Dr. Norsworthy

Dr. Gary D. Norsworthy has been in private practice for 48 years, including 23 in feline-only practice. He is the owner of Alamo Feline Health Center. In addition to practice, he lectures frequently on feline diseases and is the editor and major author of seven feline textbooks. He is a board-certified feline specialist (one of only two in South Texas) and an Adjunct Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University and the Western University of Health Sciences. He received the 2020 Distinguished Career Achievement Award by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. He has hosted over 100 students from veterinary schools across North America and from other countries. He and his wife Linda have been married for 52 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren and live with two black cats.

Dr. Lisa Durso

Dr. Lisa Durso Keel is a native Pennsylvanian. She gained her southern roots attending Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in the top 10% of her class in 2014. Immediately after graduation, she practiced emergency medicine for a year and was called back to bulldog country for a small animal rotating internship, which she completed in 2016. Shortly after, she relocated to Abilene, Texas with her husband, who is an Air Force pilot. His career recently landed them in beautiful San Antonio, and they are expecting their first child in the summer of 2021. Dr. Durso has always been a crazy cat lady. Growing up, she and her sister (also a veterinarian) were responsible for caring for their 5 indoor cats and at a young age, she learned how to administer insulin injections to her favorite cat that developed diabetes, which sparked her interest in feline medicine. Dr. Durso also has completed courses in ultrasonography and acupuncture. She is working towards board certification in canine and feline medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, two cats and two dogs, traveling, long distance running and anything outdoors.

Amanda

Amanda Rodriguez is the Practice Manager and a wonderful asset to Alamo Feline Health Center. She started here as a receptionist in January 2006 and has been the practice manager since December 2009. She keeps us motivated and organized; we would be lost without her! She is always coming up with new and better ways to serve our clients, and is always happy to answer any questions you may have. She especially enjoys giving the kitten patients special attention. You may see her around the clinic with one keeping it entertained. She and her husband Jason have a cat, Petunia and four dogs, Witten, Ladd, Ellie and Beasley.

Sarah

Sarah Lloyd started at Alamo Feline Health Center in the spring of 2013. She always has a friendly and cheerful attitude and loves chatting with clients. When Sarah's not at the gym or traveling to tropical destinations, she is here loving on the kitties and blessing us with her sense of humor and fabulous dance moves. Although her husband is allergic to cats, they have two adorable senior pups, Chance and Oso that rule the house.

Kirstie

Kirstie Austin joined the team in the fall of 2016. Her bubbly personality ensures that everyone has a great day. In her spare time she enjoys game nights, dancing and traveling. Of course her favorite this is meeting all the new kitties that come to visit.

Kelsey

Kelsey LaField was a former technician here at Alamo Feline who is now a receptionist! She uses her vast experience to help every client. She still loves to play with the cats and kittens when she gets a chance. She has one pet of her own, a husky/corgi mix named Lil Dude.

Israel

Israel Hernandez can be described as an easy going fellow who loves working with and cares for animals especially cats. He started in the veterinary field 8 years ago and continues to learn and grow. Israel came to Alamo Feline Health Center because this was where he truly saw himself thriving. He is happily married and has 4 kids, his baby daughter Olivia, his 2 cats Zip and Bagheera and Buckley the family Corgi. In his spare time he enjoys practicing music and photography.

Rebekah

Rebekah Poe's love for cats has been with her since birth and was drawn to Alamo Feline Health Center to make a difference in as many cat's lives as she is able to. She has a great love for the veterinary field and enjoys the valuable experience working here. Every day she comes to work, she is determined to care for each cat that comes into the clinic. In her spare time, Rebekah loves to read, work out, dance, and most importantly, care for her fluffy feline, Romeo.

Stacie

Stacie Hopkins has been at Alamo Feline Health Center since the summer of 2012. Working as Dr. Norsworthy's assistant Stacie has expanded her knowledge of feline care in the veterinary field. Although she enjoys grooming, her favorite aspect of the job would have to be radiology. Stacie currently shares her apartment with Jar Jar Binks, her medium haired black and white tabby.

Aimee

Aimee Duffy has been working with animals in the veterinary field for over 13 years and decided join Alamo Feline Health Center. Since joining the staff she has discovered the vast amount of feline care that is available. Working as Dr. Norsworthy's assistant has been both educational and entertaining. While busy at work Aimee still finds time to visit her feline boyfriend Buster who lives upstairs. She enjoys catering to Buster's every need.

Celi

Celi Ortiz came to us from a clinic working with cattle to come work with her favorite animals of all, cats! Celi earned her CVA while working through high school and went straight in to the veterinary field after graduation. She currently lives with her one canine friend and more importantly her cat, Champa. She came to work with Alamo Feline in 2021 and has enjoyed every minute.

Ginny and Neville

Ginny, Entertainment coordinator. I keep these lazy humans on the move with team building exercises such as mouse chasing and where is the red dot. I will occasionally make an appearance around Dr. Norsworthys’ office, trying to keep him active and on his toes. I am hoping to start Bikram yoga for the patients here. We call Ginny Spicy Pepper because she is one crazy spicy girl.
Neville, Free loader I have been trying to motivate myself to find my passion but currently that is yelling at staff and wanting someone to sit down so I can sit in their lap. While everyone here seems proud of me for everything I do no matter how small, they just keep telling me they hope some day I find my inner greatness…

Chama

Behind the scenes If you are lucky you may get to see me, sometimes I bestow the privilege of a pet to some people. I am far too beautiful for the common human to touch. The humans that work here are still learning that I am to be pampered with no real acknowledgement as any true cat should. While humans are beneath me, for the most part I love other cats and am an amazing momma cat. I am very progressive in that way. I help out around here and monitor patients for the humans around here. While I may have all the looks I also have the brains, I consult with Dr. Norsworthy about surgical procedures and treatments. In my free time I like to chase toys. My favorite thing is to put my kills in the middle of the floor so the humans here can praise me for the great job I have done, don't get me started on my ability to catch that red light that comes from the magical object.

Philbert aka Phil

Investment adviser, CFO (chief feline officer) The way the economy is going you can be sure I am saving my cat nip knots for hard times. I have to keep an eye on everyone here to make sure they are being frugal and smart with the food and treats. I make sure to clean every last morsel that these other wasteful cats leave in the bowl. I have been trying to advise Dr. Norsworthy to invest in plenty of cat condo real estate and to be sure to put his money in the cat treat market. So far he hasn't listened and that will be why he will never get to retire. I don't have free time because I spend most of my time on standby in the office in case Dr. Norsworthy needs to discuss business management.

Preto

Boarding manager/Therapist I am not one for the fast paced life like those other guys are. I enjoy being able to talk to all the diverse cats that come through our boarding and get to know their histories and background. A mellow guy like myself enjoys managing the boarding facility and lounge area upstairs. I like to organize the activities itinerary for all the long term boarders, such as bird watching and mouse chasing, got to keep the mind and the body busy to keep healthy. Don't think that I am a guy that is all work and no play. I hang out with all the pretty girls that work here and we gab life drama while we have lunch, they sometimes need someone with four legs to be straight with them.