Meet Our Bedford Oaks Veterinary Staff

Stevi

Veterinary Technician

Stevi began their journey in the veterinary field in 2014 and joined our clinic in 2023. They earned a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Sciences from UMASS and later pursued their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine.

Stevi’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is working with client and pet pairs that truly belong together. They find joy in seeing the bond between pets and their owners and believe it’s evident when two are meant to be a team.

Outside of work, Stevi enjoys playing video games, walking their dog, and spending time playing board and card games. They share their life with a loving pack of pets, including Mulan, a Pit/Boxer mix, Mirio, an orange tabby cat, and two ferrets, Mushu and Moana.

Fun Fact: Stevi is also a former D1 track athlete.

Charlena

Veterinary Technician

Charlena has been dedicated to veterinary medicine since 2017. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Angelo State University and has been passionate about patient comfort and compassionate care ever since.

She prides herself on practicing fear-free techniques and helping every pet feel safe—especially the “spicy” kitties and feisty dogs that need a little extra understanding. Charlena also brings a calming presence to some of the hardest moments in veterinary medicine. Supporting both pets and their families during euthanasia is something she approaches with deep empathy, ensuring their final visit is as peaceful and comforting as possible.

Outside of work, you’ll find Charlena exploring nature or relaxing on the couch with her dog, Phin. She also loves painting, drawing, reading, crocheting, board games, video games, and snuggling with her three cats—Newt, Frog, and Turtle.

Adriana

Veterinary Technician

Adriana is our Veterinary Technician and has been in the filed since 2015. She went to Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2024. Her favorite part about the field is the ability to allow the animal and human bond to flourish through providing consistent preventative healthcare. She enjoys working at Bedford Oaks Family Vet because the team truly cares for the animals and their owners.

In her spare time Adriana goes to dance classes and playing on her Ninetndo switch. Adriana has a chihuahua named Sugar, a Lab mix named Zinc, and a Dachshund named Tigger. They love to lounge around with her when she is off work. Zinc is the most active of the bunch, he enjoys fetching and swimming. 

Ysabelle

Veterinary Technician

Ysabelle is one of our newest Veterinary Technician. She has been working in the veterinary field for 4 years and is currently continuing her education at Cedar Valley / Dallas College through their Veterinary Technician Program.

She takes pride in being a voice for animals, working hard to understand their needs and help solve problems, especially since they cannot speak for themselves. Her compassion, skill set, and dedication make her a wonderful addition to our team.

In her free time, Ysabelle enjoys reading, playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing with her two cats, Xena and Mika.

Kiebriana

Veterinary Technician

Kiebriana attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has been in the field for 9 years. She prides herself on her surgery skills, excellent patient care, and education of clients. In her free time she enjoys traveling, working out, cooking, interior design, and learning new things. 

Adonica

Client Service Representative 

Adonica is one of our friendly and dedicated Customer Service Representatives, always ready to welcome you with a warm smile when you visit our clinic. With five years of experience in the veterinary field, she especially loves greeting the adorable new puppies that come through our doors.

When she’s not at the front desk, Adonica enjoys spending quality time with her family, heading out on camping and fishing trips, and relaxing with her favorite movies and TV shows.

Christina

Receptionist/Client Service Representative 

Christina has been in the field since 2017. She takes pride in assisting clients with questions and greeting their fur babies when they walk in the door. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her animals, spend time with her fiancé, learn German, read, go to reptile exhibits, and tan and swim.

Dr. Dykstra

Part-Time Veterinarian

Dr. Dykstra is our part-time relief veterinarian.

She graduated from Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!) in 2004 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Dykstra and her family moved to Chicago where she practiced for 2 years.

She has filled in at several local clinics since moving to DFW in 2007. Dr. Dykstra loves preventive medicine, dermatology, and surgery. She volunteers with several humane societies during spay/neuter campaigns.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Dykstra stays very busy with her family’s activities. All her children (Hannah, Isaac, and David) have attended HEB schools and have been involved in marching band, orchestra, and swimming.

Her husband of 25 years (Chris) and her scruffy little dog (Lulu) round out the family schedule as well as reading, their local church and spending time outdoors.

Broderick

Practice Manager

Broderick, a Cedar Valley College graduate, has dedicated 18 years of his life to veterinary medicine. He takes great pride in assembling an exceptional team to deliver exceptional care and foster lasting relationships with both patients and clients. Outside of work, he cherishes spending quality time with his remarkable wife of eight years, their two amazing sons, and their adorable Shih Tzu, Max. Additionally, he finds immense joy in accompanying his sons to baseball games to cheer on the Texas Rangers and taking family vacations.

Emeli

Client Service Representative

Emeli, a graduate of Barbara Cardwell High School, has been working in veterinary medicine for about a year now. She takes great pride in her exceptional communication skills with clients and makes it her top priority to ensure that all the patients receive the best possible care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and exploring new restaurants, arcades, and attractions. She also loves cuddling with her dog and watching her favorite shows and movies.

Emma

Veterinary Technician

Emma, has been working in veterinary medicine for three years and aspiring to become a LVT. She takes immense pride in always prioritizing patients and clients, striving to provide them with the best possible care. When she’s not working, Emma enjoys spending time at the gym and catching up with her family and friends.

Jennifer

Veterinary Technician

My love for animals started when I was a little girl. Being born and raised in Texas, your upbringing better have animals in it otherwise you weren’t Texan enough. Bringing home stray animals and wanting to save them all was one of the best memories as a kid and it has stuck with me ever since. I have been in the VetMed field for 12 years and love every minute of it. I have two dogs, a cat and some crest geckos and when I have down time, if there is such a thing called down time with being a mom of two boys, I love spending time with my family and making memories on the many adventures we have.

Dr. Smith

Veterinarian

Dr. Smith grew up with her grandpa who was a dairy farmer who was certified in on-farm veterinary care in the 1940’s & 1950’s. She saw the care that he provided and wanted to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Smith graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Go HOKIES!) in 2018 and since then has been able to have the privilege of traveling all over the US and Australia focusing on livestock medicine. She settled down in Nebraska for 5 years working solely large animal and found while working on the farms how much she loved the farm dogs and cats and has now started to small animal veterinary care along with large animal care. Dr. Smith recently has moved to Texas because the weather (it’s cold in Nebraska!) and the delicious food. Dr. Smith is certified in large and small animal chiropractic and acupuncture care.

Dr. Jessica Drakeford

Veterinarian

Dr. Drakeford was born in Seoul, Korea due to her father’s career in the military. Her family moved around a lot when she was younger but has since called Georgia “home”. Dr. Drakeford attended Mississippi State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences in 2014. She then went on to get her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University in 2018. After graduating, Dr. Drakeford began practicing medicine in Las Vegas where she discovered her passion for surgery and reproduction. She recently moved to Texas for the next step in her career and has been with Bedford Oaks Family Vet since February 2024.

She has 2 fur babies that welcome her home daily with howls. A 9 year old whippet mix, Sadie and a 5 year old German Shepherd, Serenity. Besides caring for them, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling or just relaxing at the spa.

Dr. Nina Manzey

Veterinarian

Dr. Manzey was born and raised in a small town in Minnesota, where her passion for animal care and medicine first took root. She completed her undergraduate studies at South Dakota State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2017. Dr. Manzey went on to pursue her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, graduating in 2021.

Her professional interests include preventative medicine, internal medicine, and theriogenology. Dr. Manzey is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care, with an emphasis on promoting long-term health and well-being in her patients. She values honesty, trust, and personalized care, striving to build meaningful relationships with clients while ensuring each patient receives individualized attention and treatment.

Dr. Lindsey Jones

Chief of Staff

I have had a passion for helping animals from a very young age, and am fortunate to have had support from my parents to pursue my dreams. While growing up, I brought home and/or cared for a variety of animals in my free time, including a dairy heifer, a goat, some chickens, two dogs, two cats, and two horses, despite growing up in an urban setting. I completed my undergraduate degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and my DVM at Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. I chose to work in the veterinary industry because of my love for animals. I am grateful to work in a job that I am passionate about, where I am able to help my patients live long, healthy lives. In my free time, I like to spend time with my husband and two children, ride horses, read, yoga. I grew up in El Paso and am happy to be back in the great state of Texas!

Christina

Customer Service Representative

I’ve worked in the veterinary field for six years now as a receptionist. My favorite part about my job is forming relationships with clients and their pets, and learning new things everyday. Since I was little, I’ve had multiple pets including dogs, cats, gerbils, rabbits, fish, lizards, and snakes. I currently have 3 cats, an Applehead Chihuahua, and a ball python. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my animals, learning German, and reading. In the future I hope to become a veterinary technician.

Dr. Madison Burns

Veterinarian

Candace L.

Practice Manager

My passion for animals started at a young age. Ever since I can remember, my parents were fostering animals. I rode horses from Kindergarten to my sophomore year of high school. In high school, I raised and showed both pigs and cows through FFA. I have always had multiple pets and always brought home the pets that needed the most help. I always wanted to work in the veterinary field because I knew that I wanted to help the pets that couldn’t help themselves. I love how you can tell when they know you are trying to help them. I also really love customer service. I love getting to know the clients just as much as I like getting to know the pets. When I am not at the office, you can find my husband and me spending time together, taking weekend road trips, and spending time with family! I absolutely love all French bulldogs and have two of my own, Bean and Mouse, along with a Shih Tzu, Carly, two black cats, Little Bit and Willow, and a cornish rex, Breezy.

McKenzie R.

Veterinary Technician / Social Media Coordinator

I’ve loved animals my entire life and always gravitated toward working with them. I treat every animal like they are my own, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m in the Penn Foster program to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. My passion for animals and the opportunity to make a positive impact drives me to work in the veterinary industry. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family – my boyfriend Julian and our four animals. We have our two pups, Cooper and Jessie, and our two cats, Jasper and Alice! We enjoy taking our animals on walks around the community and local parks.

Danielle, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

I have always grown up with a lot and a variety of animals. I love the uniqueness of every kind. I have my Bachelor of Science with an emphasis on agriculture. I also achieved my LVT status. I have always loved working with animals and enjoy helping them and their people. When I am not at work, I raise and show registered Texas Longhorns. I also travel the country to judge longhorn shows.

Brittany M.

Veterinary Technician

Animals have been my passion from the time I could walk. When I was little, I often tried to befriend every animal I met. I guess some things never change because I am still that way! Joining the veterinary field felt like coming home. I got my first job as a veterinary assistant fresh out of high school. I have dabbled in mixed animal practice, emergency medicine, and general practice. I knew I wanted to positively impact the lives of animals. I especially enjoy getting to know each of my patients and what makes them unique. I honestly could not imagine doing anything else. My heart is with veterinary medicine and always has been.

When I’m off work, I enjoy spending time with my family. Quality time with the ones that I love the most brings me so much happiness. I also love watching the TV show Friends over and over. I never get tired of that show. I also have a son! He’s a huge Mama’s boy. I love him with all of my heart. I also have four dogs. They’re each so very different, but together they are the perfect pack. They never fail to make me smile. My favorite color is Blue!

Chelsea S.

Client Service Representative

I’ve been passionate about animals for as long as I can remember. They’ve always been my go-to for comfort, and I couldn’t imagine a world without them. I love greeting every single one of them each day! I took a couple of vet classes in high school and am now learning my way into the veterinary field as a CSR. When my beloved childhood dog crossed the rainbow bridge when I was a teenager, I chose to surround myself with animals. Even in their last moments, I’m so grateful I get to have the privilege of meeting them. I love getting to talk with clients and hearing their stories about their lives with their sweet fur babies. As a CSR, I have the privilege to connect with people and their pets. Getting to know a pet in the lobby and trying my best to make going to the vet a comfortable and even fun event for them. Outside the office, I enjoy photography, spending time with my kittens, and going fishing.

Hilary R.

Veterinary Technician

I am very empathetic with animals, I enjoy being around them, and I am able to help when I can. I discovered this at a young age when I only wanted to help stray animals in need. The importance of animal welfare and client education is meaningful to me. Growing up in a culture where animals are not cared for or loved as their own really opened my eyes to how they don’t have a voice to stand up for themselves. I can be their voice and give them a different outcome of care. That is my goal for each animal I cross paths with. Outside of work, I enjoy walking/running trails with my two pups, Remi and Dulce. I also enjoy dancing, fishing, and exploring new places to eat great food and sweet treats! Growing up in North Texas, there is a long list of fun things to do, wether staying inside to catch a baseball game at Globe Life Park or staying outside barbecuing with family/friends at a nearby lake.

Angel F.

Veterinary Technician

I was born and raised in VA. I had a strong passion for caring for animals from a young age. After graduating college in VA, I moved to TN to start my career in the vet med field. I gained experience and learned many things at that practice before coming to Bedford to continue expanding my knowledge about vet med. I chose vet med because I hope to one day work in wildlife rehab. When I’m not at the clinic, I like to watch movies, play soccer, and spend time with friends and my puppy.