Our Team

Dr. Juliette Carroll was born and raised in the beautiful hills of Northwest Connecticut. Dr. Carroll began her college career at a small agricultural college in Pennsylvania, but fell in love with Texas after her employment on a large Angus seedstock operation in the Texas panhandle. She relocated to Texas in 2004 where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Tarleton State University, and later moving to College Station, where she earned her Master’s degree in Veterinary Parasitology from Texas A&M University. While pursuing her graduate degree, Dr. Carroll developed a strong interest in drug-resistant parasites and tick-borne parasitic diseases, which has carried into her career as a veterinarian. She attended veterinary school at Colorado State University, graduating in 2013 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon her graduation, she returned to Texas to complete an internship in advanced equine medicine and lameness at Elgin Veterinary Hospital. Following her internship, Dr. Carroll put down roots in Fredericksburg where she has provided mixed animal veterinary care to the animals of the Texas Hill Country since 2015.

As part of Dr. Carroll’s unique equine experience, she is extremely skilled in neonatal maladjustment syndrome, equine ophthalmic disorders, lameness, internal medicine and reproduction. In addition to her extensive equine knowledge, Dr. Carroll also thoroughly enjoys small animal, livestock and exotic hoofstock medicine as well. She has particular interest in neonatal medicine, wound care, small animal soft tissue surgery and exotic ruminant parasite management. Dr. Carroll is a true mixed-animal practitioner in every sense of the word, and looks forward to caring for your large and small animal patients.

Oak Valley Veterinary Services is a family-run business, and you’ll often see the Dr. Carroll’s son, Weston and daughter, Rylan. “helping” mom with cases.

Dr. Carroll devotes a great deal of time to advancing her skills through copious amounts of continuing education and is a member of the following organizations: American Association Of Equine Practitioners; Exotic Wildlife Association; American Association Of Bovine Practitioners; Texas Equine Veterinarian Association; American Association Of Veterinary Parasitologists; American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Pullen, owner of JP Hookworks, combines his education as a veterinarian with his farrier capabilities to provide the only equine podiatry service available in Central Texas. Dr. Pullen works in collaboration with Dr. Carroll and fellow farrier, Caleb Bergeleen to meet the ever-growing equine podiatry needs of the hill country.

Prior to entering the field of veterinary medicine, Dr. Jaret Pullen spent nearly two decades building a successful farrier business throughout the Northeast. His ever-growing interest in therapeutic farriery drove him to pursue further training in the study and management of the equine hoof. Dr. Pullen received his received his D.V.M. degree from Cornell University, and currently travels between the Northeast, Colorado and Texas managing a diverse caseload of horses of various breeds and disciplines.

Dr Pullen focuses exclusively on the treatment of lameness and diseases associated with the foot, often in collaboration with his mentors Drs. Ric Redden and Sammy Pittman. He specializes in treating complex foot issues such as laminitis, podotrochlosis (navicular disease), white line disease, soft tissue injuries, septic pedal osteitis, angular limb deformities and variety of other conditions.

Dr. Pullen’s dedication to the area therapeutic farriery is demonstrated through his work as a lecturer at numerous podiatry seminars and continuing education events, both within the U.S and internationally. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners, and holds a faculty position at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine's Podiatry Center.

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Office Manager/Technician
With over a decade of experience in the veterinary field, Colleen Trimble excels as the Practice Manager and Veterinary Technician at Oak Valley Veterinary Services. Colleen’s extensive background in veterinary care and management equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both clinical and administrative aspects of the practice, ensuring the highest standard of care for every patient and smooth operations for the team.

Colleen and Dr. Carroll have a long-standing professional relationship that dates back to their time working together in San Marcos ten years ago. Their shared history has fostered a deep mutual respect and a seamless collaboration in their current roles.

Residing in Junction, TX, Colleen is deeply rooted in her family life with her husband, Travis, and their lively four-year-old son, Wyatt. Balancing her professional commitments with her role as a mother, Colleen finds joy in nurturing Wyatt's growth and supporting his early development. Outside of the clinic, she channels her entrepreneurial spirit into Sum Dum Guys, an Asian American food trailer she operates in Junction.

Colleen’s dedication to her family, her profession, and her culinary pursuits highlights her commitment to excellence and her vibrant, multifaceted approach to life.

A second generation farrier with over 30 years experience, Caleb quite literally grew up in the business of horseshoeing. Caleb was shoeing horses well before he was old enough to drive a car. A retired rodeo contestant himself, Caleb appreciates the intricacies of the equine industry and the rigorous demands placed on the musculoskeletal system of an equine athlete.

Caleb has experience in a vast array of breeds and disciplines from gaited horses, race horses, rodeo, to jumpers and dressage horses. While the equine digit may not have changed much in the past 30 years, the way we manage pathologies of the hoof continues to change. Caleb prioritizes continuing education, client satisfaction and evidence based therapeutic shoeing to provide the most comprehensive hoof care possible.

Caleb is an AFA certified farrier and has maintained his professional farrier credential through the IAPF, while also serving on the board of directors for the IAPF. When he is not shoeing, he is teaching various shoeing clinics or collaborating on projects with podiatry colleagues.

Caleb served as the resident farrier at Elgin Veterinary Hospital for over a decade before relocating his business (The Shoeing Shop) to the hill country and teaming up with Oak Valley Veterinary Services to offer the most comprehensive hoof care available.