Dr. Dev Rajan, DVM
Dr. Rajan being born in India had an innate reverence towards cows and other livestock. He clearly understood the human-animal bond and interdependence which motivated him to pursue his studies in Veterinary Science in 1989.
After graduating in 1995, Dr. Rajan started his own mixed animal practice in Chennai, India. Within a short period, the client volume multiplied exponentially, enhancing his medical, surgical and handling skills.
After his graduation in 2005, he worked for major organizations like Banfield, Houston SPCA, and SNAP. He found his real passion in performing high-volume spay and neuter surgeries in the shelter. He went to work for ‘Spay Houston’ and ‘Abandoned Animal Rescue’. Dr. Rajan found his life’s purpose in performing high-volume sterilization surgeries which would ultimately prevent euthanasia due to pet over-population.
Dr. Rajan’s motto has always been: ‘When passion and skill work together expect a masterpiece’.
Marina Carbone, LVT
Marina the office manager has been at Palm to Paws since day one as a volunteer, but has been working here since 2014. She graduated as a Licensed Veterinary Technician from VTI Houston in 2013 and briefly worked in emergency before joining Dr. Rajan. Marina shares Dr. Rajan’s passion for animal welfare, surgery, and she takes pride in offering clients a compassionate and professional experience at the clinic each time. Marina has a sweet old pit bull at home, a crazy black cat, and loves being with her human family also.
Mia
I am a veterinary technician here at Palm to Paws ! I have been a technician now for about 6 years ! I have an Associates of Animal Science degree and have always had a passion for helping animals! Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and spoiling my two fur-babies !
Kelly
Kelly began her animal career in high school and joined Palm to Paws after her internship with us. She is exceptionally good at handling large breed dogs and even has a Doberman herself. Her household is full of animals both dog and cat alike, and she is also mommy to a beautiful daughter.
Lenette
Lenette was born in Hawaii raised in Chicago. After graduating high school, she had a 20yr career in retail management and decided to follow her passion of veterinary medicine. Lenette is a huge animal lover and provides extra attentive care and attention to not only clients animals but also many stray animals wether their stay at Palm to Paws is short term or permanent. Lenette has a pit bull at home and 2 silly cats.
Pablo
Pablo is a very special member of Palm to
Paws and wears many hats here. He is currently attending tech school at Lone Star to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician so he is loving the hands on experience he gets from working at Palm to Paws. He provides invaluable skills to the clinic.
