Growing up on a farm, Dr. Fitzpatrick has always had a love of all things animal.  Being a 2015 graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia she has been fortunate enough to have found her dream job. Dr. Fitzpatrick enjoys challenging surgeries and being able to help the dogs and cats in her care. She spends her spare time with her husband, Dane, her kids, 5 dogs, and horses.  

Dr. Annah Terry graduated with honors from the University of Missouri in 2003.  She grew up in the Kansas City area and has spent her career working locally. She is an accomplished general practitioner and general surgeon and her areas of particular interest in the veterinary field include canine reproduction. She also breeds and shows bullmastiffs in AKC conformation.  She is recently married and all her children are of the fur and fin variety. Her hobbies include AKC conformation showing, all things outdoors including fishing, camping and boating, and just relaxing with a good fantasy or Sci FI novel.  

Sara has been a technician since 1998. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Maplewoods Community College in 2000. After work she enjoys spending her spare time with her dogs and cats.

Malea started with us just after high school and all through Veterinary Technician school.  She is now our 2nd Registered Veterinary Technician at the Woodlands and we are thrilled to have her here! She loves assisting the doctors in surgery and is looking forward to continuing her career here with us!  After work she enjoys relaxing at home with her 2 rescue dogs. 

Tricia has been a certified professional groomer since 1991. She enjoys grooming all dog breeds and cats. She is willing to answer any questions to help our clients be able to maintain their pets. When Tricia is not working she shows and breeds English Mastiffs. 

Kaitlynn fell in love with the grooming side and making dogs look beautiful while she was working in kennels.  She has decided that was a career she was excited about and wants to continue long term.  She does an amazing job and loves what she is doing.  In her spare time she enjoys fostering dogs and cats for a local rescue and working with her dogs at home.

Rachel has been a huge asset at the clinic, as she brings years of experience with animals with her.  She has been a veterinary receptionist for several years, with being a groomer and a customer service representative before that.  In her spare time she enjoys lounging at home with her family, which includes 4 cats, 2 Chihuahuas, an English Springer Spaniel, and 2 chinchillas.

Teagan joined the team and splits her time as receptionist at both here and at NKC. She is fast becoming an integral part of both teams and we have loved having her!  She loves spending time with her family and family pets on her days off!

Tia has been with us since August 2022 working as a Veterinary Assistant.  She has proved a very valuable part of the team!  Tia is a Senior in high school and spends her extra time studying due to taking early college classes.  She is striving towards becoming a Veterinarian and is enjoying learning the in’s and out’s of veterinary medicine. 

Marci has been with us since August 2022 working as a Veterinary Assistant.  She is in her first year of Vet Tech school and has proven that she is an amazing addition to the team!  She spends her spare time with her 3 children and husband and her 2 cats.

Tina is our morning kennel attendant and loves getting to work with the dogs and cats in our care.  She is excited to be able to grow with the clinic and is looking forward to being here a long time.  Outside of work, she is busy taking care of her own furkids and 3 teenagers at home. 

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