Meet Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Jackson founded Northpointe Animal Hospital in October 2010. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she received her BS and DVM. Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Jackson has been practicing in the Northwest Houston area for the past 20 years. She and her husband Dr. Wayne Johnson have one son, Chase, who is currently a student at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Jackson’s interests include surgery, geriatric medicine, and canine and feline behavior. Her fur family includes Athena, an Anatolian Shepherd, and Hank, a very lively Australian Shepherd. She also raises chickens, cows, a goat, and all other things left behind when her son moved to college. Dr. Jackson enjoys all things outdoors, including Oklahoma State football. Go Pokes!!

Dr. Crider joined Northpointe Animal Hospital in June 2015. She is a native Houstonian who attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate and veterinary medicine degrees. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and has been practicing in the Houston area ever since. Dr. Crider enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has special interests in internal medicine, cytology, and feline medicine. Dr. Crider is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. She and her husband have 3 children, 2 Great Danes (Josie and Steele), a terrier mix (Lilly), 2 cats (Myla and Miles), a guinea pig (Rodney), and fish. In her free time, Dr. Crider enjoys spending time with her family and attending Texas A&M football games. Gig’em!

Dr. Ramsbacher’s passion for veterinary medicine began early in life, inspired by her love for animals and the opportunity to blend science, problem-solving, and hands-on care to nurture pets and their families. Her experience as a veterinarian in Houston further strengthened her commitment to supporting every pet parent and making a meaningful impact on every pet in the community.

Outside of work, Dr. Ramsbacher enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons, who keep life busy, loud, and full of joy! On quieter days, you can find her gardening, exploring new places and cuisines, and watching true crime shows with their dog, Howard, and cat, Tuxxy.

Veterinary Technician

A native Texan, Andrea was born in Sweetwater, Texas, and moved to Houston in 1990. She graduated from Cypress Creek High School and enrolled in the veterinary technician program at Lone Star College. She received her Registered Vet Tech degree in 2002. Her first job with Dr. Jackson began in 2003, and she joined the Northpointe team in 2011. Andrea has a keen interest in surgery, and assisting with difficult or unusual surgery cases is one of her favorite roles at Northpointe. Andrea and her husband, Michael, live in Waller with their dog (Dallas), cat (Keko), and two horses (Luke and Snickers). Their hobbies include horseback riding, woodworking, and reading, and they have recently started learning to kayak!

Veterinary Technician

Courtney moved to the Cypress area from Arizona while she was in middle school. She began working in the veterinary field as a receptionist in 2004 and obtained her Certified Veterinary Assistant qualification soon after. Courtney joined the Northpointe team in 2014. “I really appreciate that the doctors here are always willing to take extra time to explain disease processes and new techniques to us. It has allowed me to expand my knowledge in the management of chronic illness and traumatic injuries – which means better care for our patients”. Courtney and her husband, Thomas, enjoy watching sports, going to concerts, and traveling. Courtney and Thomas have a young son, 2 cats (Chad and Walter), and a dog (Shelby).

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.

Hospital Manager

Melissa is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She has lived in Tomball since 2000. She began working with Dr. Jackson in 2004 and has been with our practice since we opened in 2010. “I cannot imagine working anywhere else. The camaraderie among Northpointe employees makes coming to work like coming to a second home – just with extra cats and dogs to love! “Her favorite thing about working with animals is helping patients recover from traumatic injuries and working with senior pets to improve their quality of life. Melissa has a cat (Paradox) and a dog (Limey). She enjoys spending quality time with her family and loves travel and reading whenever she has the opportunity.

CSR

Bio coming soon.