Cassi was quite literally born into veterinary medicine, growing up with Rottweilers and horses while her father owned multiple veterinary clinics in Northwestern Indiana. One of her strongest memories is sitting on a horse’s back during hydrotherapy while her father treated it, an experience that deepened her connection to healing animals. After working in nearly every role within the veterinary field, her favorite part is watching pets grow and seeing the bond between pets and owners strengthen over time, and at home she is surrounded by her Australian Cattle Dog, Rottweiler, “Corgweiler,” Cane Corso, and cat. Outside of work she enjoys true crime, training her dogs, attending dog events with family and friends, going on yearly cruises with her mom, and she hopes to one day blend her psychology degrees with her passion for helping people and animals.

Bonnie grew up with Laddie, a Sheltie who was part of her family for 14 years and set the standard for what a great dog could be. She entered veterinary medicine by applying for a receptionist position at her own vet’s office, where she was already known for her Golden Retriever Timber and the two dogs she adopted from the clinic. Golden Retrievers remain her favorite breed, and she now shares her home with two Goldens, an Australian Shepherd, and two cats; she especially enjoys watching patients grow over the years, getting to know their families, and in her free time loves Disney cruises and visiting family in Tennessee and Florida.

Sam’s bond with animals started when a very injured, malnourished pregnant cat approached her in the backyard as a child, and she kept one of the kittens, Tippy, as her own. Inspired by shows like Steve Irwin and Emergency Vet in the ’90s, she was drawn to veterinary medicine and now loves being able to help animals every day. Outside of work, she enjoys binge-watching TV, playfully annoying her teenage son, and has even worked with more unusual patients like an alligator and a snapping turtle.

Sam’s lifelong love of dogs began with her childhood black Lab, Shadow, and later her “soul-mutt” Marlee, a German Shepherd/Boxer mix who inspired her to work in dog daycare and training. As she saw how much daily care and health impact training success, her interest in veterinary medicine grew, especially while fostering senior dogs. She now enjoys supporting the emotional bond between pets and owners, educating clients on better care, and continuing to learn, and at home she cares for four dogs and one cat while spending her free time playing games with loved ones and doing parks, agility, and scent work with her dogs.

Jasmine’s love for animals began with Prince, her first pitbull and constant shadow, and eventually led her to apply for a receptionist position in a veterinary clinic where she eagerly learned every aspect of the field. Today, she enjoys spoiling patients with snacks and belly or head rubs while helping pet parents make informed decisions about their pets’ care. At home, she shares life with a pitbull mix, a Labrador Retriever, two cats, and a fish, and in her free time she loves hiking, antique shopping, and dreaming about owning a tropical plant shop one day.

Laura’s first pet, a cat named Bootsie who was “as big as a giant watermelon,” was the patient for her earliest pretend vet games, complete with stroller rides and checkups. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to help animals, she began pet sitting and later became a registered veterinary technician. She now especially enjoys client education, drawing blood, and training, and when she’s not at the clinic she loves camping, kayaking, and fishing with her daughter while caring at home for two dogs, a goldfish, and a cat named Heidi Cat.