Dr. Charisse Davidson is a Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon. She grew up in California and earned her veterinary degree from the University of California at Davis in 1996 and a Master’s Degree in 1998. She worked in San Diego as a General Practitioner in a mixed small animal and exotic practice for 4 year before pursuing specialty certification in small animal surgery. In 2001, Dr. Davidson completed a Surgical Internship at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center in Los Angeles and thereafter an American College of Veterinary Surgeons approved residency program at VetSurg, Inc. in 2004. During her residency, Dr. Davidson had the opportunity to work under some of the most accomplished surgeons in the United States in the fields of Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology and Surgical Neurology. She refined her skills in Surgical Oncology studying at both the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center and at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Virginia. Dr. Davidson advanced her skills in Neurosurgery studying under Dr. Levasque at the Veterinary Neurology Center in Nevada. She also studied Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she focused on advanced techniques in pain control. While living in California, Dr. Davidson founded two specialty clinics in the Los Angeles area: CM Surgical Group, a boutique small animal surgical specialty hospital and Veterinary Specialists of the Valley, a state-of-the-art multiple specialty hospital with CT and MRI on site. Dr. Davidson sold her interest in both hospitals to move to a smaller town in Texas with her family as she and her husband wanted to raise their children in a more family oriented community. Dr. Davidson's professional interests include orthopedics and fracture repair, surgical oncology, neurosurgery and pain management. She has been TPLO certified since 2002 and is also certified in Penn HIP evaluation. She has authored publications in both orthopedics and pain management as well as authored textbook chapters in small animal orthopedics and avian medicine.

When not working, Dr. Davidson spends her time with her husband, four children, their dogs chocolate lab, Liberty and Golden Retriever-Great Pyrenees mix, Corcky, their miniature donkeys, Key-Donk and Sophie and goats, Moni-me and Goat-T. They enjoy camping, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and spending time outdoors. Dr. Davidson is looking forward to bring specialty care to your family practice and getting to know you and your loved pets!

Dr. Nonnenmacher grew up in a military family Northern Virginia but migrated south after high school to attend Auburn University. There she majored in Animal and Dairy Sciences and spent her summers working in the Virology and Anatomy labs at the Veterinary school. She then continued to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating Cum Laude in 2009.  Her love of orthopedics, neurology, and sports medicine sparked her interest and drive to pursue advanced training certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2013.

Dr. Nonnenmacher practiced in General and Emergency Medicine at a large 24-hour facility in Mobile, AL for 7 1/2 years before relocating to Dallas in 2017.  She has been in general practice in the DFW area since then, with her professional interests being in orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, pain management, regenerative medicine, and physical rehabilitation to improve the post-operative recovery and quality of life for her patients. In 2019 she began working to start Valley Ranch Pet Rehabilitation in Irving.  Dr. Nonnenmacher is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians.

When not working with patients, Dr. Nonnenmacher enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons. Her favorite thing to do is watch her boys play baseball, but also loves traveling, crafting, personal fitness, and all things Disney/Marvel.  She has 3 fur babies of her own, two senior Dachshunds, Oliver and Izzie, and a yellow Labrador, Nellie, who all keep her on her toes!!

Dr. Gelber, originally from Irving, Texas, pursued her passion for veterinary medicine by first earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Texas Tech University, and then following her life dream of being an Aggie, and completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. During her time at A&M, she gained hands-on experience in the Anesthesia department at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where she developed a deep interest in specialized surgeries. This exposure solidified her love for tackling challenging medical cases, a passion that has guided her career.

Dr. Gelber has built a versatile background across multiple veterinary disciplines, including general practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine. In her commitment to providing the highest level of care for her patients, she has pursued advanced training in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. In addition to surgery, she is particularly skilled in ultrasound diagnostics, a field she enjoys so much that she now teaches other veterinarians nationwide, helping them enhance their own ultrasound abilities.

In 2023-2024, Dr. Gelber was selected to participate in the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s leadership development program, reflecting her dedication to professional growth and leadership.

Outside of her veterinary career, Dr. Gelber embraces a wide range of hobbies, particularly those involving crafts, music, and nature. She shares her home with five beloved animals: two dogs, Molly (a pit mix) and Paisley (a black lab); two cats, Detective Pickles and Cheddar; and a horse named Josey, an Andalusian with an interesting origin story—having come from a prison in Louisiana.