Because We Care

Benjamin Wright, DVM
Dr. Benjamin Wright graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and started work in private practice in Garland Texas shortly thereafter. After working two years in private practice, Dr. Wright took on a full time staff position at the Lake Ray Hubbard Emergency Pet Care Center where he worked for seven years. Working at the ER provided Dr. Wright with invaluable experience treating critically ill and injured patients which he translates into caring for sick and injured pets at Lakewood Veterinary Center.

Dr. Wright’s dream of opening a practice in his own neighborhood came to life in August of 2005 when he opened Lakewood Veterinary Center. His vision was to have a small neighborhood practice where he knew his clients and their pets by name.

Dr. Wright maintains strong relationships
with local specialists (Internists, Surgeons, Dermatologists, Ophthalmologists, and Neurologists) to augment the care he and his staff provide at Lakewood Veterinary Center.

Dr. Wright shares his life with a mixed breed dog named Daisy, a domestic shorthair cat named Tubby and a domestic longhair cat named Wookie.

— Meet Our Staff —

Keri, Veterinary Technician
Keri helped Dr. Wright open the doors at Lakewood Veterinary Center 5 years ago. She has more than 18 years experience working in the veterinary field. She is an avid animal lover and goes out of her way to help them on and off the job. She has a gentle touch and soft spot for her geriatric patients. Keri is dedicated to the health and well being of each and every patient she cares for and is a firm believer in exceptional customer care and client education. Keri and her husband have a son and a daughter. They own a small horse ranch east of Dallas and share their lives with a menagerie of feathered and furry family members.

Joanna, Veterinary Assistant
Joanna was born and raised in east Dallas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She has been working in the veterinary field for seven years, is fluent in Spanish and enjoys working with all types of animals. She is married and has two daughters and a feisty cat named Dolce Kitty.

Deaven, Veterinary Assistant
Deaven has been in the veterinary field for over 7 years. Her passion has always been about caring for animlas and she gets to live her dream by snuggling up with dogs and cats all day. Her favorite part of each day is meeting animal lovers like herself and their furry little friends. She looks forward to giving love to the hospitalized pets their stay.

Deaven and her husband have a beautiful daughter and currently their four-legged family consists of 3 dogs and 4 cats. She is eager to learn more about veterinary medicine to help keep our furry little friends happy and healthy.