Meet the Staff
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VickiVeterinary Receptionist
Vicki joined Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in 2013, having worked the previous five years at a vet clinic in Southern California. These days she and her Boston Terrier Zelda enjoy the quiet, wide open spaces of Montana. |
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BethVeterinary Receptionist
Beth was born and raised in Bozeman. She joined our team in May of 2012, after her time working at Heart of the Valley animal shelter helped her discover a passion for animal care. She graduated from MSU in the fall of 2015 with a degree in German Studies and minor in Japanese Studies. Beth has an 13-year-old Eskimo/Shiba Inu mix named Harley. When she's not at work Beth enjoys reading, being outdoors with her friends, and traveling. |
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ShannaCertified Veterinary Technician
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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PalmerCertified Veterinary Technician
Palmer grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and moved to Montana in 2002. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from MSU. After spending ten years working in small animal medicine, she earned her Veterinary Technician License in 2013. Palmer is currently pursuing her DVM Degree at St. George’s University. In her free time she enjoys riding her horse and hiking. |
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KimVeterinary Assistant
Kim and her husband grew up and lived in the Chicago area until 2006, when they decided to leave the crowded city and move to Montana to raise their two children. Back in Chicago, Kim worked as a middle school science teacher and a small animal practice technician. She is excited to be back in the field of animal care and is thrilled to be part of the Baxter Creek team. Kim's four-legged family includes a Hound mix named Lulu, a Springer Spaniel named Star and three cats--Spike, Dorie, and Chinook. She is currently enrolled in Purdue University's Veterinary Technology learning program working toward her certification in the field. When she's not studying, you will find Kim and her family enjoying the area's fantastic trails. |
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AlyssaVeterinary Assistant
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. 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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AliVeterinary Assistant
Ali joined the Baxter Creek team after she moved to Bozeman from Washington State where she worked as a veterinary technician for 2 years on the Olympic Peninsula. She attended California State University Chico and spent her summers during college working in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Caring for animals has always been a major part of Ali's life. Growing up she raised livestock animals for 4-H and FFA, and bred and trained Labradors as service dogs for children on the autism spectrum. She enjoys spending her free time hiking and camping with her two dogs, Sequoia and Captain, and boyfriend Kevin. |
