Our Animal Doctor Westside Team

Elizabeth or Liz, as she is known around the clinic, grew up in Elgin, Illinois.  College brought her to Arkansas where she played soccer and graduated in 2012 with her B.S. in psychology with a minor in Animal Science.  After graduating she started her career in animal training working with exotics in Zoo and Aquarium settings.  She met her husband and and the military took them to Virginia, then to Alabama, then finally to Kansas.  Outside of work Liz spends her time chasing her three kids, her boxer Freya, and their four chickens.

Logan is originally from Topeka, KA, where she grew up on a farm and developed a love for all animals, large and small.  She was very involved in organizations like 4-H growing up and quickly developed a passion for working with horses.  After high school, she moved to attend KSU where she graduated in 2024 with a major in Biology and a minor in Animal Sciences.  She is currently attending KSU as a veterinary student in the class of 2029, and hopes to one day become a specialist in Equine internal and emergency medicine.  In her free time Logan loves reading, spending time with her two pups,, Harley and Rory, and riding her horse Coal.

Breeanna moved to Kansas with her husband to pursue a Masters in Agribusiness.  She was born and raised in Texas but had moved here from Colorado.  Breeana and her husband have two cats and two dogs.  In her free time Breeana enjoys sewing, reading, painting, puzzles, watching movies, and playing video games.

Nikole is originally from Houston, Texas and is a proud daughter of immigrants and is deeply connected to her Mexican heritage, and is happy to assist clients in both English and Spanish.  Nikole has known since she was four that she wanted to care for animals and is currently working hard towards her dream of becoming a Veterinarian.  As an Army wife Nikole recently relocated to  the area, and at home she strives to balance her veterinary ambitions and her lively household that includes her husband, her two year old daughter, three dogs, and two cats.

Bailee Thompson grew up in Wichita , Kansas and Renfrew, Pennsylvania.  She grew up riding horses and chasing chickens around the yard at her grandparents farm.  After attending K-State university for pre-vet in 2020 she fell in love with Manhattan and decided to live here.  Bailey plans on going back to school to become a vet tech.  In her free time she enjoys crocheting, being on the lake, and relaxing with her dog Nico.

Alyssa is from Austin, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2021.  She has spent the last 5 years working at an emergency and rehab veterinary hospital in College Station, Texas.  Alyssa moved to Manhattan to pursue her masters degree at Kansas State University.  In her free time Alyssa enjoys reading and hiking.  She has a 3 year old mixed breed dog named Zeke, a 7 year old cat named Nadja, and a bearded dragon named Zilla.

Abby is from Carbondale, Kansas and is currently a student at Kansas State University pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine.  She has always loved working with animals and enjoys learning more about their care and well-being.  Outside of school Abby loves staying active by playing pickleball and spending time making music through singing, piano, and mandolin.  Aby shares her home with her two dogs Hank and Rover that keep her busy and are a big part of her life!

Michaela originates from Germany and moved to Kansas in 2018.  She has a BS in Psychology and Social work.  Michaela practiced as a social worker in Germany and KS for 15 years before pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine.  Michaels has 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 kids (2 sons and 1 daughter).  She likes to spend time with her family, read, and practice yoga in her free time.

Sabrina is a senior at Kansas State University studying Animal Science and is originally from Colorado.  She has a strong passion for animals and hopes to attend veterinary school one day.  Outside of school and work she enjoys reading, paddleboarding, and riding horses.  At K-State, she is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and competes on the Western Team.

Bio Coming Soon!!

Olivia Holden is a high school student working as a Vet Assistant. She has always had a love for animals and the industry and hopes to achieve her dream of becoming a veterinarian.