We like medicine. We also like explaining it clearly.

Amanda is infinitely patient and exceptionally skilled—not only at blood draws and technical care, but at talking with clients about medical issues and helping pets through low-stress handling, despite the fast pace of our clinic.

Why she’s awesome: Amanda combines the technical skill we rely on with the patience pets and people need. She can keep a nervous patient calmer, explain a medical plan without making it sound terrifying, and keep moving when the clinic is busy—which is basically always.

Her dog, Feta, does agility, and Amanda also has plenty of cats. Shhh… we won’t count them all.

Cole was a friendly face in reception for quite a while, but now we’ve stolen him for the back. He stays busy helping with restraint, patient care, and procedures.

Why he’s awesome: Cole is super calm—and great with pets. That steadiness helps make restraint safer and less stressful, especially when a patient is nervous. His time at the front desk also means he understands the entire visit, not just what happens behind the treatment-room door.

Becky is one of the friendly faces up front: greeting clients, sharing stories, answering phones, and keeping the day moving.

Why she’s awesome: Becky helps people feel welcome while keeping track of the dozens of details flying at the front desk. She brings warmth, humor, and dog-training knowledge to a job that requires all three—and a truly heroic ability to answer the phone again.

She has two dogs and a new addition, a kitty named Poppy. She also does dog training.

Karley is one of the other faces who makes all of this possible through her skill at communicating with clients and helping people navigate what their pets need.

Why she’s awesome: Clear, kind communication is what keeps a veterinary clinic from becoming complete chaos. Karley helps clients know what happens next, makes sure questions reach the right person, and keeps countless moving pieces headed in the same direction.

She is a horse girly and has an adorable Frenchie named Rambo.

Joel is our practice manager and often the person helping when a client question, concern, or unusual situation needs more than a quick answer. He listens, explains what we can do, and works to find a fair and practical path forward while keeping the pet’s needs at the center of the conversation.

What clients can expect from Joel: He will listen, take your concern seriously, and help figure out what needs to happen next. He is exceptionally empathetic and considerate, and he is willing to own it when we get something wrong. He is also appropriately firm when a boundary protects a patient, client, or member of our team. Even when he cannot give you the answer you hoped for, he will be honest, respectful, and clear about why.

He is also a pastor at Rescued Ministries and recently got married. Between five boys and a stepdaughter, he is BUSY.

Autumn recently went back to college—get it, girl!—so she isn’t around the clinic as much these days. She hopes to pursue veterinary medicine as a career.

Why she’s awesome: Going back to school while continuing to work toward a career in veterinary medicine takes ambition. We are proud of her, happy to cheer her on, and lucky to have her whenever her school schedule allows.