Meet the Team at Tyler Veterinary Center

Sharon Phillips, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Sharon Phillips was born and raised in Fort Worth TX. She attended Texas A&M for both undergraduate and veterinary school. Dr. Phillips received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and worked in Fort Worth for 3 years before moving to Tyler in 1997. She started her career here at Tyler Veterinary Center that same year.

Dr. Phillips met her husband Lee, a Tyler native, at A&M, and they have 2 children. Their son, Keith, is an electrical engineer in Houston, and their daughter, Sarah, received her PhD in Chemistry at Penn State.

When not at work, Dr. Phillips is busy taking care of their many dogs, cats, horses, and chickens. She also volunteers with Therapet and the SPCA of East Texas. More than 100 foster animals have cycled through the Phillips household over the last 15 years. Sharon’s hobbies include gardening, cooking, and reading.

#NoSuchThingAsTooManyPets

Haleigh Arent-Fulmer, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Arent-Fulmer was born in Garland, TX, but spent most of her childhood in Nebraska. She returned to Texas to complete high school and then pursued her Bachelor of Science at Angelo State University. After graduating, she began working full-time at Alvarado Veterinary Clinic and received a Master in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. She went on to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State University and received her Doctorate in May 2021. Dr. Arent-Fulmer came to Tyler Veterinary Center in 2023 from Rogers Animal Hospital in Corsicana, TX. Her passions include horseback riding, hiking, and animal rescue. She is a long-term foster advocate and has rehabilitated many animals in need. Her ultimate dream is to one day own her own clinic and associated animal rescue. She recently married her husband, Lawrence, in 2024, and will now be professionally known as Dr. Fulmer.

#MyFavoriteBreedIsRescue

Abraham

Veterinary Technician

Abe is our Gentle Giant; all the pets love him! He has 2 pets, Lucius & Camila. He enjoys playing just about any type of sport during his free time & is a huge Dallas Cowboys Fan! He loves trying new food & is always singing a tune!

#CanIPetThatDog

Taylor

Veterinary Technician Manager

Taylor was born and raised in East Texas. She has been a veterinary technician for over 8 years. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband, family, and fur-babies!

#swifferqueen

Rick

Veterinary Technician

Rick has over 26 years in the Veterinary industry. He’s a sports enthusiast who loves his wife Linda & triplet sons. They have 3 dogs Axl, Candy, & Theo. He loves spending his time exploring nature & walking at Rose Rudman Park.

#WalkOnTheWildSide

Jose

Veterinary Technician

Jose has worked with animals since 1991 & has been a technician for Tyler Vet Center for 20+ years. He has been married to his wife Veronica for 35 years & has 4 children. He loves spending his time surrounded by his beautiful family & listening to some good music!

#whistlewhileheworks

Kayla

Veterinary Technician

Kayla has been with Tyler Vet Center as a technician for 2 years. She has 2 Cats, Calia & Nico, and 2 dogs, Camila & Chica. She enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys, playing video games & playing soccer in her free time. She is most passionate about caring for pets in need.

#kaylathelion

Jissica

Practice Manager

Jissica moved to Tyler in 2020 with over 20 years of experience in the Veterinary industry. She is celebrating her 3rd year at Tyler Vet Center & 1st year as the Practice Manager. She loves spending time with her family, baking, reading & being outdoors.

#californiacountrygirl

Amber

Client Services Manager

Amber grew up in Whitehouse, TX and has done administrative work for over 10 years! She has 2 beautiful daughters and a 15-year-old long-haired dachshund, named Hershey. Amber loves to dance, sing, and watch the Kansas City Chiefs!

#longlivecowgirls

Kelsey

Veterinary Receptionist

Kelsey was born and raised in Odessa, TX. Before joining Tyler Veterinary Center, she worked at the Dallas & Caldwell Zoo, animal shelters, and wildlife rehabilitation centers. She loves to make others laugh and will always have the best dad jokes. She has 2 chihuahuas, Meeko & Willow, and a bearded dragon named Phoenix. Kelsey’s interests include spending time going on nature walks and birdwatching.

#WantToHearAJoke?