Meet Our Team

Dr. Ryan Cate, Veterinarian, purchased Grote Veterinary Clinic in January 2016. Dr.

Born and raised in Iowa Park, TX, the daughter of a family physician, Dr. Roose says God gave her the desire to doctor animals.

Malinda joined the staff in February 2015 as a receptionist. Malinda now is Riverstone's Office Manager. She loves working with animals.

Mollie graduated from Brock High School in 2013. She has been a member of Riverstone since June of 2012. She has two loving pets, Fang her cat and Mae her dog. In her spare time she likes to help out her family and friends.

Kristina is from New Braunfels, Texas, and joined RVG in August 2026. She serves as both a receptionist and veterinary technician, bringing 23 years of experience in the veterinary industry as a large- and small-animal technician.

Samantha is from Poolville, TX, and joined RVG in July 2026. She has been working in the veterinary industry for about a year and is excited to continue growing her experience and knowledge.

Jennifer is from Weatherford, Texas, and is currently attending Penn Foster University, where she is working toward an Associate of Science degree to become a Veterinary Technician.

Shalyn is from Weatherford TX, and she has been working for Riverstone Veterinary Group for five months. She is currently attending Weatherford College. Shalyn has 3 dogs and 1 cat who she loves!

Leah is from Brock, Texas, and has a passion for animals, sharing her home with two dogs and five cats. She serves as the Grooming Bather at both clinics and has been a valued member of Riverstone Veterinary Group since September 2025.

Heidi Ritthaler DVM joined Riverstone Vet Group in the spring of 2019. She is a 20 year resident of Parker County, having come to the region right after graduating from Colorado State University in 1999. Dr.

Morgan Solomon, DVM joined Riverstone Veterinary Group in August 2020.

Erin is from Moline, Illinois and has lived in Texas since 2015. Erin grew up loving animals and knew this was the job for her. Erin has been working at Grote vet since 2017. Erin has 2 dogs (Sarge and Lieutenant Dan) and 2 cats (Oliver and Nemo) but Sarge is very clearly her favorite.