Dr. Cherie Nazzal Hobbs

Dr. Cherie Nazzal-Hobbs is a 49+(?) year old veterinarian, who graduated from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.



Undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Veterinary Science (honors), Texas A&M; Bachelor of (Biochemical) Science, College of William and Mary (Summa Cum Laude), with minors in Fine Art and Math (3.96 GPA); Associate of (Biological) Science (4.0 GPA); Associate of Art (4.0 GPA).



Dr. Nazzal married Lee Hobbs in 1985. Three children followed: Cathryn Elizabeth (1986-1986), Athena Lee Val(1987), and Diana Atalanta (1990).



Community services include: teaching volunteer (science, scientific experiments, algebra), Rotary club, bulletin editor, First United Methodist Church (chancel choir, handbells, puppet's for Christ team, worship committee), Chamber of Commerce, Yamboree Volunteer, Cherokee Rose Pet Show, Upshur County Community Players (actor and stage).

Lee Hobbs, Certified Public Accountant, deceased

Lee Val was the handsome young man who did the accounting, payroll, and kept books for the Veterinary clinic. He also happened to be the husband of Dr. Nazzal-Hobbs. He graduated from the university of texas, in Austin. Unfortunately, he was a t-sip, or a longhorn. boooo! Thanksgiving football games were always very vocal and exciting at the Hobb's house, especially when the AGGIES - GIG 'UM - win. Whop-whop

Recently, Lee had some major medical problems and passed away March 20, 2007. He had been in and out of the hospital for the last six months of his life.

Diana Hobbs

Diana Hobbs usually works during summer break. Her jobs are filling in where there is a shortage of workers, varying from cleaning to computers.

Many animals brought to the clinic are afraid and anxious. If they have to stay overnight or board, anxiety increases. This wonderful young lady has a way with animals...perhaps it's the meat she carries around. Diana makes the pets feel safe and comfortable by petting and talking to them...no, she's not insane.

In addition, Diana also inform the technicians if any pet will not eat or is showing signs of sickness. She is in charge of making sure every animal has fresh food and water at all times.

Diana is going on sixteen, attends Gilmer High School, is a straight "A" student, is on the Basketball and Track team, performs drama, plays clarinet and piano, and is number one in her class.

Athena Hobbs, Groomer and Technician

Athena Hobbs appears to be a thirty year old in charge of many clinic proceedings, but in actuality, she is only nineteen. She is extremely responsible with not only the animals, but with office policies, as well. Athena attended Kilgore Junior College when she was twelve and took the grooming classes. She received her grooming certificate and can groom many breeds of dogs but specializes in poodle cuts.



Athena graduated from Gilmer High School in 2005, where she was number one in her class (valedictorian), maintaining over a 4.5 average. She is very artistic and excels in math and science. Her talents include playing the piano, trumpet, Freedom Horn, Baritone, handbells, violin, and she has a gorgeous singing voice. She was selected by the world renoun Continental Singers to perform in the summer of 2003, but due to school, ane has to put this off until summer of 2004. She has been singing solo's since she was seven years old and has performed for the Gilmer Stars Spring Show several years, church soloist, and District Rotary Governor's Installation Banquet, July 2003.

Currently, she attends the University of Texas and was accepted to the Plan II honors program. She was also selected as freshman representative in the Longhorn Band, where she plays Baritone during marching season and French horn during concert season. She will also be performing in a school opera in the Spring of '06.

Athena is also very athletic and was on the vatrsity track team, volleyball team, school varsity and Longview league basketball teams, and many other sports.


Athena is involved at First United Methodist Church in Gilmer in choir, handbells, Christian Thespian Society, Methodist Youth Foundation, Big House volunteer, UM Army, and Children's Church volunteer. This young lady never sits around twiddling her thumbs.

Amy Radcliff, Office Manager

Amy Ratcliff works in the capacity of Office Manager. Her office is not located at the clinic, but is two miles into town at Lee Hobbs' office.

She is very active in the community of Gilmer, Texas.

Molly Langford, Professional Veterinary Technician

Molly has been working at the clinic since 1997. She is a very valuable employee.

Molly has her own "Drive Through" window called "Pet Stop." You can leave your animals with her in the morning (she arrives at 7 AM), or pick them up after work (she leaves at 6 PM) on week days, except Thursday.

Molly also is capable of running EKG's, CBC's, Chemistry Blood Work, X-Rays, Cat Scans, Dentals, and many other tasks. She is a Certified Professional Veterinary Technician, with several diplomas from technical training programs.

Molly is trained to perform pre-exams, weighs in the animals, prepares vaccinations, refils prescriptions, and a multitude of other tasks.

We are very priviledged to be able to employ such a talented individual.

Kristy Kyle, Receptionist

Janine Standefer, Vet Assistant, Nice French Lady

Ms. Janine has been coming into Animal Medical and Surical Clinic since the mid seventees, or maybe even earlier. She has always had many animals and is extremely gentle with the pet patients.

When you visit our clinic, you will notice a beautiful little lady with a gorgeous accent. This is our Ms. Janine. She was born and raised in France but now claims East Texas as her home. She has always been a very hard worker her entire life.

Ms. Janine is in charge of making sure all the little pets are comfortable. She feeds and waters them, making sure all bodily functions are formal, keeps them clean and comfortable, and reports any abnormalities to the veterinarian. Her animal patients are number one. They are never ignored under her care.

Leslie Cain, Groomer and Technician

Michelle Bronson