Say hello to Dr. Lindsey Walker! She’s a graduate of TAMU CVM and is excited for days filled with internal medicine, surgeries, and emergency care. At home, she cares for a pack of rescues: Chiquita (a.k.a. Chicken), her Yorkie; Sloane, the sassy tabby; Banksy, a senior Alaskan Husky; and Kirajean, a herding mix.

Say a big hello to Dr. Maya Leifheit! Dr. Leifheit is a graduate of Midwestern University and is joining the team in our South Austin location. Her favorite cases include anything surgical (especially a quick spay or neuter) and working through behavior and training concerns with owners. Dr. Leifheit loves the collaborative atmosphere of our appointments. She feels like our clients get to be as involved as they would like to be! At home she spends time with her shepherd mix, Ginger, who she adopted from a shelter in Lubbock.

Dr. Walker is a graduate from Texas A&M University–gig ‘em, Aggies! He opened Apollo Veterinary in 2021, named after his beloved Border Collie and his grandfather. He also adopted a cat named Pegasus (Peggy) with cerebellar hypoplasia–she lives in the clinic now, and goes everywhere with him! Dr. Walker loves surgery, dermatology, and growing Apollo Vet to be the best it can be.

Dr. Modak has been a veterinarian since 2001, although you won’t often find him in exam rooms. This appropriately nicknamed “cool guy” is passionate about helping businesses scale and doctors grow in their confidence and surgical abilities. He has a rabbit at home named Stormy!

Director of Operations

Meet Maria, our Director of Operations! She helps to keep the Apollo ship running smoothly between all of our locations. She also loves to jump in and help on the treatment floor whenever she is needed, making her a jack-of-all-trades! She has a menagerie of dog breeds at home–a Yorkie named Pina, a German-Shorthaired Pointer named Oakley, a Dalmatian named Pepper, and a terrier mix named Ginger (that she rescued here at Apollo!).

Meet Allie, our newest Practice Manager at Apollo Veterinary South Austin! She absolutely lights up during healthy puppy and kitten exams and embodies our commitment to always finding a way to help every pet that walks through our doors. At home, she’s mom to Ellen, a 10-year-old Weimaraner mix she’s loved since puppyhood after her aunt rescued her from the roadside, and Buck, a 3-year-old Pyrenees mix who came from a friend’s accidental litter – proving that the best family members often come from the most unexpected places!

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Keisha is a licensed veterinary technician who loves seeing all kinds of animals, even exotic pets! She also loves client education and staff training, helping all members of your pet’s care team to know what they need to be their happiest, healthiest selves. She has an entire ZOO at home–three cats (Buttercup, Sunshine, Tabby), a sulcata tortoise (Eleanor SHELLstrop), and a crested gecko (Geks).

Veterinary Technician

Vianka is a dedicated Veterinary Technician with a passion for puppy and kitty exams, ear cytologies, ear cleanings, and dental care. She loves helping animals feel their best and is especially fond of her rescued mutt, Ami. With her hands-on experience and compassionate approach, Vianka ensures every pet gets the best care possible.

Veterinary Technician Assistant/ Client Concierge

K’la is a compassionate Technician Assistant and Concierge with a soft spot for oppressed breeds—she’s always rooting for the underdog! At home, she has a lovable crew: Cassie, a Cattle Dog mix, Sally, a Chihuahua mix, and Kobe, a Russian Blue cat. K’la is also a busy mom of two, a 5-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, proving that her heart has room for both pets and toddlers!

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Sam is a technician assistant who loves surgery days at Apollo—they’re the most fun to watch and full of learning! At home, Sam hangs out with Pumpkin, an adorable orange cat with plenty of personality.

Technician Assistant & Client Concierge

Cindy is a Technician Assistant and Client Concierge who finds pure joy in witnessing the special bond between puppies and their moms—she considers it a privilege to see that connection blossom! From day one, the warm and welcoming Apollo team has made her feel valued and supported, creating an environment she’s genuinely excited to be part of every single day. While she doesn’t have pets of her own right now, her love for animals shines through in everything she does!

Client Concierge

Meet Chrissy! As our client concierge, she’s one of the first faces you’ll encounter when you walk into our South Austin hospital. Chrissy brings the intense Apollo energy to work every day, and makes every person and pet that comes through our doors an instant friend! She’s also heavily involved in our Apollo events and a contributor to our Instagram! She has a Red Heeler puppy named Kevin that joins her at work every day.