Management Team
Kris -Hospital Manager – A Butler native, Kris and her husband have recently returned to the area to be closer to family and friends. Kris accepted the position of office manager in September 2011. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She and her husband, Scott, enjoy spending time with their two cats, Iris and Onyx.
Amber –Assistant Manager– did her externship with us at BVA, while attending VTI. After graduating, Amber was hired in 2008. Amber was our reception manager then was promoted to Assistant Manager. She shares her home with her husband, daughter, son, 2 dogs, and 6 cats! Amber works hard to keep everything moving smoothly throughout our busy days at BVA.
Brandi – Assistant Manger- joined our kennel staff in July of 2009 to gain animal experience. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute 2012. She has worked in all areas of the hospital and most recently has been promoted to Floor Supervisor. She shares her life with 2 dogs, Emma and Sara, and a guinea pig named Hannah.
Jeanette-Floor Supervisor- has been working at Butler Veterinary for 4 years. She was recently promoted to floor supervisor. Jeanette loves her co-workers, our clients, and she loves her job! Jeanette has 3 dogs, 3 cats, and a bearded dragon. When she is not working, her life revolves around her daughter and cheerleading! We are so happy that Jeanette is a part of our team.
Receptionists
Linda – “LO” joined the BVA team in 2002 after working at the library. The change of pace is welcomed and she really enjoys being a receptionist here – “You get to meet so many people and pets!” She is originally from the Phoenix area and enjoys revisiting that area in her off time. She shares her life with her 2 sons, 2 dear friends and an older spoiled cat.
Channing – was a client before joining our team in March 2009. She enjoys being a receptionist and likes to watch our doctors perform surgery when she has the opportunity. She shares her home with her husband, children and 4 spoiled labs, Kelsey, Morgan, Maya and Hunter.
Lorraine – Our employee from “Across the Pond” is a native of London, England. As a military wife, she has traveled around the world with her husband. She was a volunteer at the Base Veterinary Clinic in Naples, Italy, and after moving to the States she worked at another local veterinary hospital for 9 years. Lorraine joined our team in April of 2008. She shares her home with her husband and 2 Bassett Hounds, Owen, other wise known as, “What’s this” and Tillie, known as “Trouble”!
Ashley– attended Slippery Rock University for Elementary Education. She is very interested in educating our clients and helping the patients. She shares her home with her husband, Matt, a Dachshund named Geno and 2 cats, Lemieux and Nala. Ashley enjoys cheering on the Penguins!
Mariah– decided that she wanted a change in career, so she decided to try Butler Veterinary Associates. We are so happy that she did! She enjoys working with our patients. She has many animals at home also. Mariah has a horse named Ace, two dogs, Timber and Shania, and a cat named Thor.
Sue-is a long time client turned employee! She has two sons and one adorable grandson, Carson. She shares her home with her husband Dave and her two dogs, Bailey and Zoe. Sue is a wonderful addition to our reception team. We are so thankful that she decided to join us!