Meet the Town & Country Veterinary Team.

Dr. Hartzoge (pronunciation: rēr’ dun hart’ zō) is a Midland, Texas native and completed his Undergraduate work in Veterinary Science at Texas A&M University. His Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine was completed at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Dr. Hartzoge established Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in 1995 and continues to elevate the veterinary services, diagnostics and surgical techniques offered to this community. His specialty is orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Hartzoge is married to Allison and they have two adult, married children, Nicole, Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from RUSVM, Class of '22 and Matthew, MS Chemical Engineer from Colorado School of Mines, Class of '21. He also has a granddaughter, Olivia and a grandson, William. Dr. Hartzoge presently has a yellow Labrador retriever (Finley) and two horses (Fancy and Rocket).

When he's not working, Riordan likes to compete in shotgun shooting sports, outdoor activities, working on the ranch and spending time with his family.

Dr. Hartzoge says "I have been told that veterinary medicine is my calling. I have to admit, I do love my job – most days."

Dr. Lee is from Kansas City, Missouri and completed her Undergraduate work in Biology from Truman State University. Her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine was completed at University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and is licensed by Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Laura has also attended classes offered by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to gain further knowledge in the field. She has been working in the veterinary business since 2001. Today, her specialty is in ultrasonography.

Dr. Lee is married to Robert "Rob" and they have two sons, Calvin and Maxwell. They have three dogs; a pit mix (Moe), a chihuahua mix (Jellybean) and a pug/chihuahua mix (Peanut Butter). In her free time, Laura enjoys painting, baking, and relaxing with friends and family.

Dr. Nicole (Hartzoge) Janik joined T&CVH in October 2022. Nicole was raised in Midland, Texas and graduated from Midland High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, Class of ‘18

Her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine was completed at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, located in St. Kitts, West Indies, in 2022 after completing her clinical rotations at Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Nicole is the daughter of Dr. Riordan Hartzoge and grew up in this hospital. Many clients recognize her from her toddler days bouncing around the clinic. Nicole is married to Travis and they have a son, William. As for their pets, they have four dogs; a blue lacy mix–rescue (LadyBug), a chocolate lab–rescue (Jessie), a catahoula (Scout) and a black lab mix-rescue (Chloe). They also have a flock of chickens! In addition to playing with her pets, Nicole enjoys working out, gardening, watching sports, and spending time with her husband and animals.