LLAMC Lovers Lane Animal Medical Center the Best Veterinary Clinic in Dallas TX Staff Page

Dr. Martin

Dr. Martin was born and raised in St. Louis, MO until the age of 11 at which point his family moved to Shreveport, LA. All his life he was surrounded by family pets which included: hamsters, gerbils, parakeets, cats, dogs and horses. After pursuing a curriculum to become a music teacher, Dr. Martin realized his call was to care for animals as a veterinarian.

Dr. Martin attended Centenary College and Louisiana State University in Shreveport for his undergraduate studies and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in the summer of 1994. Geaux Tigers!! After graduation, Dr. Martin came to Texas and found his place here at Lovers Lane Animal Hospital which he later bought and changed the name to Lovers Lane Animal Medical Center with his co-owner, Dr. Hays.

While in high school Dr. Martin met his future wife whom he married in 1991. They have been blessed with two daughters Brindan and Mallory and their son Jared who are all active in sports and or choir. Currently their furry children include Louie and Moe their playful cats, Jane who is a crazy Bichon, Dallas the “Big Lug” Boxer and their new arrival - Buster.

Dr. Hays

Dr. Lon G. Hays grew up in Bossier City, Louisiana. As a child Dr. Hays spent a lot of time on his grandparent’s farm helping take care of the animals. Coupling these experiences and his love of the sciences he decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

While attending Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies, he met his wife to be Jacinta, who is also a practicing veterinarian. He graduated from LSU in 1995 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hays and his wife were married in 1996 and have two daughters, Abigail Marie and Natalie Mae.

Dr. Hays’ family includes a cat named Domineaux, and a yellow lab Butta. In Dr. Hays’ spare time he enjoys outdoor activities and reading books.

Dr. Jiranek

Dr. Barrett J. Jiranek grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He decided to become a veterinarian because he loves to work with animals and felt he could make a difference. He attended Kansas State University during his undergraduate and graduate school, completing his Bachelor’s in Animal Science and Industry in May 1997, then his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May 1999. After graduating from vet school he moved to Dallas and joined the LLAMC practice. Six months later he met his future wife while snowboarding in Colorado. They married in May of 2003 and have 2 children (Grace and Cole). At present, they share their home in Lewisville with Tasha, a Siberian Husky (whom he rescued from the SPCA in 1998) and Chloe their Labrador Retriever. In his spare time, he is an avid ice and roller hockey player, mountain biker and enjoys any outdoor activities.

Cyndi Jacobs - Receptionist Supervisor

Cyndi Jacobs joined the LLAMC team in May of 1998. She started part-time with us while attending school full-time to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter. Cyndi became a licensed court reporter in 1999 after four years of school. Although she had devoted much time into her schooling, she made a decision to stay at LLAMC in a career field she loves best. She grew up in a family with many pets and enjoys getting to interact with all the pet owners on a daily basis. After becoming a full-time receptionist at LLAMC, Cyndi was promoted to her current position as the receptionist supervisor.

Cyndi met her husband Ted through a mutual friend back in 1995 and they wed 1 ½ years later. Over the years we have seen Cyndi’s family grow. She now has a son, Gannon, and daughter, Ryan. The Jacobs family shares their home with their overly friendly Lab mix named “Luke”, “Rhodie”- (I want to get into everything) Pomeranian mix and their three frisky kitties “Popcorn,” “Millie” and “Stanley”. Ultimately, Cyndi has found that if you love your job, it makes for a happy home life and she couldn’t ask for more.

Kim Sisk - Technician Supervisor

Kim Sisk grew up in Mesquite, Texas where she owned and took care of many types of animals. She joined the LLAMC family in December of 2005 after being a veterinary technician for several years. She earned an Associates degree in Science in May of 2008. Kim was promoted to her current position as technician supervisor in September of 2009 and is currently working on earning her Bachelors degree.

Kim recently had a beautiful baby girl named Alexa with her long-term boyfriend and best friend Will. They share their household with four dogs, Ronin, Chevy, Trooper and Buddy Jo and a wonderful cat named Diablo. Kim enjoys loving & nurturing animals every day at Lovers Lane.

Tomasa Vazquez - Kennel & Spa Supervisor

Tomasa Vazquez was born in Guerrero, Mexico and grew up on a small beach called Hidden Paradise. She married her husband Miguel Diego in 1993 and they had four children Joleth Nahaibi, Genesis, Angel Fernando & Zurisaday. After finishing school in Mexico, her family moved to the United States. She became a member of the Lovers Lane family in 2001. After 3 years in the Kennel & Spa department, she became the Supervisor of that department. Tomasa has recently become the proud grandmother of a beautiful baby girl, Nahalbi.

In her free time, she studied cosmetology and graduated in 2007. She shares her home with a cuddly young Shih-Tzu named Big Boy. In her spare time she works as a hair stylist and cosmetologist. She enjoys working at Lovers Lane because she loves the animals, the people she works with, and her clients.