Our Team

Melissa (Vogeler) Barrow, DVM received her Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. She purchased Bluebonnet Animal Hospital, formerly South Lamar Animal Hospital, in the Fall of 2012. Her professional interests include dentistry, dermatology, and preventative medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids!

I started working at Bluebonnet once weekly at the end of 2015. Eventually, I decided to become a full-time employee at the beginning of 2017 (after having the pleasure of working with such amazing people). I’m the only non-Aggie in the building and went to veterinary school in Alabama. After graduation, I decided to move to Austin to start something new. I grew up in a small town in North Louisiana where there was nothing to do except eating good southern food. My main interests in veterinary medicine include surgery and internal medicine. In my free time, I enjoy running, most outdoor sports activities, traveling, eating, spending time with friends/family, and of course, being with my main squeezes – my chocolate lab (Cosby) and my handsome kitty (Romeo).

Dr. Cheryl York received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University in 2009, then went on to graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She practiced in San Diego, California for several years prior to her move back to Texas in 2017 to be closer to family. She has been with the Bluebonnet family ever since, having practiced at all 3 locations! The Circle C location is her long term work home, where she is currently serving as their medical director.

She finds great joy in advocating for her patients and communicating well with their pet parents to allow them to live long, healthy, and comfortable lives. Her veterinary clinicals interests include ultrasound, dermatology, cardiology, and ophthalmology. Her professional interests include helping other veterinarians improve their leadership and communication skills, as well as being very involved in organized veterinary medicine with the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Outside of work, she enjoys scuba diving, hiking, baking, reading, as well as spending time with her close friends and family. She loves living in Circle C with her husband Matt, daughter Quinn, and her two cats Jasmine and Zazu!

Dr. Ana Michel graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science and biochemistry & molecular biology. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 2014.

Dr. Michel enjoys providing individualized, compassionate care for a variety of pets. She is dedicated to educating the public about preventative care and loves to help owners understand their pet’s medical conditions and daily needs. She is constantly learning new things at continuing education seminars locally and nationally and particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery and dentistry.

Originally from Dallas, Dr. Michel lives in southwest Austin with her husband and their one-year-old daughter. Other family members include Finn, a husky mix rescued as a puppy, and Faith, a quarter horse mare.

When not focused on pets and their people, Dr. Michel enjoys playing music (piano, guitar, singing) with her family and friends. Her other interests include gardening, horseback riding, hiking around Austin, cooking, and reading.

Dr. Lake grew up in Round Rock, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science with a minor in Biochemistry from Texas State University and her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ross University.

Growing up, Dr. Lake always had a love for animals and her family pets inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine. Her goal is to help clients understand their pets’ medical conditions and treatments. She wants them to feel informed and empowered to make decisions for their pet.

Her special interests include brachycephalics especially pugs, dermatology, dentistry, senior and preventative healthcare. When she is not taking care of patients, she enjoys rock climbing with her husband and spending time with friends & family.

Dr. Vanessa Adarme grew up in The Woodlands, Texas. Her family is originally from Colombia, and she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Adarme received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at Bethune-Cookman University with a Minor in Biology. Afterwards, she completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. After graduation, Dr. Adarme practiced small animal medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada prior to relocating to Austin, TX. Her primary areas of interest are soft tissue surgery, neurology, and dermatology.

Dr. Adarme is the proud dog mom of a spoiled Toy Poodle named Kingston and a loving German Shepherd mix named Mia. In her spare time, she loves traveling, yoga, and playing golf.

Dr. Saunders believes in collaboration when it comes to working with each patient. Her professional interests include fear-free techniques, dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her husband, son, and two dogs, Bluebell and Aspen.

Meet our Office Manager! Francisco (Frankie) has been with Bluebonnet since it opened eight years ago. He has three cats (Duncan, Khaleesi, and Reyna) and is originally from Santa Fe, NM. He enjoys all of what Central Texas has to offer, but fishing is his number one hobby. If you’ve been to our clinic before, you’ve likely been met at the front with one of his smiles!

Fun Fact: He designed and created some of the awesome artwork in the lobby and exam rooms.

He has one handsome dog and two sweet cats and enjoys hiking, camping, and serving the Austin area.

Originally from Laredo, Tx. Christopher joined Bluebonnet Animal Hospital in 2019. He has over fifteen years of experience in the veterinary field. During this time, he has excelled in training new veterinary technicians, nurturing client relationships, and maintaining a stress-free environment for clients and patients. Christopher is passionate about client education, surgical assistance, and rehabilitation. During his free time, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife, his 2 playful dogs (Liska and Crom), and his independent cat (Pickles).

Haley comes to us from the beautiful island of Maui, HI where she was born and raised. She traded her Hawaiian flower lei for a cowboy hat when she moved to Austin in 2021. Always the avid animal lover and advocate, Haley has worked in veterinary hospitals since 2015. Over the years she’s worked at hospitals that specialize in emergency, holistic, and general practice. Her focus has always been on customer service and providing pet parents with reassurance, guidance, and education. Haley’s goal is to nurture the human-animal bond we share with our pets and strives to make sure you leave our clinic feeling like our staff truly cares about your pet. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, her two loud, rambunctious parrots (Pika and Curry), and her soul-dog (Tali).