Dr. Karslake has always loved animals! She received her B.S. and M.S. in Biology from Kalamazoo College (Michigan) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Karslake’s favorite research projects during school included working with bat-eared foxes in South Africa and participating in the Mexican Wolf Conservation Project. Dr. Karslake graduated from MIZZOU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She is Fear Free Certified.

Having picked a career in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Karslake feels she has found a way to help animals and people by taking on an individualized, loving care approach to every patient. She feels that the human-animal bond is exceptional. As a veterinarian, she wishes to provide outstanding care for her patients so they can live their best lives with their owners and thinks that clients are integral to patient care and should partake in decision-making. 

Dr. Karslake’s family includes her parents and a younger brother in the St. Louis Area. Her fur family consists of two cats (Opal and Rosie) who live at her house and her family’s two Shiba-Inus (Hana and Hiro), and two cats (Shadow and Foofy). She enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her friends in her free time.

During her training, Dr. Jones developed a strong interest in emergency medicine. While she initially planned to pursue an internship to specialize, her experiences in general practice led her to value building relationships with clients and caring for pets throughout all stages of life. Her professional interests include emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, and preventative care. She is passionate about advocating for her patients, especially in times of need, and is committed to providing compassionate care while guiding pet owners through important medical decisions. Her faith plays a central role in her life and guides her approach to both medicine and service.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jones enjoys trying new coffee shops, watching basketball games (especially cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers), and spending time with her two dogs, Ayce and Bean.

Kendra White, RVT is a 1992 graduate of Jefferson College veterinary technician program. After her internship started elsewhere in 1991 and working at a couple of other animal hospitals that just did not have the right fit for her, she started working at Chippewa Animal hospital in March 1994. She is happily married with two step children. She enjoys spending her time off with her husband and their furry and feathered family.

Annette started working at Chippewa Animal Hospital in September of 1994 as a kennel worker. From there she learned how to take x-rays, assist in surgery, work in lab and now is a receptionist. She has enjoyed every position that she has worked. She has 2 grown children and 3 dogs, although at one point in time she had 4 dogs, 4 cats, a guinea pig, a gecko, a set of cockatiels, and a pair of love birds so you never know what else could come into her home. She loves her job and hopes to be here until she retires.

Ginger has worked as a veterinarian technician for 20+ years. She has worked with all kinds of animals including tigers and exotic birds. She is happy to be at Chippewa animal hospital working with companion animals since she favors cats and dogs, especially pit bulls. Ginger is married with one son who is grown. She has a blue parakeet and the princess of the house is her mixed-breed dog, Olive. She is an avid Blue’s fan. When she is not working, she likes to read, sew and spend time in the country with her family and friends.

Jennifer started working at Chippewa Animal Hospital in June of 2023. She graduated from Hickey College in 2010 and worked at several clinics before coming here. She enjoys working with companion animals, especially doing dental and monitoring in surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her daughter, whom she adores, and spending time on the river, whether fishing, floating, swimming, or hanging out with friends and family.

Deanna started working at Chippewa Animal Hospital in July 2025 as a veterinary technician. Deanna has been working with patients, learning new skills & has started working as a receptionist also. Deanna grew up with dogs & has always had a special love for Rottweilers, which first sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. She wants to continue her education in the veterinary field to continue to grow as a technician. Deanna is a huge sports fan and enjoys spending time with her family & friends. These moments help to recharge her & help her to stay balanced so she can bring patience, empathy and focus to her role in the hospital

Jamie started working at Chippewa Animal Hospital in September of 2025. She studied sociology and criminology at Pennsylvania State University until 2017. She has always had a passion for animals. She spent the summer after senior year in the Galapagos Islands working with the endangered Giant Tortoises and cleaning out the rehabilitation sanctuary.

Working at an animal shelter resulted in an affinity for extra opinionated dogs and hopes to work with rescuing and rehabilitating abused /fearful K-9’s. She is Fear Free certified and considers herself to be an animal behavioral enthusiast. Jamie enjoys spending her free time training her three dogs, Emmy, Nova & Maize, or snuggling with any one of her three cats Delilah, Llama & Han Solo. You could also potentially catch her on the side of the road picking up an injured cat, bird, bunny, turtle or raccoon.

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