VETERINARIANS
The goal of our veterinarians
is to enhance the human - animal bond by improving the lives of
people and their pets through better health.
Each of our veterinarians has
completed an undergraduate degree at a four year college followed by
another four years of veterinary medical school for the degree of
"Doctor of Veterinary Medicine". In addition, two sets of
National Board Exams and one State Board Exam was passed.
Our doctors are highly
motivated in continuing their education in order to keep on the
cutting edge of the latest techniques and treatments. This
emphasis on continued learning is critical, as we are your pet's
dermatologist, cardiologist, surgeon, pediatrician,
anesthesiologist, internist, and sometimes even
psychologist.
JIM SMITH,
DVM - Dr. Smith was raised in Haysville, Kansas, a suburb
of Wichita. He is a graduate of Campus High School and
continued his education at Kansas State University. Dr. Smith
achieved his veterinary degree in 1994. His career began in
Wichita, eventually coming to Pet Haven in 1996. He enjoys
working with all types of animals and has a special interest in
small mammals.
DOUG OXLEY, DVM
- Dr. Oxley grew up in the small town of Cook,
Nebraska. He attended Kearney State College as an
undergraduate and obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at
Kansas State University, where he and Dr. Smith were
classmates. He started his career in Nebraska, working in a
mixed animal practice. Dr. Oxley joined the Pet Haven team in
1998. He enjoys all aspects of private practice and has a
special interest in orthopedic surgery.
JESSICA DUKE, DVM - Dr. Duke was born and
raised in Wichita, KS. She attended Kansas Newman College in
Wichita for her undergraduate degree, then earned her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in May,
2002. Upon graduation, Dr. Duke joined a fourteen doctor
practice in Cincinnati, OH, where she polished her skills. Dr.
Duke returned home to Wichita and joined the Pet Haven team in
June of 2004. She sees cats, dogs, and exotic species,
including
reptiles.
KATE SPILLER, DVM - Dr. Kate Spiller grew up in Emporia, KS. In 1991, she began studies at Kansas State University where she received a BS in Animal Science and then attended the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Spiller worked in Kansas City, MO for 8 years at a small animal clinic and also an emergency hospital before joining Pet Haven Veterinary Clinic in 2007. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice but especially enjoys soft tissue surgery, feline pediatrics, and feline medicine.
