Dr. Jon Paa
Veterinarian / Owner
Dr. Jon Paa was born and raised in Carrollton, TX. After high school, he attended Oklahoma State University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Dr. Paa was granted early admittance to veterinary school in 2007 and graduated from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. At the end of 2021, after working as a veterinarian at a large, progressive practice in the Dallas area for the past 10 years, he elected to take ownership of Lucas Veterinary Hospital and continue its reputation of offering personalized, compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to the surrounding area. Dr. Paa has a wide range of clinical interests including wellness care, internal medicine, pain management, cardiology, dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography, but he is most passionate about building strong relationships with families and their pets. He is currently a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys cheering for the Dallas and Oklahoma State University sports teams, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife Sara and their son, Jackson.
Dr. Shannon Gaharan
Veterinarian
Dr. Gaharan is a Louisiana native and graduated from LSU in 2012 (Geaux Tigers!). She enjoys internal medicine, wellness/preventive care, and soft tissue surgery. She aims to provide the best possible patient care and preserve the human-animal bond for every family. She and her husband have three daughters, one dog, and one cat. With any free time, she loves being on the lake, engaging in water sports, enjoying live music, and traveling
Marcus
Practice Manager
Marcus started with LVH in the fall of 2008. Marcus was born and raised in Plano and came to us with several years of experience working in different hospitals in the area. Marcus spends a lot of his time assisting Dr. Paa and the technicians. He has two of his own dogs at home that typically keep him busy. Marcus is a huge sports fan and follows our local sports teams closely.
Nick
Technician
Nick joined the LVH team in February of 2021. As the resident hockey expert, Nick stays up to date on everything Dallas Stars hockey. With 6 dogs and 2 cats there is never a dull moment at home, and when he does have free time you will find him listening to classic rock music, playing video games with his fiance and attending Dallas Stars games.
Julie
Client Care Representative
Julie joined the LVH team in the summer of 2023. She is a full time student at the University of North Texas working on earning her bachelor’s degree in education to become a teacher. Julie has 2 cats at home, Fender and Moonpie. Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends, and loves her beach vacations during her time away from the hospital.
Christina
Technician
Christina joined the LVH team in early 2024. She was born and raised right here in Allen, and graduated from Allen High School. Christina has 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 rabbits and 1 tortoise that keep her busy at home. In her free time, Christina enjoys hiking, kayaking, painting and cooking.
Haylee
Technician
Haylee joined the LVH team in the fall of 2024. She was born in southern California, and raised here in Allen. Haylee has 3 cats (Asher, Izzy and Prada) and a Labrador (Silas James) at home that keep her home full of excitement. You can find her spending time with family, going to church, and enjoying the local wake surfing park on her days off.
Natalie
Technician
Natalie joined the LVH team in the Fall of 2023. She was born in Corpus Christi and relocated to North Texas after graduating from Texas A&M. She has 5 pets at home, including Sammy the Jumping Spider. She enjoys traveling to new places with her husband and 2 daughters. She also stays busy as a Cub Scout Leader and Volleyball Coach.