Ben, Office Manager

moved to St. Louis from New York City in 1993. He was an In Flight Supervisor for Trans World Airlines for many years before leaving in 1997. He then started a new career in veterinary care. He worked as both a technician and Practice Manager before joining Kingsbury in 2002. He lives in the Central West End and enjoys spending time with family.

Sophia, Receptionist 

earned her associate's degree of Culinary Arts in 2011 and worked as a baker before until changing careers in 2015 as a veterinary receptionist. She joined Kingsbury in 2021 and has brought with her an abundance of knowledge and experience with our operating software. She is a life-long St. Louis native and currently lives in Affton with her husband and two dogs, Marvelous Marvin and Atticus. She enjoys collecting houseplants, crafting, playing video games and baking for friends and family.

Kathy, Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

earned an Associates in Applied Science- Veterinary Technology from Jefferson College and has been a Registered Veterinary Technician since 2010. She has been with Kingsbury since 2009 and has been the Technician Supervisor since 2014.  She received her Veterinary Cannabis Counselor certification in 2020 and has a special interest in anesthesia. She plays a key role in keeping us up to date on drug protocols and anesthetic procedures. She lives in South City with her husband, Joe, and enjoys home-brewing, cooking, live music and spending time outside.

Charlene, Veterinary Technician

moved to the St. Louis region from Denver in 1989. She has worked primarily with horses at different barns since 1995. In the last year, she switched to companion animal care. She joined Kingsbury in 2020. She is the proud mother of three adult daughters. She lives in St. Louis City with her two dogs, Moose (English bulldog) and Thomas (chihuahua). She enjoys refinishing furniture, walking through parks and exploring art museums.  

Sam, Veterinary Technician

is a St. Louis native who attended Midwest Institute earning a degree in Veterinary Sciences in 2022.  She completed her internship with us and made such an impression she was hired shortly after.  Her past experience at one of the diagnostic laboratories makes our lab her favorite place.  She and her fiancee live in St. Louis with their four pets, Izzy, Ellie, Zoidberg and Marinara.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading--primarily fiction-- and playing with animals.

Jill, Technician Assistant

earned a Bachelor's in Mass Communications from the University of Missouri- St. Louis in 2009. She returned to Kingsbury in 2020 after previously working with us 2009-2014. She had left us to pursue pet sitting on a more full time basis. She lives in South City with her wife, Missy, their two dogs, Yuki and Dottie, and three cats (the neighborhood alley cats have spread the word they are friendly). She enjoys editing, bird watching and gardening. 

Olivia, Groomer

started grooming as a profession in 2007. She grew up with rescue dogs and had to groom them herself, so grooming was a natural choice. She joined Kingsbury in 2017. Her favorite dog to groom is a doodle, but loves grooming complicated dogs that require scissoring. She lives in Illinois with her husband and their six dogs Bernice, Brutus, Henry, Krum, Coal, and Penelope. She loves the outdoors and crafting. 

Ryan, Groomer

has just recently graduated high school (2021) from Gateway Science Academy. She first attended Hancock High School where she became the first girl to win a state wrestling champion in her weight class. She has officially been grooming for about two years but has grown up in a grooming salon. Her favorite dog to groom is poodles because of the different style cuts and their general intelligence. She and her three dogs, Hammy, Loki and Odin, call Saint Louis home. In her off time, she enjoys painting and spending time outside.