Meet Our Team

Theresa Barefoot has worked for Parkway since April of 2007. Prior to coming to Parkway she worked for the Dallas S.P.C.A as a veternarnain techncian.She also helped with the care and housing of Hurricane Katrina animals.  She currently has three dogs: a female Great Dane named Daisy Duke, a female labrador retrevior named Shadow and a male cocker spaniel name Tucker.

Julie Pearce has been a veterinary technician at Parkway for a little over 6 months. She started at Parkway as a volunteer in January 1999. She had been a client of Dr. Nelson’s for 1.5 years and loved animals so she started volunteering. In July 1999, Dr. Nelson offered her a position with the clinic. She has really enjoyed learning about the treatment and care of animals. Julie’s degree is a B.S. in Family Life and Human Development from Kansas State University. She was a case manager for abused children for 7 years and then decided she needed a change, so she started working at the clinic. She enjoys traveling, water skiing, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, and K-State football. Her pets include: Lord Winscott (Pug), Dr. J “Doc” (Pug named after Dr. Nelson), Miss Lady Pee Wee (Pug), Barkley (Pomeranian), Joeline (rescued cat), Maggie (rescued cat)

Lydia Cabrera-Mata began her career with Parkway as a receptionist 3 years ago.  She has held the position of Veterinarian Technician for the last year and is attending Cedar Valley College for this course study.  Lydia is the owner of “Sooner” a male Chihuahua and “Precious” a female terrier mix.

Jessica Witcraft has been a receptionist here at Parkway since 1998. She loves animals and has 4 pets of her own. Two female chihuahuas Lucy and Pearla, and two chow chows, a male named Chino and A female Pearly. Pearly’s favorite activity is taking a ride on the Tail Wagging Express courtesy of her canine siblings. She grabs their tails with her little needle puppy teeth and hangs on until the “ride” ends. Jessica’s favorite hobby is taking care of her first grandson Isaac.