Our Animal Doctor Junction City Team


Jenni, Office Manager

Jenni joined the Animal Doctor Junction City team in 2004. She is a Junction City native and has worked her way through many positions at Animal Doctor, to her current position as office manager. Jenni keeps everything running smoothly in reception, and she is one of the friendly knowledgeable faces you see when you visit our clinic. When Jenni isn't working, she dedicates her time to her two kids, Jackson and Kylee, and her four legged family members, three dogs (Kardee B, Murphy, and Dino), and two cats (Achilles and Figaro).

Roxanne, Receptionist

Roxanne was born in San Diego, CA and moved to Junction City as a teen. In August of 2011, Jenni introduced her to Animal Doctor and we've been lucky to have her ever since! Roxanne is a skilled, friendly receptionist and will be one of the first points of contact to help you arrange your visit. In her spare time, Roxanne enjoys spending time with her family, including her two children, husband, nephews, and fur babies.

Christina, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Christina grew up in Junction City. She has always wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Christina began working at Animal Doctor in April, 2017 as a kennel technician, where she excelled. She was promoted to veterinary assistant and receptionist, and can be found lending a hand throughout the building. Christina and her husband have four children who keep them on their toes, especially during soccer and basketball season. Christina enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and spending quality time at home with her family and 4 cats.

Sandra, Veterinary Assistant

Sandra originates from Chicago (Go Cubs!), and moved to Kansas from Hawaii four years ago. She is currently attending classes online for veterinary nursing. When she is not working, she's hanging out with her 12 year old son Aiden and their fur babies, all 7 of them!

Shelia, Veterinary Assistant

My name is Sheila and I have loved working with animals for as long as I can remember. It started when I moved to Kansas when I was 7 and we had numerous barn cats. Then I volunteered at the original Animal Doctor location when I was in high school. I started my first job as a kennel tech, and then worked at an animal shelter and now I work here at Animal Doctor. A little about me is that I have two cats named Goddess and Oliver and I am also on a bowling league. I am currently working on my medical laboratory science degree and hope to graduate by next winter.

Annie, Veterinary Assistant

I am a current student at Kansas State and I plan to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I started at an emergency vet hospital where I was able to assist in surgery on a lion! In my free time, I love to play volleyball, swing dance, and DIY anything you could think of. You'll often times see me with my dog, June, who loves to make new friends and shred her toys.

Izzy, Veterinary Assistant

My name is Izzy and I have grown up as a military child but have lived in Junction City, Kansas since first grade. I would like to pursue a career in the veterinary medicine field hoping to do mixed practice. I just graduated high school and throughout my senior year I had the opportunity to do an internship here at Animal Doctor, I will be starting school at Kansas State in the Fall of 2024.  I was raised by my parents Justin and Ruthie. My sisters are Hannah and Ariana and have a dog Riley. Some of my hobbies include playing volleyball, hanging out with my sisters, and doing different DIYS.

Tayler, Veterinary Assistant

Tayler is originally from a small town in SE MO called Portageville. I moved to Springfield and attended MSU until 2021 when I graduated with a Bachelors in Animal Sciences. I have 2 australian shepherds - Sophie and Oliver. In my free time I enjoy indoor rock climbing, and going to the gym.

Samantha, Veterinary Assistant

Samantha grew up in Arlington, Washington, on a thoroughbred farm which nurtured her love for animals. Upon completing a two-year veterinary assistant program, she has concentrated on ER/ICU medicine for the past eight years. Following her husband's military commitments to Kansas, she joined a remarkable team dedicated to providing compassionate care to the pets in her community. On her days off, Sam enjoys enjoy outdoor activities like professional disc playing with her Catahoula/Shepherd, gardening, hiking, and camping with family and friends.

Carissa, Professional Groomer

Carissa has worked at Animal Doctor for eight years. She started her grooming career when she moved from Missouri 10 years ago. She has a BFA in photography and loves using her artistic eye on anything creative.

Kylie, Veterinary Assistant

Kylee has always had a love for animals. She started volunteering at an animal rescue in Hawaii when she was 13 years old. After finishing highschool she moved from Hawaii to Alaska where she started working in veterinary clinics. She has had experience working with dogs, cats and our exotic friends. She especially loves working with cats and guinea pigs. While in Alaska she met her husband who is in the US Army, after spending a few years in Alaska they have recently moved with their 4 fur babies to Kansas. Kylee is excited to further her education and become a licensed technician and to continue helping animals live healthy lives. In her free time she enjoys gardening, going on hikes, reading and doing arts and crafts.

Crook & Chase, Clinic Cats

The friendly furry faces that greet you at Animal Doctor are Crook and Chase. These two pranksters may look similar, but they have very distinct personalities. Crook is the “evil twin” and is so named after the crook in his tail from previous trauma. Chase is his sweet, mischievous, more svelte brother. Crook and Chase were adopted by the Animal Doctor family in 2008 as sick kittens that stole a place in our hearts. You can often see them hard at work around the clinic!