Nixie, Clinic Boss Cat

Nixie was adopted from Taney County Animal Control when the clinic opened, and lives at the clinic full time, supervising patients and staff alike. Her greatest joys including being brushed by her staff, snuggling in warm towels, playing in boxes, and hiding in open cabinets. You may see her in her cat tree, or greeting clients at the front desk.

Liz: Receptionist

Liz is originally from St. Louis and made southwest Missouri her home in 1997. She began her work with animals as a volunteer with the humane society in middle school through high school and later served as a volunteer and Board member with SNAP and then a volunteer with SAAF. She eventually turned her volunteer work and love of animals into a career in 2010 and hasn't looked back. In her free time she enjoys spending time in her backyard with her 3 dogs, 3 cats, and her boyfriend. She also loves traveling, gardening, hiking and kayaking.

Emily: Technician

Emily has been working with animals since she was 15. In 2011, she received an AAS in Surgical Technology. In her spare time, Emily and her husband enjoy the lakes and rivers, hiking, and camping. In 2018, they welcomed the addition of twins! Her family's new dog, Coconut Chicken (named by the kids), loves to camp with the family, and tries to eat all the kids' socks. 

Grace: Technician

Grace has had a love for animals since she was a little girl and decided to make a career of it! She graduated with her Bachelor's of Science with an emphasis in Biomedical Science from Southwest Baptist University. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy snuggling with their pets, watching movies, and going to concerts.

Jaymee: Technician

Jaymee was raised in southwest Missouri and has been working with animals since she graduated high school. In 2009, she got her first job at a veterinary hospital and never looked back. When she isn’t at the clinic, Jaymee also grooms dogs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, Jack, her cows, her 5 horses, and her dogs Dally and Birdie.

Willow: Technician

Willow graduated from Missouri State University in spring 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. While she was there she minored in biology, companion animal science, general agriculture, and Spanish. She hopes to become an esteemed veterinarian like doctors Molly and Maggie, and she is currently in the process of applying to veterinary school. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, going to the gym, and loving on Sierra, her family’s dog.