Meet the Team

Dr. Henslee is another K-State grad and is originally from Overland Park, KS. She got into working with animals at an early age when she started horseback riding and becoming the neighborhood dog-sitter.
Her professional interests include cardiology, dentistry and she is excited to be working in surgery to increase her skill level. She also has a love for wellness exams. There is nothing like a healthy pet coming in and leaving and the smile that goes with it.

Dr. Henslee enjoys cooking in her spare time, staying active, and traveling when she can. She also has a goal to hike all the national parks!

Dr. Logan, (formerly Opie) is an Olathe native. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tulsa and played on the women’s soccer team during her time there. While in Oklahoma, she worked at a small animal practice where her love for veterinary medicine began. She graduated from K-State with her DVM in 2022. Her interest areas include nutrition, internal medicine and dentistry.

When Dr. Logan isn’t working she enjoys pickleball, college football, spending time at church and mowing the lawn with perfect stripes. Most of all she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 year old pitbull mix named Poppy.

Upon graduation, Dr. Becky worked at a mixed animal clinic in east Texas for 5 years. Then she worked as a relief veterinarian for several clinics until she moved to Kansas in 2024. She particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and client education. In her free time, she is busy chasing her three tiny humans and her three dogs.

Dr. Garten is originally from Abilene, KS, and received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from K-State and his DVM from Oklahoma State.
Dr. Garten enjoys the challenges of internal medicine and problem-solving.  Taking pieces of information and logically diagnosing medical problems is a skill that he has tried to hone.  While he primarily does appointments, soft tissue surgery and dental extractions are skills he developed during his years of veterinary medicine.  Special areas of interest include dermatology, parasitology, and gastrointestinal disease.

From his young 20’s to early 30’s, he was the VP of 35,000 cattle in the sandhills of Nebraska. He is still involved in breeding cattle, and a bull that he raised is internationally known, and the offspring are highly coveted. He has a passion for landscaping and has developed into a skilled rock mason. Although he is looking forward to retirement, spending more time with his family, and traveling, he plans to continue practicing medicine at a slower pace until he approaches age 70.

Nichole grew up a military brat and lived in 4 states before the age of 18. She then joined the Air Force after high school and continues to serve in the Reserves. She has been around all types of people, cultures, and personalities – she has been to 42 different countries! Nichole has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Excelsior and is currently attending Penn Foster for an associate degree to be a registered veterinary technician. When she isn’t working or going to school, you can find Nichole hanging out with her family, going to yoga, or enjoying herself at some of the local breweries and wineries!

Chyenne grew up in Eudora and has worked in animal welfare for 3 years. She has a passion for helping animals in need and is excited to step into the vet med field. In her spare time you can find her training dogs and volunteering at different shelters.  Chyenne also has a passion for vehicle modifications and can be found traveling the states, attending different shows. She hopes to one day have a farm and take in homeless farm animals, educate people about animal behavior, and start a family.

Cindy has lived in Gardner, KS since 1990 and has always been passionate about animals. She received her registered veterinary technician degrees from Maplewoods Community College in 1998. Cindy has been working at Oakbrook Animal Hospital since 1995. She has enjoyed seeing long term clients and caring for their many pets, from puppy and kittenhood all the way up until their golden years.

Outside of work, Cindy loves to spend time with the family in nature, hiking, camping, canoeing, and jogging the dog. Life is filled with spending time at her children’s extracurricular activities, church activities, and running our local thrift store, the JOY Closet, here in Gardner.

While her pets may cause a little chaos in her life, she can’t imagine life without the joy they bring.

Cass is from Arkansas and is the middle child of 8 children! She has grown up around animals, and she has found a passion for not only caring for animals but for people as well. When she isn’t assisting with surgeries, she can be found in the treatment area, working on phlebotomy techniques or teaching others new tips and tricks that she has learned. She loves spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys traveling and exploring new places. She also enjoys riding horses and loves sea turtles. Lastly, she has goals of filling her passport by the time she is 50 years old and working somewhere that doesn’t feel like work!

Melanie was born and raised as a Spring Hill native. She went to school and received her degree as a certified medical assistant (CMA) and worked in human medicine for 8 years before switching over to veterinary medicine. Melanie has since worked in veterinary medicine for the last 30 years being well-rounded with experience as both a technician and a receptionist.

Melanie has a deep passion for animals, waterfalls, and landscaping but her world, her pride and joy is her son who has down syndrome. They love spending time together singing, dancing, and making each other laugh every day!

Peyton was born and raised right out at Gardner Lake! She is currently finishing up high school and is beginning to transition into college classes through JCCC.

Peyton has taken interest in veterinary medicine and can often be found assisting technicians. In the future, she plans on furthering her career in both large and small animals.

Outside of work, Peyton enjoys time with her friends, taking her two dogs; Juneau and Rowdy, to go swimming and relaxing at home.

Sophie was born and raised here in Gardner, KS! She is currently in Olathe and is getting her BA in biology at UMKC. Roo up!

She has a love for all things vet-med. And loves to assist the techs and DVMs when she is not up front. When she is not at work she loves to play video games, working out and spending time with her family.