Dr. Chris Norwood

Chris Norwood was born and raised in Weatherford, Texas. After high school, he spent two years in New South Wales, Australia, as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's of Science from the University of North Texas and then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University.  His wife, Becca, came to Texas from Bountiful, Utah, and while earning her PhD from Texas Woman’s University, met Chris and committed to life as a Texan. They have 4 sons: Sam, Lucas, Tommy, and William, and 2 daughters: Jessie Grace and Janie Mei. Dr. Norwood purchased Ponder Veterinary Hospital from his mentor Dr. Henderson in 2012. 

Dr. Phillip Henderson

Retired Founder of Ponder Veterinary Hospital

Phillip Henderson is a native of western Denton County.  He was born in Justin and attended Northwest High School.  After 4 years in the Navy, he started college at Cooke County Junior College - now called North Central Texas College - where he earned an Associate Degree in Science.  Then he was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.  He retired in 2024 and spends time managing acreage and with his family.  Dr. Henderson’s wife is Barbara, who is a native of Oxnard, California.  They raised 3 daughters, Kristy, Wendy, and Annie, and have 5 grandchildren: Trey, Lauren, Joselyn, Jacie Mae, and Riley. 

Dr. Ginnie Crawford

Dr. Ginnie Crawford earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in May of 2025, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2021. She has a strong professional interest in soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine, with a focus on providing compassionate, personalized care to each pet and their owners. 

Dr. Crawford values building lasting relationships with both clients and their pets, aiming to support the health and well-being of each animal she treats. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jacob, their cat, Blitzen, and their golden retriever, Chaney.

Dr. Doug Ferry

Dr. Doug Ferry hails from Corinne, Utah, where he grew up on his family's farm and cattle operation.  Prior to earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 from Texas A&M University, he graduated from Brigham Young University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Business Minor.  His clinical interests include cardiology, endocrinology, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery.  In particular, he enjoys supporting aspiring veterinarians in their career pursuits and providing veterinary services for the Spanish-speaking community.