Our Caring and Compassionate Veterinary Care Team!
We consider pets to be members of the family. Deciding who to trust for the care of your furry family members is a very important decision. We will strive every day to keep your pets as healthy, happy, and comfortable as we can. .
– Dr. Morehead
Samuel Morehead DVM
Owner/Partner
Dr. Morehead grew up south of Shreveport, Louisiana and attended LSU for undergraduate and veterinary school. Being the youngest of three boys growing up in the country, animals were always an important part of life.
During veterinary school, Sam tracked mixed animal medicine and has continued to practice on large and small animals throughout his career. While he has always been a science oriented person, he has always felt that veterinary medicine is the best career there is. He most enjoys meeting people and their pets, and feels privileged to be able to help them.
After graduating in 2002 from vet school, Sam moved to the Austin area where he met his sweet wife, Emmy. Together, they have three wonderful children, Nathan, Genevieve, and David. Family has always been and continues to be the one of the most important parts of his life.
John Whitehill DVM
Owner/Partner
Dr. Whitehill was born and raised in central New Jersey. He attended the University of Massachusetts for undergraduate before receiving his degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M in 2007. John has spent his entire career working in the Austin area practicing small animal medicine. Dr. Whitehill is a member of TVMA and works with many local rescue groups to try and help less fortunate pets.
When Dr. Whitehill is not at work, he spends his time with his wife Brittaney, their sons Jensen and Devon, and their five “furry” children: Bruce, Bonnie, Shiner, Paisley and Monster Mash. Skiing, soccer, carpentry and beekeeping are some of his favorite hobbies.
Dr. Brandon Mitchell, originally from East Texas, studied for his Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University while serving as a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Dr. Mitchell stayed on at Texas A&M to receive a Master’s Degree in Rangeland Ecology & Management in 2005 before accepting a place to study in the United Kingdom at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2010, he was awarded his degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
After graduating Dr. Mitchell spent two years working in the United Kingdom as a mixed animal practitioner before returning home to Texas. Dr. Mitchell has been practicing in the Austin area since 2013 and joined our practice in 2020.
Dr. Mitchell has special interests in soft tissue surgery and dentistry. He enjoys spending time with his wife, his son and their two dogs. During time off he likes cooking, movies, camping and traveling.
Brandon Mitchell, MS BVM&S MRCVS
Samantha Foley DVM
Dr. Samantha Foley, originally from Salado Texas, moved around a variety of places before calling Leander her home. She went to Texas A&M University for her undergraduate and Veterinary Studies graduating in 2018 and 2022. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, trying new cuisines and spending time with her 2 cats, Border Collie and Australian Shepherd.
Dr. Bredthauer grew up in Leander and is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has over 40 years of practice experience, all in the Austin area. Dr B. joined our practice in 2015.
Larry Bredthauer DVM
Elizabeth Soto Practice Manager
Elizabeth joined the LVC family in the fall of 2013. She attended Sanford Brown College, where she graduated with an Associate degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technician . When away from LVC she enjoys spending time with family, dancing and swimming.