Meet Our Staff

My name is Madison Denney. I am a graduate of Auburn University in 2022. I married my wonderful husband, David, in 2025. We enjoy fishing, campling, hiking, reading, and arguing about music. We have a very good dog, Elsa, and a very bad cat, Bones. We are members of the Faith Baptist Church here in Quitman.

My favorite parts of veterinary medicine are cattle and goat medicine, cardiology, surgery, and working on oversized fluffy dogs. Fun fact: I bake excellent lemon cookies!

My name is Brandi Pittman, I graduated from Auburn University in 2022. I have been at Quitman Animal Clinic since August of 2024. I have a wonderful dog, Sage, and 3 horses.

My favorite pasttime is barrel racing, working with my horses, and hanging out with my sweet Sage. My favorite part of veterinary medicine is anything equine. From surgeries, to breeding, the barn is truly my favorite place in the clinic to be!

Dr. Bennett is originally from Oregon and Washington State. He was raised on a cattle ranch where he developed an interest in veterinary medicine. He attended Blue Mountain and Oregon State Universities and was a 1984 graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bennett purchased the practice from Dr. Joe Dawson’s Estate in June 1999.

Dr. Bennett is a member of the Quitman City Council, the Quitman Development Corp., the Kiwanis, and the Quitman First United Methodist Church. His hobbies include piloting his Cessna 172 and running a registered Angus ranch, Raven Angus. He lives in East Texas with his wife, Vanessa; his children Monica, Adam, and Neal; and grandchildren.

Dr. Bennett’s veterinary experience:

• Shamrock Veterinary Hospital/Great Plains Breeders Service — General Practice 1984-85
• Lone Star Hereford, Resident Veterinarian, Asst Ranch Manager 1985-90
• Texas Animal Health Commission, herd epidemiology 1990-92
• Veterinary Biologic Systems Analysis, Nutrition Diagnostics 1992-94
• Relief Veterinarian 1994-96
• Quitman Animal Clinic 1996-present

Dr. Smith grew up in nearby Emory and graduated from Rains High School. He then received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University). He was accepted to Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station in 1999. After graduation from veterinary school, he began working at Quitman Animal Clinic in 2003. He is one of the owners of Quitman Animal Clinic

Dr. Smith has been married to his lovely wife Jessica since 1999. They have three daughters, Jessie, Hannah, and Sarah. He also has four grandchildren that he loves spending time with. Dr. Smith and his family are active members of Sand Springs Baptist Church. Dr. Smith enjoys all aspects of practice, but he especially enjoys orthopedic surgery and equine medicine and surgery.

My name is Paul Crabtree and I am a 2016 graduate of Texas A&M and a proud owner of Quitman Animal Clinic.

I have been married to my beautiful wife, Samantha, since October 2016. We have two wonderful girls, Adelyn and Audrey. I enjoy fishing and being in the great outdoors with my girls. We have 2 dogs, Dano, a Brittany Spaniel, and Neko, an Australian Shepherd.

I enjoy being able to strengthen the bond between owners and their pets and forging strong relationships with clients.

My name is Shawnee Cogswell and I have been at Quitman Animal Clinic for a little over a year. I have two kitties, Moonie and Kylo, and a chihuahua, Nibbler. I really enjoy being outside, going on hikes with my dog, scavenging for mushrooms in the forest, and listening to music.

My favorite part of veterinary medicine is cleaning out nasty ears, draining abscesses, and pulling blood samples - all the gross stuff!

My name is Christina Glass and I have been here at Quitman Animal Clinic since 2022. I am currently working on my Veterinary Technician degree. I have 2 dogs, Kronk and Dandelion, and 2 cats, Frida and Asha. I love dressing up for Ren fairs and LARPing, playing DND, and reading books. In my spare time, you can find me hanging out with my husband Jimmy making lattes and sourdough.

My favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to be there for the clients through the joyful and tearful times. I loves solving medical problems - its like a puzzle!

My name is Shelby Jones and I have been at Quitman Animal Clinic for a little over 3 years. I have chickens, dogs, cats, a horse, and a goat. Outside the clinic, I am preparing to welcome my first child and like spending time outdoors. I value the balance that nature and family brings - I find it deepens my appreciation for the work I do with animals every day.

I am passionate about saving animals and giving them a second chance. My favorite part of the job is helping animals overcome challenges.

My name is Reagan Stiffler and I have been here at Quitman Animal Clinic for over three years. I love fishing and being outdoors. I LOVE tattoos and have been slowly adding to my "collection" over the past few years. I have one dog. In my spare time you will mostly find my pulling extra hours at QAC.

I love helping sick patients feel better when hospitalized and being able to send them home happy!

My name is Audrey Walker. I have worked at Quitman Animal Clinic since 2025. I have 3 dogs: Sissy, Duke, and Monkey. I'm in school to become a licensed veterinary technician. I love playing guitar and piano, scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with my family and friends.

My favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to be part of pets going through the journey of becoming the healthiest/happiest version of themselves.

My name is Meagan Young. I started here at Quitman Animal Clinic in 2020. I have a wonderful husband and son, and 3 dogs (Jean, Cid, and Carl). I love reading, playing video games, and cooking. My favorite book is Dungeon Crawler Carl.

My favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to talk to new clients. I love showing them how we operate here at QAC and meeting new pets!

My name is Brittany Lui. I am a graduate of UT Tyler class of 2017. I hold a degree in Education, but I have since found my passion in veterinary medicine managment here at Quitman Animal Clinic. I consider myself a lifelong learner and try and constantly improve my skills whether it be holding animals, blood draws, or managing the practice. My favorite thing about veterinary medicine are, funnily enough, the people. They are the driving force behind animal wellness that helps to propel this profession forward.

I reside in Winnsboro with my awesome husband, Chris, and our 3 wonderful daughters Aidynn, Harper, and Sabrina. I have many fur babies, including four dogs, two cats, and cows. If I'm not at work, you can find me spending time with my family, gardening, baking, and playing tennis.

Hi, I'm Vicie Dixon. I was born and raised in upstate NY and graduated with an AAS in Veterinary Science Technology from SUNY Delhi in 1997. I spent the early years of my career in a feline only specialty practice and love the challenge of working with grumpy and misunderstood cats.

I joined Quitman Animal Clnic in 2019 and am a licensed veterinary technician. I have a heart for rescue, yet usually fail at fostering. I am a crazy cat lady, and have a menagerie of dogs, chickens, ducks, and goats as well.

If I'm not at work I can be found spending time with my boys and our "zoo", game nights with my sister, or reading a book.

I have been with Quitman Animal Clinic since 1978, starting as Dr. Dawson’s second hand. I work with both small and large animals, but have a special interest in small animal anesthesia and dentistry. I am married with three children. You will easily recognize me by my starched shirt and black cowboy hat!

I have been with Quitman Animal Clinic since 1983. I enjoy working with both small and large animals, but can usually be found in the barn wearing my ball cap. I am married with a son, Nestor, and we reside on a small farm north of town.

I have worked in the animal field for over twenty years, including three years working with exotic animals such as ring-tailed lemurs, zebra, elk, tapers, and wild cats. I have always loved animals and grew up knowing I would work in this field — I have been at Quitman Animal Clinic since 2005 and I love my job! I love being able to love on all my boarders that come in and teaching training class.

I have a wonderful husband, two daughters, Rachel, and Lacy, and a grandson Hunter.  I believe that “if you stop learning you stop living”. I enjoy quiet time outside, long walks, fishing, sitting by a fire pit, and being outside with family, friends, and animals. I have cats & dogs, and the occasional possum.

My name is Jospeh Gaines and I started at Quitman Animal Clinic in 2021. I grew up around the Oklahoma/Texas border. My wife, Lisa Gaines is a teacher. I have four kids, Jessica, Dodge, Shyann and Forrest. We enjoy spending time with our families and being outdoors. I have 2 dogs (a scottie and a border collie). My favorite part of the job is teaching people about the importance of preventative medicine and wellness in their pets.

I have been with Quitman Animal Clinic since September 2008, with the hope of many more years to come. The love of being around animals and helping take care of them inspires me, especially the satisfaction I get when I’ve made someone happy by helping their loved one feelbetter. My mom says I have always wanted to work with animals, from the time I was a little girl. Short story about me: We had just moved to the area when one of my cats got sick. I took him to the vet and that’s how I met Dr. Bennett and the gang at Quitman. He really took his time talking with us and since we were new to the area that meant a lot. 

Now I am part of the Quitman Animal Clinic family and enjoy my job each and every day. I live with Wyatt, my son (he loves lizards, frogs, snakes). We love to go fishing, boating, and hunting, and just being outside together. I like to be outdoors, and also enjoy shooting at the range. My pets are: Cats Furby, Fuzzy Fishstick, and Firecracker; Dogs Camo and Maxx; show pigs and a goat.

I was born and raised in Alba, Texas. I started working at Quitman Animal Clinic September 2012, but have had 24 years of experience in veterinary medicine.

I have three adult children that are married and enjoying their lives-and I am looking forward to the next phase of my life as a grandmother. I have 8 dogs and 5 cats. When I'm not working, I like to spend time with my family, sitting outside, or swimming in the summer. I also love crafting and doing things with my crickit.