Meet the Team
Dr. Gudipally hails from Hyderabad, India. He received his bachelor in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Hyderabad, India in 1991. He then received his Masters in Medical Microbiology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY in 1996. He successfully completed his clinical rotation from Iowa State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 1997. He went on to receive his ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) Certificate from AVMD in 1997. He then practiced as a small animal veterinarian in a multi-doctor hospital in Chicago from 1998-2001. He also worked as a relief vet from 2001-2004 in Chicago, Southern California, Austin, and San Antonio. Dr. Gudipally, along with his wife Indira Gudipally, opened Pflugerville Animal Hospital in 2003. He then opened FM 685 Animal Hospital in Hutto in 2009. In addition to being licensed in the state of Texas, Dr. Gudipally is also USDA accredited. His favorite past time is spending time with his wife, two sons, and family pet Maya
Dr. Kelly Might, DACVS was raised in Bedford, Texas, a town between Dallas and Fort Worth. He moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin as an undergraduate student, earning a bachelors in zoology and a minor in Spanish. He then attended Oklahoma State University for veterinary school. Early in his first year at Oklahoma State, Dr. Might found his calling for veterinary surgery. Dr. Might completed a 1-year rotating internship at PetCare Veterinary Hospital in Santa Rosa, California. He then went on to perform a 1-year surgical internship at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists in Boulder, Colorado. These experiences were then followed by a three-year surgical residency at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. During his training, Dr. Might developed a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery and orthopedics. While at Washington State University, Dr. Might published multiple manuscripts and found great interest in orthopedic research. After 9 years away from home, Dr. Might, his wife, and two children returned to Austin, Texas. By teaming up with Dr. Allman and performing mobile specialty surgeries, Dr. Might is able to provide complicated surgical procedures to many pets that would not otherwise be able to receive specialty care. When not at work, Dr. Might enjoys cycling and spending time with his family.
Sharon, who has been with our clinics since June of 2021 and is now our Practice Manager, prefers to be called MsFixIt or The Cat Wrangler. She has a BBA and an MSCIS, and she thinks the best part of her job is helping others, whether it is resolving issues or assisting with the animals. Married with older children, she is also meowmy to 5 cats of her own, and she and her husband foster cats with Austin Siamese Rescue.
Brittany is the Team Lead/Lead Vet Tech/Customer Service Rep at Five Star. She has been at Five Star since October of 2021. As a young child, she dreamed of becoming a Veterinarian or working with animals and could not be happier with how her life has turned out! Animals are her passion and she loves coming to work every day. She also has a gaggle of her own dogs and cats at home with her fiancé.
Nyomi is a Vet Tech at Five Star. She was born in NH, but lived most of her life in VT. She traveled a lot while working on the pipeline previously. After that, she went to live in AL, working on a show horse farm for three years. She wanted a change, so I moved to TX with her then boyfriend, now fiancé. She has three dogs - Ruger, who’s 7 years old, River, who’s just over 1 year and Renegade, who’s 9 months. They all live in a camper full time together and love it. One day they want to buy and own their own place with lots of land. Nyomi has always dreamed of opening a horse boarding facility and hopes one day she will be able to.
Rachel is currently a Junior at UT Austin studying biology and pursuing the Veterinary Medicine field. She was born in Texas and raised in South Korea. She has one dog named Lovely that she absolutely adores. In her free time she enjoys watching movies, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Andi Cat is Head of H.R. and Hospital Manager. She came to us as a tiny underweight kitten with a bad eye. Her eye no longer bothers her, even with the cloudy part. If you look closely, you’ll see her eyes are different colors, too. Andi does not care for cats. She is a Doberman stuck in a cat body; we think. She is often found at Reception, intercepting head scritches from the clients.
This is Olivia, one of our Customer Service Representatives. She was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to Austin Texas with her boyfriend and two dogs, Ophie and Quincy almost a year ago. She loves to travel, read books, and spend time with her family when she’s not greeting our furry friends!
Alyssa is a Customer Service Representative at Five Star. She has one cat named Pepper, whom she loves dearly. When Alyssa isn’t helping our clients with a smile at the Reception desk, she spends her time at the pool or building new Lego sets.
Tory is one of our Customer Service Representatives and is a hardworking and motivated individual with a background in animal care and a passion for helping others. Known for their positive attitude and strong work ethic, Tory is always eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the team's success.
Emma is one of our seasonal Kennel Technicians this year and is eager to learn new things about your pets' care, routines, and even funny quirks! Having prior experience with pet care and having many funky pets of her own, she always tries her best to ensure your pet is a happy pet during their staycation.
Olivia G ha been with FM685 Animal Hospital for over a year now. She started with us as a CSR with one clinic and has since quickly been promoted into Office Manager for all three clinics within the Gudipally Clinic Family.
Jordan, a passionate veterinary technician dedicated to the well-being of animals, both big and small, is a vet tech with Five Star. With an unwavering love for all creatures, Jordan has committed his career to providing compassionate care and support to those who cannot speak for themselves. As he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his journey—heading to veterinary school—he is eager to expand his knowledge and skills, ensuring that he can make a positive impact in the lives of animals for years to come. When he's not busy caring for furry patients, Jordan cherishes his weekends spent with his loving family and his beloved feline companion, Dutch.
Makayla is a senior in high school with a passion for animal care. She was born in Nevada, raised in California, now thriving in Texas. She is an Aspiring veterinarian with a loving home for her four furry friends: Roxie the dog, a playful ferret, a gentle bunny, and a wise old cat.
Jovious is a vet tech and a junior pre-vet student at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in chemistry. She moved to the U.S. from Singapore in December 2021 to pursue her passion for animals and veterinary medicine. When she’s not working with animals, she enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors for fun.
Olivia is a rising junior at Trinity University. She enjoys reading, singing in the Trinity Choir, and while she studies human communications in her course load at university, she also has a passion for caring for and treating animals as one of Five Star's Kennel Technicians.
