Meet Our Doctors!
Dr. Jerry Espey took over Crain Veterinary Center in 1998. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 1971. Before Crain, he was in a mixed animal practice in northwest Missouri with his father for almost 30 years! Dr. Jerry has great compassion for every animal he sees and at 74 years old he still works full time, although he does enjoy fishing and spending time with his wife, grandchildren, and his 2 dogs, Lucy and Twinkie, on his days off!
Dr. Rob Espey joined his father at Crain Veterinary Center in 1998 after he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He loves and cares for every animal he sees as if they were his own. When he's not caring for your fur babies he enjoys spending his time with his wife and two kids that he loves to watch rodeo!
Dr. Kyle Pellow is not only a veterinarian, but a marine biologist as well! He majored in marine biology as an undergraduate at the University of Miami before he went to the University of Missouri for Vet school! He's been on the team since 2002. Dr. Pellow sure loves taking care of your pets everyday, but he also loves to travel all over the country with his wife and two daughters who love acting!
Dr. Amanda Hawkins certainly loves what she does! She's been with us since 2006 and from surgery to appointments, she does it all! She also attended vet school at the University of Missouri! When she's not at work, you can usually find her hanging out with her adorable son or at a Mizzou game with her husband. Dr. Amanda is so passionate and caring towards every animal she sees and truly dedicates her time and effort for every patient.
Dr. Makayla Hill joined our team in 2022 after graduating from Veterinary School at the University of Missouri! Dr. Makayla grew up in Warrensburg, MO, and that is also where she attended the University of Central Missouri for her undergrad and received her bachelors degree in Agriculture Science. In her free time she enjoys gardening, hiking with her two dogs, Jersey and Claire, and spending time with her family.
Meet Our Staff!
Brianne Quinn is our Office Manager and has been with us since she graduated from the University of Missouri in 2016! She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, and although she has only been full-time with us for a short time, she worked part time/volunteered with us since she was 9 years old! Here she is with her girl, Charlie!
Julie Nicholls is a receptionist and has been a smiling face here since 2009! When she's not at work, you can usually find her hanging with her husband, 2 sons, her dogs Libby, Marcy, and Penny, and their coup of chickens!
Lisa Jones is a receptionist who has been on the team for over 20 years! She is always happy to help with any questions you may have! She enjoys her free time with her husband, 3 kiddos and 3 dogs that keep her pretty busy!
Taylor Reed first started at Crain in 2018 as a Veterinary Assistant but now works as a receptionist most of the time! Taylor is currently working on her degree to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist!
Taylor Rickey joined the team as a receptionist here in 2020 and is here to help you with anything you need! Here she is with her girl, Dixie!
Callie Null has been with us since 2014 as a Veterinary Technician! She is very passionate with every animal she works with and loves them like her own! Here she is with her two-legged dog who she shares a friendship bracelet/collar with!
Mallory Fossett is a Veterinary Technician here at Crain Veterinary Center and has been with us since 2018! She is a natural when it comes to pet care and loves taking care of your fur babies everyday! Here she is with her pup, Marshall! Not pictured are all of her pigs she has at home!
Dalton Richard has been with us since 2021 and loves getting to take care of your pets everyday! Dalton is currently in school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. When he's not at school or work, you can usually find him spending time with his corgi, Nala!
Chloe Caldwell joined the crew here in 2021! Chloe loves animals and enjoys getting to take care of them everyday! Here she is with her cat, Link!
Madison Guyett spent a lot of her childhood volunteering here at Crain but has been working here since 2020! She enjoys getting to work with your pets everyday and plans to pursue a career in social work after she is finished with her college courses!
Adrianna Hoover joined us in 2021 as a Kennel Attendant and loves taking care of your pets everyday! You can usually find her with a smile on her face whether she's bathing a dog or playing with the dogs in Doggy Day Care!
Bridget Wilson has been a Veterinary Assistant here with us since 2008 and loves all the animals she gets to work with when she's here! Here she is with her girl, Holly Noel!
Aniston Wulff joined the team in 2021! Aniston plays High School Volleyball in her free time but also helps us at the clinic as a Kennel Attendant!
Danielle Johnson is our groomer here at Crain Veterinary Center! Danielle is an expert when it comes to making your pet look its best! Visit our "Grooming & Bathing" tab for more information on how to book a grooming appointment with Danielle!