Meet the Team at Lazy 3 Animal Care

Billy Bob Browning

DVM

Dr. Billy Bob Browning was born and raised in Albany, Texas and went to Tarleton State University prior to graduating from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Dr. Browning is a 2nd generation mixed animal practitioner who enjoys the rural atmosphere and small town lifestyle. Dr. Browning became a member of the Lazy 3 Animal Care family in 2004. Dr. Browning feels blessed to be an owner of such a progressive veterinary clinic in Eastland County. In 1995, he married his wife, Chasady, also from Albany, Texas and are proud parents of three children, Bo, Bailey, and Cason.

Lindsey Buhay

DVM

Bio Coming Soon!

Kaitlynn Gaber

DVM

Bio Coming Soon.

Jayton C. Bailey

DVM, MS

Dr. Jayton Bailey was born and raised in Albany, Texas and attended Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelors in Biomedical Science, Masters in Animal Science, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degrees. He joined the Lazy 3 Animal Care team in June of 2015 and enjoys living and practicing veterinary medicine close to home. Dr. Bailey is an active member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s Bovine Practice and Leadership Development Committees. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. Dr. Bailey enjoys spending time with his wife, Roxanne, and kids, Bryson, Brynlee, and Brazos. He and his family love the outdoors, baseball, and Texas A&M. Together, they are active members of the Daugherty Street Church of Christ in Eastland.

Caleb Baumgardner

DVM

Dr. Caleb Baumgardner was born and raised in Wellington, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelors in Animal Science and then attended Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. He joined the Lazy 3 Animal Care family in July of 2020. He enjoys working with all species of animals and is happy to be working in a great mixed animal practice. In his spare time away from work, he enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, and watching / attending Texas Tech athletic events.

Kelsey Haile

DVM

Dr. Kelsey Haile is a Texan native. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up in Jack County. Dr. Haile was very active in both sports and FFA during her school years. Dr. Haile received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from West Texas A&M in 2016, and she graduated from Texas A&M with her veterinary degree in May of 2022. Dr. Haile met her husband, Marc, while she was in undergrad school in Canyon, Texas. They later married in July of 2020. They have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named “Bosque” and a cat named “Merlin”. In whatever spare time she has, she enjoys crafting, spending time with Marc outdoors, kayaking, hiking, and sometimes hunting. While Dr. Haile loves all animals, she has a true passion for cats and cows where veterinary medicine is concerned.

Shelley Harbin

Veterinary Technician

Shelley Harbin moved to Texas from Illinois in 1979 and is a 1985 graduate of Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. She has worked as a Veterinary Technician since 1990 and went on to obtain a Veterinary Technician license in 1995. Realizing a passion for emergency medicine, Shelley pursued a specialty certification in emergency and critical care, becoming certified in 2002. She has been a technician for Lazy 3 Animal Care since its establishment in 2002. Shelley has also enjoyed speaking and teaching at veterinary conferences, speaking on topics including reproductive emergencies in dogs and cats and fluid therapy and CPCR (airway & breathing). Shelley is a published co-author in the emergency and critical care training manual (Reproductive Emergencies). Away from the clinic, Shelley enjoys spending time with her two boxer dogs, gardening, traveling, and going on family camping trips, where she enjoys sitting around campfires.

Tammy Wald

Practice Manager / Veterinary Technician

Tammy was born and raised in San Diego County in Southern California, where she grew up surrounded by animals of all kinds. Her deep love for animals has been a constant throughout her life. Before moving to Texas, Tammy worked for 12 years at the California Institute of Technology’s Palomar Observatory on Palomar Mountain.In 2005, Tammy and her husband Greg purchased a ranch near Cross Plains, Texas, making the move in 2006. That same year, she joined the Lazy 3 Animal Care team, where she’s been a valued member ever since, enjoying her passion for working with animals every day.Outside of the clinic, Tammy enjoys spending time outdoors on the ranch, horseback riding, working their cattle, traveling with her husband, and being with her many animals. Her menagerie includes two High Content Wolfdogs, two Miniature Australian Shepherds, a Toy Australian Shepherd, a Corgi/ Chihuahua mix, 10 horses, three barn cats, a herd of cattle, and lots of chickens.

Katie Bostick

Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Katie was raised on a ranch in the mountains of Colorado. She moved to Texas in 2014 to attend the Texas Christian University ranch management program where she met her husband, Tate. She spent the past 15 years training horses and managing ranches. Katie joined the Lazy 3 Animal Care team in March of 2020. Katie and her husband Tate raise cattle and horses and enjoy spending their spare time at horse shows or relaxing on the ranch with their five dogs.

Madi Warren

Veterinary Technician

Madi grew up in Gorman, TX, and has been around animals her whole life. Taking care of them has always been something she’s passionate about, which led her to earn a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University in May 2020. She joined our team not long after and has been a valued part of it ever since!

When she’s not working with other people’s pets, Madi loves spending time with her own six animals and her boyfriend, Ty. She’s also a big fan of fishing and never misses a good hockey game!

William “Bubba” Simpson

Large Animal Veterinary Technician

Bubba Simpson is a Large Animal Veterinary Technician at Lazy 3 Animal Care, a mixed animal clinic in Cisco, Texas. He joined the team in September 2023, bringing with him a lifelong love for animals and a strong background in livestock.

Originally from Destin, Florida, Bubba has called Eastland, Texas home since 2002. He’s been raising and showing cattle ever since, which naturally led him to a career working with animals. Before jumping into vet med, Bubba spent 10 years in emergency medical services, where he learned to stay cool under pressure and always put care first.

When he’s not at the clinic, you’ll probably find him spending time with family and friends—or hanging out with his Australian Shepherd, Rook.

Erica Mayberry

Veterinary Technician

Growing up, Erica has lived in Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Nebraska, and Utah. With a passion for all things horses she has competed in 3-day eventing and rodeos. In 2009, Erica moved to Alaska to further her education and attended the University of Alaska. While there, she met her husband, Richard, who is in the military. In 2021, Richard and Erica decided to buy property and plant roots right here in Cisco, Texas. After 13 years in healthcare, her love of animals brought her to Lazy 3 Animal Care. When she isn’t at work or at home taking care of the horses, cows, dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks, she enjoys spending time with her husband, riding, traveling, and reading.

Octavia Hestand

Veterinary Technician

Octavia was born in Abilene, Texas but was raised in Weatherford, Texas. She attended a very small christian school from kindergarten to senior year. She played basketball and volleyball and was also very involved in her 4-H club and community. Shortly after graduation, she became a vet tech where she found her passion for working with animals. While working as a vet tech, she found a special interest in artificial insemination. In 2023 Octavia became a team member at Lazy 3 Animal Care to further her knowledge in both small and large animals. In her free time, Octavia can be found at the lake fishing, spending time with her family, traveling and keeping up with her two dogs, Freddie (Aussiedoodle) and Moonie (Bernadoodle).

Jordan Spakes

Veterinary Technician

Jordan was born in Fort Worth Texas in 2001. She grew up on a cutting horse and cattle ranch in Strawn, Texas. Jordan graduated from Strawn High school in 2019 and then went to Texas Tech University, where she graduated in December of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Jordan has 2 mini aussies as well as an inherited chihuahua weenie dog. She volunteers her weekend mornings at a local animal shelter. She enjoys spending any free time she has fishing and relaxing by the lake.

Keithlyn Barrett

Receptionist

Keithlyn is a Texas Native who grew up in a small town called Paradise. Growing up she spent most of her days in a practice pen on horseback, where she pushed to be the best in everything she tackled. She married the love of her life in March of 2022 and lives on their small ranch in Ranger. Her love for animals is what brought her to Lazy 3 Animal Care. When she’s away from the clinic you can find her spending time with her husband and their three dogs Clancy, Phoenix, and Bud.

Reecee

The Office Mutt (Yup, still in Training)

ReeCee is a Pit Bull and was born in Cisco, Texas on August 6, 2018. When ReeCee was 6 weeks old she had a large abscess on the left side of her face. As a result of the abscess, she now has nerve paralysis. This has left her with a permanent but endearing smirk. ReeCee joined the Lazy 3 Animal Care team in November of 2018. ReeCee enjoys her job of meeting new friends. Because Reecee is so shy (especially around men) she mostly likes meeting women and kids. She likes making her rounds when the staff are eating because she always manages to get a little something from everyone! She likes taking long naps under Tammy’s desk on her blanket. She also likes to go for long walks outside for her potty breaks! (This is also her playtime to stretch her legs) Away from the clinic, in her spare time she enjoys going to local Furballs and competing in costume contests, where she just recently took first place in Abilene at their Mardi Gras-themed Furball.

Debbie Ensor

Technician Assistant

Bio coming soon.

Catherine Perry

Receptionist

Catherine Perry is a dedicated receptionist at Lazy 3 Animal Care and a passionate advocate for animal welfare. With a strong background in animal services, she previously served as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Eastland for three years, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in protecting and caring for animals in need.

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Catherine has called Ranger home for the past 19 years. A proud wife and mother of three amazing children, she finds joy in watching her kids play sports and spending time with her close-knit family. For Catherine, family always comes first.

Her love for animals goes far beyond her work. Catherine actively collaborates with local shelters, arranging transports and helping rehome dogs to give them a second chance at a better life. Her commitment to animal advocacy is a central part of who she is, both personally and professionally.

Whether at the front desk of a busy animal care clinic or organizing lifesaving transport efforts behind the scenes, Catherine brings heart, purpose, and a deep sense of compassion to everything she does.

Shaiden Justice

Receptionist

Shaiden Justice is a dedicated receptionist with a strong commitment to creating welcoming and efficient front-office experiences. A graduate of Cisco College with an associate degree, Shaiden combines strong organizational skills with a warm, approachable presence that helps foster a positive environment for both clients and colleagues. Outside of work, Shaiden enjoys spending quality time with family and finds joy in being around animals, which reflects a caring and nurturing personality in and out of the workplace.