Staff

Meet the Staff

Shanna

Practice Manager

Shanna came to Baxter Creek Vet in June of 2013. She is originally from Kent, Ohio. She started working in the veterinary field as an assistant in 2000 and earned her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006. During her college years, Shanna worked summers in Yellowstone National Park and discovered a great love of this area and decided to work towards moving here permanently. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and skiing.

Melinda

Office Manager

Melinda developed an early love of animals growing up in rural Pennsylvania. After graduating from Gannon University with a degree in Marketing, she and her husband John moved to Montana in 1989. Melinda has been working in the veterinary field since 1994, and is excited to be part of the Baxter Creek family. Melinda enjoys biking, gardening, and cross country skiing .

Alyssa

Certified Veterinary Technician

Alyssa is originally from the San Diego area and moved to Montana in 2012. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from MSU in May of 2016. She has an extensive background with horses, from showing them competitively to using them for ranch work. Alyssa has a Palomino Quarter Horse named Boone, as well as two Boston Terriers, Mac and Rocco, and a French Bulldog, Radar. When she has some time to spare, Alyssa enjoys riding Boone, playing with her dogs, and exploring all that Montana has to offer.

Addy

Veterinary Assistant

Addy is originally from Helena, Montana. She moved to Bozeman in the summer of 2016 to pursue a degree in kinesiology at Montana State University. She has since taken a break from school to pursue her love of animals. Addy has a dog named Oakely. In her free time you can find her hiking in the mountains, fishing or at the ski hill.

Jaiden

Veterinary Assistant

Jaiden is currently a student at MSU from Fort Collins, Colorado studying Microbiology in the pre-vet program. At home, she has a Bengal cat named Theo, a half-bengal cat named Callie, and two Llewellin setters named Blaze and Jaxi. In her free time, you will find her reading, spending time with family and friends, hiking, and training for Spartan races.

Jessie

Veterinary Receptionist/ Assistant

Jessie came to Baxter Creek in July of 2017. She worked as a kennel technician at a veterinary clinic for three years after school, then decided it was time for a change of pace. After a few years, and a few different jobs, she realized it was time to be back in a veterinary clinic. When not at work, Jessie volunteers with Tiny Tails K9 Rescue, and enjoys reading, camping, hiking, four-wheeling, and horseback riding. She also likes to spend time training her border collie cross Luna.

Keali

Veterinary Receptionist

Keali is a Montana native, born and raised in Bozeman. She is excited to be part of the Baxter Creek family! She has five pets; a chihuahua, a chihuahua husky mix, and three cats. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and fishing.

Vicki

Officially Retired

Vicki joined Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in May 2013, having worked the previous five years at a vet clinic in Southern California. She is a big fan of local rodeos and the PBR (bull riding that is, not the beer!). She and her Boston Terrier Zelda are really enjoying the quiet, wide open spaces of Montana.