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.

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.

Madison

Certified 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.

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.

Melinda

Office Manager

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.

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.

Jenn

Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant

Jenn has deep roots in Montana being a Bozeman native. Although she graduated college from the University of Montana, she is a Bobcat fan! She adopted a Dalmatian mix dog who loves going on long walks and to the park! In her spare time, Jenn enjoys hiking, traveling, spending time with her family and flying.

Cassanna

Veterinary 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.

Vicki

Practice Manager, Officially Retired