Derrick Bibb, DVM

Derrick was born and raised in Abilene, TX. He attended Abilene Christian University for his undergraduate education where he majored in Animal Science and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine for his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following graduation Derrick was an associate veterinarian at the Spur Veterinary Hospital in Spur, TX for two years until a strong north wind blew him south to the Hill Country. His professional interests include equine dentistry, lameness and general equine and food animal medicine. He has received training in medical acupuncture for both large and small animals. He and his wife, Laura, have three boys that keep them very busy and contribute to increasing gray hair: Braddock, Weston and Stratton.

Professional Memberships:

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Texas Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Association of Equine Practitioners
  • American Association of Bovine Practitioners
  • Texas Equine Veterinary Association

Jessica Lawton, DVM

Jessica was born and raised in the suburbs of Houston, TX. She became heavily involved in her local and district FFA chapter where her desire to join the veterinary profession was solidified. Jessica attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. She attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University following her undergraduate degree and graduated in 2021.

Jessica started her veterinary career at Pecan Grove Veterinary Services under the mentorship of Dr. Bibb and has developed her own niche for rural medicine. Her interests include equine reproduction, small animal preventative care, and equine internal medicine. When she isn’t working, she enjoys time with her family, friends, and her black lab Arrow.


Katty Flint-Merritt

Katty was born and raised in Llano, TX. Her family’s ranch implemented a deep love and respect for all animals early on. She worked for her grandfather’s paint horse breeding operation during her summer vacations and trained her own horse, King, as an all-round competition horse. After graduating high school, Katty pursued her passion of working and caring for animals. Her veterinary medical career is 16 years strong in mixed animal medicine. She and her son Christian live on the family ranch where they both enjoy their love of animals with their herd of horses, goats, dogs, and cats.


Terry Demell

Terry was born and raised in Kiel, Wisconsin. She grew up on a Holstein dairy farm with her six sisters and one brother. Terry developed her love of horses early on in life and has been in the saddle since she could walk. Her love of animals followed her as she got older and she was very active in her local AKC club as she raised, trained, and showed Shetland Sheepdogs. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim, and they have a beautiful daughter Jessica who raises, trains, and races barrel horses. Terry and her family moved to Llano, Texas in April of 2022 for a new chapter in their life. Terry started at Pecan Grove in October of 2022. She was previously a childcare facility assistant administrator and receptionist for 10+ years. In her spare time, she loves camping with her family and their four dogs and joining their daughter on the barrel racing circuit to cheer her on.


Lora VanDyke

Lora was born in Guam while her father was stationed in the Airforce and was raised in Abilene, TX. She and her family moved to Brady, Texas in 2012. Lora has two older brothers and one younger sister who she is very close to and loves to spend time with her family. In her early years she was involved in her local 4-H chapter and raised rabbits, goats, and chickens. She also participated in many local horse events. Lora married her high school sweetheart, Tyler in 2021 and they had their daughter, Lelia, in February of 2023. Lora received her bachelors in animal science with a pre-vet emphasis and two minors – soil sciences and horticultural sciences from Oklahoma State in 2021. During her time off from school she worked for a local veterinary clinic as a technician for 2 years then started at Pecan Grove in 2021. In her spare time, Lora loves to spend time with her husband and daughter exploring state parks, zoos and is looking for her next horse companion to join the family.


Kendall Noah

Kendall was born and raised in College Station, Texas. Though she and her whole family bleed maroon her thirst for adventure took her to the University of Hawaii where she studied marine biology. Her next chapter of life brought her back to Texas where she found her dog Saka in 2014 at the Bryan Utilities Lake. After finding her heart dog she made her way to Asheville, North Carolina where she worked in the service industry for 5 years. She had her son Emrys in 2021 while in North Carolina and moved to Georgia for a short time where her daughter, Ivory was born in 2023. Kendall moved to Llano, Texas in September of 2023 to be closer to her family and joined the PGVS team in October of 2023. She loves hiking and going on adventures with her dog and two children. In her spare time, she makes jewelry for her friends and family to help wind down after a busy week.


Tara Triplett

Tara was born and raised in Durango CO on a working cattle and horse ranch where she learned ranching skills, roping and cattle and horse management. After graduating high school, she went to college on a rodeo scholarship and studied animal science. She moved to Llano 2 years ago where she comes to us with 17 years of veterinary technician experience that includes equine, small animal, exotics and wildlife knowledge. Her interests include roping, fishing, hiking, traveling and kayaking with her 12 year-old Australian Shepherd, Aedan, and 1 year-old Border Collie, Tessa.


Katty Flint-Merritt

Katty was born and raised in Llano, TX. She enjoyed riding horses competitively while growing up. After graduating high school, Katty pursued her passion of working and caring for animals. She and her son Christian live on the family ranch where they both enjoy their love of animals.