Our Team

After seven years of school in College Station, Dr. Matthew Filip returned to his hometown in 2003 with a doctorate degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. His decision to focus specifically on cats was largely influenced by his admiration for feline vets involved in his training. Ever since he has never regretted the decision to work in a small clinic far away from the howling of beagles and teeth of chihuahuas.

With his focus narrowed to one species, he has been able to explore interests in what he considers the most common problems affecting cats, dentistry and dietary management. He hopes that before he retires, he will see a decline in the incidence of the leading illness affecting older cats - chronic progressive kidney dysfunction - and believes that proper preventative care and dentistry will accomplish that goal.

Dr. Filip resides in nearby Timbergrove with his wife Amanda, his daughter Anna, his sons William and James, their dog and two cats.  He enjoys cooking vegetarian meals, reading on his Kindle, and playing strategy-based board and card games.

Dr. Nancy Christensen, a native Houstonian and graduate of Lamar High School, completed her undergraduate degree at Tulane University. Ties to Houston brought her back to the city where she pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian.  Dr. Christensen completed her DVM from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Christensen has a long history with the Cat Veterinary Clinic. As a child, she and her mother would bring their family cats to see Dr. Pennings, the original owner of the clinic. Later on, she worked as a full-time veterinary technician for Dr. Runté at the clinic and got to know many of the patients who would eventually become her patients as a veterinarian. Dr. Christensen loves the relationship she builds with her patients and their owners.

Dr. Christensen is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and Harris County Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Christensen and her husband have a daughter, two sons, and a houseful of animals. The family enjoys outdoor adventures and often walk or bike together. Dr. C loves to throw baseballs with her sons and going on runs with her daughter. In her rare moments of quiet time, she enjoys early morning devotion time with a warm cup of coffee.

Dr. Meghan Tibbs was born and raised in central Illinois.  After completing her bachelor's degree at Eastern Illinois University, she headed to the sunshine state where she received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida.  She has furthered her training by becoming certified in small animal acupuncture through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
 

Dr. Tibbs is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Veterinary Medical Association.  Her favorite aspect of feline patient care is finding a good balance between the family and their pet by discovering ways to keep medication to a minimum, while still providing a good quality of life. She feels it's important to manage chronic diseases with as little stress as possible.
 

When Dr. Tibbs is not at the Cat Veterinary Clinic caring for her patients, she is spending her time with her own cats: Peanut, Jelly, Macaroni, and Cheese.  She also enjoys yoga, the beach, antiquing, traveling, and antique furniture restoration.

Dr. Erin Wilkens was born and raised in Marshall, a small town in Northeast Texas.  She went to undergraduate school at the University of Texas at Tyler where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.  After graduation, she was employed by 2 different wineries before pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.  She longed for a more challenging and satisfying career and had always kept the thought of becoming a veterinarian in the back of her mind. Upon starting veterinary school at Texas A&M, she discovered a love for working with cats. Growing up, she had always enjoyed having cats as pets, but now she saw them on a whole new level.  She noticed, when compared to dogs, cats were often misunderstood and the treatment options were more limited.  She decided she wanted to become more knowledgeable about cats so she could share that knowledge with other cat owners.
 

Dr. Wilkens is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Texas Veterinary Medical Association.  She enjoys educating clients on common diseases and internal medicine cases.
 

Outside of the Cat Clinic, Dr. Wilkens loves to garden, refinish old furniture, and visit Texas wineries.  Dr. Wilkens and her husband Kevin have 2 wonderful fur babies at home, their cats Po and Choco - as well as three beautiful children. 

Dr. Amber Nava was born and raised in El Paso, TX and received her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and Entomology from Texas A&M University. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018, she worked in a feline-only specialty hospital in San Antonio, TX for over two years before moving back to College Station, TX, where she worked with a small animal and exotics/pocket pets clinic. She then moved to Houston, TX and became a surgery instructor for the Vet Tech Institute of Houston, before happily finding herself back to her passion for working with cats at the Cat Veterinary Clinic in 2022. Dr. Nava enjoys creating a feline friendly environment for every type of cat and is a certified Cat Friendly Veterinarian through the American Association of Feline Practitioners. 
 

Dr. Nava is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Harris County Veterinary Medical Association and Texas Veterinary Medical Association. 
 

Dr. Nava enjoys reading, puzzling, dance classes, and hanging out with her two cats, Kini and Bumper.

Taylor joined our team in 2020, became a licensed veterinary technician in 2021, and has been dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients ever since. She is currently working towards obtaining her CVPM to better support our hospital.

Taylor shares her life with her daughter as well as her dog and four cats. In her free time, Taylor enjoys caring for her houseplants, improving her crochet skills, and treasure hunting at thrift stores.

Christie has been a dedicated part of the veterinary medicine field since 2009, bringing years of experience and compassion to the care of animals. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors, especially camping and enjoying nature. She also enjoys relaxing at home with her three beloved cats, Ellie, Dexter, and Bobs.

Christina graduated from the Vet Tech Insitute in 2018 after completing her externship here at the CVC. During her externship, she realized her passion was for feline-focused care and she has been part of the CVC family ever since! As well as being a licensed veterinary technician, Christina ensures that our laboratory and radiography equipment stay fully functional- an essential role at our hospital.
 

Christina shares her home with 7 cats and in her free time enjoys improving her art skills, trying new foods, and learning new things.

Jessica graduated from Veterinary Technician Institute and has been in the field since 2024. Jessica earned her veterinary technician license in 2026. Jessica loves spending her time cuddling her dog, Jojo, and three cats, Botas, Ivy and Lucifer. Outside of work, Jessica loves exploring new places to eat and shopping.

Sammie Jo has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2003. She has experience in specialty medicine, emergency/critical care, and general practice. She loves concerts, rooting for the Astros, and volunteering for the Empty Shelter Project. She enjoys spending time with her three cats, Nugget, Little Girl and Little Boy, and her dog, Roo.

Cendra has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2005, bringing a wealth of experience to our clinic. Cendra shares her life & home with many foster animals, as well as her own dogs, cats, bird, and tortoise. In her spare time, Cendra volunteers for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, as well as multiple community outreach events, such as the Empty Shelter Project and the Street Dog Coalition.

Carmen has been working in the veterinary medicine field for four years and has a strong passion for cat care, including helping with TNRs in the community. Outside of work, she enjoys manga, video games, vocaloid, and all things Ninja Turtles and cats. She especially loves spending time with her cat, Toulouse.

Sonya is originally from Wisconsin, but took a leap and joined our clinic in 2022. Sonya has always had a great love for animals. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Sonya continued to gain experience caring for animals of all kinds. Sonya is Fear Free Certified and provides our patients with constant TLC. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her cats, Katsu and Rubert. She also enjoys trying to figure out how to garden in South Texas, and spending as much time as possible on the beaches in Maui.

Caitlin graduated from TAMUCC with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and has been a veterinary technician since 2020. She joined Cat Veterinary Clinic in 2023 and has continuously provided exceptional care to patients and clients since then. Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with her two dogs and three cats. Her passion for animals and her adventurous spirit truly shine through in everything she does.

Michelle has been working in the veterinary medicine field since 2016. She enjoys traveling with her family, staying active at the gym, and spending time with her dogs, Max and Boe, and her cats, Jack and JW (aka John Wayne).

Angy has been working in the veterinary medicine field since 2016. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her 8-year-old daughter, watching thriller and comedy movies, and taking relaxing walks at the park. She is also a proud pet parent to her Frenchie named Patrick, and her Siamese cat, Ruby.

Anthony has been in the veterinary field since 2010. He started his career in lab animal medicine and transitioned to exotics and companion animals in 2012. Anthony enjoys spending time with his two cats, Izzy and Trae, and fishing at lakes and beaches around Houston.

Sofia graduated from San Jacinto College and has been working in the veterinary medicine field since 2023. She enjoys spending time with her dog and bird, Mochi and Bobby. In her free time, she loves grooming pets.

Elidia has been working in veterinary customer service since 2015, bringing compassion and dedication to both clients and their pets. In her free time, she enjoys painting, writing music, and spending time in nature. She is also a proud cat owner to her calico cat, Warpaint.

Delight has been working in the veterinary medicine field for five years. She has a passion for helping both pets and people. When she’s not at the clinic, she loves traveling, designing clothing, watching scary movies, and spending time with her sweet Rottweiler girl, Bobbie Jo.