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 26-year-old triplets graduated from high school in May 2017 and have since gone their own ways. Tyler is earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. Krista graduated from Earlham College and pursued a Master's in Social Work degree from Indiana Wesleyan. Last but not least, Austin has moved to California and has joined the sheet metal union. We also have an array of pets at home: one very spoiled English Bulldog, Zoey; one Red Heeler, Cooper; three house cats: Philly, Chance, and Persimmon. Plus, we have a variety of farm animals. We 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 17 years and is in charge of the day-to-day aspects of life here at the clinic. Anita and her husband have three children: 21 year old twin girls, Mackenzie and Madison; and Tristan, a 17 year old boy. Anita's family also has several fur kids: Roxie, a Labrador Retriever; Theo, a Texas Heeler, Bella , Blue Heelers, Rosie, a Red Heeler, Tucker, a Aussiedoodle and several farm animals, including horses, pigs and cows.
Tyler
Kirk
VETERINARY STUDENT
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. Tyler graduated from Purdue University in May of 2021 with a double major in Biology and Animal Science. Tyler is currently in the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Program at Lincoln Memorial University. He is in his last year and will graduate in May 2026. He plans to join our practice after graduation. Tyler married his high school sweetheart, Kortni. Together, they have two dogs: Gibby and Bruno, 3 cats: Smudge, Crumb, and Perry, and a tortoise, Nico.
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 married her high school sweetheart, Tyler. She has a 5-year-old daughter, Ellie, a 3-year-old daughter, Ava, and a boy on the way. Jaclyn enjoys raising cattle, hunting, and helping out around the family farm. Jaclyn and her husband have 4 dogs: Maggie, Gunner, Ranger, and Rusty.
Amber
Bakker
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST
Amber started with us as our high school student intern for the 2019-2020 school year. She went on to attend Purdue University for four years to earn a bachelor’s degree in veterinary nursing in May of 2024. She has completed her Veterinary Technician National Examination, making her a Registered Veterinary Technologist. She continued to work at Kirk Vet when she was home for the summers during her college career. At home, she has a pit bull named Frankie, a basset hound named Moose, and two cats, Luna and Cleo. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, friends, and family, swimming, fishing, and watching movies.
Teresa
Hilyard
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Teresa, or "Mama T," has been at Kirk Veterinary Service for over 20 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 four grandchildren, Max, Lenora, Beatrice, and Alice. She also has several fur kids- Angie, a Lab Mix; Jasmine & Gus, an Aussie Doodle; and four house cats: Bob, Adele, Kevin, and Emma Lou!
Katie mcfarland
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST STUDENT
Katie started with us as a high school student intern for the 2021-2022 school year. She graduated from Orleans High School in 2022. She went on to attend Purdue University and is working on her bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Nursing. Katie will graduate from Purdue in May of 2027. She continues to work at the clinic when she is home from college. Katie has 3 dogs: two black labs named Bumble and Bouige, and a dachshund named Lily who is 15. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, camping, and taking her dogs on golf cart rides around town.
Jadelyn LeE
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST STUDENT
Jade started with us as a high school intern through Paoli High School. She graduated from Paoli High School in 2024. She now attends Indiana Business Institute and is set to graduate in March of 2026 as a Veterinary Technologist. Jade is a Certified Veterinary Assistant through TVMA. She has 4 pets, Lucy, Sully, Ollie, and Andy. She enjoys being outdoors and painting.
Lilly Thompson
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Lilly started with us as a high school student intern with the Lost River Co-op during the 2024-2025 school year. Through the Lost River Co-op Lilly was able obtain her certification to be a Cerified Veterinary Assistant. Lilly graduated from West Washington High School in 2025. She attends Hanover College and studies Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Lilly shows cows and pigs in the 4-H fair. She has a mini golden doodle named Stella. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and shopping.
Jayden Blanton
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Jayden started with us as a high school student intern with the Lost River Co-op during the 2024-2025 school year. Through the Lost River Co-op Jayden was able obtain her certification to be a Cerified Veterinary Assistant. Jayden graduated from Orleans High School in 2025. She attends Purdue University and plans to major in Animial Science. Jayden has two dogs: Harlow, a chihuahua/miniture pincher mix, and Augie, a papillon. She enjoys running, painting, and reading in her free time.
Mackenzie Brown
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Mackenzie started working at the clinic in March of 2022. She attended West Washington High School and graduated in May of 2022. She has a twin sister, Madison. Mackenzie attends Galen College of Nursing and will graduate with her associate's degree in Nursing in December 2025. She will then work on her Bachelor’s in Nursing and graduate in 2026. Mackenzie and her boyfriend, Garrett, have two dogs: Remy, a Golden retriever, and Theo, a Texas Heeler. You can find spending time with her family or playing pickleball.
Madison Brown
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Madison started working at the clinic in March of 2022. She attended West Washington High School and graduated in May of 2022. She has a twin sister, Mackenzie. Madison attends Galen College of Nursing and will graduate with her associate's degree in Nursing in December 2025. She will then work on her Bachelor’s in Nursing and graduate in 2026. Madison and her boyfriend, Cameron, have a Texas Heeler named Dallas. You can find her attending pig shows with her boyfriend, spending time with her family, or playing pickleball.
Miranda Flannery
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER/RECEPTIONIST
Miranda has been with the team for seven years and is usually one of the first faces you see whenever you visit us here at Kirk Veterinary Service. She graduated and lives in Paoli. Miranda and her husband, Devan, have two sons, Garrett, age 8 and Griffin, age 5. Miranda has one Lab Mix, Sky, and one cat, Banana. Kiss, our office Kitty, is very attached to Miranda because she is always giving her delcious cat treats.
Jennifer
Vancleave
RECEPTIONIST/ INVENTORY SPECIALIST
Jennifer is usually one of the first faces you see whenever you visit us here at Kirk Veterinary Service. She joined our team in August of 2024. She is a Providence High School alumni. She brings a variety of skills to our team, from experience in restaurant management to process supervisor for Amazon, and she currently owns and operates a small business through Scentsy. She has been with her husband, Jeremy, for 13 years. They have 4 kids: Rachel (son-in-law- Harrison), Chelsea, Kaden, and Adyson. She lives on a family farm. They raise show cattle and pigs. Oftentimes, you will get to see her dog, Max, who enjoys spending time at the office.
Lindsey
Stroud
RECEPTIONIST/ VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Lindsey is also one of the first faces you see whenever you visit us here at Kirk Veterinary Service. Lindsey is an Orleans High School graduate. Lindsey loves to spend time with her husband, Jason, and son, Carter. She lives on a farm with four horses, goats, chickens, and plenty of barn cats. Before starting at Kirk Vet, Lindsey worked at the French Lick Stables for ten years. She is currently working to become a Certified Veterinary Assistant. You can find Lindsey riding horses and spending time with her family.
Krista
Kirk
MARKETING/ RECEPTIONIST
Krista is the daughter of Dr. Kirk. She has spent her whole life in the clinic, but became an employee in May 2018. She works on weekends as a receptionist/marketing manager. She graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, in 2021. She majored in Human Development and Social Relations. She went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan’s MSW program in August of 2023. Krista has one dog, Jovi, who is a certified therapy dog. They are certified through Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. She hopes to be able to use her Jovi as she works in the therapy field.