Kaitlin
I chose to become a veterinary technician because I have always felt deeply for animals. I wanted to be able to care for them and provide a voice for those who can't speak. One of my most important jobs is to provide a positive experience and keep our patient's comfortable, as well as providing client education. I try to live by Ghandi's words, 'Be the change you wish to see in the world.'
I have two dogs and a ferret - Apollo, my German Shepard, Dixie, my beagle, and Bilbo.
Kaitlin became part of the patient care team at Noah's in 2015. She is a registered veterinary technician and is our Patient Care Team Leader, providing client education and caring for outpatients and hospitalized and surgery patients. She also is vital in the Floor Coordinator position.
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Katie
“I’ve always had a passion for helping animals in need! I also love the science that goes along with knowing how the animal body functions. It can be a puzzle at times, but I enjoy assisting our veterinarians as they fill in the missing pieces. My goal with every patient is to make sure they’re as comfortable as they can be. Coming into a place with so many different smells can be quite overwhelming.
I try to look for the positive things in life. There is no reason to dwell on things you cannot change.”
Katie came to Noah's originally as a veterinary assistant in 2013. After completing her certification exams, she became an RVT. She serves in multiple ways in the hospital, including anesthesia, surgery assistance, patient care, pharmacy, and even on the front desk! Her family includes her husband, Melvin, daughter, Josie, and pets Gabby, Mittens, Bruno, and Crazy Taz.
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Matthew Windy
“As the practice manager, I get to draw on two of my other passions, teaching and coaching, to lead and develop our team. I believe in positive attitude, superior effort. I enjoy finding new ways to serve our clients better and improve the efficiency and operations of the clinic. Having more effective operations allows the staff to do what they do best – give caring, compassionate, focused care. One of my biggest joys is hearing someone in the community say they received great care for their pet from us.”
Matt holds an education and math degree and Master’s Degree in Education. He teaches in the Elkhart Community Schools system and has coached in several capacities throughout his tenure there. He became the financial officer for the practice in 2009 and transitioned to being the full time practice manager in 2014. Besides teaching and coaching, you will also find Matt spending time with family, and maintaining his bass fishing and golf skills.
Practice Manager
Matthew Windy
“As the practice manager, I get to draw on two of my other passions, teaching and coaching, to lead and develop our team. I believe in positive attitude, superior effort. I enjoy finding new ways to serve our clients better and improve the efficiency and operations of the clinic. Having more effective operations allows the staff to do what they do best – give caring, compassionate, focused care. One of my biggest joys is hearing someone in the community say they received great care for their pet from us.”
Matt holds an education and math degree and Master’s Degree in Education. He teaches in the Elkhart Community Schools system and has coached in several capacities throughout his tenure there. He became the financial officer for the practice in 2009 and transitioned to being the full time practice manager in 2014. Besides teaching and coaching, you will also find Matt spending time with family, and maintaining his bass fishing and golf skills.
Practice Manager
Erin
“I chose veterinary medicine because I enjoyed caring for animals and wanted to work somewhere that used high quality medical care for all animals. My goal is that both client and patient are well taken care of and they leave happy and satisfied. My family includes my husband, and our four dogs and one cat.”
Erin has been with Noah’s Landing since 2006. She is our Floor Coordinator, handling the daily operations and client and patient flow throughout the hospital.
Floor Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant
Jen
"I have been working with and caring for animals since I was a young child. I enjoy helping animals when they are sick and injured, and educating pet owners that have animals as part of their families. I do my best to interpret each patient's body language to help reduce their stress so that each visit to the clinic is pleasant and safe for both the doctor and the patient. I also try to efficiently gather information about the presenting problem of each patient so the doctor can efficiently diagnose and treat the illness or problem."
Jen has been a member of the Noah's team since 1986. She moved away for a few years, but returned in 1995 and has served as a veterinary assistant since that time. She has a young daughter and adult son, and she has made it a point to raise them around animals, reptiles, and insects so they understand the responsibilities for caring for animals. She hopes they in turn will pass this love and information on to their children some day.
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Jon
“I chose veterinary medicine because I love animals and I love to learn new things. Every day is a whole new experience. I strive to provide the best care possible in a no fear atmosphere. I want to treat others how I want to be treated.
I am married and have two children. We have a dog, Mudge, and three cats named Flick, Clause, and Sebastian. “
Jon has been on the patient care team since 2016 and is in the process of completing his work towards becoming an RVT. He assists the doctors and technicians with many aspects of client education and patient care, from wellness to surgery patients.
Veterinary Assistant
Maddy
“I wanted to learn more about the animals that came into my life and help others, so I chose veterinary medicine. My main focus is help our patients and their owners with whatever they need and to be there for them both. I live by the mantra, ‘Give it your all, or not at all’. Besides my dad and sister, I call a horse named Pepper, 2 miniature donkeys named Sophia and Henry, cats Flynn, Remus, and Maverick, my dog, River Elli family.”
After completing a veterinary assistant program, Maddy became part of the Noah’s patient care team in 2016. She aids doctors and technicians in the outpatient as well as surgical arenas.
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Nicole
“I have always loved animals and knew from a very young age what I wanted to do. I want to be able to help owners have happy and healthy pets. I want to make sure that clients feel comfortable with leaving their pets in our hands. We take very good care of our boarding pets. I try to always work with a positive attitude and show respect to all. Besides my family (my parents and an older brother and sister), I also have three dogs (soon to be four!) and a goldfish at home."
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Chloe
"I chose the vet med field because I have always enjoyed animals and thought the best way to show my liking for animals would be to help care for them. My goal for each patient is to get done whatever is in the pet's and client's best interest. My family includes my mom, dad, stepdad, four sisters, two brothers, and my cat, Luna. My personal philosophy is to get the most out of life that I can!"
Chloe joined our patient care team as a veterinary assistant in 2017. She assists in client education and outpatient care area.
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Matt
"I have always enjoyed the medical aspects of things and learning everything I can about them. Veterinary medicine was my favorite so I pursued a degree to become a veterinary technician. I strive to be efficient in meeting the needs of my patients and doctors, along with providing the pest experience for every patient and client. For my work life, I live by the saying: If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."
Matt joined the Patient Care team at Noah's in 2018 and provides client education as well as caring for our patients in the outpatient and hospital/surgery areas. He and his fiance share their home with their dog, Spottacus.
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Courtney
"I chose veterinary medicine because I am passionate about animals and their well-being. They have so much love to offer the world. My goal is to help every patient get the best care possible and help every client feel at ease knowing their pets are in good hands."
Courtney joined the Noah's team in 2018 and assists the doctors and technicians as well as provides client education. She is also cross trained to the client care team as well! She and her husband, Dillon, and their pets, Tazz, Vegas, Nash, and Sadie now call Elkhart home.
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Kiersten
“As a graduate of Purdue University, I moved to Elkhart for my first job as a veterinary technician. I am well prepared to work in surgery and to assist in outpatients and pets that are sick. My goal is to interact with each patient in a calm and confident manner so that the pet does not react in fear.”
Kiersten has been on the patient care team since 2018 and serves in multiple areas of the hospital, including anesthesia and surgery assistance, hospitalized and outpatient care, and client education. She is an identical triplet and she has a cat named Asher.
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Tim
“My love for animals started at a young age, which drove me to pursue a career in helping them. I feel my job is to ensure that the safety and comfort of each animal is provided in a clean, friendly, and professional environment.”
Tim began serving as our daytime ward attendant in 2019. He oversees the care of our boarding guests, maintains our facility and grounds, and is always happy to help in any way. Tim and his family also share their home with their German Shepherd, Scout.
Ward Attendant
Chloe
"I chose the vet med field because I have always enjoyed animals and thought the best way to show my liking for animals would be to help care for them. My goal for each patient is to get done whatever is in the pet's and client's best interest. My family includes my mom, dad, stepdad, four sisters, two brothers, and my cat, Luna. My personal philosophy is to get the most out of life that I can!"
Chloe joined our patient care team as a veterinary assistant in 2017. She assists in client education and outpatient care area.
Lexy
"I chose veterinary medicine because of my love for animals and wanting to make them feel better and keep them happy and healthy. I want to make sure all of their needs are met and go above and beyond for them!"
Lexy joined the patient care team in 2019 and you will see her in the outpatient areas assisting doctors as well as on our client care team at the front desk. She has a daughter, four brothers and two sisters, and shares her home with three dogs and a horse.
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Stephanie
"I chose this position because I love being around animals and making people/pets happy is a passion of mine. I want to exceed the needs and wants of every client and patient. I try to live my life like every day could be the last."
Stephanie has been serving on the client care team since 2017. Her fur family includes her cat, Louie, and dog, Minnie.
Client Care
Link
In 2011, we welcomed Link to the Noah's family. He provides the staff with well timed head butts and lovins as well as act as general supervisor for unloading of boxes and filling peanut butter containers for the exam rooms. He is a link to our clients, especially the kids. He is a character, and only having three legs has never slowed him down. He enjoys watching the comings and going from his throne in the hub and never passes up an opportunity to play with his toys or beg for dental treats.
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Andrea
I chose to become a vet assistant because I love all of the snuggles we get to have, which totally makes up for some of the difficult cases. My goal with every patient is to make them feel better than when they got here, even if it's just head scratches! One of my favorite quotes is , "Go big or go home!"
Andrea joined the patient care team in 2020 and assists doctors and technicians in the outpatient area and with client education. Her family includes a daughter, Laikyn, a son, Easton, her boyfriend, Doug, her dog Daisy, and her cats, Dexter and Aqua, and her beta fish, named Giraffe.
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Callan
I've always had a passion to help animals in need. I love knowing that I am able to comfort and care for them. My goal is to make sure the veterinarian has all the information they need to come up with the diagnosis and best treatment plan for each patient. I try to help each client with their pet to get the best care.
Callan joined our team in 2020. She cares for patients and clients in the outpatient area.
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Hannah
I chose to become a veterinary assistant because I have always had a soft spot and appreciation for the animals and pets in my life. They are a big part of my family. My goal is that with every patient visit the pet owner feels heard and understood. I hope to give each patient the most pleasant and enjoyable visit as possible. Every day comes with new challenges and opportunities and I try my best to have a positive influence on everyone I meet.
Hannah joined our team in 2020 as a veterinary assistant, caring for patients and clients in the outpatient area. She and her fiancée have two cats, Ozzy and Dolly, and a leopard gecko named Cleo.
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Natosha
I chose vet med because it is what I wanted to do for as long as I can remember and I can't see myself doing anything else. My goal is to try to alleviate any nervousness that our patients have so they are as comfortable as possible. I live each day with mindset to always choose happiness.
Natosha originally joined our team in 2017 and then returned in March of 2020 after a brief hiatus. You will find her assisting patients and doing client care in the outpatient area, up front in client care, or assisting in surgery. Her family includes Mikey, and her pets Layla the pug, Olie the Golden, and Stella the cat.
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Marissa
I know how important the animal bond can be and I want to give my all to help keep animals as healthy as possible for a long happy life and bond with their owner. I want to make our patients as comfortable as possible in an environment they may be unfamiliar with. I want their time with us to be as happy and fun as possible so they look forward to coming back.
Marissa and her family share their home with their dog, Kayla, and she often refers to a favorite quote, "Just keep swimming!" from Finding Nemo.
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Tracy
I have had an affinity for animals all my life. Everything intrigues me about every pet I meet. I chose to start from the ground up in vet med. I started as a kennel attendant and quickly moved to veterinary assistant. I have now had over 20 years experience and am currently at the front desk caring for clients and putting my knowledge to use triaging patient and client needs. My goal is to make sure everyone is treated fairly, honestly, and has a great experience from beginning to end!
Tracy joined the Noah's team with several years experience under her belt. After working with us for over 13 years, she took some time away for other pursuits, and then rejoined the team in 2019. She shares her home with her husband, a 3 legged black leg named Lilly, and a squad of cats all ranging from 1-12 years of age. Tracy likes to live by the Golden Rule, and wants to make the world a safe place for us and our 4 legged friends.
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