| MEET OUR STAFF |
Dr. Jill Sandler, DVM - Owner
It’s been nearly 20 years since Dr. Jill Sandler took over the reins at
Heartland Animal Clinic. Dr. Sandler, a 1984 graduate of the Kansas
State University College of Veterinary Medicine, had previously received
a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at K-State.
Upon graduation, Dr. Sandler served a two-year stint at Gage Animal
Hospital in Topeka. She and her husband Andy then moved to the
Kansas City area where she practiced at the Emergency Veterinary
Clinic in Overland Park. She also served as a relief veterinarian for
local animal clinics. In 1989, she became an associate Veterinarian at
what was then called Santa Fe Animal Clinic. Two years later the clinic’s
owner retired; Dr. Sandler purchased the practice and renamed it
Heartland Animal Clinic to reflect its regional scope. Dr. Sandler has
been married to Andy for 28 years, and has two cats and two dogs who
are all rescued from various situations.
It’s been nearly 20 years since Dr. Jill Sandler took over the reins at
Heartland Animal Clinic. Dr. Sandler, a 1984 graduate of the Kansas
State University College of Veterinary Medicine, had previously received
a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at K-State.
Upon graduation, Dr. Sandler served a two-year stint at Gage Animal
Hospital in Topeka. She and her husband Andy then moved to the
Kansas City area where she practiced at the Emergency Veterinary
Clinic in Overland Park. She also served as a relief veterinarian for
local animal clinics. In 1989, she became an associate Veterinarian at
what was then called Santa Fe Animal Clinic. Two years later the clinic’s
owner retired; Dr. Sandler purchased the practice and renamed it
Heartland Animal Clinic to reflect its regional scope. Dr. Sandler has
been married to Andy for 28 years, and has two cats and two dogs who
are all rescued from various situations.
Dr. Jamie Wilson, DVM - Associate
Dr. Jamie Wilson holds a Bachelor Degree in Biology from the University
of Georgia and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, where she was a member of the
Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an
internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of
Minnesota, she practiced in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Wilson moved to
Kansas City in 1996 and joined Heartland Animal Clinic in October of
1997. She resides in Overland Park, Kansas with her son Mitchell. She
Her furry friends include 1 dog and 2 cats.
Dr. Jamie Wilson holds a Bachelor Degree in Biology from the University
of Georgia and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, where she was a member of the
Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an
internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of
Minnesota, she practiced in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Wilson moved to
Kansas City in 1996 and joined Heartland Animal Clinic in October of
1997. She resides in Overland Park, Kansas with her son Mitchell. She
Her furry friends include 1 dog and 2 cats.
Lori Ochoa - Office Manager
Lori started in the Veterinary business in 1989 as a kennel
worker and Veterinary Assistant. She joined Heartland Animal
Clinic in November 1993 as a receptionist. Lori was promoted
to Office Manager in 1999. Lori believes in the highest level of
customer service and encourages our clients to give us
feedback to help improve our patient care.
Lori's family includes her husband, Greg, two children and a
Pointer and Italian Greyhound mix.
Lori started in the Veterinary business in 1989 as a kennel
worker and Veterinary Assistant. She joined Heartland Animal
Clinic in November 1993 as a receptionist. Lori was promoted
to Office Manager in 1999. Lori believes in the highest level of
customer service and encourages our clients to give us
feedback to help improve our patient care.
Lori's family includes her husband, Greg, two children and a
Pointer and Italian Greyhound mix.
Tiffany Price- Receptionist
Tiffany joined Heartland in 2007. She has 8 years previous experience in
customer relations. Tiffany's compassion and love for animals is what
inspired her to start working in the veterinary field. She is currently
working on her college degree in Business Management.
When she is not working, she is at home with her six children: Monica 12,
Donte 9, Seaira 8, Jade 5, Justyss 5 and Dominik 3 year. Her furry kids
include Romey, a Boxer Mix, Romeo an American Bulldog, Rosalee the
Chihuahua and three orange tabbies named Meow Meow, Raja, and
Mufasa.
Tiffany joined Heartland in 2007. She has 8 years previous experience in
customer relations. Tiffany's compassion and love for animals is what
inspired her to start working in the veterinary field. She is currently
working on her college degree in Business Management.
When she is not working, she is at home with her six children: Monica 12,
Donte 9, Seaira 8, Jade 5, Justyss 5 and Dominik 3 year. Her furry kids
include Romey, a Boxer Mix, Romeo an American Bulldog, Rosalee the
Chihuahua and three orange tabbies named Meow Meow, Raja, and
Mufasa.
Melynn Gasswint, RVT - Veterinary Technician
Melynn is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been with
us since 2006. She received her Bachelors of Animal Science
from K-State in 2000 & her Associates of Applied Science from
the Bel-Rea Institute in 2002. She has also spent time as a zoo
keeper for the Bronx Zoo. Melynn also appeared on a episode of
Animal Planet's Emergency Vets.
Her family includes her husband Stan, her 4 cats Loki, Stubby,
Sugar & Neko, a conure named Deanie, an African Gray named
Noah, and 3 cockatiels.
Melynn is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been with
us since 2006. She received her Bachelors of Animal Science
from K-State in 2000 & her Associates of Applied Science from
the Bel-Rea Institute in 2002. She has also spent time as a zoo
keeper for the Bronx Zoo. Melynn also appeared on a episode of
Animal Planet's Emergency Vets.
Her family includes her husband Stan, her 4 cats Loki, Stubby,
Sugar & Neko, a conure named Deanie, an African Gray named
Noah, and 3 cockatiels.
Jackie White- Veterinary Assistant
Jackie began working for Heartland Animal Clinic in 1999. She first
started out as our Kennel Manager for 7 years, and for the last 6 years
she has become our Veterinary Technician's right hand woman. She
has been married to John for 25 years, and he is a recently retired
restaurant owner. Jackie has always been a large breed dog owner,
and she currently owns two Siberian Huskies: Kirra who is 4 years old
and Zepplin who is 3 year old. Her daughter, Carrie, currently lives at
home and is pursuing a career in fashion merchandise, and her son,
Travis, is currently enjoying his life in Colorado.
Jackie began working for Heartland Animal Clinic in 1999. She first
started out as our Kennel Manager for 7 years, and for the last 6 years
she has become our Veterinary Technician's right hand woman. She
has been married to John for 25 years, and he is a recently retired
restaurant owner. Jackie has always been a large breed dog owner,
and she currently owns two Siberian Huskies: Kirra who is 4 years old
and Zepplin who is 3 year old. Her daughter, Carrie, currently lives at
home and is pursuing a career in fashion merchandise, and her son,
Travis, is currently enjoying his life in Colorado.
Jenny Pearson- Groomer
Jenny has always had a love for animals and started as a
bather/ brusher over ten years ago with Petsmart. She is
trained to groom all breeds, as well as having taught the art
of dog grooming while she was with Petsmart.
Her family includes her husband, Daniel, as well as a
brittany mix Mazzy, Macco her cat, and a chihuahua named
Mango.
Jenny has always had a love for animals and started as a
bather/ brusher over ten years ago with Petsmart. She is
trained to groom all breeds, as well as having taught the art
of dog grooming while she was with Petsmart.
Her family includes her husband, Daniel, as well as a
brittany mix Mazzy, Macco her cat, and a chihuahua named
Mango.
April has worked at Heartland Animal Clinic since May of
2011. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North in
2002. Before working at Heartland she was working at a
bank. April has a 20 month old daughter and a cat
named Gracie. In her spare time she likes to go for runs
and spend time with her family.
2011. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North in
2002. Before working at Heartland she was working at a
bank. April has a 20 month old daughter and a cat
named Gracie. In her spare time she likes to go for runs
and spend time with her family.
