Dr. Thomas enjoys caring for all kinds of pets including dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. He has a special interest in internal medicine, general surgery, and surgical and preventive dentistry.
Dr. Alice Shaffer joined the staff at Flint Hills Veterinary hospital in July of 2008.She is from Lebanon, Kentucky and lives in Manhattan with her husband David. David is in the Army and stationed at Fort Riley.
Dr. Shaffer did her undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky and graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Her pets include Toby (seven year old Shih Tzu Mix), Foster (five year old Schnauzer Mix), and Crystal (five year old Labrador Retriever).
Joyce has worked at Flint Hills Veterinary Hospital since it was established in 1984. She is a native of Junction City, and a graduate of Kansas State University. She is the business and office manager. She and Dr. Thomas currently have four dogs, but that number always seems to change! Every pet they have owned (or that have owned them) has been adopted or abandoned. They also have a cat, two bearded dragons, and a bird that live at the hospital.
Christine started work at Flint Hills Veterinary Hospital in July of 2007. She has sixteen years of experience in veterinary medicine and a BS in Life Sciences from Kansas State University. She is currently working to obtain certification as a Veterinary Technician. Christine works in various capacities of patient care and has an important role in our clinical trial work.
Christine currently is the owner of two dogs, Clover and Boomer, and cats Louie and Alex.
Holly joined our team as a Veterinary Assistant after moving from Florida in June 2008. She's currently pursuing her Veterinary Technician Degree online. Some of her duties include patient restraint, collection of lab samples, monitoring hospitalized patients, assisting in surgery, performing lab tests and routine dentals.
Holly enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, Dixie, a four year-old Parson Terrier and Piper, a five year-old English Bull Terrier. Dixie is pictured here. Her interests include the outdoors, traveling, scuba diving, and photography.
Becca is our Groomer/Veterinary assistant and began working at Flint Hills veterinary Hospital in the Fall of 2009. She has ten years of experience as a groomer. She came to us with great references and has experience grooming show dogs. Call Becca to make an appointment for your doggie make-over.
Cassie is our kennel assistant and started work in May of 2008. She is currently a student at Junction City High School and plans to attend Kansas State University where she will be a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Major.
Dedra, shown here with her dog Erszi, has been a volunteer at Flint Hills Veterinary Hospital since 1998. She graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Animal Science and Industry. Dedra lives in rural geary County with her dogs Erszi and Dusty, two horses, Spangles and Rocky, three rabbits, and a fifteen year old newt.
Dedra works in the exam rooms and helps in the treatment area with patient care and surgery. We always appreciate her help and friendly attitude!
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Megan is a student at Kansas State University majoring in Animal Science. She began working at our hospital in the Fall of 2008. Megan works as a kennel assistant and also works in the exam rooms.