Coit North Veterinary Hospital

Coit North Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Plano, TX. The professional and courteous staff at Coit North Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Coit North Veterinary Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Plano and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Coit North Veterinary Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
  • Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Sun: Closed
  • We accept all major credit cards, cash, and personal checks.

  • Jess Lovell, DVM

    Owner
    Dr. Jess W. Lovell is the proud owner of the Coit North Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Lovell is a graduate of the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine and has received additional orthopedic training at Texas A&M University and Iowa State University.

    Prior to joining the Coit North Veterinary Hospital medical team, he provided medical guidance, leadership and surgical support for a large group of veterinary hospitals in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Dr. Lovell's clinical interests include laser therapy, dermatology, dentistry, internal medicine and orthopedics.

    Jess has served as a professional liaison for the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and Oklahoma State University, and has been a lecturer on leadership skills and veterinary practice at the University of Tennessee and various other professional organizations.

    He holds professional memberships in the Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

    An active member of the community, Dr. Lovell served as an elected official on the McClendon-Chisholm City Council.  He is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the American Legion.

    Prior to his academic endeavors, he served his country as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

    In his spare time, Dr. Lovell enjoys cheering for his kids lacrosse, football and volleyball teams, camping, canoeing, sailing, fishing and being outdoors with his family.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2003
    Education:
    University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Katie Pruitt, DVM

    Doctor

    Dr. Pruitt is the newest member of the Coit North Veterinary Hospital team. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelors in animal and dairy science in 2005, and from Mississippi State's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, Dr. Pruitt moved back to north Texas to be closer to family and has been practicing in the area ever since. Dr. Pruitt worked for Dr. Lovell the summer before she started veterinary school in 2005. She was very excited and honored to have the chance to join his team again here at Coit North Veterinary Hospital.

    Dr. Pruitt's professional interest include physical rehabilitation, pain management, geriatrics, internal medicine and feline medicine.  She is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and achieved this specialty certification through the Canine Rehab Institute. She will also start her certification in veterinary acupuncture later this year.

    Dr. Pruitt enjoys traveling, cooking, crafting of any kind, sports, especially college football (GO DAWGS), and spending time with her family and friends. She has a 2.5 year old nephew that she loves to spend time with and spoil. Her fur family includes four cats, Charlie Scarface, Henry VIII, Frankie Blue Eyes and Niah, and three dogs, Pineapple, Polo and Pumpkin.


    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2009
    Education:
    Mississippi State, College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Allison

    Office Manager
    Allison began working at Coit North Veterinary Hospital in 2014 and stepped away in 2019 to focus on her family. She then returned in 2022 to her second family at CNVH! She has 2 crazy kids and an even crazier dog named Skylar. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with family and traveling (when time allows)

  • Mikael

    Lead Technician
    Coming soon!

  • Celina

    Lead Receptionist
    Celina joined the Coit North Veterinary team in 2022! She has always had a love for animals and her family has even worked with animals in show biz! At home she has 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 kids that always keep her on her toes. Celina loves to travel and attend concerts in her free time.

  • Nyah

    Kennel Supervisor/Receptionist

    I started working at Coit North Veterinary Hospital June of 2023. I’ve been in the veterinary field for 4 years. I’ve always loved working with animals, I have two cats and a dog of my own that keep me very busy. When I’m not working I enjoy scrapbooking and spending time with my family.

  • Amber

    Receptionist

    Amber started at Coit North Veterinary Hospital in 2023. She comes from a ranch in Valley View that is abundant with cows, horses, chickens, six cats and five dogs. Now she lives in McKinney, and still has her hands full with two rambunctious cats, Tiramisu Toaster Strudel and Pistachio Chip Poptart. 

     Amber spends her free time with her family in Valley View where she attends NCTC, performing with their choir each semester.

  • Sam

    Veterinary Technician

    Sam has been in the veterinary field since November of 2015 and started out as a receptionist and worked her way to her Veterinary Technician position. Sam is currently studying zoology at the University of North Texas. You may even hear her talk about some of the fun stuff she does while working at the zoo on her off days (ask her about Tigers). Sam is an avid cat lover who has 3 of her own (Maverick, Thor and Loki) and will be the first to volunteer for one of the cat patients when they come in. Sam has loved animals all her life and considers animal care and conservation her passion. 

    “My job, my mission- the reason I’ve been put onto this planet is to save wildlife. -Steve Irwin”