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Dr. Ed Gilsleider is a 1982 graduate from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He and his wife, Lisa, moved to Claremore in May 1982, and never left!

They have raised all four of their children here and are now treasuring their time with grandchildren. There has never been anything else Dr. Gilsleider wanted to do but practice veterinary medicine.

Dr. Ed and Lisa love Claremore, their church, Destiny Life, and their family.

Animal Medical Center has developed into a unique practice, treating virtually every species of animal God has created, in a beautifully-equipped hospital.

Dr. Ed Gilsleider, DVM
Dr. Jacquelyn Boehm

Dr. Jacquelyn Boehm is a 2014 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband are originally from McLoud, Ok. She has been practicing small animal medicine in Claremore for six years. Her interest include small animal medicine, dentistry, preventative care and client education. When not in the clinic, she and her husband enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family. Together they have two young boys and three cats. 

Dr. Michelle Hand grew up in Nicut, OK on a small family farm. She moved to Stillwater for her Bachelor's and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2018 before graduating from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ 2024. She enjoys small and large animal medicine & surgery as well as client education, animal welfare and herd health. Dr. Hand's hobbies include fishing, racing Sport Compacts, spending time with family, playing video games with her children and doing pretty much anything outdoors. She has four children, three dogs, two cats and plans to extend her family with farm animals.

Dr. Michelle Hand sits in a window sill smiling for the camera.
Autumn RVT

Autumn, RVT has worked at AMC since August 2009. She is a registered Veterinary Technician after her training at TCC’s Veterinary Technology program. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Ruby, riding horses, spending time with her chickens, and training dogs with her husband.

Rebecca holding puppies

Rebecca is an AMC receptionist. She has worked with AMC since February 2019. She enjoys her Australian Shepherds, and raising Quarter Horses. She loves spending time with husband and two children, friends and family!

Becky with her two dogs

Becky was born & raised in OK and graduated from NEO A&M; and OSU. She has since moved back from Johnson, KS where she worked in a veterinary hospital for 7 years. She is married with 2 sons and a daughter. They share their home with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and fish. She enjoys watching her children participate in athletics and FFA events, reading, and watching OSU football & basketball. GO POKES!

Morgan with her dog

Morgan is still in the process of completing her registered Veterinary Technician degree to continue her career here at AMC. Her favorite pastimes are pretty much anything spent with her daughter, Memphis, and fiancé, Austin, camping, gardening all her succulents and all outdoor activities. When she is not working she is spending her time near any body of water. She cannot wait to help take care of your pets and treat you like family.

Megan is a 2010 graduate from Tulsa Community College Veterinary Technician Program. She, her husband and 2 kids moved from Broken Arrow, OK to Claremore July of 2021. She has a passion for all animals - large, small and exotic. She and her husband have been married since 2007 and have 2 kids. Along with 2 dogs, 4 cats and 10 chickens. On her off days she likes to spend time with her family, playing games with her kids, caring for her animals and spending time outside.

Megan and her family
KIARA

Elving graduated from OSU in 2021 with a BS in biology. He has been working at AMC while pursuing his goals to become a DVM. During his free time he enjoys family time, reading, and woodworking. 

Kiara joined the AMC team in June of 2022. She completed her veterinary technician training at TCC's veterinary technology program in May of 2022. She has also completed her bachelors in Animal Science from OSU. In her spare time she enjoys reading, horseback riding, spending time with her dogs: Beau and Daisy, and traveling back home to Chickasha, OK to help out at her family farm. 

Elving and his puppy
Amber

Amber is a Veterinary Assistant. She has been in vet medicine for nearly 7 yrs. and plans to return to school for her license. Here main interest is in animal behavior and rehabilitation, which is what she plans to specialize in. When not at AMC she spends time outdoors, getting lost in a good book or hanging out with her 3 dogs 4 cats and pet rabbit! 

malachi

MALACHI

Kennel Staff

Keri

KERI

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OCEAN

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