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Our Staff
Doctors
Jaime R Rudd , DVM
| Dr. Jaime Rudd is realizing her life-long dream by becoming the new owner of Galloway Village Veterinary. She is honored and humbled to have the opportunity to continue in Dr. Tedd's vision. Galloway Village will continue practicing excellence in high-quality medicine, patient-centered delivery of services, and enhanced public education.
Dr. Rudd, a native of southwest Missouri, comes to Galloway Village with exceptional experience as a small animal clinician. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. After earning her Doctorate degree from Kansas State's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, she completed an internship at the VCA Emergency and Referral Hospital in San Diego where she focused on Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Exotics, and Emergency medicine. After working in San Diego as a small animal clinician, and enjoying life in southern California, she and her husband moved back home to be closer to family. She has been working in Springfield in both relief and associate positions since 2007.
Dr. Rudd's family, which includes her husband and their young son, two Great Danes, three cats and two tanks full of salt water fish, loves hiking, fishing, scuba diving and spending time outdoors. Dr. Rudd looks forward to making new friends with her clients and patients. |
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Bethany J Cook , DVM
| Dr. Bethany Cook is the newest doctor on staff at Galloway Village Veterinary. Joining us in June of 2011, she is a native of Springfield and is excited to start her veterinary career at Galloway Village. Dr. Cook earned her undergraduate degree from Southwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor's in Biology in 2000. After several years of working as a veterinary assistant, and later as a medical assistant in a pediatric office, she realized that she would never truly be happy until she made her life-long dream come true. Dr. Cook earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
When away from the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family and Shih Tzu, Emma, and her four cats, Squiggy, Lenny, Carmine and Frank. She also enjoys walking and attending her nieces' and nephews' ball games. She looks forward to a long career with Galloway Village Veterinary and establishing a relationship with you and your pets. |
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Technicians
Beth Carey Beth has been the head technician with Galloway Village Veterinary for the past 12 years. Beth has been vital to the high quality of care provided to the pets. She has taken the initiative to learn many new technical skills that have enabled the hospital to take our care to the next level. "I love working with all the pets. I have come to know many of our patients so well that I think of them as part of my family." Beth takes pride in the fact that many pets know her, and are eager to visit the hospital to see her.
Beth spends her free time hanging out and playing her guitar for her cat "Loki Boone," and her three dogs "Mariah," "Luigi" and "Odin". Beth enjoys playing hockey, rugby, biking, etc. She and her partner enjoy camping, floating , playing music , and going out dancing downtown.
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Lindy Yarbrough Lindy has worked at Galloway Village Veterinary for 5 years. "My favorite part of the job is getting to know the pets well enough so they gain my trust and I can better communicate with them." Lindy has worked hard to improve and gain skills, making her an excellent care-giver and member of of the Galloway Village team.
When she’s not at work, Lindy love to camp, float and relax with her own pets at home. She has an 8 year old Labrador mix named Tanner, and an albino rat named Wilbur. "I look forward to mastering more technical skills so that I can better provide top quality care for our patients." | 
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Christine Hawkins | Chrissy joined the talented Galloway Village Veterinary staff in February of 2011. Although she began her career as a veterinary technician in 2001, she still feels as passionately about it today as she did 10 years ago. Don't be surprised if you see her around in the community, as she loves attending the four-legged events this wonderful city has to offer.
Aside from having an amazing job, she is also a full-time student at Evangel University, a mom to her two gorgeous daughters, and a wife to her phenomenal husband Jason. Chrissy is also a proud Mom to her two dogs, Potato and Grindel, and to her cat, Jingle. She feels exceptionally lucky to be able to work with such an extraordinary team of individuals, at the most beautiful veterinary hospital in town, while assisting our wonderful clientele. She cannot wait to meet each and every one of you and your fur-babies! | 
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Receptionists
Amy Hale | Amy joined our team at Galloway Village Veterinary in January 2010 after recently moving to the Springfield area from Kansas City, Kansas. Amy has 5 years of experience working with animals, she says "my favorite part of working in a veterinary clinic is being able to meet new people and their pets." Amy is a proud owner of spoiled rotten Yorkie named "Finola", a black lab named "Bear" and two English Pointers "Gracie" and "Gunner". Her pet family also includes a yellow parakeet named "Tuesday" and a snail by the name of "Joey". During Amy's free time she enjoys spending it with her family and friends or reading a good book. | 
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Korie Custer | Korie has been a member of the Galloway Village Veterinary team for the last 16 years. She worked very closely with Dr. Hamaker and is excited to continue in his tradition of "Practicing Excellence" with Dr. Rudd. "I enjoy being a familiar face to returning clients and their pets, and I look forward to meeting new people and their four-legged families."
During her time away from the clinic, Korie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband Jeremy are the proud parents to her 10 year old son, Devin. Korie has really enjoyed being a part of Devin's traveling baseball team and prides herself on not missing any of the games. She also enjoys camping, floating and doing anything outside. Korie has four cats named Junior, Scrappy, Rudy and Sunshine. | 
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Jahnya Mueller | Jahnya joined the Galloway Village Veterinary staff in March of 2011. Jahnya has worked in the veterinary field for the last 15 years and prides herself on offering exceptional customer service as a receptionist. Through her many years working in the field of veterinary medicine, she has fostered and rescued many animals, as well as participated in wildlife rehabilitation projects.
Jahnya's family includes her husband of 21 years, Joe, and two children, Jennifer and Joshua. Jahnya has quite a menagerie of animals that keep her very busy on her small farm outside of Springfield. When she has free time, she loves to ride her many horses. Her favorite horse Josey helps her to sort cows, while her thoroughbred Jazz is the perfect companion for trail rides. She is currently riding as a member of MORS and RSNC, and is also a member of the AQHA and APHA. | 
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Kennel
Katherine Matthews | Katherine joined Galloway Village Veterinary in March of 2011 and is the head kennel technician. Her favorite part about working at Galloway Village is the bond that forms while working with the boarding pets. She enjoys learning about veterinary medicine and plans on attending school to become a licensed veterinary technician.
When Katherine has free time, she loves to cook, kayak, travel and spend time with her Dorkie, cat and two rats. | 
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Barrett Thornton
| Barrett has a passion for animals. He was delighted to join the Galloway family in July of 2010. Barrett enjoys spending his free time camping, kayaking, playing tennis or learning to longboard without getting hurt. He’s a proud brother to “Maxfield” his 12-year-old Springer Spaniel mix. You could very well see Barrett and Max walking around Roundtree neighborhood enjoying the scenery, some fresh air and exercise. Barrett is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Central High School, and plans to attend a local university this fall. Once Barrett gets his BA, he hopes to be accepted into the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. |
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