Our Edmond East Animal Hospital Team
The Edmond East Animal Hospital team is pleased to provide exceptional care to our patients and our clients. To that end, we staff our animal hospital with the most dedicated team members who are equipped to provide comprehensive care to each and every pet who comes through our doors.
To book an appointment with our team call (405) 701-9000 or use the online form, we can't wait to meet you and your pet!
Meet Lori, Hospital Director
Lori joined our team in May 2020. She attended the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. She holds a Business Degree from OSU and obtained her accounting certification and CPA eligibility at UCO. She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. In her role at Edmond East Animal Hospital, she loves working with such a high-performance team! Lori also enjoys helping Dr. Johnson run the business side of the practice, so he can focus on the medical side. Lori has two children, Summer and Spencer. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, going to the gym and watching her son play baseball.
A Little More About Lori
Lori’s Pets: Bella, a Maltipoo and Bubbles, a Domestic Shorthair Cat
Favorite Animal: Horse
What is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? London, Paris, Amsterdam, Luzern, Zermatt, Bellagio, Venice, Trieste, Taormina
Favorite Book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hanna
Meet Tana, Lead Client Care Specialist
Tana loves people and strives to bring joy to everyone she meets. Customer service and positive attitude are what she is known for doing well in the work place. She attended OCCC & Central State Beauty Academy in Cosmetology. Tana has a daughter, Jordan, son-in-law, Ragan, a son, Brennan, a grandson, Nathan, and a granddaughter, Collins. She enjoys playing with her grandbabies, gardening, and any outdoor adventure. She is, by far, the most proud of raising her children and grandchildren.
A Little More About Tana
Tana's Pets: Rizzo, grand pup; Sugar & Spice, puppies, as well as cows, chickens and horses
Favorite Animal: Kangaroo
Favorite Book/Movie: Anything Nicholas Sparks/Pretty Woman and Top Gun
Meet Kim, Client Care Specialist
Kim joined us part-time after nearly 20 years in the Veterinary field. She started as a high school junior to have the opportunity to work with animals and have a paycheck. She enjoys building relationships with people and their pets and helping people. Kim is married with 3 children and likes to spend time with them and her grandchildren. She also likes to garden, pottery, photography, cook, eat, serve at church, Bible studies and read her Bible. Her special talent is wheel thrown pottery and she can also rope a steer.
A Little More About Kim
Kim’s Pets: Prince, a 15 yr old Daschshund, Smidgin, a 7 yr old Chihuahua and 4 chickens
Favorite Animal: Goats/horses/dogs/chickens/birds
Favorite Book or Movie: Bible and The Chosen
Proud Accomplishment: Won the state championship in 1979 in Pole Bending in High School Rodeo and rodeoed until had her son in 1986,
Meet Aubri, Client Care Specialist/Veterinary Assistant
Aubri is a hard worker with a positive attitude. Her favorite aspect of working at Edmond East Animal Hospital is TEAMWORK and having a good work environment. She previously attended the University of Central Oklahoma to study Criminal Justice and is now attending OSU-OKC to become a Registered Veterinary Technician . Aubri enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and dog as well as studying. You can also find her working at The Mule in downtown Edmond.
A Little More About Aubri
Aubri’s Pets: Labrador Retriever, Rosco
Favorite Animal: Sloth
Favorite Book or Movie: Where The Crawdad Sings/The Notebook
Most amazing place she's ever been: Florida
Meet Darla, Client Care Specialist
Darla absolutely loves people and animals and is a cheerful and hard worker. She was a former NFL and CFL cheerleader in Baltimore for 3 years, served in multiple customer service roles and homeschooled her two sons, Max (23) and Zach (21). Darla has been married to her husband, Mark, for 25 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband, kids or animals. Darla also ran her first 5K (and 2 more) this year, loves to read and sit by a fire.
A Little More About Darla
Darla’s Pets: Brisebane, a Husky Mix; Koda, a Shephard Mix; Charlie, a Bernadoodle Mix; Butterschotch, a short-hair orange Tabby
What she would do with a million dollars: Build a house on a huge lot so her dad could live with them, build a skate park and glassblowing studio for their boys and have plenty of land for more rescue animals.
Favorite Book or Movie: Books: Outlander Series, Twilight Series or any historical fiction; Movies: The Other Woman and The Sound of Music
Most amazing place she's ever been: Reykjavik, Iceland at Christmas time, Capri, Italy and Barcelona, Spain
Meet Briawna, Client Care Specialist
Briawna's greatest accomplishment is being a mom. She graduated from Westmoore High School and her experience includes being an office assistant and a finance assistant. She in known for her attention to detail and has always loved animals. Briawna is married to Devin and they have 2 children, Lorelai and Brecken. She loves to have her nose in a book, paint, draw or just be with her family.
A Little More About Briawna
Briawna’s Pets: 2 mini schnauzers, Bodi and Teddy; 1 cat, Penelope; 4 chickens named after the Golden Girls.
What she would do with a million dollars: Donate to the non profits for children with disabilities and to the Halo Project. She would also take her family to Disney World.
Favorite Book or Movie: Movie - Practical Magic or Dirty Dancing. Book - The Outsiders and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Most amazing place she's ever been: Washington State. It's breathtakingly beautiful - you'll never see trees quite like the ones there.
Meet Heather, Lead Technician/Registered Veterinary Technician
Heather is known for her love, care and compassion towards God's creatures as well as her seriousness shown toward the huge responsibility of providing quality care. She earned an A.S. in Biology from Morgan Community College and an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology. Heather chose her career path because she is a caregiver at heart and enjoys the fulfillment of caring for pets. In her spare time, she makes handmade pottery (wheel thrown and hand built), hiking, traveling (especially internationally), listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
A Little More About Heather
Heather's Pets: 3 dogs - Kobi, a Pit mix; Molly, a Chihuahua; Luna, a Papillon
Favorite Animal: Platypus
What is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? Gombe Stream, Tanzania and Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua
Do you have any accomplishments you are proud to share? Co-founded a non-profit organization, 3x entrepreneur
Meet Christina, Registered Veterinary Technician
Christina joined our Edmond East team part-time in May 2021. She earned a bachelor's in Biology from the University of Colorado and an associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster. She holds a Fear Free Certification, Recover Certification as well as being State and National Board Registered Veterinary Technician Certified. Christina really enjoys developing relationships with our patients and their families and educating our clients about their fur babies. She and her husband, Cody, are proud to be the parents of 2 amazing kids, Chase and Isabella.
A Little More About Christina
Christina's Pets: Mia, a Lab mix, Rey, a Smooth Collie, and Penny, a Domestic Shorthair Cat
Favorite Animal: Killer Whales and Collies
What is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? Victoria British Columbia
Favorite Movie: Beauty & The Beast (animated)
What Would You Do with a Million Dollars? Open a Marine Mammal Rescue facility
Meet Amber, Registered Veterinary Technician
Amber joined us in May of 2023 with 4 years experience as an RVT. She holds an AAS in Veterinary Technology from Oklahoma State University and is Fear Free certified. She chose this career after losing a family pet and wanted to help animals. Her favorite aspects of working in the veterinary medicine field is the lab work and educating clients. Amber is known for being kind, thorough, great at client education and surgery in the work place. She likes to read, travel to new places and try new foods in her spare time.
A Little More About Amber
Amber's Pets: Lucy, a Doxie and Bobby, a cat
Favorite Animal: Penguin
What is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? Buscalan, Phillipines to visit the oldest tattoo artist in the world
Favorite Movie/Book: Howl's Moving Castle/The Gier
What Would You Do with a Million Dollars? Invest half and use the rest to travel the world
Meet Kaelyn, Technician
Kaelyn joined Edmond East Animal Hospital to further her knowledge and experience within a veterinary hospital. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in biological science, which combines her love for both science and animals. She will be attending Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2023. Kaelyn enjoys the many surprises of veterinary medicine and has had her share of interesting experiences, including helping a cow give birth. When she has the opportunity, Kaelyn would like to open a shelter for animals, along with her own veterinary hospital.
A Little More About Kaelyn
Kaelyn's Pets: Mr. Pibb, a Boxer/Pitt Bull mix; Shasta, a Blue Heeler/Pointer mix and Naughty, a Domestic Shorthair cat
Favorite Animal: Bernese Mountain Dog (she hopes to own one someday)
Where is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? Denmark
Favorite Movies: Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman
Hobbies Binge-watching TV shows and painting
Meet Angela, Veterinary Assistant
Angela recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.S. degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics. She previously graduated from Johnson & Whales University with an A.S. in Baking and Pastry Arts. Angela loves animals and is excited to apply her medical education to animal medicine. She is considering obtaining her Veterinary Technician degree as well. Angela is also a Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys all aspects of nutrition and fitness.
A Little More About Angela
Angela's Pets: 8 total (3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 horses) - Puma, Scooter, Robin, Jean-Luc, Fenrir, Odin, Freyja and Mojo
Favorite Animal: Horses
Where is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? India
Favorite Book/Movie: Harry Potter
Hobbies: Horseback riding, aerial arts, working out
Meet Shelby, Veterinary Assistant
Shelby looks forward to helping and educating our pet parents about their fur (and non-fur) babies. She also loves working with Veterinarians and learning from them. Shelby graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. degree in Agriculture and majored in Animal Science. She previously worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Tender Care Animal Hospital in Nebraska. She will be attending Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2023. Shelby enjoys reading and volunteering in her spare time. She's even had the opportunity to volunteer at the Tulsa and OKC birthing centers at the State Fairs.
A Little More About Shelby
Shelby's Pets: 16 year old Tabby, Stella
Favorite Animal: Horses
Where is the Most Amazing Place She’s Ever Been? Paris, France
Favorite Book/Movie: Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare/Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
What would she do with a Million Dollars? Pay for Vet School (once accepted) and save it to possibly buy her own clinic
Meet Lindsey, Veterinary Assistant/Inventory Manager
Lindsey was in the veterinary medicine field for 12 years as a Veterinary Assistant before joining our team. She is married to husband, Tommy, and has 2 children, Tailor and Mazzy. They are a huge movie family and enjoy taking car trips to new places. Lindsey also enjoys painting/drawing, bird watching, rock hounding and cooking. She really likes learning all the Oklahoma birds and birds have become some of her favorite things.
A Little More About Lindsey
Lindsey’s Pets: Bronson, a German Wire Hair Pointer; Bas (Boss), a Standard Schnauzer; Suzie, a Shih Tzu; Slick, an orange Tabby; and Chloe, a Torti Point Siamese
What Lindsey would do with a million dollars: Pay everything off and then eat ALL the good food. All of it!
Most amazing place Lindsey's ever been: Frozen waterfall near Durango, CO and walking through a lava tube and rainforest in Kauai, HI.
Meet Lauren, Veterinary Assistant
Lauren's life-long dream is to become a Veterinarian. She participated in the Edmond Public School Professional Internship Program with us to gain exposure and insight to the veterinary world and is working here full time over the summer. Lauren is attending Oklahoma State University in the fall of 2023 to earn a bachelor's degree in Zoology and ultimately DVM. She was a competitive gymnast for 11 years and can play viola. She also placed 1st at the state FFA Veterinary Science competition and was Grand Champion of the Junior Market Broilers at the 2020 Tulsa State Fair. Lauren enjoys reading, going on walks and spending time with her family in her spare time.
A Little More About Lauren
Lauren’s Pets: Theo and Molly; cocker spaniels and Sadie; cairn terrier mix.
Favorite Animal: Otters, dogs, chickens
Favorite Book/Movie: Anne of Green Gables Series/Lord of the Rings Trilogy
What she would do with a million dollars: Pay for college then save/donate the rest.
Meet Brayden, Veterinary Assistant
Brayden graduated from Oklahoma State University with honors in Animal Science with a minor in Microbiology. He grew up heavily involved in FFA and fell in love with animals while raising show pigs, sheep and chickens. He has always enjoyed the biological sciences and is excited that veterinary medicine combines those things. Brayden is going to apply to Vet School with expectations of getting in next fall.
A Little More About Brayden
Brayden’s Pets: Honey, a Shih Tzu and Daisy, a Yorkiepoo
Favorite Animal: Dogs and pigs
Favorite Book/Movie: Movie - The Grinch or The Harry Potter Series
Where is the most amazing place you've ever been?: Hong Kong
Meet Zoe, Veterinary Assistant
Zoe has been studying nursing at the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Community College. She is considering changing her studies to veterinary medicine and loves the idea of working with a team that is like family. She loves going hiking, fishing with her little family on nice days and game nights when it is raining. Zoe was a dancer for 16 years and is the first in her family to go to college.
A Little More About Zoe
Zoe’s Pets: French bulldog, Tito
Favorite Animal: Cats (but don't tell Tito)
Favorite Book/Movie: Anything with Adam Sandler
Where is the most amazing place you've ever been?: Cozumel, Mexico
Meet Alex, Summer Intern
Alex attends OSU College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2025 and is interning with us for the summer. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. Alex enjoys going to the gym and working with his dog in his spare time. His goal is to provide veterinary medicine for working dogs.
A Little More About Alex
Alex’s Pets: Belgian Tervuren, Kaira
Favorite Book/Movie: The Terminal List by Jack Carr
Most amazing place Alex has ever been: San Juan Mountains in Colorado
