DR. LACY BALLIS

Dr. Lacy Ballis is the proud owner of Waterloo Vets. Originally from Houston, Texas, she attended The University of Texas at Austin for her Bachelor’s degree where she met her husband, Derek. Shortly after, they moved to Baton Rouge where she attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ballis’ clinical interests include dermatology, nutrition and endocrine disorders. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two young children, Addison and Banks, wakesurfing on lake Austin and jogging all of Austin’s trails. 

Dr. Jason Kingstad

Dr.  Jason Kingstad is originally from Wisconsin but has called Austin home for many years. His passion is advanced surgery and dentistry. After graduating from St. Matthew's University, Dr. Kingstad pursued additional training in veterinary dentistry, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, recognizing how crucial oral health is to the overall well-being of pets. Outside the clinic, you can find him kiteboarding on Lake Travis, enjoying Austin's culinary scene or traveling the world with his wife, Hannah, who is a teacher at Westlake High School.

Dr. Zee Mahmood

Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Zee graduated from Penn State, St. Matthew’s University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include surgery and internal medicine. He has been published in Veterinary Practice News and the IDEXX Pet Health Network. Before veterinary school, Dr. Zee spent several years as a veterinary technician in general practice, emergency/referral, and specialty surgery.A lover of the outdoors, live music, and traveling the world providing veterinary aid to disadvantaged areas, he can also often be found at Zilker with his doodle Josie Jane & friends.