Team
Driven by compassion and purpose, here is the team who will work to make a difference in your pet’s life. Every single visit.
Driven by compassion and purpose, here is the team who will work to make a difference in your pet’s life. Every single visit.
Dr. Carrie Cowan graduated from Kansas State University in 2015. After graduation she worked in Fairbury, Nebraska for three years where she honed in her large animal experience. Dr. Cowan started working at AAC in 2018 and became a partner in 2022. “Being a veterinarian is all I’ve ever wanted to do. It’s not a job for me, it’s who I am. The fact that I get to work with some of the greatest people in Atchison is an incredible bonus. My coworkers make it so fun to come to work each and every day. I truly love my job with all my heart and consider it a true honor to be able to do what I love.” Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband Colby and family.
Dr. Chris Hansen was born and raised in Belleville, Kansas. Growing up on the family farm, he was involved in sports, 4-H and FFA. He attended Kansas State University and received a bachelors of science degree in Animal Science in 2006 before receiving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2011. Shortly after graduation Dr. Hansen joined the Atchison Animal Clinic team where he worked as an associate veterinarian. In 2015 Dr. Hansen became an owner of Atchison Animal Clinic. As a practicing veterinarian, his primary interests are small animal surgery and large animal production medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Hansen enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife Emily, their 5 children and two dogs (Peanut and Shadow).
Dr. Roubicek grew up outside of Kearney Nebraska where her family has a small acreage. She realized her passion for veterinary medicine while raising show pigs and spending a lot of her time showing Quarter Horses. In high school she was very involved with 4-H/ FFA and during that time decided she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She decided to take the big leap and move to Manhattan Kansas to attend Kansas State University after graduating high school. Dr. Roubicek earned her DVM in May of 2023 and joined the AAC team that summer. During her free time she enjoys working on DIY projects, gardening, and really anything involving the outdoors.
Dr. Nick is originally from central Arkansas and is a recent graduate of Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys the variety provided by mixed animal medicine but has special interests in surgery, reproduction, and herd health. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife outdoors, cooking, and relaxing with their 3 cats and 2 dogs. Dr. Nick is looking forward to continuing to build relationships with clients and the community.
Dr. Kaitlyn Megee grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas on her family’s farm. She wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age and was involved in 4-H showing pigs, goats, and horses. Kaitlyn graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Kaitlyn has three horses and one cat. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, photography, and spending time with family and friends.
Julie grew up outside of Effingham, Kansas on a farm, raising cattle, horses, dogs, and row crop farming. She was able to assist Dr. VanPetten, when one of her show heifers had a calf that needed pulled. Later he came back when she prolapsed. Julie was fascinated with the whole process. When the opportunity presented itself she jumped at the chance to be a vet assistant. Eleven years and two kids later she left the clinic to be a stay at home mom and help her husband, Dirk, with the family farm. Nine years after that, the opportunity presented itself once more to become a part of the AAC team/family, just in a different role as office manager. She is sometimes called the “clinic mom,” because she gives her opinions and advice whether it is asked for or not. When she is not working at the clinic, you can find her running after her kids, Clarissa and Aiden. They are always headed to sporting events, cattle shows, horse shows, 4-H or church activities. If there is a free moment you might find her fishing, sewing a new show shirt, or trying out a new recipe.
Corinne grew up on a small cattle farm about an hour south of St. Louis, Missouri. She has always been an avid dog lover, a Cardinal’s baseball fan, and loves spending time with her family. She moved to Atchison to play volleyball at Benedictine College, which is how she met her husband, Bryce. When they aren’t at work, Corinne and Bryce enjoy spending their time on the golf course, going on hikes, & walking their dogs – Sly, George & Angus.
Allison Schuele was born and raised in Atchison County on her family farm where her love for animals started at a young age. Her family always had dogs, cats, chickens, and cattle. Allison also worked with her Aunts at an animal boarding and grooming facility when she was younger. Allison has always wanted to be in a profession where she could help people and animals. She has 4 dogs of her own, 3 Great Pyrenees’ and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Allison first started at AAC in August of 2021 and has loved every minute of it. What she loves most about AAC is the fast paced environment and never knowing what is going to happen next. Allison enrolled in Penn Foster to become a registered veterinary technician. She loves to hangout with her friends, playing co-ed softball, sand volleyball, and renovating her house.
When Piper was younger she wanted to work with people and help them as much as she could. While in highschool she completed her CNA certificate to work her way to becoming a nurse. Once she graduated and started her pre requisitions she worked full time in a locked dementia unit. After deciding to step away from nursing school, she applied to be a vet assistant to see if that would fill her void, it did just that and more. She stated “I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding career and getting to work with the brightest veterinary assistants, techs and doctors is a bonus.” When she’s not at work she spends time with her family. She has a boy named Rutter that plays monster trucks and tractors till the sun goes down. She also has a girl named Rydgelee that keeps her on her toes. Her husband, Blaze, is the best support system with her job and family.
Madeline Forant graduated from JCN High School. She has had a dream of working at a vet clinic, since she met her moms Italian Greyhound. At an early age her Grandpa took her with him everytime he went to the vet with cattle because he knew she loved it. When she was eleven years old her mom bought her her first puppy as a Christmas present. She’d previously had dogs but this was her first puppy and she was beyond excited. She definitely spoils him but he deserves it. His name is Ember, he’s a Corgi Cattle dog mix and loves hikes, eating treats specifically scrambled eggs. From the day she met Ember he’s been her best friend. She always wanted to work at a vet clinic and when she heard how great everyone was at Atchison Animal Clinic she had to put in an application. She has now been working at the clinic for about ten months and she has enjoyed and learned so much.
Will has wanted to become a veterinarian since he was six years old. He wanted to be able to keep his best friend and other’s best friends from passing away. Will’s best friend was a golden retriever named Alfie. Alfie was around for the most important firsts in life being first step, word, and birthday. During high school, Will was a four-sport athlete and honor roll student. He competed in football, wrestling, baseball, and track. He was also an all-state player for football and chose to play at Highland Community College while getting his prerequisites done. Will started working at AAC after high school. He is attending Kansas State University with hopes of getting accepted into vet school. When he is not at work you can find him in the weight room, fishing, hunting or with family and friends.
Macy Grable plans to graduate in 2025 with her Associates Degree in Science along with her High School Diploma. She plans on continuing her education in veterinary medicine to one day become a Veterinarian. Macy has 3 horses and a dog named Olly. She enjoys barrel racing, cheering, playing volleyball, basketball, running cross-country and track in her free time. During fair time, Macy shows swine, beef, and horses while also doing crafts, photography, foods, crops, and buymanship. Macy started working at AAC during the summer of 2022, and has learned so much in the short time she has worked here. Macy can’t wait to continue her hands-on experience here at the clinic and gain more knowledge to take with her into vet school. Macy loves her job because there is never a dull moment and everyone thinks she’s hilarious.
Cassidy was born and raised in a small town in Kansas. In her free time she loves going on long walks with her dogs and riding her horses. She has two dogs of her own, both labrador retrievers. Jemma loves to play fetch and be outside. Riot could also do the same but loves to sit on the couch and snuggle up. Cassidy started at AAC in August of 2021 and has loved being a vet assistant ever since.
Haylie grew up in Atchison, Kansas with her parents and four younger siblings. Though she did not grow up with pets, Haylie has always had a love for and fascination with animals – some of her earliest memories include watching Animal Planet on Sunday mornings and looking for frogs in the backyard. Haylie went to college at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa and earned her bachelor’s degrees in counseling psychology and studio art in May of 2022. She started at AAC in August of 2022 and has enjoyed every minute of it. She loves the day-to-day variety, but her favorite part of the job is getting to interact with all of the clients and their pets. When she’s not at work, you can find Haylie swimming, painting, reading, playing guitar, or hanging out with her two dogs, Boston and Wally.
Karlie grew up in Effingham, KS and knew from a very young age she wanted to work with animals. Being from a small agricultural based community she grew up around a wide variety of animals which started her fascination in the animal industry. She enjoys working with large and small animals and is currently taking online classes through Penn Foster to obtain her veterinary technician degree. She has been working as a veterinary assistant since 2020. Karlie has five fur babies, and spends most of her spare time with them and her husband Jaden. She enjoys Dog Days with our AAC family, trail riding with her dad, and squeezing all her fur babies on the couch to take long naps together.
Alexis is from Tonganoxie, Kansas, where she grew up on her family farm- the beginning of her love for animals. Life on the farm taught her the importance of hard work and gave her a strong appreciation for animals and the outdoors. She enjoys spending her free time bird and deer hunting, fishing, and riding her 3 horses. Alexis also has 6 dogs who bring a lot of joy to her daily life.
Kassidy James is from California and made her way out to Atchison to play softball at BC. She has a deep passion for caring for creatures of all sizes. She works with both small and large animals, dedicating her time and energy to their well-being. When she’s not working, Kassidy enjoys spending her free time with her beloved dog, you can find them both relaxing at home, and her friends.
Madison was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, she developed a lifelong love for animals while growing up with horses, dogs, and cats. She moved to Kansas to attend Benedictine College, where she recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Business Administration. During her time there, she also met her soon-to-be husband. She enjoys spending time with friends, being outdoors in any setting, dancing, and, of course, spending her days surrounded by animals.
Calleigh Clark grew up in Valley Falls, Ks and has always loved all types of animals. She used to help her grandpa feed his cows and also ride horses with her aunt. Calleigh has a Labrador Retriever named Tate, a Yorkie named Maggie, and a kitten named Sweetie. Her love for animals came from her aunt who has always owned horses, cows, goats, dogs, cats, and even some chickens. She plans to continue her education in Veterinary Medicine at K-State and become a Veterinarian. Calleigh enjoys hanging out with her dogs and friends in her spare time.
Emma grew up in Hiawatha and Wathena Kansas with a house full of different pets, specifically dachshunds and German short-haired pointers. When Emma was little she spent a majority of her time on her grandpa’s farm helping with his cows and pigs. She enjoys working with cows, pigs as well as small animals. Emma graduated from Colby Community College with her degree in Veterinary Nursing in May of 2025. In her free time, she spends time with her boyfriend Christian and their two dogs, Mollie and Buddy.
Baillie grew up in Eudora Ks where she found her love of animals both large and small at her family farm. From a young age she knew she wanted to a voice for animals and found that through starting her career in veterinary medicine as a kennel assistant at local clinic in 2014. As she worked she attended the Vet Tech program at Brown Mackie Collage. She graduated in 2018 and soon became a registered veterinary technician. She married her husband Aaron on 2019 moved to the Leavenworth area and has 2 wonderful boys, James and Isaiah. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Goose and cat Otis. She enjoys being at the lake and helping her husband work outside. She also enjoys relaxing with her boys and crocheting. Although she works primarily with small animals she loves large animals and hopes to continue to grow her skills and knowledge here at Atchison.
