MANVEL ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons
Dr. Gina Varns graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in 1985 and joined Manvel Animal Clinic shortly after. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), and local VMAs.
Dr. Varns treats small animals. Her interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and cytology.
In her free time, Dr. Varns enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.
I was born and raised in Memphis, TN, and the son of Larry and Sandra Moore. And, I am the youngest of four siblings. Growing up I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. My father always owned animals and as an adolescent caring for animals was a passion. My childhood pet died in my arms and I was powerless. It was one of the worst feelings in my young life. At that moment, I determined the best way of empowering myself for animals, was to become a veterinarian. I graduated from the Tuskegee School of Veterinarian Medicine in 2010. I later moved to Texas in 2012 and met my wife-to-be in 2012. I enjoy the fickle winter of Texas and hate the scalding summers. I firmly believe the spring and fall seasons are interchangeable. I am an avid movie watcher and a video game nerd. Each and every day working as a veterinarian is a dream come true. The conversations with clients and providing care for pets are inconceivable. I thank God every day for blessing me with the opportunity to not only help animals but also help people.
Meet Dr. Priscilla Shaw-Byars! Dr. Shaw-Byars was raised in Brandon, Mississippi. She graduated from Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham, AL) in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Biology. She attended Mississippi State University for veterinary school and graduated in 2017. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery and cytology. When she's not at work she's enjoying time with her husband and 3 fur babies Willow (cat), Mia (Boxer-hound mix), Pixie (Jack Russell Terrier). In her spare time, Dr. Shaw-Byars likes to spend time with her husband, read books, watch movies, plant flowers in her garden, and cook.