| Meet Our Doctors |
| Growing up in nearby Texas City, becoming a veterinarian had been a lifelong dream for Dr. Runge. In 1981, she graduated from Texas A & M magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, and cum laude in Veterinary Science in 1983. During veterinary college she was in the Honor Society of Phi Zeta and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. Before settling in Seabrook in 1990, Dr. Runge practiced in Corpus Christi, Freer, and Texas City. She purchased Clear Creek Animal Hospital from Dr. Charles Hoover in 1995. In 2000, Dr. Runge took on a partner, Dr. Patricia Parker, an ATM classmate. Dr. Runge belongs to the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice, which requires 50 hours of continuing education a year. She is also a member of the Veterinary Medical Association of America, Texas and Harris County, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the American Animal Hospital Association. In 2002 she was honored to receive Best of the Bay Award for Veterinarian. Dr. Runge believes in compassionate care for the pet, as well as the people who love them. |
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| Dr. Kimberly Runge Partner |
| Dr. Patricia Parker Partner |
| Dr. Bruce Austin Relief Veterinarian |
Clinic of Texas City in November of 1971. In 1982 Dr.Austin purchased
Clinic of Texas City in November of 1971. In 1982 Dr.Austin purchased
Dr. Scott's half of the practice and it became Austin & Associates.
During this time Dr. Kim Runge was employed as an associate
veterinarian with Dr. Austin. The Practice was then sold in 2005 and
Dr. Austin came to work with Clear Creek Animal Hospital part-time
as well as working part-time for Gulf Greyhound Park.as well as
working part-time for Gulf Greyhound Park.
Clinic of Texas City in November of 1971. In 1982 Dr.Austin purchased
Dr. Scott's half of the practice and it became Austin & Associates.
During this time Dr. Kim Runge was employed as an associate
veterinarian with Dr. Austin. The Practice was then sold in 2005 and
Dr. Austin came to work with Clear Creek Animal Hospital part-time
as well as working part-time for Gulf Greyhound Park.as well as
working part-time for Gulf Greyhound Park.
| Dr. Jana Petersen Relief Veterinarian |
Dr. Jana Petersen is a native Houstonian. She grew up in northwest
Houston and graduated from Cy-Fair highschool. After highschool,
she attended Texas A&M University earning a B.S. in Biomedial
Science. In 1999, she spent a year of graduate study in Parasitology.
Dr. Petersen graduated from Texas A&M Veterinary School in 2004
with predominate study in small animal medicine. She has been
attending to the needs of cats and dogs since graduating. She now
lives in Clear Lake with her husband who is also a veterinarian,
children Sydney and Sam, and pet dogs and cats. Her hobbies include
gardening and visiting the family ranch where she enjoys raising Texas
Longhorn cattle.
Houston and graduated from Cy-Fair highschool. After highschool,
she attended Texas A&M University earning a B.S. in Biomedial
Science. In 1999, she spent a year of graduate study in Parasitology.
Dr. Petersen graduated from Texas A&M Veterinary School in 2004
with predominate study in small animal medicine. She has been
attending to the needs of cats and dogs since graduating. She now
lives in Clear Lake with her husband who is also a veterinarian,
children Sydney and Sam, and pet dogs and cats. Her hobbies include
gardening and visiting the family ranch where she enjoys raising Texas
Longhorn cattle.
Dr. Parker is a native Houstonian, but through her child-hood she
lived in Oklahoma, Missouri, Delaware, California and Athens, Greece
before coming back home to Texas. She graduated from Bellaire High
School and began her college education at the University of Houston.
She completed her first Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science
at Texas A&M University in 1980, and the second degree in
Veterinary Science in 1983. Dr. Parker received her Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Parker worked at M.D. Anderson in the division of Veterinary
Medicine & Surgery for family pet cancer treatment. She also spent an
internship rotation at the San Antonio Zoo. Dr. Parker practiced small
and large animal medicine for 2 years in Katy, Texas, and spent over
13 years in Friendswood treating small animals, birds and pocket pets.
Dr. Parker participated in clinical field trial studies for FDA approval
for a veterinary drug for Cushing's disease in dogs. She also
participated in embryo transfer work in African Borer goats as well as
artificial insemination in dogs.
Dr. Parker joined Dr. Runge and became a partner in August of 2000.
In addition to veterinary medicine, Dr Parker enjoys golfing and
fishing. She is an active member of her church and community,
providing health care at church pet fairs and participating in career day
seminars at many schools. She is devoted to her family and practice.
Her compassion and bedside manner will be evident when you meet
her.
lived in Oklahoma, Missouri, Delaware, California and Athens, Greece
before coming back home to Texas. She graduated from Bellaire High
School and began her college education at the University of Houston.
She completed her first Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science
at Texas A&M University in 1980, and the second degree in
Veterinary Science in 1983. Dr. Parker received her Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Parker worked at M.D. Anderson in the division of Veterinary
Medicine & Surgery for family pet cancer treatment. She also spent an
internship rotation at the San Antonio Zoo. Dr. Parker practiced small
and large animal medicine for 2 years in Katy, Texas, and spent over
13 years in Friendswood treating small animals, birds and pocket pets.
Dr. Parker participated in clinical field trial studies for FDA approval
for a veterinary drug for Cushing's disease in dogs. She also
participated in embryo transfer work in African Borer goats as well as
artificial insemination in dogs.
Dr. Parker joined Dr. Runge and became a partner in August of 2000.
In addition to veterinary medicine, Dr Parker enjoys golfing and
fishing. She is an active member of her church and community,
providing health care at church pet fairs and participating in career day
seminars at many schools. She is devoted to her family and practice.
Her compassion and bedside manner will be evident when you meet
her.