Our Team

Bio

Marc has served as Practice Manager at Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic since 2014, overseeing the business and operational side of the practice so the veterinary team can focus on providing exceptional patient care.

A Minnesota native, Marc met his wife, Dr. Jeannine Kinney, while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his military service, they moved to Washington State, where Jeannine earned her DVM from Washington State University and Marc pursued his education in business management and administration. The couple returned to Arizona in 1999 and have proudly called Sedona home ever since.

Marc oversees OCSAC's finances, human resources, operations, technology, marketing, and client relations, and played a key role in the planning, design and construction of the clinic's current facility, which opened in 2019. He enjoys supporting the medical team by providing the resources and support they need to deliver outstanding veterinary care.

Outside the clinic, Marc and Jeannine enjoy raising their two sons and spending time hiking, mountain biking, paddling, skiing, and exploring the beauty of Arizona.

Silver has been a valued member of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for more than 11 years and currently serves as our Clinic Operations Manager. Having grown up in the Verde Valley, Silver is proud to call Northern Arizona home and has a deep appreciation for the community, its people, and the pets they love.

Silver began his career at OCSAC as a veterinary assistant and, through hard work and dedication, advanced to veterinary technician, Technician Manager, and now Clinic Operations Manager. Along the way, he has played an instrumental role in training new veterinary assistants and technicians, overseeing inventory management and purchasing, and helping implement and manage the practice's inventory and software systems. He enjoys supporting the medical team by ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Outside the clinic, Silver enjoys spending time in nature and can often be found hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, skateboarding, swimming, or exploring the wilderness. He also enjoys writing poetry and learning about environmental stewardship and the ways people can create a healthy balance between technology and the natural world.

Silver believes the bond between people and animals is one of life's most meaningful relationships. He considers it a privilege to help pets receive the care they deserve while supporting the families who love them.

Nick grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where his dedication to athletics and academics earned him a scholarship to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. He spent two years swimming competitively at the collegiate level before returning to Arizona and transferring to Northern Arizona University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology.

Nick’s diverse professional background includes competitive swim coaching, pre-clinical research, and providing respite and rehabilitation support for individuals with disabilities. He has spent the past eight years working in veterinary medicine and brings that broad range of experience to his role as Veterinary Technician Manager at OCSAC.

Nick has called Flagstaff home for the past 11 years and loves everything the outdoors has to offer. When he’s not at the clinic, you can usually find him hiking, fishing, backpacking, or spending time outside with his family and dogs. He is also an avid sports fan and proudly cheers on the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks.

One of Nick’s favorite aspects of veterinary medicine is helping pets and their families, whether through routine wellness care or during more urgent situations. As Technician Manager, he especially enjoys training and mentoring fellow veterinary technicians and helping his team provide exceptional care to every patient. Since joining OCSAC in 2025, Nick has enjoyed getting to know the community while continuing to learn from our doctors and his fellow team members.

Nick and his wife welcomed their daughter, Josephine, in December 2025, adding a new member to their already busy household of three dogs and a cat. He looks forward to sharing his love of animals, the outdoors, and Arizona with his growing family.

Bobbielynn has served as Front Office Manager at Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic for over a year and is currently in her fourth year working in veterinary medicine. Before joining the veterinary field, she spent five years as a caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities, an experience that strengthened her compassion, communication skills, and commitment to helping others.

Originally from Susanville, California, Bobbielynn moved to Rimrock, Arizona, in 2017 and is proud to call the Verde Valley home. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients and strives to ensure every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Outside of the clinic, Bobbielynn enjoys reading, playing video games, watching TV, taking walks, and expressing her creativity through tattoos. She loves being part of the OCSAC team and helping create a positive, friendly experience for both pets and the people who love them.

Butternut Squash joined our team under somewhat unexpected circumstances. As an injured kitten, he was brought to us after what appeared to be an unfortunate encounter with a coyote. After several days of hospitalization, no microchip, and no owner coming forward to claim him, we made the difficult decision to keep him. Somehow, he has managed to convince us that this was entirely his idea.
Now seven years old, Butternut has risen through the ranks to become our esteemed Chief Feline Officer (CFO). His responsibilities are extensive and include attending important staff meetings, conducting regular inspections of the hospital, soliciting snacks from anyone who looks remotely generous, and strategically positioning himself in the best available patch of sunlight. He is also a firm believer in work-life balance—particularly the life part—and has been known to take a well-earned nap while officially still on the clock.
Butternut takes his supervisory duties seriously. He can often be found quietly observing the comings and goings of the clinic, offering his opinion when it is requested (and occasionally when it isn't), and engaging in a little good-natured smack talk with our canine patients. His management style is best described as supportive but judgmental.
Despite his impressive commitment to snacks and naps, Butternut's most important contribution is to our workplace culture. His presence brings laughter, comfort, and a little extra personality to even the busiest days. He has become a beloved member of our team and a reminder that sometimes the best employees are the ones who simply make everyone else's day a little better.
We are very grateful that a scruffy, injured kitten wandered into our lives seven years ago. We're just not entirely sure who rescued whom.

Mandy Hawley joined Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic in 2026, bringing nearly three decades of customer service experience and a genuine passion for helping others. Born in Illinois and raised in Indiana, Mandy later moved to Arizona, where she graduated from high school in Cottonwood and has proudly called the state home ever since.

Before entering veterinary medicine, Mandy spent many years working in human healthcare. While she enjoyed serving patients in that role, she quickly discovered that the compassion, teamwork, and dedication found in veterinary medicine were unlike anything she had experienced before. She feels fortunate to be part of the OCSAC family, where caring for both pets and the people who love them is at the heart of everything we do.

Outside of work, Mandy enjoys camping, exploring Arizona's scenic trails, and photographing wildlife and the state's breathtaking landscapes. Spending time outdoors is her favorite way to relax, recharge, and appreciate the natural beauty of Arizona.

Mandy is the proud mother of two and shares her home with Moose, her lovable Black Labrador Retriever, and Zuri, her beautiful cat. She is committed to making every client feel welcomed, valued, and supported, and takes pride in helping create a positive experience for every pet and family who visits OCSAC.

Aimee has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for nearly five years, serving as one of the friendly faces at our front desk. OCSAC was her first experience working in veterinary medicine, and over the years she has developed a true appreciation for the relationships that form between our team, our clients, and their pets.

Born and raised in Cottonwood, Arizona, Aimee is a lifelong Verde Valley resident and loves being able to serve the community she has always called home. Her favorite part of her role as a Customer Service Representative is getting to know our clients and helping make their experience at OCSAC as welcoming and positive as possible.

Outside of work, Aimee is an avid gamer and especially enjoys relaxing at home and playing co-op games with her husband. She is also a devoted pet parent to two ferrets and four cats, who she happily considers her kids.

After nearly five years at OCSAC, Aimee continues to enjoy the people, pets, and relationships that make each day at the clinic unique—and as she says, time flies when you're having fun!

Aubrielle has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for nearly a year, working in both veterinary patient care and client service. Although relatively new to veterinary medicine, she brings a unique background to her role, having previously worked in the HVAC and plumbing industries before deciding to pursue her interest in animal care.

Born and raised in Camp Verde, Arizona, Aubrielle enjoys being able to serve the community she has always called home. Her favorite part of working at OCSAC is helping local families keep their pets happy and healthy while educating owners about the importance of veterinary care.

Outside of the clinic, Aubrielle enjoys fishing and spending time with her family and daughter. You can often find her cheering on her brothers at their sporting events or simply enjoying time together with family.

Aubrielle is grateful to be part of the OCSAC team and looks forward to continuing to grow in veterinary medicine while building relationships with our clients and their pets.

Paige is a member of the Front Office Team at Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic and brings more than nine years of customer service experience to her role. Since joining OCSAC, she has especially enjoyed helping pets and their families through both everyday visits and more challenging situations.

A Cottonwood, Arizona native, Paige takes pride in serving the community she calls home. She understands that a visit to the veterinary clinic can sometimes be stressful or emotional, and strives to make every client feel welcomed, heard, and supported from the moment they walk through the door.

Outside of work, Paige enjoys gaming and collecting trading cards. She loves connecting with people and values the relationships she has built with OCSAC clients and their pets.

For Paige, one of the most rewarding parts of her role is knowing she can make a positive difference in a family’s experience while helping ensure their pets receive the compassionate care they deserve.

Chloe brings more than three years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant to Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic, along with a unique background in exotic animal care. Before joining OCSAC, she spent two and a half years working as a zookeeper, caring for a wide variety of reptiles and exotic species.

Originally from Queen Creek, Arizona, with family roots in Chariton, Iowa, Chloe has a lifelong passion for animals and wildlife conservation. That passion has taken her around the world to work with wildlife, including an unforgettable experience working with wild rhinoceroses in Africa.

Animals are just as much a part of Chloe’s life outside of the clinic. She shares her home with nine pets representing an assortment of birds, reptiles, amphibians, dogs, and cats. She enjoys learning about different species and continues to pursue opportunities related to wildlife and conservation.

At OCSAC, Chloe especially enjoys building relationships with clients and watching their pets grow and thrive over the years. Her ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian, and she values the hands-on experience, mentorship, and knowledge she gains working alongside the OCSAC team as she prepares for veterinary school.

Rachael has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for more than two years and brings eight years of experience working with animals to her role as a Veterinary Assistant. Her diverse background includes working at wildlife sanctuaries with both large and small carnivores as well as reptiles. She was also part of a graduate research team in Oregon studying birds, giving her the opportunity to work with an impressive variety of species.

Originally from Humboldt County in Northern California, Rachael grew up surrounded by towering redwoods and the Pacific Ocean before making Arizona her home six years ago.

At OCSAC, Rachael especially enjoys running our underwater treadmill hydrotherapy sessions and getting to know the patients and clients she works with. She finds it rewarding to help pets improve their mobility, strength, and quality of life while building relationships with their families along the way.

Outside of the clinic, Rachael loves being outdoors and enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, camping, and spending time in nature. She also has a creative side and enjoys a variety of arts and crafts in her free time.

Autumn joined Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant in August 2026, bringing with her a lifelong interest in animals and hands-on experience that began well before she entered the veterinary field professionally.

Growing up in Chino Valley, Arizona, Autumn gained valuable experience working on a ranch with cattle and horses. Her interest in veterinary medicine also started early—while still in high school, she interned at a veterinary clinic, giving her the opportunity to learn about animal care and experience the veterinary profession firsthand. She moved to Cottonwood in 2025 and is excited to continue building her skills as part of the OCSAC team.

One of Autumn’s favorite aspects of her role is learning new techniques for working with animals that may be nervous, fearful, or simply a little more challenging to handle. She enjoys developing the skills and patience needed to help these patients feel more comfortable while receiving the care they need.

Outside of the clinic, Autumn enjoys reading, camping, and rodeo—a natural fit given her background with horses and ranch life. She appreciates spending time outdoors and staying connected to the animals and activities she grew up around.

Autumn is excited to continue learning from the doctors and experienced team at OCSAC while growing in her role and helping provide compassionate care to our patients and their families.

Kiera has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for more than a year and a half and serves as one of our Lead Veterinary Assistants. In addition to her experience in veterinary medicine and animal care, Kiera brings eight years of professional dog grooming experience to her role. Her extensive hands-on background with dogs has given her a strong understanding of animal handling, behavior, and the patience needed to help pets feel as comfortable as possible.

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Kiera moved to Cottonwood nearly two years ago and has enjoyed making the Verde Valley her new home. One of her favorite parts of working at OCSAC is helping animals while also helping their owners better understand their pets’ health and care. She enjoys answering questions, providing reassurance, and helping clients feel more confident about caring for their pets at home.

Kiera also serves as OCSAC’s Staff Ambassador, helping us celebrate the people who make our clinic such a special place. In this role, she helps recognize staff achievements and important milestones, along with birthdays, work anniversaries, and other occasions worth celebrating. She enjoys making sure her teammates feel appreciated and recognized for the contributions they make to OCSAC.

Outside of the clinic, Kiera enjoys sewing and putting her creativity to work making bags, wallets, and even clothing. She is also a proud mother of two, with a third little one on the way, and enjoys spending time with her growing family.

Kiera values the relationships she has built with OCSAC clients, their pets, and her fellow team members and takes pride in being part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to our community.

Aubrielle has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for nearly a year, working in both veterinary patient care and client service. Although relatively new to veterinary medicine, she brings a unique background to her role, having previously worked in the HVAC and plumbing industries before deciding to pursue her interest in animal care.

Born and raised in Camp Verde, Arizona, Aubrielle enjoys being able to serve the community she has always called home. Her favorite part of working at OCSAC is helping local families keep their pets happy and healthy while educating owners about the importance of veterinary care.

Outside of the clinic, Aubrielle enjoys fishing and spending time with her family and daughter. You can often find her cheering on her brothers at their sporting events or simply enjoying time together with family.

Aubrielle is grateful to be part of the OCSAC team and looks forward to continuing to grow in veterinary medicine while building relationships with our clients and their pets.

Chelsie brings three years of veterinary experience to Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic, along with a lifelong passion for caring for animals. Her background includes working as a dog groomer, caring for animals at the Cottonwood Humane Society, and raising a variety of animals with her family, including dogs, cats, goats, pigs, and poultry. These experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the patience, trust, and compassion that go into caring for animals of all kinds.

A Cottonwood native, Chelsie is proud to be raising her own family in the community she has always called home. Being able to care for local pets and the families who love them makes her work at OCSAC especially meaningful.

Chelsie joined the OCSAC team in 2026 and especially enjoys the opportunity to continue learning from our veterinarians and experienced staff. She appreciates the knowledge, teamwork, and genuine compassion she sees throughout the clinic and looks forward to continuing to grow in her role.

Outside of work, Chelsie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, animal husbandry, and storm watching. She loves being outdoors and creating a life centered around her family, animals, and the natural world.

Chelsie is excited to become a familiar and dependable face at OCSAC and looks forward to getting to know our clients and their pets while helping provide the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve.

Ranger joined Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant in 2026 and has been passionate about animal care for years. Before entering veterinary medicine, he worked as a zookeeper in his hometown, where he spent four years caring for giraffes, zebras, and even a rhinoceros. His responsibilities included animal husbandry, feeding, administering medications, and performing hoof trims, giving him a unique foundation in caring for a wide variety of species.

A Verde Valley native, Ranger grew up near Sedona and most recently lived in Flagstaff while attending Northern Arizona University. His love of animals extends well beyond the clinic, and he enjoys wildlife photography, reading, and competing in a variety of video games in his free time.

Ranger's favorite part of working at OCSAC is learning alongside the veterinarians and expanding his knowledge of animal health and medicine. He especially enjoys discovering the fascinating—and sometimes unexpected—details of veterinary medicine, proving that there's always something new to learn.

Whether caring for exotic wildlife or beloved family pets, Ranger is dedicated to providing compassionate care and is excited to continue growing as part of the OCSAC team.

Jasmine joined Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant in 2026, bringing a lifelong love of animals and a strong desire to build a career in veterinary medicine. She earned her Veterinary Assistant diploma through Stratford Career Institute and is excited to continue learning and growing while providing compassionate care to every patient she meets.

A lifelong Verde Valley resident, Jasmine grew up in Camp Verde and moved to Rimrock a few years ago. She has always enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hiking, swimming, biking, camping, and riding quads. Her passion for animals began at a young age and has been shaped by caring for a wide variety of pets over the years, including dogs, cats, lizards, frogs, goats, and even a pig.

Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, putting together puzzles, snacking, and taking the occasional well-earned nap. She is the proud mom of an 11-year-old daughter and shares her home with Allie, her spirited nine-year-old Siberian Husky.

Jasmine's favorite part of working at OCSAC is caring for animals and helping them live happy, healthy lives. She looks forward to continuing to learn from her teammates while building lasting relationships with the pets and families she serves.

Kelly has been part of the Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic team for three years and brings more than five years of experience working and volunteering with animals. Her background includes time in veterinary offices and pet rescues, as well as veterinary-related training through the Southern California Regional Occupational Center.

Originally from Manhattan Beach, California, Kelly’s interest in veterinary medicine began at a young age. In fact, she has wanted to work in a veterinary clinic since she was in elementary school. That longtime passion for animals ultimately led her to pursue hands-on opportunities in animal care and eventually to her role at OCSAC.

Kelly’s favorite part of being a Veterinary Assistant is simple—helping animals. She enjoys being part of their care and contributing to a team dedicated to keeping pets healthy and comfortable while supporting the families who love them.

Outside of the clinic, Kelly enjoys knitting, art, horseback riding, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. She is grateful to have turned a childhood dream of working with animals into a career and enjoys continuing to learn and grow as part of the OCSAC team.