Dr. Tom Goss is a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, he worked for 15 years as an editor in New York City.

In his nearly 20 years of practice, Dr. Goss has treated a variety of animals, ranging from horses and cattle to pocket pets and dogs and cats. At one point, he had the opportunity to treat a young lion, a yak, and a capuchin monkey. That was early in his career, though, and today he is happy to stick with dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets like guinea pigs and hamsters.

A 21-year resident of St. Louis, he has practiced all over the metropolitan area, and was thrilled to join Chippewa Animal Hospital in 2017. Married since 1985 to Linda Silver, he has two grown children (Caoilinn and Adam) and a Newfoundland Labrador cross named Rufus T. Firefly. In his spare time he likes to garden and write novels.

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.

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.

Kim Wolfe is a receptionist at Chippewa Animal Hospital. She has worked here since 2006. Kim is a mother, grandmother of 4, and loves animals. She is the proud owner of a rescue cat named “Carter.” Kim enjoys Cardinals baseball, binge watching good TV, reading, and music. Of course, her love for animals is undeniable!

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.

Melissa has 20+ years of experience in vet medicine as a Vet tech & Customer Service Lead.
Melissa comes to the Remote Scheduling Team from Grantsburg Animal Hospital, an HVP practice. She will be supporting your practice from Wisconsin.

In her free time, she enjoys going camping, spending time outside with her husband & 3
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, 2 cats & 14 chickens.