Springtown's Compassionate Veterinarians
Daniel A. Nowland, DVM
Dr. Daniel A. Nowland has been a Small Animal Practitioner and co-owner of Springtown Veterinary Hospital with his wife, Dr. Sally Nowland, since 1991.
Dr. Nowland says that his earliest influence guiding him toward a veterinary career was his grandfather who owned a farm in Clifton, Texas, as well as watching the local veterinarian work on the cattle and dogs at the farm. "Growing up I spent a lot of time at my grandfather's farm and helped with the cattle," he says. "I also spent a lot of time while growing up in Pflugerville at friends' farms helping with the livestock. I also raised hogs in high school for FFA and then started working at a small animal hospital in Austin when I was 16."
After having practiced since 1984, Dr. Nowland says that he still enjoys the variety of the work. "One minute you are a surgeon, the next a dermatologist, the next a radiologist, and the next an orthopedist. I especially enjoy the reward of making animals well and their owners happy."
Dr. Nowland attended Texas A&M University and George Mason University in Virginia for his undergraduate studies. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in 1981, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Nowland attended Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine where he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. His areas of special professional focus include emergency medicine and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice and Comal County Veterinary Medical Association. He also has been in the Rotary Club for more than 20 years, 15 of those as a member of the board of directors.
Dr. Nowland is married to Dr. Sally Nowland and the couple has two daughters, Jennifer and Janie. They are also the parents of a third daughter, Kelly, who died in 1990 after heart surgery. The family provides a home for a range of pets: Barkley (Dachshund), Vienna (Dachshund), Winnie (King Charles Cavalier Spaniel), Curby and Jinx (cats), Billy Bob (mixed breed), Sam (mixed breed), and Tommy the Cockatiel.
Dr. Nowland's interests include running, biking, triathlons, watching his daughters play tennis, watching Aggie sporting events, and any and all baseball.
Sally O'Neill Nowland, DVM
Dr. Sally O'Neill Nowland has been a Small Animal Practitioner and co-owner of Springtown Veterinary Hospital with her husband, Dr. Dan Nowland, since 1991.
When asked what first inspired her to become a veterinarian, Dr. Nowland says, "I truly wanted to be a veterinarian ever since I can remember. I always felt a special bond to the animals around me. Even though I grew up in a large family and money was tight, I managed to convince my parents I needed a pet, from hamsters, mice, and turtles to, eventually, cats, dogs, and a horse."
Now that she is a veterinarian, Dr. Nowland says she is continually moved by the unique and special relationship that exists between people and their pets. "My goal as a veterinarian is to maintain the best health and quality of life possible for each of my patients so that they will be able to continue the human/animal bond for as long as possible."
Dr. Nowland began her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso where she began fulfilling requirements to attend veterinary school. During her third year of college, she applied to and was accepted by Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine. During veterinary school she earned a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine and then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She has also earned distinction as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.
Dr. Nowland's areas of special professional interest are internal medicine and dermatology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practitioners. She has also served on the Texas Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors for six years.
Dr. Nowland and her husband have two daughters: Jennifer was awarded a Division I tennis scholarship from Texas State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Janie is attending Arkansas State University on a Division I tennis scholarship. The Nowlands are also the parents of Kelly, who was born with Down syndrome but passed away at five months of age in 1990 after heart surgery.
The family also provides a home for a Boston Terrier/Tasmanian Devil mix named Billie Bob, a piebald miniature Dachshund named Barkley, a dapple wire haired miniature Dachshund named Vienna, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Winifred, two cats named Jinx and Curbie, a Cockatiel named Tommy, a tabby Manx kitty named Bill, and a very big, hairy white dog named Sam.
Dr. Nowland's interests include running, spending time with her daughters and husband, working with her dog Winnie to become a certified therapy dog, and, now that she is an "empty nester," spending as much time as possible supporting the Down Home Ranch, a non-profit facility offering a range of services for people with a range of disabilities.
Cherry Seaton, DVM
Dr. Cherry Seaton is a Small Animal Practitioner who has been with Springtown Veterinary Hospital since 1988.
"Even as a small child my ambition was to one day become a veterinarian," she says. "I grew up in a family of animal lovers, with three brothers and one sister. My parents were very tolerant of our longing for oodles of pets. We had a large variety, including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and even a pet raccoon. The first pet I remember having was a Guinea pig. My father was a medical doctor and, along with my love for animals, he became my inspiration early on to become a doctor for animals."
Now that she is a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Seaton says the day-to-day challenges and variety keeps her interests peaked. "You never know what is going to walk, crawl or be carried through the front door," she says. "No two days are alike. My patients can’t speak for themselves and I take pride in being a patient advocate by providing the highest quality care possible. I work with a compassionate, well trained healthcare team in a modern, progressive hospital. We all understand the strong bond that our clients have with their pets, and realize they are part of the family."
For her undergraduate studies Dr. Seaton first attended Eastfield College and then Texas A&M University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science in 1976. Later that same year she entered Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1979.
Dr. Seaton's areas of special professional interest include surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, video otoscopy, ultrasonography, wound management and dentistry. She is a member of the American Veterinary Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Comal County Veterinary Medical Association. She also holds certification in abdominal ultrasound, otoscopy, and laser surgery.
Dr. Seaton is the proud parent of her son Christopher, who has earned a 4.0 GPA at Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas, where he is studying for an MBA. She also provides a home to two black Lab rescues named Trooper and Bandit, a Rat Terrier named Baby, a female cat named Crookshanks, and an orange tabby named Weasley.
Dr. Seaton's interests include organic and vegan cooking, bicycling, exercising as much as possible, and organic gardening.
Angela Jordan, DVM
Dr. Angela Jordan is a Small Animal Practitioner who has been with Springtown Veterinary Hospital since January 2004.
"I wanted to follow my father's footsteps and become a doctor (he was a Ph.D. in physics)," she says of her decision to become a veterinarian. "My best friend's father was an equine veterinarian and I spent a lot of time on their horse farm with the fox hounds and various other pets. I wanted to pursue a degree in biology/physiology and then discovered veterinary medicine."
Since becoming a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Jordan says she enjoys the daily challenge of diagnosing her patients and the variety of cases she sees. "I also love the camaraderie of my coworkers working as a team to be an animal's advocate and help its family," she adds.
A native of New Braunfels, Texas, and then Damascus, Maryland, Dr. Jordan attended Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, for her undergraduate studies. During her studies, she received the Tri-Beta Biology Award and played field hockey and indoor soccer. In 1991, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. She then spent the next two years as a Senior Research Technician at the Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center.
For veterinary school, Dr. Jordan attended Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she received a scholarship. In 1997, she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Her areas of special professional interest include laser surgery, geriatric care and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Comal County Medical Association. She also holds certification in abdominal ultrasound and laser surgery.
Dr. Jordan and her husband Matt, a Service Engineer for Philips Healthcare and an animal lover, have three children: Brook, Christian, and Olivia. They also provide a home for a menagerie of pets, which includes three cats named Kitty, Henry and Momma; a Dachshund rescue named Woody; a Chihuahua/Dachshund rescue named Buzz; a Texas tortoise named Andy; and three Texas red-eared slider turtles named Manny, Mo and Jack.
Dr. Jordan's interests include gardening, raising kids, reading novels, taking care of animals, wade fishing at the coast, sea shells, and her Amazon discus fish tank.