Presley is originally from Taos, New Mexico and has lived in Austin since 2008. She is joining us this summer from Texas A&M University where she is a pre vet zoology student with a minor in neuroscience studies. Presley has experience with livestock, exotics and wildlife. She has a sweet, but shy, cockapoo at home named, Maddy. In her free time she enjoys being in the mountains, riding horses (she is in her school's Polo Club), hiking, paddle boarding, working with wildlife and traveling.
Meet Our Staff
Management Team
Megan Bohannon
Practice Manager (CVPM pending)
Megan is originally from Los Angeles, but has lived in the Austin Area for 10 years. She has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, along with a Bachelor's of Science, and is an advocate for mental health in the industry. Megan has 3 cats, Bowser, Lynn, and Mipha, and one 3 year old scruffy mutt, Hank. In her free time, she loves to read and has her own embroidery business.
Nathan Shimandle
Treatment Manager
Originally from Carlisle, PA, Nathan currently lives in Round Rock, TX. He graduated with a Bachelors in Science from the University of Pittburgh. Nathan has a 10 month old orange/white DSH cat, named "Ravioli", and a 8 year old Rottweiler/Pitbull dog, named "Caesar". In his free time, Nathan enjoys golfing and fitness.
Amy Heil
Inventory/Administrative Manager
Amy is originally from Chicago, she moved to Austin in 2009. She has many years as a vet tech. Some of which were spent in a Parvo unit. Amy has two dogs: Maggie and Biscuit. She loves being outdoors, hiking, swimming and traveling.
Support Team
Ashley Beard
Client Care Coordinator
Originally from Maryland, Ashley lived in San Antonio since she was 10 year old and recently moved to Austin in July 2020. She has an Associates in Psychology and takes special interest in mental health awareness and criminal justice. Ashley has a rescued chihuahua mix named Roxy, who looks like a little fox, earning her the nickname “Foxy Roxy”. In her free time, Ashley enjoys concerts, comedy shows, and walking with Roxy.
Mariah Morgan
Client Service Representative
Mariah is originally from Austin, Texas. She is joining us with a background in client services. Mariah has one foster-fail dog named "Axl". In her free time, Mariah enjoys paddleboarding and exploring the Austin area with her daughter.
Amber Stanford
Client Service Representative
Amber is originally from Spring, Texas, but has been in the Austin area for over 13 years. She joins us with an extensive background in client services. Amber has a black lab / pit mix named Murphy who has a very cute smile and a spunky attitude. In her free time, Amber loves spending her time with her family and friends out on the lake.
Avery Drewes
Client Service Representative
Avery has lived in Austin most of her life. She graduated from Texas State in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Advertising. Avery has a 7 year old Weimaraner named Tyndall. In her spare time Avery loves to read, hike, and swim!
Technicians
Leah Woodard
Client Service Representative
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Leah is joining the BeeVet Team with 10 years of Veterinary Medicine experience! Leah has lived in Austin for 3 years and has four Cats named "Ru Paw," "Oliver," "Killua", and "Leila." Leah likes to paint and write in her free time!
Julio Torres
Veterinary Technician/Lead Tech
Julio is a native Texan, who lived in many different places before settling in Austin. He received his CVA from Prima Medical Institute in Colorado Springs, CO. He has a Boston Terrier, named Roscoe, and in his spare time enjoys kayaking, skateboarding, reading comics, and writing.
Abbey Geraghty
Veterinary Technician/Lead Tech
Originally from Toledo, OH, Abbey has been working in Austin since 2018 as a dog trainer. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Sports Management from Heidelberg University with a concentration in fitness. She has a 5 year old Belgian/GSD mix and a 10 month old Belgian/Dutch mix, who she enjoys competing with in The Protection Sports Association (PSA) competitions. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, running, and hiking.
Lisi Cornejo
Veterinary Technician/Lead Tech
Lisi returns to Austin from the Midwest after 8 years in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. She is also a certified phlebotomist. Lisi has 1 dog, Dulce, a pittie that loves to swim. In her free time, Lisi's favorite hobbies are going thrifting and taking Dulce on long walks to new places.
Lily Hernandez
Veterinary Technician
Lily is originally from Southaven, Mississippi and recently moved to Austin with her Frenchie "Pablo Escobean" and Opossum "Heather." Lily likes to play video games, listen to music, and watch movies in her free time!
Lindsey Lucke
Veterinary Technician
Lindsey has been in the Austin area since 2016. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and an Associates Degree in Interactive Media. While she doesn't have any pets right now, she hopes to be a dog mom soon! In her free time, Lindsey enjoys her creative hobbies like drawing, photography, and embroidery and also likes to hike, cook, and do yoga!
Mysheala Papist
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Mysheala is from Fort Worth, Texas but has lived in places like Germany and Alaska, and is new to the Austin area. She has her Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Mysheala has an Egyptian Maw named Nailah that chirps when she’s in a good mood and a 5-month-old Aussie with lots of energy! In her free time, she enjoys horse-riding and taking care of all of her exotic indoor plants.
Presley Griffin
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kyla
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kyla is originally from Blanco, Texas but has lived in the Austin area most of her life. Before coming to BEEVET, Kyla was attending college at Texas A&M University where she graduated with a degree in Animal Science. Outside of work, Kyla loves to read and take workout classes, and hangout with her cat Cleo.