MEET OUR Veterinarian TEAM

DR. Mathews

Gracie Mathews, DVM was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University for both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 2020, and graduated in 2024 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mathews is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and RECOVER CPR certified. After graduating, she moved back to Dallas to be close to family and friends. She joined Sachse and Murphy Veterinary Hospitals and currently lives in Garland, Texas. Dr. Mathews’ favorite elements of veterinary medicine are internal medicine, surgery, and building relationships with her clients. She has a special interest in acupuncture and looks forward to developing this passion in the future.

During her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time with family and friends, and working with her 10 year old rescue dog, Sherlock. She also enjoys baking, gardening, running, and painting.

DR. FORD

Durandel Ford, Jr., MS, DVM, is an associate of Murphy and Sachse Veterinary Hospitals. He was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, until he moved to attend Alabama A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Animal Science in 2008. He then attended Tuskegee University, obtaining his MS in Animal & Poultry Science in 2013 and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Ford completed his small animal rotating internship in surgery and internal medicine at Tuskegee University. He has published two articles in the ARPN Journal of Agricultural & Biological Science. His interests are small animal surgery, soft tissue, and canine reproduction. He also enjoys working on large animals. He is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Ford enjoys fishing, hunting, restoring classic cars, playing with his American Bullies, riding & roping with his quarter horse “Smitty,” and spending time with his family and wife, Crystal, a veterinarian. He’s a funny guy and loves to joke around.

DR. VADELL

Cory was born in Houston and raised in Magnolia, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University for both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees. Cory earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation in 2014, he joined Sachse and Murphy Veterinary Hospitals and currently lives in Allen, Texas. Although he enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, his greatest passion lies in surgery and radiology. Cory is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association and Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

In his free time, he enjoys cycling, rock climbing, exercising and travelling. He also loves spending time with his German Shorthaired Pointer named Deuce.

DR. PIRKEY

Dr. Pirkey owns Sachse Veterinary Hospital in Sachse, Texas, and Murphy Veterinary Hospital in Murphy, Texas. He has been a small and large animal veterinarian since 1986 after attending Texas A&M University and earning his doctorate in veterinary medicine. His two practices have been open for over 20 years. His areas of interest are orthopedic surgery and canine reproduction. The canine reproductive center is located at the Sachse location, where he performs various types of insemination. Sachse Veterinary Hospital is one of the largest canine semen storage facilities in the surrounding states. He is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Pirkey and his wife Shelley have four kids. Chase and Kendyl are out of college, and the twins, Peyton & Paige, attend the University of Arkansas. They also have “A LOT” of dogs, two horses, one cat, and many Koi fish.