Staff
Michelle
As a retired teacher, Michelle naturally enjoys working with people. Michelle is a CSR with Strothertowne. She is happily married and has two grown children. As an avid Chiefs fan, Michelle named her chocolate labs, Chief and Andy. When the Chiefs aren’t playing, Michelle enjoys going on cycling trips with her family.
Riley
Riley is an experienced Veterinarian Assistant. She has been in Vet Med since 2021. Her favorite part of Vet Med is watching the growth of puppies and kittens throughout their lives, building relationships with both the animals and their families. Riley has a yellow lab named Oakley and a cat named Sadie. A native of…
Emily
You’ll experience Emily’s warm welcome when you arrive at Strothertowne for your visit. Emily is a CSR and has been in Vet Med since 2018. She is married and is growing her family! She is “mom” to Boomer, a lab mix, and to Bjorn, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Emily is also a brilliant baker…
Xavia
Xavia serves as a Veterinarian Assistant and enjoys Vet Med for the relationships she builds with clients and their family pets. She joined Strothertowne with the goal of becoming a Registered Veterinarian Technician for her career path. In her free time, she adores her nephews and family, and loves playing with her dogs: Molly Mae,…
Star
Star is a Veterinary Assistant at Strothertowne and comes from Camp Bow Wow where she built trusted relationships with her clients and their pets. She loves learning each day ways to impact animal health in a positive way. When she’s not at Strothertowne, Star loves her fur babies Cocoa, a Pit Bull; Sheeba, a Shiba/Inu…
Kara
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…
Lexi
Hailing from Oak Grove, Missouri, Lexi received her Registered Veterinarian Technician (RVT) 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,…
Hope
Hope is a dedicated student and lover of animals. She works as a Kennel Assistant at Strothertowne. When she is not in school or at the clinic, 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…
Lori
Lori is a Kentucky native. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication. A former business owner and producer in the film and video arena, she is married to her Disney sweetheart, David, and has two grown sons. When Lori isn’t traveling or spending time with her…
Nicole
Nicole has worked in Vet Med since 2022 and is a Veterinary Assistant at Strothertowne. As a child, Nicole always had a variety of animals and was happiest taking care of them. She enjoys the opportunity to care for Strothertowne patients and brings a friendly smile and compassionate outlook to her work. She is “mom”…