Meet the Team

Say Hello To The Meadowbrook Animal Hospital Team

From setting your appointment to picking up prescriptions for your pet, every experience you have at our pet hospital is one that stands apart. That’s because our team goes out of their way to ensure you and your pet are properly cared for. We want to be the team that you not only trust, but enjoy seeing every time you walk in the door. Our friendly staff genuinely cares for each and every pet that visits our office. And animals’ requests for belly rubs or a good scratch behind the ears are always granted with a smile.

Veterinary Technicians

Leah Horton

Practice Manager/Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Leah has had experience working in animal hospitals for over 18 years, and in 2019, she graduated as the class president from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program. Leah has a special interest in anesthesia, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. Leah is also passionate about ensuring proper nutrition for animals and has completed advanced nutritional training with the Hill’s Nutrition Academy.  Leah will also graduate December 2024 with a business degree from Harvard. 

Leah brings her expertise to Meadowbrook Animal Hospital in providing quality veterinary medicine to the community, with top-notch patient care in mind. When Leah isn’t at work, she enjoys playing fetch with her cat Carrot, spending time with her family and friends, reading, playing sudoku, and playing or watching sports.

Camryn

Camryn, our vet tech student, graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Animal Science. She is currently in her second year of the Veterinary Technician Program at Maple Woods and will graduate May 2025!  Camryn’s long-term goal is to further her knowledge in the field of Animal Physical Therapy.  

Her hobbies include soccer and bowling. She also has a very handsome Boxer, named Dempsey. 

Veterinary and Hospital Assistants

Hayley

Hayley, Veterinary Assistant, is currently a full time student at Northwest Missouri State University. She is currently majoring in Biomedical Science, Pre-Vet in hopes of pursuing a future career as a Veterinarian!

She has wanted to be a veterinarian her whole life and working at Meadowbrook has allowed her to be 100% sure that’s what she wants to do. Working there has made her even more excited for her future. She absolutely loves working there!! Every day she learns something new!!

Hayley has two dogs named Bella and Baxter and they are her entire world!! She loves playing fetch and throwing the frisbee for them outside. It’s their favorite thing!

She loves to go on new adventures with her family and loves anything outdoors!!

Cierra

Cierra, our Receptionist/Assistant Manager, initially took classes at Johnson County Community College and then transferred to Park University.  She played soccer at both colleges.  

Cierra recently graduated with her degree in psychology. Her goal is to continue to pursue her love for animals. One of her favorite things to do is travel and her dream is to go to Italy one day. In her free time, she likes to spend quality time with her friends and family

Lauryn

Lauryn, our Veterinary Assistant, has always aspired to become a veterinary technician. After spending years managing a pet store, she is now pursuing her dream by enrolling in the Maple Woods Veterinary Technician Program. Working at Meadowbrook Animal Hospital has further fueled her excitement to work in veterinary medicine.

Lauryn has two dogs, two rabbits, and a bird. She has also had experience in keeping other exotic animals like lizards and snakes. Apart from taking care of animals, her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and cooking!