Hospital Family

Dr. Paul Schmitt

Paul Schmitt is from San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. He joined the Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital team in May 2014 and became an owner in 2015. Paul has membership in Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, America Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Equine Practitioners and Academy of Veterinary Consultants. Paul and his family are members of the First Baptist Church of Navasota. In his free time Paul likes to work on classic cars and spend time with his wife Hearin and daughters Emmerich, Porter, and Vivian.

Dr. Blane Eschberger

Blane Eschberger is from Hallettsville, TX.  He graduated from Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2012 and joined the staff of Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital shortly after graduation. He became an owner in 2017. Blane is a member of, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and The Society for Theriogenology. Blane and his family are members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In his free time Blane likes landscaping, mountain biking and spending time with his wife Anne Marie and children Ella, Adeline, and Reid.

Dr. Arturo Piñon-Velasquez

Dr. Piñon was raised in Dallas, Texas.  He graduated with his Bachelors and Masters of Science from Texas A&M University in 2013 and 2015 and graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.  His veterinary interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, neurology, equine and food animal medicine.  He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Texas Veterinary Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Piñon enjoys spending time grilling, cooking, biking and spending time with his family.

Dr. Shannon Denault

Shannon Denault is from Tomball, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and joined BNVH in June of 2018. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Angus Association. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his wife Leanne, and 3 sons Nolan, Theo, and Conor. He also co-manages a registered Angus cattle herd in Tomball and Hempstead, Texas.

Dr. Colin Sanders

Dr. Colin Sanders is from Little River-Academy, Texas. He is a recent graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sanders originally joined the BNVH team in 2017 as a large animal technician, and after graduating, he decided to come back to Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital to practice medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, watching Aggie sports and spending time with his wife Delanie. .

Dr. Joe Scott Pace

Dr. Joe Scott Pace was raised in Brady, Texas. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University. Dr. Pace first joined Beard Navasota as a 4th year Veterinary extern in the winter of 2023, and now joining the practice as a recent graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2024. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and American Association of Swine Veterinarians. In his spare time, Dr. Pace enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing.