Meet the Staff
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ShannaPractice 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. |
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AlyssaCertified 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. |
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MadisonCertified Veterinary Technician
Madison is originally from Illinois and moved to Colorado to pursue her passion to work with animals. She graduated from Colorado Mountain College in 2020 and is now a Certified Veterinary Technician. Madison and her boyfriend recently moved to Montana and are excited to start a life here. In her free time she likes to spend time with family and friends, camping and exploring new places. |
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AlexCertified Veterinary Technician
Alex is originally from Telluride Colorado. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Theater Arts, and a minor in English writing. She went on to obtain an Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Alex shares her home with Ralph, the world’s coolest cat, and Myrtle and Frank her two Bernese Mountain dogs that go with her on many outdoor adventures. She also enjoys skiing, riding horses and floating Montana’s rivers. |
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AddyVeterinary 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. |
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JaidenVeterinary 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. |
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MelindaVeterinary Receptionist
Melinda grew up in rural Pennsylvania. After graduating from Gannon University in 1989, she moved west with her husband. Melinda has been part of the veterinary community since 1994. She joined Baxter Creek in 2017 and is very happy to be part of the Baxter Creek family! In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, biking, skiing and playing her guitar. |
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CassannaVeterinary Receptionist
Cassanna is originally from Spokane Washington. She moved to Bozeman in 2019 for a change of scenery. Cassanna enjoys being surrounded by animals and has four pets of her own; Joey her dog, two bearded dragons and a tortoise. In her spare time you can find her on the mountain snow boarding. |
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JordynVeterinary Receptionist
Jordyn is originally from Alaska but lived in Snohomish, Washington for a few years where she competed in O-Mok-See events with her horse Stella. She moved out to Bozeman for the snow and to study at MSU. You can find Jordyn riding horses, drawing, or hiking with her dog Dakota. |
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EliseVeterinary Receptionist
Elise was born and raised in Bozeman Montana. She grew up with dogs, cats, chickens, and sheep; and has always loved animals. Outside of work she can be found reading, painting, or crocheting with the assistance of her two cats Laika and Cowboy. |
