Company Profile
The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center
Company Overview
The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center is leading the way in veterinary specialty care for dogs and cats with cancer in the Greater Houston area. Established five years ago in Pearland, we expanded our services to The Woodlands in May 2023, becoming the first and only veterinary specialty referral hospital in the region dedicated to oncology.
About Us:
At The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and referral services to clients and veterinarians alike. Our team of dedicated professionals goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in every aspect of our practice.
Why Join Us:
Pioneering Veterinary Care: As the first and only veterinary specialty referral hospital in the Houston area dedicated to dogs and cats with cancer, we are at the forefront of pioneering veterinary care. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Expanding Services: With the opening of our second location in The Woodlands, we are expanding our services to include additional specialties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing practice and contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine in our community.
Commitment to Excellence: We take pride in exceeding expectations and providing the highest standard of patient care and referral services. Join our team and become part of a culture that values excellence, compassion, and innovation.
About The Woodlands:
Located in one of the most desirable areas to live in the USA, The Woodlands offers a picturesque setting with a vibrant community and a wealth of recreational and cultural amenities. Enjoy a high quality of life both inside and outside of the workplace.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide the highest quality Board Certified Oncology and Speciality medicine, referral only services, to animals in need of professional, ethical care in a compassionate and caring environment with the goal of maximizing the comfort, health, and longevity of the patient.
Culture:
Our goal is to exceed our client’s expectations in providing unmatched customer service and client experience to our patients, customers, and referring primary care veterinarians. This will be offered in a nurturing environment by a cohesive team of employees. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a very difficult time and we want patients and their families to feel welcome and know that patient care and comfort is our first concern. We can achieve this through strength, teamwork, and having highly skilled staff.
We work to the best of our abilities and seek:
1) Continuous Improvement – Both for your own and the team’s professional development and for the services we provide.
2) Cooperation - To foster teamwork an atmosphere of cooperation and harmony is a fundamental principle.
3) Transparency – We believe in being honest with our clients, with each other, and with ourselves.
4) Excellence – The services we provide must be excellent at all times.
Company History
Pearland Animal Cancer and Referral Centre ( PACRC) was established in 2018 by Melissa Parsons-Doherty, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) with the goal of offering quality cancer-focused specialty care. Prior to PACRC, there was no such facility in existence that focused its efforts on oncology and related emergency services. In May 2023 we opened the second 9000 sq ft location, The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center located on 1.6 acres in a park-like setting located in the #1 place to live in the USA!
Dr. Parsons-Doherty has been a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Medical Association since 2013. She is Canadian and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She completed a Rotating Internship in Medicine and Surgery in New Jersey at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, and a Medical Oncology Internship at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She completed a Residency in Medical Oncology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
After completing her training in the United States, she returned to Canada to the Ontario Veterinary College where she worked and taught at the Animal Cancer Center before being drawn back to the heat of the south. She has made her home in Houston with her husband, two German Shepherds, and six cats. In 2018, she took the leap to establish the first Veterinary Specialty hospital in the Houston area dedicated to the care of dogs and cats with cancer and is excited to welcome you at the Pearland and Woodlands locations.
We now have grown from a single-doctor practice with 3 technicians to 4 doctors (3 Medical Oncologists, and 1 Surgical Oncologist) and almost 30 employees.