Our Team at Creekside

Dr. Audrey, a South Dakota native, grew up on her family dairy farm in Milbank SD. She was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA and so she knew that she always wanted to work with animals and people in some way. After shadowing veterinarians, she found that she thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of medicine and the fact that no one day is ever the same. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is making connections with clients and their pets and feels that there is a great team here at Creekside and that the team definitely makes the job fun!

Dr. Audrey and her husband Brandon, along with their fur babies, half-sister golden retrievers, Juno & Kilo love to spend their time going on walks together, golfing, taking tips with family whether that is traveling somewhere new and exciting or a quick trip to the lake where they can set up a tent, camp, and hike!

Amanda grew up on a ranch just outside of Chamberlain and was involved in 4-H and rodeo. The feeling that she is back to her roots and meant to be here helping the team, clients, and patients are her favorite parts of managing the clinic. Amanda and her husband Brian have 2 children, Matteah and Madden, and 2 dogs Odie and Georgia. They are part owners of Granite Springs Lodge in Alexandria, SD, and chasing the kids with their activities keeps her on the go most of her spare time. She enjoys the outdoors, reading, listening to music, traveling, and spending time creating memories with family and friends.

All her life, Rachael has had a passion for animals. Growing up in Canistota, SD, she participated in 4-H showing horses. She graduated from Globe University in September of 2013 with a degree in Veterinary Technology and is a certified Veterinary Technician. Completing dentals and knowing that she is improving a dog or cats’ life is what she enjoys the most working in this industry. Rachael and her two kids, two dogs, and four cats love spending time together. In her spare time, she is usually reading or spending time raising her succulents & cacti.

Kelsey and her 14-year-old German shorthaired pointer mix Hallie, made the move to South Dakota in 2021 from Nicollet, Minnesota. She graduated from Minnesota School of Business in the Veterinary Technology program in 2012 and obtained her certification in the spring of 2013. Her and her boyfriend of 5 years have since brought home Jake a 4-year-old French Brittany, and most recently their cat French Onion. Kelsey loves to travel and see new things. Her family has a cabin in Emily, MN and visiting her family and friends in Minnesota, while enjoying that lake makes her very happy. Over 10 years ago, Kelsey decided that since she has always had a connection and inclination for animal-kind, and the fact that she has always wanted to make a difference in animals’ lives that becoming a technician was a calling for her where she gets to treat animals and improve their lives through preventive care. She enjoys seeing the variety of cases that come through the door, and watching the medicine work and seeing a healthier patient go home are her favorite parts of her job.

Carolyn grew up in Canistota, SD. Her family always had small animals growing up which is how she became interested in working in the veterinary field. Caring for sick animals and seeing them get healthy again is the favorite part of her job. Carolyn currently lives in Mitchell with her husband Cody, stepson Hudson, and daughters Oaklee and Wrenlee. They have 3 dogs, Remi, Blue, and Zeus and one cat, Tex. This makes play time very fun! Carolyn loves spending time with family and friends, and enjoys watching and playing softball, basketball, and volleyball.

Payton likes a good challenge, and she currently is taking care of 14 bottle calves, and one cat. She is from Ethan, SD when she grew up on a farm and has always been extremely passionate about working with Animals. This led her to Mitchell Technical Institute where she graduated from the Animal Science program in May 2023. She really loves seeing animals that have been sick get better and enjoys experiencing how happy they are when they get to go home. When spending time away from the clinic and helping out around the farm, you will find paying playing volleyball, golfing, hunting and spending time with her family and friends.

Sierra grew up in Chamberlain, SD where she spent a lot of her time on her family farm, working cattle, and farming. Sierra attended Mitchell Technical Institute for Agriculture Production and graduated in 2017. While in school, Sierra became an intern here at Creekside and discovered her passion for working with dogs. She loves providing a service that makes pets and clients so happy. Sierra and her husband Chance have a cat named Benny and a canine boxer named Willy. Sierra also enjoys all outdoor activities, such as being at the river, hiking, riding horses, playing softball, snowboarding, and gardening.

Vanessa was born and raised in Mitchell where she currently resides with her boyfriend, Cole. Growing up she has always had compassion and love towards all animals and being able to give the same love and care that she would want for her own pets to receive is why she perused a career working with animals. Vanessa started working in the lodging department and now is one of our friendly greeters. She has a dog named Tiny and Guinea pig named Peanut. In her spare time, she enjoys her bowling league and playing softball in the summer.

Growing up in Sonoma County, CA Katherine’s best friend was their yellow lab, Winnie, who happened to be an escape artist and each time Winnie would come back home it was off to the Vet with her to receive several sutures. This led to her appreciation for the veterinary industry and by a random chance phone call, Katherine found her position here at Creekside. Two Saint Bernards, Bubba and Axcel, and Arthur, a Siamese cat, are her fur-kids abiding for her attention at home. Katherine’s favorite part of her job is seeing all the smiling animals with their smiling owners come through our doors. Outside of Creekside you can find her, eating all the food she can find, roller staking, stand up paddleboarding, and observing and taking in all the information she possibly can.

Melissa’s lifelong love for animals and her very first grooming experience with her family’s long-haired cat, Fluffy, when she was only 15 years old is how she choose to peruse her career as a pet stylist. Melissa grew up in Mitchell, and currently lives near Alexandria with her husband, John. They have four children Jordan, Nicole, Kylie, and Ashley. Melissa loves being a horse show mom to her daughter who shows Arabian Horses. They also have multiple farm cats, nine horses, and cattle. Pet styling has been her life for over 26 years. Introducing puppies to the styling process and setting a foundation for them to enjoy their spa days is what brings her the most joy in her day.