Staff

Kara has had a passion for animals since her grandmother sat her on a horse at the age of five. She has four fur babies (two cats – Pluto and Mars) and two dogs (Khloe, a Pappiseese, and Truman, a Golden Retriever). She’s also had a collection of birds, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs that…

Hailing from Oak Grove, Missouri, Lexi received her Registered Technician certificate in 2021 from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is “mom” to Carlo, her Golden Doodle rescue, and she has a fascinating collection of fish, whom she describes as full of personality. In Lexi’s spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, gardening, baking…

Teresa has been a part of the vet med industry since 1990. She is married and has a plethora of animals to love: a Lab mix named Kyle, 5 cats: Cammo-Kitty, Olive, Salvador, Tom Tom, and Sunny. Teresa also has ducks and chickens. When she’s not working at Strothertowne, she enjoys gardening and being outdoors…

Glenda has served in the veterinary field since 2002 and graduated with an associates degree from Parkland College Vet Tech of Applied Sciences. Glenda breeds and raises quarter horses. Her farm dogs, Spinny and Maggie, and her mini-dachshunds, Pixie and Ellie, are always along for the ride helping to take care of the farm. In…

Hope is a dedicated student and lover of animals. When not in her role at Strothertowne, she can be found enjoying the lake with her family and friends or going on mission trips to different parts of the world. Hope is especially fond of her dogs Theo and Birdie.

Lori is a Kentucky native. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Corporate and organizational communication. She is married to her Disney sweetheart and has two sons. Lori loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends, and being outdoors.

Nicole started working in animal med in 2022 and found her passion. Growing up Nicole always had many animals and found a lot of joy in taking care of them. Outside of work she enjoys listening to music, being outdoors, cuddling with her 2 dogs and spending time with her wonderful husband.

Emi has a golden retriever named Zeke and loves working with animals in any setting. She is excited to grow her knowledge in the veterinary field. In her spare time, you can find Emi hanging out with her family and friends, enjoying all aspects of life.

Max is currently a pre-vet major at Northwest Missouri State University. He is planning to attendvet school after his undergrad and pursue his dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Cameron is a Junior in high school and has 5 dogs. She has recently been accepted into the Herndon Animal Health Science Program and hopes to get a degree in veterinary studies in college.