Our Veterinary Team in New Braunfels, TX
Charlotte Dawson, DVM
Dr. Charlotte Dawson grew up near the USAF bases and Cambridge University in England. In her early years, she yearned to be a veterinarian and often volunteered at her local veterinary clinic. In 2009, she chose the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) as her future alma mater and studied bio-veterinary science in London. After graduating with her first degree and finding her future husband, she returned to RVC to complete her degree in veterinary medicine and was inducted into the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2017.
Throughout her years of veterinary school, Dr. Dawson worked at the London Zoo and multiple working animal farms across Europe. Her experiences fueled her passion to further her large animal focus and find bridges to connect with animals and their owners. She began work as a mixed-practice relief veterinary surgeon, traveling around England before settling at Avenue Veterinary Centre in Grantham. In 2019, her husband retired from the Air Force, and they all decided Texas was their future home. They settled in New Braunfels to join the Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic team.
Charlotte has a rescue pointer/hound named Reeka, a chihuahua called Sami, and two Sphynx cats named Midnight and Madame. She shares her life with her husband, Chris, and four children: Jordan, Christopher, Charity, and Lexi. Charlotte enjoys a lovely cup of tea, being a foodie, weight lifting, hiking, and spending time with her family. Charlotte is elated to be a part of the team and looks forward to meeting new friends and connecting with the communities she serves.
Aleenah Spencer, DVM
Dr. Aleenah Spencer, originally from Germany, grew up in Arizona and Virginia but considers Texas her home. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Texas A&M University, where she developed a strong foundation in veterinary science. She then pursued her dream further by attending the Royal Veterinary College in London, where she completed her veterinary education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
From a young age, Dr. Spencer aspired to become a veterinarian. Her professional passions particularly lie in animal dermatology and dental care.
Outside of veterinary practice, Dr. Spencer is an accomplished ballerina with 26 years of experience and a passion for photography. She is also a talented spoken word artist and a published poet.
Lauren Hurley, DVM
Dr. Lauren Hurley is a native Texan from Dripping Springs, though she was born in Utah. Her family moved to Texas when she was a young girl, and she attended elementary, middle, and high school in Dripping Springs. She went on to study agricultural and animal sciences at Texas State University, where she became a proud Bobcat. During her undergraduate years, Dr. Hurley was president of the Animal Science Club, a member of the Pre-Veterinary Club and Bobcat Buzz Bee Club, and worked part-time as a Veterinary Assistant while maintaining a rigorous academic schedule.
Dr. Hurley earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, in 2024, with a focus on mixed-animal medicine and surgery. She also gained valuable experience working as a Research Assistant in the Biomedical Sciences department, where her research was published. Her clinical rotations provided hands-on experience with various animals, including cats, dogs, pigs, cattle, horses, goats, sheep, reptiles, pocket pets, rhesus macaques, and chimpanzees.
Dr. Hurley thrives on new challenges and problem-solving, believing that where there's a will, there's a way. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her Great Pyrenees mix, Mae, and immersing herself in nature. She is excited and proud to have joined our Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic in New Braunfels family, where she looks forward to further developing her medical skills and connecting with the community.
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Chisholm Trail was very accommodating to our needs. Our dog had an accident with another dog and need stitches. They were able to get us an appointment the same day and perform minor surgery the same afternoon. They gave us a cost estimate with a low and high end. The end cost was the in the middle of the two. Our dog came home in good spirits and seemed well taken care of. What more can you ask for?
- Lauren C.
I’m so thankful that I found Chisholm through yelp. They greeted us as soon as we walked in and we went straight into a room. The tech loved on my kitty. I was really impressed with the services our kitty received today. The tech and Dr. Dawson were awesome. I feel confident in my decision to take our kitty there. I highly recommend Chisholm to anyone looking for a vet.
- Stephanie A.
We had our little Aine spayed here and they gave her the BEST care!! We have visited several vets in the area recently with our animals and feel that this one highly surpasses the others in the professionalism, the knowledge, the care, the follow-up, and just the overall experience! This place comes vet-recommended by another vet in the area (that doesn’t do surgery) and we are forever thankful that this is where we went!! Thank you Chisholm Trail for taking such amazing care of our little fur baby!!
- Jackie F.
Very friendly and informative. Pleasant surroundings and knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend.
- Gina G.
