Meet Our Team
Dr. Christina Sherman
DVM
Dr. Sherman grew up in St. Louis and went on to attend Murray State University in Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia’s Veterinary School in 2020. She is Fear Free Certified for dogs, cats and avians and has knowledge of exotics, including reptiles, amphibians, avians and small mammals. She also has extensive knowledge in surgery, dentistry, wellness and preventative medicine and palliative care.
Outside of work, she gives back to rescue organizations and the Arbor Day Foundation. She enjoys quilting, woodworking, crochet, cross stitching, gardening, backpacking and spending time with her wife and their cockatoo, Luna.
Dr. Courtney Gilmore
DVM
Dr. Courtney Gilmore is from St. Peters, Missouri. She holds multiple undergraduate degrees from Truman State University and Mizzou, and she earned her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2024. Dr. Gilmore has professional interests in preventative medicine, geriatric pet care, surgery, and exotic animal medicine. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys walking her dogs, making hand-knit chunky blankets, and watching Chief’s games with her husband.
Dr. Jessica Stannard
DVM
Jessica Stannard grew up in Columbia, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri in 2018. Dr. Stannard is passionate about preventative medicine and strengthening the bond between people and their pets. She's excited to work with you, as a team, to keep your pets feeling their best! Dr. Stannard enjoys spending family time with her husband, three girls, and two dogs. She's a board game connoisseur, travel aficionado, and food enthusiast.
Peggy
Registered Veterinary Technician
Peggy has been in Veterinary medicine for 10 years. Beginning her career in research and then moving to the MU Veterinary Hospital where she worked in Ophthalmology, Emergency and Critical Care. Her passion is helping people and their pets when they need it most. She enjoys educating others and spends her free time finding the best new restaurants and spending time with her husband and fur child Elsa.
Haylee
Tech Assistant
Haylee has been surrounded by animals her entire life, but it wasn’t until a little over five years ago that she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine. She has primarily worked in the specialty fields—surgery, neurology, and internal medicine—as well as in emergency and critical care. Recently, Haylee has developed a growing interest in general practice, where she finds joy in building lasting relationships with both clients and their pets, and in watching her patients grow and thrive over time. She is currently enrolled in veterinary technician school, working toward becoming a certified veterinary technician. When she's not studying or working, Haylee loves spending time outdoors, often found hiking trails with her dog, Winnie.
Andrew
Tech Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Caitlin
Veterinary Assistant
Caitlin grew up in Chesterfield, MO and is graduating from the University of Missouri with a Bachelors in Animal Sciences in May of 2025! She's always been passionate about animals and veterinary medicine and was hired in November of 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant. Her desire to learn and her passion for animals drive her to ensure that each pet gets the treatment they need with as much kindness and gentleness as possible. She plans to learn more about the veterinary field and the care of exotic pets throughout her career so that she can become an exotic veterinarian someday. Caitlin's biggest passions are her snake, Cornbread, art, writing, music, video games, and reptiles.
Rachel
Rachel grew up in Cairo, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s in Atmospheric, Soils, and Environmental Sciences. She decided to pursue a different path due to a lack of career opportunities and wanting to live close to family. She worked in the retail management field for over 10 years before landing an opportunity in the field of veterinary medicine. She was hired in May of 2023 as a receptionist then promoted to Hospital Manager. Rachel’s biggest passions are caring for pets (such as her cats Foozy, Ellis and her foster fails, Teacup and Earl Grey), the environment, the weather, volunteering, reading, singing and listening to music, foraging in nature, cooking, and riding ATVs in the woods.
Victoria
Receptionist
Victoria grew up in Sedalia, MO and moved to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri where she is currently pursuing a degree in Communication and Marketing. After she graduates, she would love to do something within the digital marketing realm and travel for a while. She joined our team as a receptionist in June of 2024 and loves everything about it. In her free time, she enjoys going to coffee shops, reading, cooking, going to concerts and music festivals, and spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Miss Birdie, who she rescued from outside of our clinic.
Madeline
Madeline is a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant with a lifelong passion for all animals. From a young age, she has been deeply committed to the well-being and care of animals. Her background includes hands-on experience in various settings, where she honed her skills in patient care. She takes great pride in her ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and pet owners, ensuring that every animal receives the attention and compassion they deserve. Her genuine love for animals drives her commitment to excellence in every aspect of her work. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two kitties and hiking the trails with her pup, Gunther.
