Dr. Taylor Cortez
Residency Trained in Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Dr. Cortez was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She met her husband in veterinary school and after graduating they moved to Texas together. She spent the first part of her career in small animal general practice where she gained experience in all areas of medicine. She also served as a chief of staff for several hospitals in the DFW area.

Her father is a human oral surgeon and Dr. Cortez worked in his practice prior to attending vet school. After several years as a companion animal veterinarian, she found her calling in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. That passion led to her becoming a dental resident under Dr. Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC. Dr. Cortez is now working her way through the residency program and is committed to high-quality dental care of dogs and cats. She is passionate about oral medicine, and is currently researching uniquely aggressive oral tumors in young dogs.

During her spare time, Dr. Taylor Cortez enjoys reading, kickboxing, horseback riding and playing board games with her husband. She loves hanging out at home with her son, husband and two dogs – Glen (whippet) and Nova (silken windhound). Both she and her husband share a love of all sighthounds and over the years have also owned Italian Greyhounds and Borzoi. They love long-nosed doggos!

Dr. Jennie Kernaghan
Resident in Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Dr. Kernaghan was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. In the pursuit of a career in zoo and conservation science she attended Texas A&M for her Bachelors in Zoology. This led her to pursue a career in the veterinary field and she graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Throughout this time she worked in zoos and wildlife centers across the country as well as spent time in the Serengeti working in their field hospital.

She returned to Texas and worked in small animal and exotics general practice for 4 years. For 3 of those years, she worked with Board Certified Veterinary Dentists™, Dr. Heidi Lobprise and Dr. Jessica Johnson and developed an appreciation for high quality dentistry.

She is passionate about improving her patients quality of life through alleviating oral pain, and educating clients on the importance of their pet’s dental health.