Our Experienced Veterinarian Staff
About Us
Our Team
Dale Lonsford, DVM
Dr. Lonsford has been the proud owner of Deer Park Animal Hospital since 1978. He graduated from Texas A&M University Veterinary College in 1972, followed by service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps for 3 years. He and his wife, Yolanda, share their home with Selva, a 30 year old African Grey parrot, and Jess a malte-poo. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. His hobbies include anything the grandkids want to do. He has served as the President of both the Harris County Veterinary Medical and the Texas Veterinary Medical Associations.
Charmel Rodick, DVM, CVPM
Dr. Rodick is one of Dr. Lonsford’s daughters and co-owner of the clinic. She enjoys working side by side with her father! Dr. Rodick received undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. She completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University and spent her clinical year at Virginia Tech in 2005. She has an interest in surgery and feline medicine. Her family includes her husband Wayne, two children, and a Welsh Corgi named Cheddar and a Yorkie named Termite. She has also adopted a cat, rabbit and a hedgehog.. She enjoys business management and marketing. She received her Certification in Veterinary Practice Management in 2018. Her hobbies include camping, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dominique Gras, DVM
Dr Gras joined the Deer Park Animal Hospital team immediately following her graduation from Texas A&M in 2009. She is now a co-owner of the clinic. She attended Texas A&M University for both her Undergraduate Degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in Cardiology. Her family includes her husband Bobby, her daughter Lyla, and her son Lincoln. She shares her home with her dog, Prim and her cat, Baxter. Her hobbies include yoga, zumba classes, and reading.
Morgan Belvin, DVM
Dr. Belvin grew up in Northern New Jersey and graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2022. Dr. Belvin completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University and completed her clinical year at Texas A&M University in 2026, where she fell in love with Texas. She has special interests in neurology, internal medicine, and feline medicine. In her free time, Dr. Belvin enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with her furry best friend, a cat named Nellie.
Michelle MacIntyre, DVM
Dr. MacIntyre is originally from Houston, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Dallas in 2022 before attending Louisiana State University for veterinary school, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2026.
Dr. MacIntyre has special interests in ultrasound and surgery and enjoys continuing to expand her knowledge and skills in these areas. She is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and building meaningful relationships with both her patients and their families.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. MacIntyre enjoys reading and playing board games with friends and family. She is also a proud pet parent to her cat, Vance, and her dog, Rolo, who keep her busy and bring plenty of joy to her life.