10/23/2026
🐾 Patient Care Week Spotlight: KIM! 🐾
Some people make a difference every day they're at the clinic, and others manage to make a difference that lasts long after they've headed home. Kim is absolutely one of those people! 💚 With over 12 years at Creekside, she's one of our most experienced team members and an incredible Veterinary Nurse whose knowledge, experience, and willingness to help make her an invaluable part of our team.
Kim has a special talent for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our clinic running smoothly. From maintaining our surgical suite and instrument processing equipment to making sure our lab equipment is in top shape, she's the kind of person who notices the little things that make a BIG difference. And when she's in the surgery suite herself? She's right in her element! 🩺✨
Her journey into veterinary medicine began when she was working as a zookeeper and discovered an interest in the medical side of animal care. That curiosity turned into a career, and we're so glad it did! One of her favorite parts of the job is helping patients feel comfortable, earning their trust, and being a reassuring presence while they're in our care. That patience and compassion are such an important part of what makes her a wonderful nurse.
These days, Kim is only at Creekside on Thursdays while she stays busy homeschooling her two boys, and while we completely understand that her family keeps her schedule full, we'd be lying if we said we didn't wish we had her around more often! 😂 Even in just one day a week, she manages to make a huge impact. She's always willing to jump in wherever she's needed, whether that's helping a teammate, lending her expertise, or even hopping on the busy phones to help a client.
And here's a fun fact that might just steal the show: Kim used to train cougars and black bears to help during medical procedures! 🐻🐆 Yes, REALLY! Before she was helping us keep our surgical suite in top shape, she was working with some seriously impressive patients. We think that officially earns her some of the coolest veterinary experience on our team!
At home, Kim has a cat, a turtle, and a corn snake keeping things interesting, in addition to her busy life with her boys. 🐱🐢🐍
Kim, thank you for more than 12 years of dedication, knowledge, and heart. You have a way of making everyone's job easier, supporting your teammates without hesitation, and making sure so many important details never get overlooked. We may only get you one day a week now, but the impact you make is felt every single day. We're so grateful you're part of Creekside!
We have to know: would you be brave enough to help care for a cougar or a black bear? 🐻👇 Because we're pretty sure Kim has some stories to tell!