Meet Our Amazing Healthcare Team!
Meet the wonderful staff at Cypress Lakes Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at 832-220-1582 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Cheryl E. Morales DVM
Veterinarian / Owner
Dr. Morales was born and raised in Devine, Texas – a small town south of San Antonio. She received her Bachelors degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and then went on to graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She has practiced in the Houston area for over 20 years, but spent a few years as a relief veterinarian in the Tyler / Longview area before moving back and settling down in Cypress. Her interests include small mammal exotic animal medicine, feline internal medicine, dermatology and oncology.
Dr. Morales and her husband are proud Cy-Fair residents. Their family includes two daughters, two dogs, three cats and a rabbit. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, Netflix and challenging friends and family to classic rock music trivia!
Dr. Rebecca Shipley Holland
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Rebecca Holland was born in Houston and grew up in the Tomball area. She always knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University in 2015 and went on to graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Dr. Holland practiced as a shelter veterinarian for almost 3 years at the Houston SPCA before coming to Cypress Lakes Animal Hospital. She gained a large amount of experience in soft tissue surgery (~2,000 surgeries in 2.5 years), radiology, emergency medicine and actively participated in cruelty investigations.
Dr. Holland has had a close friendship with Dr. Morales since the age of 16 when she started working as a kennel technician at the same clinic Dr. Morales was practicing at. Dr. Morales was a mentor for Dr. Holland through her college years and actually wrote her recommendation letter for vet school. This is why it only feels natural that she come to work at Cypress Lakes Animal Hospital. Her passions include soft tissue surgery, spay/neuter, preventative care, and neurology. She also has a very soft spot in her heart for special needs animals as she has 3, three-legged rescue dogs at home named Happy (Italian greyhound mix missing forelimb), Camper (Chihuahua mix missing forelimb) and Raisin (Yorkie mix missing hindlimb). Her hobbies include traveling with her husband, visiting breweries/wineries and watching true crime.
Dr. Holland and her husband Cody also welcomed their son Nolan into their family in July 2024!
Dr. Gracelynn Morrow
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Gracelynn Morrow is passionate about veterinary medicine and its unique ability to help people by helping their pets. A third generation Aggie, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences as well as a Certificate in Public Health Entomology with honors from Texas A&M in 2019. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M in 2023, where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Zeta honor society for veterinary medicine. While in veterinary school, she had the opportunity to complete her senior veterinary externship at Cypress Lakes Animal Hospital, and was overjoyed to have the opportunity to return here as a veterinarian.
While Dr. Morrow loves many aspects of veterinary medicine, she is most passionate about feline medicine, small mammal (pocket pet) medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and public health and preventative care. When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Morrow enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family as well as her two cats, Simba and Oliver. She is also trained in classical ballet and tap, and loves learning new forms of dance and artistic expression.
While Dr. Morrow loves many aspects of veterinary medicine, she is most passionate about feline medicine, small mammal (pocket pet) medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and public health and preventative care. When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Morrow enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family as well as her two cats, Simba and Oliver. She is also trained in classical ballet and tap, and loves learning new forms of dance and artistic expression.
Eryn Galindo
Veterinary Technician
She was born and raised in Northwest Houston. After high school she moved to San Diego where her husband was stationed. Her family, which includes 2 kids and 2 cats (Moose and Squirrel), moved back to Texas once her husband retired from the military. She is passionate about patient care and is planning to continue her education with the hopes of eventually obtaining her RVT license. She is currently working on her CVA certification.
Rachel Sellers Williams
Veterinary Technician
Rachel joined our team in September 2019 and has been loving every day since! Born and raised in Cypress, she went on to graduate from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science. Being a vet tech allows her to incorporate her passion for science with her love of animals. Her favorite parts of the job are getting to know the pets, assisting with and monitoring anesthetic procedures, and honing her technical skills. She has a Great Pyrenees named Bogey and hopes to one day adopt a retired racing greyhound. Rachel is currently working toward becoming an LVT at Penn Foster. In her free time she enjoys movies, video games, and spending time with family.
Amanda Caban
Veterinary Technician
Ten years of wrangling wagging tails and purring pals have made Amanda a total pro in the vet world. She’s handled everything from puppy playdates to midnight emergency room drama. Whether it’s a teeth cleaning party or surgery support, she’s got you (and your pet) covered. When she’s not busy helping save lives, she’s busy being an awesome bonus mom, having fun with her wife, and herding her three dogs Yogi, Lily and Marley. She also has a beautiful feisty cat named Sofy. This animal loving, soda drinking super tech is here to make your pet’s visit a paw-some experience!
Kelsey Sanders
Veterinary Technician
Meet Kelsey, one of our animal enthusiasts with over 6.5 years of experience. From childhood dreams of becoming an animal caretaker to now, Kelsey has turned a lifelong passion into a fulfilling career. With a knack for turning even the most anxious pets into relaxed patients, Kelsey is the go-to person for creating a comforting and stress-free experience for both the pet and their human. She was born in San Antonio but has lived in Cypress all her life (CyFalls Alumni). She has an amazing husband, 2 beautiful kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats that she loves dearly. Aside from animals, her passions are reading, video games and baking.
Shelby Vandergrifft
Veterinary Receptionist
Shelby joined the Cypress Lakes Animal Hospital team in July 2016. She is recently married to her husband Ryan. They were married August 8, 2015 in Jekyll Island, Georgia. She is the mother of a beautiful Airedale Terrier, Phoebe, and three wonderful children. She looks forward to meeting new friends and helping keep your pets healthy!
LeeAnn Farrell
Veterinary Receptionist
LeeAnn, a native of Tomball, Texas, spent over 25 years working in dentistry. Now, she enjoys time with her three daughters and three grandchildren, who bring her joy.
At home, LeeAnn has two chihuahuas and a parrot, continuing her lifelong love for animals that began with raising rabbits and riding horses. She also likes spending time at the beach, fishing, and dancing to country music.
Catherine Citlali Morales
Veterinary Receptionist
Bio Coming Soon!
Our College and High School Student Team of Assistants and Technicians – Kayla Benton, Claire Heinrich, Madisyn Mabuhbani, Emma Gonzales, Victoria Moffett, Elise Hoffman, Kiley Porter, and Matt McPherson
Claire has worked at CLAH since June 2021. She is currently in her first year of veterinary school at Texas A&M. Her interests include emergency medicine and small animal medicine. She has a cat and a rabbit and has raised show rabbits in the past. Claire loves to read and go hiking.
Matt joined the CLAH team June 2023. He is currently a Junior at Texas A&M University studying biology with a goal of applying to veterinary school. His interests include football, pickleball, and camping.
Madisyn (Maddie) was born in Brownsville but grew up in Cypress. She is currently a senior Entomology major at Texas A&M University. Maddie is hoping to become a small animal and possibly exotics veterinarian. She has enjoyed working at Cypress Lakes since her early high school years. She feels like the clinic is part of her family and is excited that we have watched her grow and learn about a life in veterinary medicine. She has loved to help care for our patients and now has her own mini long-haired dachshund named Marley. She is honored to work with such brilliant technicians and doctors and hopes that one day she can be a DVM like Dr. Morales and Dr. Holland.
Kayla joined the CLAH family May of 2020. She will be receiving her DVM from Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine with the class of 2026. She plans to practice small animal medicine with a touch of exotics. During her personal time she enjoys playing volleyball, spending time with friends and helps lead Children’s ministry at RIG Global, church of Jesus Christ. She has been inspired to also one day own a practice and impact the community just like Dr. Morales.
Elise joined the CLAH team in June 2023. She is currently an undergrad student at Texas A&M University studying Zoology with a minor in Ecology. Elise is working towards vet school and plans to practice small animal and exotic medicine. She has a pet rabbit named Pandora (Panda) who used to show and now they do volunteer therapy work together. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and cinema. She is grateful to work alongside the experienced technicians and DVMs at CLAH.
Kiley has worked at CLAH since October 2023. She is currently a senior at Bridgeland High School. Her interests include FFA, PALS (Peer Assistant Leadership Service), competitive cheerleading and spending time with her friends. She raised 2 show rabbits (Cheerio and Trixie) and has 3 dogs (Elliot, Tia and Reese).
More bios coming soon!