Meet Our Veterinary Team

Melisa

Vet Assistant/ Kennel Tech.

Melisa is a Vet Tech in training and a Kennel Tech at Santa Fe Pet Clinic. After 1 year pursuing a business degree with Johnson country community college she decided to make a change in study and pursue the love and care she has for animals. Her goal is to help any pet in need anyway she can. Melisa started donating toys and food to animal sanctuary’s during Christmas 2022 and she plans to continue doing that yearly!

The best decision she ever made was rescuing her first dog, Milo, and now she has 3 of them; Milo, a short haired Chihuahua, Suki, a long haired Chihuahua and Remy, a mini Dachshund and her cat, Max that she loves with her whole heart. Melisa says “A golden rule I live by is always have a big smile and show kindness to everyone because you never know what someone is going through.” We are so happy that Melisa joined our clinic family.

Lilly

Kennel Technician

Bio coming soon.

Aidan

Kennel Technician

Bio coming soon.

Grace W.

Part-Time Kennel Technician/ College Student

Grace W. is currently attending the K-State Veterinarian program. She started with us as a Kennel Tech and sometimes fills in as a Vet Assistant, but her passion is to be a Vet! When she is on breaks from school, you will see her here either working as a Vet Assistant or Kennel Tech. We will keep you updated on Grace as her education continues.

Cassie

Veterinary Assistant

Beginning in 2001 as a kennel tech, Cassie is now working part-time as one of our receptionists and vet assistant. Cassie has worked anywhere from just Saturdays to full-time through college and other jobs and now is a mother. Cassie is a big lover of animals and people! She got her degree in Elementary Education but has continued to enjoy working here through all of life’s changes over the past 12 years. “I love fun pets, friendly clients, great co-workers, and learning new things on a regular basis.” In addition to her love of animals, Cassie also loves to hike and backpack. She, along with her family, goes to the Colorado Rockies every year and has crossed the Grand Canyon 3 times! She is married to her amazing husband, Ben, and they have six children, Lizzy, Timothy, Abby, Daniel, Joseph, and their newest addition, Peter, as well as their black lab “Watson” and German Shepard mix “Maggie Rose.”

Becca

Vet Tech

I’ve always had a passion for animals so in 2018 I took a leap of faith and stepped away from my career to pursue veterinary medicine. I’ve loved it ever since. My husband and I have been married 10 years and have 2 fur babies (Tipton & Kayde) & God has blessed us with a perfect baby girl (Peyton).
In 2022 I started my career with Santa fe pet clinic & I truly enjoy thriving with the amazing staff I work with. They are a bonus family for sure!

Victoria

Front Desk Technician

Victoria is our Front Desk Technician. She has a natural love for animals and a soft heart for rescues. As you see in the picture, she has three of them and recently adopted another little one, Pepper Bigel. Victoria came to us from the animal field working as a kennel tech/Vet Assistant and many other duties as needed. She is very happy to work here with us and help the clients with their patients every day. She says, “I am always just so excited to come to work because I love working here!” Victoria’s passion is to spread happiness not only with the patients but also by providing the best service to our clientele. Welcome to our “family,” Victoria. She loves spending her off time with her human family, her Husband Evan, and her two children, Vincent and Ozzie, and her animal family Pepper Bigel, Puff, Bagel, Mancha, Blake Bones, and her new rabbit, Mildred.

Paula and Ted Steenr

Practice Manager/ Front Desk Technician

Paula is our Practice Manager and Ted is our Front Desk Tech. They have both been in the corporate world before but decided to follow their hearts to work with animals. They have been part of the SFPC family for many years now. In their spare time, they love watching Anime together and taking extra long walks around Olathe. They don’t have any pets anymore but take care of all the pets here like they were their own. Especially this cute girl, Evie.

Dr. Erin Miller

Clinic Relief Veterinarian

Dr. Miller graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She then married Ryan Miller, who was in the 2000 KSU veterinary class. In pursuit of 2 veterinary jobs in the same area, they moved to Arlington, TX. Erin practiced at a small animal clinic in Arlington for 13 years. In 2014, Erin and Ryan moved back to Kansas and purchased Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic. In 2021, they sold the practice and have been filling in at different clinics in the area ever since. Dr. Miller can be found here most Fridays and some Thursdays. Dr. Miller has twin boys in high school. She enjoys attending their various activities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and crafts. The Millers also have a dog, Scrappy, and 2 cats, Fennec and Echo.

Dr. Michelle Taylor

Veterinarian

Dr. Taylor is a 2005 graduate of Kansas State University. She has special interests in geriatric medicine and animal behavior and brings to Santa Fe Pet Clinic the most current ideas in veterinary medicine. She worked with local humane groups to care for their animals and remained actively involved in animal shelter medicine for many years. Starting at Santa Fe Pet Clinic as a kennel tech, Michelle stayed with the clinic all through vet school. Now you will see her here on Saturdays as our part-time Veterinarian. She retired from the SPCA so she could start her next adventure. Dr. Taylor is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Taylor’s animal family is always changing, so here are a few of her current ones: Sugar, Caleb, Will Robinson, Screamer, Flip, Junior, her horse, and of course, her cow crew, Opal, Ruth, and Fern, just to name a few. She loves animals with her whole heart and soul.

Dr. Leslie Wegele

Veterinarian

From his early years to present day, Dr. Wegele has been fascinated with how the body works and the exquisite balance God has built into it. Pursuing his fascination, he graduated in 1984 from Kansas State University and practiced for 3 years in Oklahoma City with an emphasis on small animal dermatology. After moving back, he worked in Kansas City, MO at Loma Vista Animal Hospital in July 1987 until he bought Santa Fe Pet Clinic in January 1993 and just celebrated the clinic’s 20th Anniversary on January 1st, 2013. Leslie endeavors to keep up with the most current trends and techniques in veterinary medicine by attending continuing education classes and seminars. After nearly 30 years of practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Wegele says what he enjoys most about it is, “Getting a difficult case healthy and back to their family. I especially appreciate the relationships with the people. By keeping their furry family members healthy and part of the family for many happy, productive years, I have a positive role in supporting that family.” When not helping his furry friends, Leslie enjoys being at home with his wife, Julie, and together they enjoy their two daughters, son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Between his sister-in-laws’ and their own critters, they help care for at least 5 cats, 2 dogs, various ponies, burros, a Vietnamese pig, a llama, and more chickens than you can count. Dr. Wegele is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association.