COUNTRY HILL ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons
My name is Brook. I originally joined Country Hill Animal Clinic in 2019, stepping away for a couple years but have since, rejoined. I love all of my pets. I currently have 5 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses and a flock of chickens, ducks and geese. I enjoy hunting, traveling, working with my horses. I am incredibly passionate about caring for and helping animals in need. I am so thankful to be doing what I love and being a part of the Country Hill Family, providing care and compassion for those without a voice.
My name is Candy and I have been employed at Country Hill Animal Clinic since 1998. Not many people can say they enjoy their job and coming to work every day, but I can! I am married to my high school sweetheart and have two children. We live on 10 acres in the country and currently in the process of remodeling our entire house. I have 2 dogs, 3 farm cats and a horse. As a hobby, I assist with a few animal rescues by fostering and transporting pets. I am the assistant director of a therapy dog group called Human Animal Bond. I enjoy going to flea markets, fishing and spending time outdoors with my family and friends.
Doctor Vogrin was born and raised in Lenexa, Kansas. He graduated from Olathe North High School in 1992 and moved to Manhattan, Kansas to begin the pre-vet program. Doctor Vogrin graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Fish and Wildlife Biology in 1997 and then from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he and his wife Marsha moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he worked as an associate veterinarian for about 5 years. Arizona was nice, but it was time to get back home to become a practice owner and start a family. In February of 2006 Dr. Vogrin joined Country Hill Animal Clinic and took over complete ownership in June 2014. Dr. Vogrin enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. His hobbies include Fishing, Hunting, Water Skiing, and training his Labrador. The Vogrin family currently has 1 dog, Cowboy, and their two Boys Tanner and Grant.
Dr. Godsey was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Since she was a little girl, she always knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. When she was in middle school, she started working for Country Hill Animal Clinic as a kennel worker. As she entered high school, she started to work towards the front of the clinic as a receptionist/veterinary assistant. During her time working for Country Hill Animal Clinic, she continued to realize her love for Veterinary Medicine. She attended Kansas State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Industry. After only three years of undergraduate studies, she was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State. She graduated in May 2014 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She was excited to be able to return to the veterinary clinic she grew up working for as an associate veterinarian. Dr. Godsey was married in her 4th year of vet school to her husband, Brian, who is also a veterinarian. Together they have one dog, Bella (Australian Cattle Dog mix) and a daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, reading and running.
Dr. Komp was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University where she received her Bachelors in Life Sciences with minors in Biology and Anthropology. She then continued onto vet school at K-State and graduated with her Masters in Public Health and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 2023. Dr. Komp lives with her beloved pets Pancake the cat and Waffles the corgi. They keep her busy, but in her free time she enjoys playing intramural sports with friends and discovering new places in Kansas City!
Elisa Vega, aka Elise, was born in Merriam, KS, and grew up all around Johnson County. At age three, she lived in the bay area of CA for a short time before returning to the Midwest to be close to family. Elise graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School in 2016. In the fall of 2016, she began her undergrad in Biology and pre-vet and became a student-athlete at Johnson County Community College. Two years later, she transferred to Columbia College of Missouri to continue her undergrad and soccer career. After a knee injury and several years at the collegiate level, Elise had to retire from soccer to focus on finishing her undergrad. She plans to complete her undergrad at The University of Kansas. Elise has always wanted to pursue a career working alongside animals and wildlife. In August of 2021, Elise joined the Country Hill Animal Clinic team. Outside the clinic, she loves to spend time in nature, eating good food with good company, having a good read, going to the movies, and binging a good TV show. At home, Elise also has two snakes, Perri & Mak. A gecko, Momo. A bearded dragon, Loo, and a hamster, Romeo.
My name is Kiersten Ahrabli. I moved to Kansas from South Carolina late June of 2018. Although I prefer the beach, I'm glad I found my new family at Country Hill. I adore everything and anything that has to do with animals including exotics. Odis is my little crested gecko at home that has my whole heart! In highschool, I cared for many different kinds of snakes, geckos, turtles and even an alligator. My dream is to go into wildlife conservation in the near future to track different exotic breeds and analyze their reactions to environments. Besides caring for animals, I can be found skateboarding, hanging out with friends or on the lake when I have days off.
My name is Natalie and I joined the Country Hill team in November 2023. I moved to Kansas from Springfield, MO with my fiancé, Alex, and our 2 cats: Frank and Marvin back in September of 2023. I have settled nicely into the family at the clinic and enjoy learning something new every day. I've always been passionate about caring for animals and this job has allowed me to explore many different avenues to accomplish that. When I'm not working, I am an avid reader and love going to the gym.