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She was very active in 4-H and FFA showing livestock, which ultimately leads to her interest in veterinary medicine. After graduating from Mexico High School, she attended the University of Missouri - Columbia to study Animal Science. Dr. Calhoun received a BS in Animal Science in 2011 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Dr. Calhoun lives with her husband, Jon, and their three children, Jesse , Andrea, Kennadee and has four dogs, Tonks, Thorn, Rocky and Rubble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/be7dd365-5130-4999-ba71-e8b731bb5f9b/Hoffman.jpg Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/59bb7f29-ff85-4a50-bc90-3a475c4af055/OG.webp Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/bd80cb7a-82ec-4067-b558-cbca047d74aa/Dr.+Hickam.jpg Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/bd173ddb-7de3-469e-8ccd-f823810bba57/280288283_10100099029073622_2086121701168241425_n.jpg Meet the Team - Kate Keith, operations manager Kate was born and raised in Mexico. In 2009 she graduated from William Woods University with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing. She has been with the clinic for 20 +years. Her favorite thing to do is to relax with her feline friends; Jack, L.P., Phoebe, Macaroni, Rhoadie and her wild dogs, Hankus and Megalodon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/9217d0be-1c2b-4c54-894b-20c670bc86eb/kb.JPG Meet the Team - Katie Burson, office manager Katie is a 2009 graduate of Mexico High School and has worked with veterinary clinics in both Springfield and Mexico, MO. Katie lives in town with her husband, Cody, and son, Parker. Together they have a King Charles Spaniel named Greta, and two Tabbies, Minnie and Bosley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/0293cff0-dd2b-49e9-8a95-8e38535997dd/Adam1.webp Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/ec3a5ebe-70b2-459d-8d32-9302cc06014f/b71de4a4-3fb4-4d78-8ffc-dfabc9e41d12.jpg Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/5edc27a8-dfc2-4dfe-b235-45002b4f6dc3/thumbnail_Image.jpg Meet the Team - Christal Vaught, Veterinary assistant She was born and raised in central California where she grew up with many different animals. Her passion has always been horses. In high school, she helped her mom oversee and care for 100 donkeys on a farm. Assisting with feeding and delivery of babies helped to intensify her love for all things equine. In 2006, she and her husband moved to Missouri to raise their children. Being a life long lover of animals Christal has always been eager to learn more about them. She was finally able to peruse her lifelong dream of becoming a Veterinary Technician in 2021. She lives in Auxvasse with her husband, dogs, cats, and horses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/7f5238bd-b266-41a1-8afb-ebe30031f25f/vivian.jpg Meet the Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/c2079710-8eb0-42e0-ae27-549bcacd9fea/9c61cf2a-9431-4bb3-8d60-a7e2a6b8ef00.jpeg Meet the Team - Emma Jackson, Veterinary assistant Emma was born and raised in Columbia, MO and moved to Mexico, MO in 2023. She will be graduating from the Veterinary Technology Program with MACC in May 2026. She has been a member of our team since January 2025 and has “loved every minute since.” In her free time you can find her outside, hanging out with friends, family or baking. She has two pets, a cat named Beau and a labradoodle named Bear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/95662da0-3ea5-4da0-bf4c-f17f76292636/Brookylnn.jpg Meet the Team - Brooklynn Salmons, Veterinary Assistant Brookylnn is a student of the Veterinary Technician Program at MACC. She loves teaching at her church. When she is not teaching, you can find her fishing or working cattle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/1edb9d04-ee53-46a3-8ce0-2137efc296e2/092dac46-cd0c-4bf3-a3f1-bd19c0b01c17.jpeg Meet the Team - Leigha Finch , Kennel Assistant Leigha joined the AVC team in 2024. When she is not working, she enjoys playing softball and deer hunting. Leigha is a huge animal lover and has 4 cats; Binx, Zeke, Raider and Maggie, (2 of which she adopted from the clinic’s cat rescue. ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/e8e675a5-1518-4533-8d96-c7922f9d9639/Heather+we.jpg Meet the Team - Heather Vaught, kennel assistant Heather is caring, devoted and loves every animal she meets. Growing up around a variety of animals, she brings patience and a gentle touch to her work. A mom of two and a pet parent to two dogs and two cats (one of which she adopted from the clinic). Heather is passionate about keeping pets healthy, happy and well-loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/c77edb47-65f4-405f-a12c-9bb48ae933e2/KAt.jpeg Meet the Team - Kat Meyer, Kennel Assistant Kat grew up in Mexico, MO. When she is not working or in school, she enjoys playing basketball and working on her family’s farm. Her favorite animal is a cow and she is currently raising two bottle calves. She loves all animals but especially cats! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/966c5199-36f7-4e5e-864c-633c7541ee86/BobbieJOpic.jpeg Meet the Team - Bobbie Jo Azdell, groomer Bobbie Jo was born in Colorado Springs, CO . As a child lived all over the country and overseas with her military family. In 2013 she obtained an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She and her husband, Travis have three children; Raven, Race, and Rhae. The family lives on a farm with their four fur babies Tank, an Australian Shepherd, and two cats Mittens and Callie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd15827efdb9c4ec488ad35/cbf4e1a2-d92b-4351-9817-602e5d03a022/vk1.jpg Meet the Team - Vanessa Kerr , Customer Service Specialist Vanessa Welschmeyer Kerr grew up in Martinsburg, MO, and graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Business Administration. 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