Dr. Piper Norton

Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM-LA

Dr. Piper Norton is a board-certified equine internal medicine specialist located in the Austin, TX area.  Originally from Louisiana, she graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.  She was awarded the 2007 Equine Clinical Proficiency award and the 2007 Outstanding Senior Veterinary Student award from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.  In addition, she was awarded one of the 12 campus-wide 2007 LSU Tiger Twelve awards from LSU for her contributions to community service in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

In 2010, Dr. Norton wanted to further her education and was accepted into a large animal internal medicine residency program at Texas A&M University. During the 3-year program, she pursued research on foal immunity and was awarded the 2012 and 2013 TVMF Earl Waldell Memorial Award, the 2013 TVMF Auxiliary Clinical Resident Award, and the 2013 SCAAEP Teaching Award.

As neonatal foal medicine is a passion of hers, Dr. Norton also spent a month in Australia in 2012 at Scone Equine Hospital.  In Australia, Scone Equine Hospital is the leading neonatal foal hospital in the country. 

Dr. Norton practiced at Elgin Veterinary Hospital for 7 years prior to pursuing her passion to begin her own mobile specialty practice, Texas Equine Medical Associates. 

Dr. Norton's specialty includes neonatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, and cardiology. This training gives her the tools needed to solve puzzling cases and to help other veterinarians find the necessary answers to ensure that your horse is on the road to recovery. She also has a passion for determining the etiology of Equine Nasopharyngeal Cicatrix in this region.

In addition to her daily practice, Dr. Norton also serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association and is the President of TEVA. She served on the Infectious Disease Committee for the American Association of Equine Practitioners and was the past the editor of TEVA’s educational veterinary journal, The Remuda.  

Dr. Haley Jatzlau Brown

Haley Jatzlau Brown, DVM, cVMA

Dr. Brown is originally from Lexington, TX. She graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 with a focus on equine medicine. She then completed an equine medicine and surgery internship at Elgin Veterinary Hospital. Although she started with Texas Equine Medical Associates in 2021, Dr. Brown and Dr. Norton have had the benefit of working together for years prior to this. Dr. Brown is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist and uses her skills to help her evaluate the entire animal systematically.

She enjoys spending her family time with husband, Mike Brown and dogs Augustus, Lucy, and Tibby. We are blessed to have her!

Dr. Catherine Minehan

Catherine Minehan, DVM

Dr. Minehan is originally from Pennsylvania. She graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 with a focus on mixed animal medicine. While she enjoys practicing both small and large animal medicine, her primary interests are equine reproduction and lameness. Outside of practice, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and music. She is joining us as an Intern this fall, and is enthusiastic to grow alongside our team as an equine practitioner!

Kelly Bosman

Kelly Bosman

Practice Manager

Kelly is an avid animal lover with vast experience in both equine and small animal veterinary medicine. She also spent many years as an office and operations manager, but animals are her first love. Born and raised in Houston, she attended the University of Texas and currently resides in Austin with her husband and their three dogs. 

Kelly is in charge of keeping all things TexasEMA running smoothly for us!

Rachelle Cyrier

RAchelle Cyrier

administrative assistant

Rachelle is an avid equestrian and administrative professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting executives and managing general operations of an office.  She grew up on the Coastal Plains of Texas and lives on a ranch just outside Lockhart with her husband, John, who is an avid outdoorsman, pilot, and former state legislator.  Rachelle is an USEA Area V Adult Rider, an American Eventing Championships competitor, and former Horse Management Organizer for USPC Rio Grande Region.  Outside of horses, Rachelle enjoys traveling, cooking, antiquing, and spending time with family.

Makenzie Schneider

“Kenzie” Schneider

Veterinary Assistant

Kenzie has been an avid horsewoman since birth and has enjoyed competing at playdays, ranch sortings, and jackpot barrel races. In high school her focus shifted to include showing livestock at Texas Majors and national shows, but her interest in horses has always persisted. Despite a hectic livestock show schedule, she never missed an opportunity to be in the saddle. She graduated from Lexington High School in May of 2022 and enjoys spending her free time roping and trail riding with her two horses, Tex and Yellow.

You will likely find her driving Dr. Brown around the countryside.

Stefanie Raines

Stefanie (Stef) Raines- Veterinary Assistant

Stef is an all around animal lover, having animals of all shapes and sizes (from horses to geckos). She was raised in Loebau, Texas and graduated from Lexington High School in 2010. Some years later, until 2020, Stef served as operation and store manager of a large retail store. Fun fact: Stef operates her own small business making handcrafted jewelry and leather goods in addition to being an integral part of our team. In her free time, Stef enjoys spending time with her husband, two horses, four dogs and numerous other pets. 

Mary Johns

Mary Johns- Veterinary ASsistant

Mary was born and raised in the Austin area. When she is not working, you can find her snuggled up with her dog, Birdie, and a good book. She is currently pursuing her Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certificate with the goal in mind to open a therapeutic riding center in the UK. Fun fact: Her dog Birdie is deaf and responds to sign language.

Sez Park

Sez Park- Veterinary Assistant

Sez is a pre-veterinary student at the University of Texas, aspiring to attend veterinary school and specialize in equine medicine in the future. Working alongside Dr. Norton has deepened her passion for animal care and indefinite love for foals!

Originally from South Korea, Sez enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s going on a drive to get beaver nuggets or jumping around with her horse.

When in doubt, Sez will be found next to chunky bay horses or foals!