Meet the Team

Amber Breclaw, DVM

Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Amber Breclaw is excited to serve the Hutto community with the opening of Paw Haven Animal Hospital. A native Texan, Dr. Breclaw grew up in Pearland, Texas, and is living out her lifelong passion to be a veterinarian.

She graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science in 2004 and graduated cum laude with her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2007. Dr. Breclaw has been a veterinarian in Austin and Round Rock for 16 years prior to fulfilling her dream of opening her own veterinary practice here in Hutto.

She and her husband, Jarrod, have three talented and active children – Collin, Claire, and Evan. They also have a Goldendoodle named Ollie, a Shih Tzu mix named Cooper, and two guinea pigs named Trevor and Snickers. When she is not working, Dr. Breclaw enjoys reading, running, spending time with family and friends, and being a band/dance/soccer mom.

Faith Weeks, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Faith Weeks grew up in League City, Texas and has wanted to be a veterinarian since before she could correctly pronounce the word. What began as a love for animals, grew into a respect for the human-animal bond, desire to help people, and passion for science and medicine.

Dr. Weeks is an Aggie through and through. She received her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M and stayed to complete her DVM. During her studies, she worked at a rehabilitation center for native Texas wildlife and did conservation work in South Africa. She has been practicing in Austin since graduation and has a special interest in internal medicine, surgery and geriatric medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Weeks can be found outside with her foster-failed pit bull mix, Lyla, and adopted Dalmatian, Alfie. She loves live music (especially Texas country), traveling, and staying active whether on a trail or in the gym.

Julia Dickerson, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Julia Dickerson grew up in Abilene, Texas, and knew from an early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her love for animals began with her two childhood cats, Cosmo and Mustache, and only grew stronger over the years. Starting out as a veterinary technician, she gained hands-on experience that reinforced her commitment to caring for pets and supporting the people who love them.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin, where she fell in love with the area. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating magna cum laude in May 2025. Dr. Dickerson is excited to begin her veterinary career in Hutto. She has a special interest in internal medicine and preventative care, and she enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Outside of work, Dr. Dickerson enjoys reading, playing tennis, hiking, and spending quality time with friends and family. She also stays active in her local church community. During her final year of vet school, she adopted a blind pug named Pickles and has loved getting to know all of his quirks and personality.

Danaile Oliver

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Hospital Manager

Danaile became our Paw Haven hospital manager in February 2024. Danaile was born and raised in the central Texas area before moving to Austin during her college externship in 2012. She has an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician for over a decade. Her background includes working in shelters, emergency medicine, specialty practices, general practice, and management. After all her time in the field, she is still passionate about providing the absolute best care for animals. Danaile enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge with anyone who wants to learn, while also remaining dedicated to continuing her own educational journey. When not in the clinic, Danaile enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family which includes her 2 dogs: Ruby the Golden Retriever, and Casanova the Standard Poodle.

Nicole Toliver

Lead Technician and Inventory Manager

Nicole Toliver is excited to be part of the team at Paw Haven Animal Hospital. Originally from Southern California, she now lives in Hutto, and loves the people and pets of Texas.

She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2014 and graduated top of her class from the Blinn Veterinary Technology Program in 2017, after which she obtained her veterinary technology license. Nicole enjoyed working alongside Dr. Breclaw in the greater Austin area for 6 years prior to the opening of this practice.

She and her husband, Clark, have two young children – Natalie and Carson. They also have two border collies – Sadie and Millie. When she is not working, Nicole enjoys game nights with her family and friends and singing on the worship team at her local church.

Elisa Rutherford

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Elisa joined our staff as a veterinary technician in November 2023. She has over 20 years experience in the veterinary field, having started as a veterinary assistant when she was 17 years old. After completing a two year program in Animal Health Technology, Elisa obtained her license as a veterinary technician in California. She also has an interest in art/art history and has a bachelor’s in studio art and a certification in Museum Studies. As a kid, Elisa would raise goats and had quite the menagerie including ducks, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, and a guinea pig. Elisa and her family are proud Hutto residents and they love being a part of this community. They enjoy traveling and exploring Austin in their free time.