ALLEN FAMILY VET - Key Persons


Dr. Deborah Davis

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Deborah Davis graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University in 1979. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa but moved to Texas soon after graduating. She has practiced in Richardson, Plano, and Allen. Dr. Davis and her husband, Mike, have 2 adult sons. She has a Pekingese and a Mini Goldendoodle. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her dogs, reading and gardening. She is also Fear Free Certified.

Dr. Katherine Mathes

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff
Dr. Mathes graduated from Purdue University and moved to Texas in 1995. After practicing for almost 5 years in emergency medicine, she has centered her career on the compassionate care of pets and their families. Spare time is spent with her with her husband and daughter, as well as sweeping up fur from her 3 cats Johnny, Marmalade, and Amelia. Dr. Mathes holds memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association, Collin County Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners. She also is Fear Free certified and Cat Friendly certified.

Dr. Kelly Shiplov

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Kelly Shiplov graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After practicing for a year in Richmond, Virginia, she and her husband moved to Texas to be closer to family. She is married to Brian, who is also a veterinarian. They have three children: Katie, Ben, and Elliot. They also have two scruffy dogs, a one-eyed cat, and a fish. Dr. Shiplov enjoys internal medicine and preventative care and believes strongly in supporting the human/animal bond. She is Fear Free Certified.

Dr. Tara Moll

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Tara Moll graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She returned to the Dallas area with her husband to be close to their families. Their fur family currently stars Josie, a mini Australian Shepherd, and her five pussycats. Dr. Moll previously worked in shelter medicine but missed seeing her patients grow throughout their lifetime. She particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery and preventive care. She loves educating pet parents to help them best care for their pets at all life stages. Dr. Moll is excited to be Fear Free Certified and help her patients enjoy coming to the vet.