Meet the Staff

Shanna

Practice Manager/Licensed 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.

Alyssa

 Practice Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician
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​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

Licensed 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. 

Melinda

Veterinary Receptionist
 
Melinda grew up in rural Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Gannon University, 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 a part of the Baxter Creek family! In her free time she enjoys spending time with family,  gardening, biking, hiking, skiing and playing her guitar.

Taylor

Veterinary Receptionist

Taylor was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. She grew up surrounded by animals and currently lives with her dog, Scooby and her cat, Cloud.  In her free time she can be found reading, journaling or traveling with friends.

Krystan

Veterinary Assistant

​Krystan, a native of western Washington, relocated to Sidney, MT in 2018 to complete high school. Following graduation, she delved into Animal Science at Miles Community College, now nearing completion of her Bachelor's at Montana State University. Off-duty, she revels in playing with her dogs, Stark and Capone, home projects, and cherished moments with loved ones.

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Gillian

Veterinary Receptionist

Gillian moved to Bozeman in 2018 to attend MSU.  She graduated with her BFA and by then had fallen in love with Montana.  Gillian is currently studying at MSU for Animal Science.  She has two pets, a calico cat named Bug and a ball python named Lumin. When not at work, Gillian enjoys reading, painting, playing with Bug, and looking for critters on hikes.

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Olivia

Veterinary Assistant

Liv moved to Bozeman in 2015. She graduated from MSU in 2023 with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in Agriculture Business. Liv has an off the track thoroughbred named Roo, a cat named Mullet, a golden lab named Boone and a multitude of fish. In her free time she enjoys riding horses, fishing, floating and spending quality time with friends and family.

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Justine

Veterinary Assistant

Justine is from central Montana but moved to the  Bozeman area in 2019. She obtained her second degree in Wildlife and Ecology Management from MSU. She is currently enrolled in classes to get her veterinary technician degree before taking the national exam.  She lives with an incredibly dog- like cat named Otter-Pop, however she most often refers to her as "Little Stinky."  In her free time she quilts, reads, fishes and builds Legos with her partner, Wes. 

Addy

Veterinary Assistant

Addy is a Montana native who moved to Bozeman in 2016 to attend Montana State University.  She began at the clinic in 2019 and has a strong passion for helping animals.  She has two dogs who she spends all of her free time with.  Find her making coffees on the weekends and exploring the outdoors.