Hospital Information

Dr. Pickle graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983. She has a passion for her family & veterinary medicine. Early in her career she did extensive training on orthopedic procedures at the local greyhound park. She has also done extensive rescue work, saving hundreds of animal lives tirelessly.

Dr. Doucet is a dedicated veterinarian and practice partner of Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Center with a deep love and connection to animals.  After completing his pre-clinical studies at Ross University in Saint Kitts, Dr. Doucet went on to complete his clinical year at Ohio State University. He further honed his surgical skills during an extensive externship at Green Acres Veterinary Center in Buffalo, where he gained valuable experience in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.  Dr. Doucet has a strong interest in providing affordable advanced orthopedic surgery options to clients of Houston and surrounding areas, such as  fracture repair, TPLO, MPL, lateral suture, FHO, and other orthopedic procedures. Dr. Doucet is thankful to be in a unique position where he can collaborate closely with both a board-certified veterinary surgeon and a seasoned surgical mentor on these cases.  In his spare time, Dr. Doucet loves spending time with his island dog, Banjo, who brings immense joy to his life, here in Alvin, Texas. He is deeply committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all of his patients, and enjoys working with his team to ensure the best outcomes for both pets and their families.

Dr. Paul Harper was born and raised in Buffalo, NY.  He attended the Ohio State University for his undergraduate education and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Western New York Veterinary Medical Association, and the Niagara Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Harper also partners with our hospital to provide advanced surgical services, ensuring our patients can receive specialized care without being referred elsewhere. His areas of interest include orthopedic surgery (fracture repair, TPLO, MPL, etc), soft tissue surgery, and emergency/critical care.

Dr. Kaelee Lang earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical training at Texas A&M. She is Fear Free Certified for both cats and dogs and has a special interest in endocrine disorders, including diabetes and Cushing’s disease. When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Lang enjoys spending time with her husband and five-year-old child, whether they’re swimming, visiting the library, exploring local parks, or catching a movie together. Her home is also full of furry family members, including Drax the Weimaraner, Goose the Miniature Australian Shepherd, Otto the Miniature Schnauzer, and Lilah the dilute tortoiseshell cat.