Meet Our Veterinary Team in Georgetown, TX
At Guardian Paws Animal Hospital, we’re proud to serve pets and their families with a skilled, compassionate veterinary team. Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, whether your pet is visiting for a routine wellness exam, surgery, or urgent treatment.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Jubilee Goodner, DVM
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Dr. Ben Butler, DVM
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Our Veterinary Staff
Our veterinary team also includes a dedicated group of technicians, assistants, and client service staff. Their expertise and compassion help ensure that every pet receives attentive, personalized care from the moment they walk through our doors.
Additional team member profiles will be added soon—check back to meet the full staff of Guardian Paws Animal Hospital.
Lauren B. – Head Veterinary Technician
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Emily J. – Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Joe B. – Veterinary Technician
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Committed to Compassionate Pet Care
Every member of our team shares a commitment to providing the best veterinary care possible for the dogs and cats of Georgetown, Liberty Hill, and Leander. Together, we look forward to welcoming you and your pet to Guardian Paws Animal Hospital.
Lauren B.
Head Veterinary Technician
Lauren is a dedicated and energetic veterinary technician who has spent the past 14 years honing her skills in small animal medicine. As Head Veterinary Technician, she leads our team of technicians and assistants in delivering exceptional care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of treatment. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Lauren combines clinical expertise with a passion for continuous learning, and is always eager to embrace new challenges and veterinary advancements. She loves educating clients and partnering with them to help their pets live long, happy lives.
When she’s not in the clinic, Lauren enjoys watching true crime documentaries, hiking scenic trails, lifting weights, and spending quality time with her husband, Korie, and their four children.
Sam H.
Veterinary Technician
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Emily J.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emily is our licensed veterinary technician who has been working in veterinary medicine for two years and proudly earned her license in 2025. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to her patients. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also has a special place in her heart for Shiba Inus and is a proud pet parent to two of her own, Monchi and Fiji, who keep her life full of joy.
Joe B.
Veterinary Technician
Joe is a veterinary technician with 13 years of experience in veterinary medicine. A lifelong animal lover, he’s dedicated his career to caring for pets and supporting their families. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and practicing martial arts. At home, he’s a proud cat dad to Six and Don Vito, who keep him entertained and remind him every day why he loves what he does.
Kristian R.
Client Service Representative
Kristian has been working in veterinary medicine for four years, where she’s passionate about caring for animals and supporting their health and well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active through working out. At home, Kristian is a devoted cat mom to Salem and Sebastian, two cats she loves very much and who hold a special place in her heart.
Dr. Ben Butler
Veterinarian
Dr. Benjamin Butler is a native Texan and received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Biochemistry from Baylor University in 2020 and then his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M in 2024.
From the tiniest teacup kittens to the most majestic giant breed dogs, Dr. Butler believes every pet deserves a veterinary advocate who treats pets and pet parents like family. He loves the variety general practice brings on a daily basis. Dr. Butler’s special interests encompass preventative care—as he strongly believes an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure—and soft tissue surgeries such as mass removals, where he finds great satisfaction in surgically treating certain cancers or tumors. He wants to equip owners to actively participate in their loved one’s care plan and ultimately strengthen the human-animal bond.
When not in the office, Dr. Butler loves traveling to far off places such as the Himalayas to track snow leopards or the Galapagos to scuba dive with sharks. He loves all things sports and outdoors and is a proud dog dad to Titan, a Doberman Pinscher, and Maeve, an Irish Wolfhound.
Dr. Jubilee Goodner, DVM
Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Goodner is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned both her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special passion for soft tissue surgery and is committed to making life-saving procedures more accessible and affordable in a general practice setting.
What she loves most about veterinary medicine is the variety it brings—one day she may be welcoming a new puppy for their first exam, while the next she may be treating a senior cat, managing chronic conditions, or performing advanced surgery. Above all, she values the bonds she builds with pets and their families, guiding them through every stage of their pet’s life.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Goodner enjoys binge-watching shows on the couch, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing with her husband, Garrett. She shares her home with two Great Pyrenees mixes, Chicken and Waffles, and a cat named Maple.