Upon entering our clinics you will be welcomed by a friendly receptionist. Our veterinary technicians and assistants primary focus is attending to the needs of our patients. However, they are often communicating with our clients answering questions, giving updates on patients and helping the doctors with procedures. You will find that they are extremely compassionate and very knowledgeable. Anyone at our veterinary hospitals will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. We know that our practices could not operate smoothly without our great staff!
Christie Burris, Practice Manager
Christie joined McCauley Animal Clinic as a technician in 2007 and in the summer of 2010 took on the new role of practice manager. Christie received her B.S. in Biology from Western Kentucky University and her M.S. in Equine Nutrition from University of Florida. She grew up volunteering at veterinary clinics and a zoo, and working as caregiver to the neighbor's kennel of Dachshunds. In the summers she worked as a caretaker at two horse farms, and a tour guide at an Australian theme park. Before moving to Missouri, Christie was employed as a research technician at the University of Florida studying the effects of drugs on exercise physiological parameters and performance, and drug elimination times. She and her husband live in New Melle with their two cats, "Peanut" and "KittyKitty", a Shepherd/Retriever mix dog, "Rocky", and Thoroughbred horse, "Scotty". They are expecting their first child at the beginning of 2011. Christie enjoys cooking with new recipes, jogging, gardening/landscaping, home improvement projects, wine-tasting, studying the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program, and traveling with her horse to friend's farms for horseplay.
Krisie Chapa, Receptionist
Krisie met the McCauley brothers back in 2002 as a former hair stylist, and has been a receptionist for the clinic ever since then. She enjoys engaging and interacting with the clients, and loves meeting their "babies" and listening to their pet stories. Krisie has two beautiful children, Jessica and Christian. She stays very busy going to sporting events with Christian and keeping up with Jessica's social life. She is very proud of both her children, who she loves very much. They have 3 dogs-"Tinker", a Chihuahua, "Lil'Bit", a Pomeranian, and "Dani", a Mastiff.
Pam Johnson, Technician
Pam is the head technician, and has been with McCauley Animal Clinic since its beginning. She received her B.S. in biology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and has been a veterinary technician for over 20 years. Pam worked in emergency veterinary medicine for 11 years, and met the McCauley brothers while working together at the emergency clinic. She has the unique ability of relating equally well with clients and their pets. Pam and her two daughters live in Troy on a "farmette", taking care of two horses, nine dogs, three cats, and some rabbits and ferrets too! Pam loves to garden and grow flowers, ride the Harley, and drink margaritas!
Ronda McLean, Part-time Receptionist/Technician
Ronda is one of the clinic's newest additions to the team. She made a living for over 20 years as a cosmetologist, but always felt a desire to have a career in the animal healthcare industry. While living in Tennessee and Indiana, Ronda worked with animal rescue organizations. Ronda has a strong desire to help people and animals, and is just one of those kinds of people that makes everyone smile. She, her husband and teenage son live in O'Fallon, and look after their pets, "Griffey", a Labrador mix, "Moochie", an elderly FIV+ cat, "Kisses", a diabetic/acromegaly cat, "Ziggy", a cat, "Titus", a cat, and "Diablo", a lizard!
Kinsey Melchior, Part-time Receptionist
Kinsey came to work for McCauley in 2008. She is studying biology and chemistry at University of Missouri-St. Louis in preparation for applying to veterinary school at University of Missouri in 2012. Kinsey commits her talent as pitcher to the UMSL softball team, and in her spare time she enjoys romping around with her Labradoodle, "Derby", and riding her four Quarter horses.
Kurtis Johnson, Part-time Receptionist/Technician
Kurtis has been with McCauley Animal Clinic for over 3 years and works as a receptionist and veterinary technician at both McCauley Animal Clinic and New Melle Animal Hospital. He loves being able to meet all of the pets who come into the clinics. Kurtis is a full time student at Lindenwood University studying business, and will graduate next fall. He loves playing with his yellow lab, Haley, and she loves coming to work with him when she can. Kurtis is an avid hunter and enjoys being outdoors whenever possible.
