Dr. Kelly
Kirk
Hello! My name is Dr. Kelly Kirk. I grew up in Mitchell, Indiana. I attended Purdue University where I earned my BS in Biology in 1992 and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1995. I established Kirk Veterinary Service, Inc. in Orleans, Indiana in 1996. I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of the Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. At home, I live with my husband, Jamie. Our 20 year old triplets graduated high school in May 2017 and have since went their own ways. Tyler is earning his BS in biology at Purdue University and plans to apply to the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine. Krista is playing volleyball and lacrosse for Earlham College in Richmond, IN, while studying Human Development and Social Relations. Last but not least, Austin joined the military. We also have an array of pets at home- One Golden Retriever, Willow; one Red Heeler, Cooper; one Rat Terrier, Nicky; four house cats: Ducky, Chance, Socks and Bonnie . Plus, we have a variety of farm animals. We just added ostriches to our farm. I am an avid snowmobiler, and enjoy boating, hiking, flower gardening, and reading.
Anita
Brown
OFFICE MANAGER
Anita has been at Kirk Veterinary Service for over 10 years and is in charge of the day-to-day aspects of life here at the clinic. Anita and her husband have three children: 15 year old twin girls, Mackenzie and Madison; and Tristan, a ten year old boy. Anita's family also has several fur kids: Roxie, a Labrador Retriever; Bella and Bailey, who are mother & daughter Blue Heelers, Sammie, a Red Heeler; and several farm animals, including horses and cows.
Jaclyn
LovE
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST
After graduating from Purdue University with her Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology and completing her Veterinary Technician National Examination, Jaclyn joined the Kirk Vet team in May 2016. Jaclyn was born and raised in Paoli. She recently married her high school sweetheart, Tyler. Jaclyn enjoys raising cattle, hunting and helping out around the family farm. Jaclyn and her husband have 3 dogs, Maggie, Gunner and Ranger. They are expecting their first baby, a girl, to arrive in September 2019!
Taylor Daugherty
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Taylor graduated from Orleans High School in 2012. After graduation she attended International Business College of Vet Tech Institute and graduated in 2014. Taylor was a part of our staff for 3 years and then got into the insurance business. She works at Springer & Springer Insurance while also working here with us at Kirk Vet. She has 3 dogs: Tuff, Riot, and Cora. Taylor also has an 18 year old show horse named Slyder.
Teresa
Hilyard
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Teresa, or "Mama T," has been at Kirk Veterinary Service for over 16 years and is responsible for taking care of this crazy crew of ladies. She is truly like everyone's loving grandma, always feeding everyone and making sure that we are okay. Mama T has two children, Jessica and Matt, and two grandchildren, Max and Lenora. She also has several fur kids- Sloan, a Husky Mix; Angie, a Lab Mix; Tootsie, a Chihuahua; Birdie, a Chorkie; Andre, a Great Dane; four house cats: Bob, Adele, Kevin and Emma Lou!
Amber
Bakker
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Amber is a senior at Mitchell High School. She is our student intern for the 2019-2020 school year. After graduation she plans to attend Purdue University to become a Vet Tech. At home she has a new pit bull named Frankie and two cats Luna and Cleo. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, swimming, fishing, and watching movies.
Tyler
Kirk
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Tyler is the son of Dr. Kirk. Over the years he has spent a lot of time at the clinic. Tyler joined our team as an employee in May 2018. He spends his summers working as a vet assistant at Kirk Vet Service as well as riding along with large animal veterinarians. During the school year, he works as a licensed pharmacy technician at Walmart in Lafayette. He studies at Purdue University, where he is majoring in Biology. Tyler plans to apply into the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. He would love to join his mother in her small animal practice and add in large animal service.
Krista
Kirk
MARKETING
Krista is the daughter of Dr. Kirk. She has spent her whole life in the clinic but became a employee in May 2018. She works the summer as a vet assistant/marketing team, as well as as a camp counselor at Anderson Woods which serves adults and children with special needs. She attends Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. She is majoring in Human Development and Social Relations. Krista is a member of the Earlham Volleyball team and Earlham Women’s Lacrosse team. While at school she handles marketing for Kirk Vet Service.
Miranda Flannery
RECEPTIONIST
Miranda has been with the team for six years and is usually one of the first faces you see whenever you visit us here at Kirk Veterinary Service. She is from Paoli. Miranda and her husband, Devan, have two sons, Garrett, age 4 and Griffin,age 1.
Jaylin
Busick
RECEPTIONIST
Jaylin is also one of the first faces you will see when visiting us here at Kirk Vet. She joined our team in September 2018. Jaylin is a 2017 Paoli Graduate. She is currently a student at Ivy Tech and is studying to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. She has a black lab, Duke! Jaylin recently became engaged to her high school sweetheart, Logan. In her free time she enjoys fishing, kayaking, and hanging out with family and friends.
Michelle Sanders
GROOMER
Michelle joined our team in September 2018. She graduated from Animal Arts Academy in Carmel, IN October 11, 2012 and has been grooming since December 2012. Michelle is from Springs Valley, Indiana. She has four dogs and six cats! She enjoys taking care of all your pets beauty needs!