Dr. Marcoux-Boriack, DVM
Practice Owner
Hi, my name is Jacqueline Marcoux-Boriack. I grew up overseas in England and Singapore. In Singapore, at the age of 12, I started volunteering as kennel help and a tech assistant during the summers. We moved to the US when I was 14 years old. I attended High School of the Performing and Visual Arts with a major in dance. In 1988, I went to Ecuador for a summer to vaccinate dogs against Rabies with a group called Amigos de las Americas. I had, at this point, made up my mind that I wanted to work with animals in some regard. I considered going into endangered species research or veterinary medicine, however, I was yet to decide. I attended the University of Texas at Austin and received my Bachelor of Science in Zoology with pre-vet requisites. It was during this time I committed my life to Christ.
I then attended Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1996. I met my future husband that same year. We were married four and a half years later. We have two children, a daughter and a son. We have a little Terrier mix named Imani (AKA Jumanji). We also have Hazel, our chubby spoiled little bottle-fed Kitten, and Storm our delightful deaf clinic kitty.
I have been a veterinarian for over 29 years now. Over these years, I have been honored to serve and to learn from each of my precious patients. I am so profoundly grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of so many families’ lives and to be entrusted to care for their beloved furry family members. For fun, I love to spend time with my family, study The Word, read, travel, snorkel, sail, horseback ride, and go to the theater.
The start of Egret Bay Veterinary Hospital was not your standard entrepreneurial business venture. Instead, it was a call out of my comfort zone, by God, to take me into a place where my faith would be greatly challenged and grow. I have never had any interest in business or material gain, so it seemed a very odd call for me. I always hoped He would call me into the jungle of Africa, or South America. I finally surrendered my will, and said if you want this to happen Lord, you will have to make it happen. That’s when an incredible journey of faith-stretching, white-knuckled praying, and amazing examples of God’s provision and grace began. I could literally write a book on the miracles that have occurred in this place! Now years later, under the shelter of His wing and much prayer, we have watched the Lord grow our family. We delight in offering ourselves to His service each day and it is our prayer that we would be a light to our community, a source of love, healing and blessing to those He brings though our door. We are excited to see what the Lord has planned and how He intends on using our lives for His glory.
Dr. Fenton, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Christina Fenton grew up in Leander, a small town on the outskirts of Austin. When she was two years old, she told her mother that she wanted to be either a doctor or a ditch-digger when she grew up. As time passed, she dispensed with the ditch-digging idea, but becoming a doctor had stuck with her. In eighth grade, for a class project, she interviewed her family vet, and it was then that she decided she wanted to be a veterinarian. In high school, she began volunteering at this same vet’s office and got her first job there working in the kennels. She knew right away that this was her calling.
She attended Texas A&M for both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees, earning her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and graduating from Vet School in May 2007. She then moved to Gilmer, a small town in East Texas to work in a mixed practice there. It was while living in Gilmer that she met her husband through the singles class at their church. They married in 2009. A year later, they moved to Cypress and have been in the Houston area ever since.
Prior to Egret Bay, she also spent a year working with Lap of Love, an in-home pet hospice/end-of-life service here in the Houston area. While this was often an emotional job, she found great blessing in it to meet a great many wonderful families and their precious pets. She witnessed the human-animal bond at its finest and was blessed to be able to help ease pain, improve quality of life, and when they were ready, to ensure that these four-legged family members passed with the grace and dignity they so deserved.
When she is here at the clinic, her passions include client education, preventive medicine, and surgery. God allows her to serve clients by helping to strengthen the bond between a family and their beloved pets, ensuring that those pets stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. It is truly an honor for her to be able to serve clients and their furry family members!
Her husband and she have been blessed with three beautiful children, a girl, and two boys.
Dr. Smith, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kelly Symonds-Smith is a dedicated veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. A proud graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 2004), Dr. Smith has spent her career serving the pets and people of Arkansas with compassion, expertise, and a lifelong love of animals.
Throughout her 21 years of practice, she has built lasting relationships with clients and their pets, focusing on preventive care, client education, and improving the human-animal bond. Her professional interests include internal medicine, wellness care, and advancing patient comfort through gentle, individualized treatment.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with her busy and blended family—her twin daughters, two stepdaughters, and stepson. She and her husband, who works at NASA, share their home with a lovable Standard Poodle named Teddy and a cat who keeps everyone in line.
Dr. Smith’s dedication to both her patients and her family reflects her caring nature, professionalism, and deep commitment to making a positive impact in every life she touches.
Samantha
Practice Manager
Samantha grew up in Houston, TX. At the age of 5, Samantha toyed with many career paths: a ballerina, a lawyer, a police officer, a waitress on skates. Ultimately, she decided on being a veterinarian due to her love for animals. Something that’s stuck until this day.
She graduated from Clear Horizons Early College High School with her diploma and an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. She then continued her education at her dream college: Texas A&M University in College Station. There she worked with many species of animals including cats, dogs, snakes, lizards, alpacas, opossums, insects, and songbirds through research projects and organizations, especially as an officer of Aggies for Animal Rescue. She graduated in 3 years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences and a certificate in Public Health Entomology.
She found Egret Bay Veterinary Hospital during her 3rd year of college and began her internship as a Kennel Assistant in 2017. Since then, she’s learned, worked her way up the ranks, and has settled into her role as Egret Bay’s Practice Manager.
She has 2 dogs, a mixed breed named Kitsu and a tri-pawd Golden Retriever named Mango, and 1 cat, a Domestic Shorthair named Wren. In her spare time, she loves to relax with her pets, read, try new food, watch bad movies, and go on walks.
Amy
Office Manager
Amy is an office manager and veterinary technician with a passion for animal care and a commitment to exceptional client service. She earned her Bachelor’s in Business with a minor in Marketing in December 2024.
Her journey at Egret Bay Veterinary Hospital began with a high school internship, which led to her training as a veterinary technician. With five years of hands-on experience, Amy has transitioned into the role of office manager, where she combines her clinical expertise with leadership and operational management.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys staying active, reading, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with her pets. She has 3 mutts (all with big personalities), a cat, and a rabbit! With an outgoing personality and a love for learning, she embraces new experiences that foster personal and professional growth.
Lena
Client Service Representative
Lena, a proud native of Houston, Texas, was raised with a deep love for animals and a strong desire to help others. During her time at Dobie High School, she was actively involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, where she not only raised three pigs—Elvis, Jax, and Cooper—but also developed a passion for agriculture and animal care. She further demonstrated her commitment to service by participating in the Guide Dogs for the Blind program, an experience that deepened her love for animals and her dedication to improving the lives of others.
After high school, Lena pursued her studies at San Jacinto College, focusing on business. Her love for animals and people eventually led her to a position at Egret Bay Veterinary Hospital, where she can combine her skills and passion in a fulfilling career.
In January 2025, Lena celebrated a joyous milestone—her engagement to her fiancé. Together, they bought their first home in League City, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives.
Outside of work, Lena’s life is full of activities that bring her joy. She cherishes time spent with her beloved fur baby Bee, enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and embracing the great outdoors. Looking ahead, Lena hopes to grow closer to God and continue exploring the world, creating more memories and experiences along the way.
Audrey
Client Service Representative
My journey began with a deep love for animals. Growing up, I was always around dogs, caring for my own pets and pet-sitting for neighbors whenever I had the chance. That early passion naturally led me to pursue an opportunity at a veterinary clinic, where I’ve been able to combine my love for animals with hands-on experience in patient care and client support.
I am currently on track to resume my studies at San Jacinto College to complete my degree in project management. I’m excited to continue growing both professionally and academically.
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, getting lost in a good book, spending time playing with my neighbor’s dogs, and working on small construction projects with my family. Whether at work, at school, or at home, I’m always looking for ways to learn, build, and care for the people and animals around me.
Jessica
Lead Veterinary Technician
Family orignally from El Salvador, Jessica was born in Los Angeles, CA but grew up in Las Vegas, NV. Due to economic issues, her family decided to move to Houston. She has 2 fur babies: Calcifer (Pitbull/Husky Mix) and Nimbus (Siamese Mix). She also has 6 chickens!
She graduated from Clear Brook High School in 2011 and later attended the Vet Tech Institute of Houston where she received her AAS in Veterinary Technology in 2013. During her time at VTI, Jessica came to discover herself and found lifelong friendships. Upon graduation, she was offered an internship and then a place in the Egret Bay family.
Jessica enjoys reading and spending time with her family and pets in her free time. She also offers a pet sitting service to clients and pet owners who are in need of specific care for their pets. Her decision to pursue a career in the veterinary field comes from a love of pets, no matter how big or small. She gets a satisfaction from knowing that she can provide TLC to pets and ensuring that their family gets to spend another day with their fur baby.
Heather
Veterinary Technician
Heather is originally from Galveston, where she attended Ball High School and played volleyball for her entire high school career. After graduation, she attended Blinn College in Bryan, Texas but decided to move back home to help her family after Hurricane Ike. She later attended the Vet Tech Institute of Houston, from which she graduated in 2013, receiving her AAS in Veterinary Technology. During her time at VTI, she served as the events coordinator for the student government and received an awards medal for perfect attendance.
She grew up watching wildlife documentaries and rescuing animals such as turtles, squirrels, and birds with her stepfather; this only fueled her interest as she went on to accept and complete an externship in Sausalito, CA at the Marine Mammal Center. There, she was able to work with animals such as sea lions, seals, and otters, as well as assist veterinarians on surgeries, rescues, rehabilitation, and releases. She also volunteered at various other places, working with sea turtles, lions, tigers, wolves, horses, and many other wild animals, with one such place being Moody Gardens, where she worked with penguins and exotics animals in the rain forest.
Heather’s beautiful family includes her 2 sons JC and Jaylen and her 2 kitties Blitz and Boo. The love that Heather found working with wildlife and her own companion animals lead her to pursue her dream in the field of veterinary medicine.
In 2015, Heather accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was later baptized at Citymark Church in 2016. She is currently serving her community and working with two non-profit organizations: Night of Worship Houston & Yellow Door Outreach.
Aileen
Veterinary Technician
Aileen is an avid lover of all things dinosaur, French macarons and furry animals, but not in that particular order.
She grew up in Beaumont, TX and has always had a love for animals and the care of, to which that passion has grown since being a part of Egret Bay and working in the veterinary field.
She graduated in 2006 from Hillsboro High School and continued her education at the University of Dallas for a short semester before returning to Beaumont where she attended Lamar University, trying to attain a degree in both Biology and English. She then moved to Houston and attended the Vet Tech Institute of Houston, from where she graduated in 2015 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology.
Upon graduation, she was blessed with an opportunity to join the Egret Bay family after having finished her internship with them and has been here since then.
Aileen currently lives in Seabrook with her husband, Rene whom was a fellow classmate at VTI and is also employed at Egret Bay. They are blessed with three sons, Rylan, Aren, and Iain.
Through His plans, Aileen hopes to continue to grow in experience and faith, being an instrument of the Lord to serve the community and those around her.
Rene
Veterinary Technician
Born and raised in Houston, Rene attended and graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Houston in December of 2015 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology. His mission is to try and make those that he serves feel welcomed and at home at Egret Bay just like he does, part of an extended family.
His passion for companion animals stems from the loss of a puppy who prematurely lost his life simply due to the lack of proper education of preventative care. From there, Rene has since been a big advocate on educating clients and ensuring the best possible life for their fur babies.
Rene is able to share this passion with his wife and coworker, Aileen. God has blessed them with three beautiful boys, Rylan, Aren, and Iain. With the help of his wonderful work family, he hopes to help spread and share the love of Christ to the community, bringing hope and faith where it is needed.
Morgan, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Morgan grew up in Alaska and moved to Texas in 2013. She quickly fell in love with Texas and has loved every minute since. Coming from a small town, there were not many options for her to expand her knowledge of animals; all she knew was that she wanted to work with animals in some way. Upon moving to Texas, she researched schools and programs that would provide a way for her to dive deeper into the studies of veterinary medicine. She discovered the Vet Tech Institute of Houston and full-heartedly decided that she wanted to become a veterinary technician.
She graduated from Clear Creek High School in 2015 and soon after attended the Vet Tech Institute of Houston, from which she graduated in 2016 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology.
Morgan currently resides in Houston with her sister and numerous fur babies, Shrimp Scampi (Domestic Shorthair), Chestnut (Dachshund mix), Matcha (Pitbull mix), and Kelev (Domestic Shorthair). She also has numerous reptiles and several chickens! When she is not working, Morgan fills her time with babysitting and pet sitting, which are two of her favorite things. She also loves reading, serving in the Children’s Ministry at Clear Creek Community Church, and anything involving the beach.
Sarah
Veterinary Technician
Sarah has been passionate about animal care since she was a teenager, starting her career as a kennel technician at just 15 years old. Through years of dedication and hard work, she worked her way up to becoming a skilled veterinary technician. With extensive experience in the veterinary field, she takes pride in providing compassionate care to animals and educating pet owners on the best ways to keep their furry companions happy and healthy.
A proud Texas native, Sarah was born and raised in the Lone Star State and now resides in League City with her two children, Maverick and Penelope. Her love for animals extends beyond her profession, as she shares her home with five beloved pets: Beef, a playful Pitbull mix; Ruger, an affectionate Cockapoo; Lilo, a sweet Pitbull; Jinx, a curious Domestic Shorthair cat; and Mable, a spunky Chihuahua mix.
When she’s not caring for animals, Sarah loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys camping trips with her children, where they explore nature and make lasting memories. She also has a passion for hunting and fishing, embracing the adventurous side of Texas living. Whether at work or in her free time, Sarah is always surrounded by the things she loves most—her family, her pets, and the great outdoors.
Darlene
Veterinary Technician
Darlene, originally from Houston, Texas, has always had a passion for caring for animals, leading her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2019 with a BS in Animal Science and worked at a low-cost clinic before joining the Egret Bay team in September 2021.
In October 2024, she married her high school sweetheart. In her downtime, Darlene enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur baby, Yumi, as well as reading, playing video games, baking, and tending to her plants.
Sarah, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Originally from Waco, TX I grew up an avid animal lover, and wanted to work with animals in some capacity. After high school I started my degree at my local community college for veterinary technology but getting married to my high school sweetheart, who enlisted in the Navy, temporarily interrupted school for a couple of years. While taking time off from school I worked in grooming, which I thoroughly enjoyed but knew I still wanted to pursue animal science.
When my husbands military career took him overseas for 18 months I considered other school options. I had always wanted to live in Colorado so I applied and was accepted into Bel-rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, CO where I earned my AAS in veterinary science. After graduation we moved to Colorado Springs were I worked for 5 1/2 years as a Certified Veterinary Technician. While we loved the mountains and all the outdoor activities Colorado had to offer, it became time to move back home to Waco where we lived with family for another 3 years while my husband earned his second degree and I continued to work as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
His new job field brought us to the Gulf Coast in 2022. We have 1 amazing baby boy and 2 cats that we have had since our first year of marriage, Annabelle and Crikit.
I love to travel and am always planning a trip. I enjoy fitness, reading and spending time with my husband.
Storm
Clinic Cat
Meet Storm, our senior clinic cat at Egret Bay Veterinary Hospital. He may be deaf, but that definitely doesn’t slow him down! Storm is always up to something—whether it’s knocking things off counters, sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, or finding the perfect spot to nap (usually right in the way).
Despite his mischievous streak, Storm has a soft side too. He loves a good lap to curl up on (when he feels like it) and never says no to treats. He’s got the staff wrapped around his paw and keeps us all entertained with his antics. Life at the clinic just wouldn’t be the same without him!
