Dr. John Schell graduated from Texas A&M in 1987. He worked at a dairy practice his first year, followed by a position at an animal hospital in the DFW metroplex that emphasized advanced dentistry. From there, he returned to his old neighborhood for five years to work at a clinic within walking distance to the Dallas Zoo. For the next two years, he worked in about thirty different animal hospitals in the DFW area as a relief veterinarian. In 1997, he bought UAC, where he currently works. Dr. Schell enjoys time with his family and friends, as well as gardening, woodworking, and reading [citation].