improving quality of life for pets, and performing soft tissue surgery. She loves Healthy Paws' team-focused culture and commitment to exceptional patient care and client service. Dr. Chambers enjoys spending time with her husband, Drew, and their three pets—Jethro, a black Labrador Retriever; Mia, a Rat Terrier mix; and Jack Jack, a tuxedo cat.
Owner/Veterinarian
Associate VeterinarianDr. Ian Spencer
Dr. Ian Spencer began his career in veterinary medicine in 2012. After receiving his undergraduate degree from East Texas Baptist University, he continued his education at Texas A&M University. He graduated with his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2021. Dr. Spencer loves helping people by helping their pets. He has been with Healthy Paws Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian since April 2022. Dr. Spencer and his wife, Shelby, are the proud parents to their sons John and Lee. They share their home with two cats, Dash and Violet. Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and biking.
Our Staff
Madison began working at Healthy Paws as a receptionist in July 2023. She received her Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence (VRCE) in 2024. She loves getting to see new faces every day—human and animal alike! She has most enjoyed seeing patients go home happy and healthy after hard work and collaboration between our staff and clients. She is mom to Serenity and Bryson. She and her fiancé Michael share their home with cats Luna, Lola, and Leo, a Miniature Dachshund Estelle, and a Cocker Spaniel Kimber. In her free time she enjoys cooking, baking, singing and organizing.
ReceptionistMadison Andrews, VRCE
Sam Blount, LVT
Sam graduated from Volunteer State Community College in 2020 and began her career in veterinary medicine in 2020. She began working at Healthy Paws in August 2024. She loves getting to help pets feel their best and loves the family feel of the Healthy Paws staff and our relationship with the community. She and her husband Cade share their home with two chihuahuas Penny and Lila. Sam enjoys cooking, yoga and traveling.
Veterinary Technician
Taylor Dugan, CVA I
Taylor has worked in veterinary medicine since 2015 and started working at Healthy Paws in November 2021. She graduated from Tyler Junior College with an associate’s degree in Animal Science. Taylor’s favorite thing about veterinary medicine is getting to see all the patients and being the best advocate for them; also seeing a smile on the owners faces when their fur-baby has improved under our care. Taylor, her husband, Mike, and their children Edith and Owen share their home with Red Tick Coon Hound named Beaudroux, a Chocolate Lab named Case, and a French-ton named Walker. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, reading, movie nights, and spending time outdoors.
Veterinary Technician
Kim started her career in veterinary medicine in December 2014. She received her Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence (VRCE) in 2024. She loves the variety of pets we see and the relationships she makes with the owners. Her favorite thing about Healthy Paws is the great team she works with. Kim is married to her high school sweetheart Thomas, with children Chace and Riley. She is a proud grandmother of Kassidie, Tinley, and Brooklyn. Kim shares her home with dogs Angel, Annie, Bumper, Chewy, Darby, and Piper, and cats Munchkin and Mamma Kitty. In her free time, Kim spends time with her grandkids.
ReceptionistKim Evans, VRCE
Carly Fountain, CVA I
Carly has been working in veterinary medicine since 2005 and joined Healthy Paws Animal Hospital in March 2020. Carly earned her Level 1 Texas Veterinary Assistant Certification in 2020. Carly’s favorite thing about veterinary medicine is educating clients on how to best care for their pets and being able to work as a team in a way that will result in the best possible outcome of care for the patient. She also enjoys learning and furthering her education and advancing her knowledge to help to enhance her patients’ quality of life. She shares her home with a lazy orange polydactyl tabby cat named Carl and a high-energy Boxer mix named Baxter.
Veterinary Technician
Heather Howe, CVA I
Heather began working in veterinary medicine when she started at Healthy Paws in August 2022 as a kennel technician. She received her Level 1 Texas Veterinary Assistant Certification in April 2023. She began training as a veterinary technician in August 2023. Her favorite thing about veterinary medicine is helping the sick and injured dogs and cats and keeping the others healthy. She loves working at Healthy Paws because of her great coworkers! She also enjoys being able to learn something new every day. She and her husband Ethan are parents to Harrison, Jace, Reagan, Kadin, and Kolton. They share their home with an American Bulldog named Lena and a Black Mouth Cur-Pit mix named Scooby.
Veterinary Technician
Danyele Ferguson
Veterinary Technician Dept LeadDanyele has worked in veterinary medicine since 2016. Danyele previously worked at Veterinary Services of Gladewater; she returned to work at Healthy Paws in March 2022 and was promoted to department lead in 2024. Her favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine is advocating for her patients. She loves the healthy work environment that Healthy Paws offers. Danyele and her husband Chris share their home with two mixed breed dogs named Cassie and Sophie and a Bassett Hound named Bentlee. When she’s not working, Danyele enjoys spending time with her family.
Kat Renfroe
Veterinary TechnicianKat began working in veterinary medicine in 2017 and was hired at Healthy Paws as a veterinary technician in May 2024. She loves being able to meet all of our patients and help them to go home happy and healthy. She loves the professional and knowledgeable Healthy Paws staff; she says they are all wonderful to work with! Kat and her husband Jordan share their home with a Labrador/Pyrenees mix named Klepto, Australian Shepherd named Gypsy, and two cats named Spaz and Cleo.
Katie Robinson
Receptionist/Veterinary TechnicianKatie has been part of the Healthy Paws team since 2014, working as both a veterinary technician and receptionist. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is seeing patients get better and building relationships with the clients and coworkers she loves so much. Katie and her husband Jamie are parents to Danielle, Darian, Darcie, and Kaiya, and proud grandparents to Waylon. They share their home with Yoda the Yorkie, Tucker the Pomeranian, and Carl the domestic shorthair cat. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending as much time with her grandson as possible.
Harlie Salter
Harlie joined the veterinary field in 2016 and has been at Healthy Paws since October 2025. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is offering compassionate care to animals and the people who love them. Harlie loves the supportive atmosphere at Healthy Paws and appreciates being part of a team that is kind, knowledgeable, and truly caring. Harlie and her husband, Dusty, share their home with Akasha, a Husky mix, and Ember, a domestic shorthair cat. In her free time, Harlie enjoys making jewelry with locally harvested plants, learning about holistic flora, and painting. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management with the goal of working alongside Texas Parks and Wildlife to help protect native flora and fauna.
Kennel Technician
Amber Taylor, VRCE
Receptionist Dept LeadAmber has been in veterinary medicine since 1997, working in every department! She has been on staff at Healthy Paws Animal Hospital as a receptionist since July 2019 and was promoted to department lead in 2024. She received her Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence (VRCE) in 2024. Her favorite thing about her job is serving our clients and building relationships to promote the health and well-being of their pets. She loves Healthy Paws because she feels our team is encouraged to continue education and better ourselves so that we may continue to provide outstanding service to our clients, and a higher level of care to our patients. She and her husband, Chad, have two sons, Jacob and Colby. They share their home with Bane a jack russell, Hank an Australian shepherd, and Rip an Australian shepherd.
Amber is a 2011 graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She has worked in veterinary medicine since 2010 and has been on staff at Healthy Paws since January 2020. Her favorite part about working at Healthy Paws is being able to nurture a positive, team driven work culture. Amber and her husband Justin share their home with cats Tele, Cheeseburger, and Potato and a Boxer named June.
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