CAT CLINIC OF JOHNSON COUNTY - Key Persons
Dr. Dechant (AKA Dr. Bonnie), grew up in Kansas and received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and her DVM from Kansas State University (1997).
Dr. Dechant has been associated with the Cat Clinic since 2004. We are very excited to have her with us full-time. During the years that she has not been full-time at the Cat Clinic, she worked full-time in shelter medicine and is an advocate for feline care.
Dr. Dechant lives in Edgerton with her husband, Kenny, and their 4-legged children. Outside of work, Dr. Dechant enjoys spending time with her 2 horses, 1 pony, 2 cats, and 1 dog. She also enjoys the hobby of vintage motorcycles and cars with her husband.
Job Titles:
- Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Tash Taylor grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and decided when she was 5 years old that she would be a veterinarian and work with cats. For her, there was never a Plan B.
She received her undergraduate degree at Friends University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry and went on to graduate from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Taylor has earned the Certified Cat-Friendly Veterinarian designation from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Immediately upon graduation from Kansas State, Dr. Taylor came to work at the Cat Clinic of Johnson County in June 2008 when the practice was located in the historic Haskins House. Four years later, she purchased the clinic from Dr. Irene Schomacker. When the opportunity arose to expand by moving across the street to a larger building, the practice relocated to its current location.
When she is not working, Dr. Taylor loves spending time with her two daughters, Jasmine and Ariel. They share their home with three cats - Ishta, who is our clinic cat Ophelia's daughter; Purrl, a beautiful FIV positive Angora mix; and Thumper, a Manx with a huge personality. All three are cats who were brought to the clinic in need of a home.
Although she loves all animals, cats have always been her passion and she loves coming to work every day. Working with our clients to keep their cats healthy and helping those who are struggling with illness brings her great personal fulfillment.