Dr. Mark Cassells – is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri. Dr. Cassells professional interests include sport horse practice, and lameness diagnosis and treatment. He competed in dressage and eventing before veterinary school and now rides jumpers for fun.

Dr. Derek Craig – is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Murray State University. He practiced in Washington and Tennessee before coming to Homestead Veterinary Hospital in 2001. Dr. Craig’s professional interests include small animal and equine ophthalmology, dentistry, and surgery. The Craig’s also share their home with two daughters who attend school in the Rockwood School District and Mr. Pickles- the wonder dog. Dr. Craig enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and snow skiing in his time away from the clinic.

Dr. Aarah Craig – is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the practice in the fall of 2012. Prior to Homestead, Dr. Craig practiced in the St. Louis area for 10 years specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. She enjoys all aspects of companion animal practice. Dr. Aarah Craig and Dr. Derek Craig are married. They have two daughters who attend school in the Rockwood School District and have Mr. Pickles-the wonder dog. Dr. Craig enjoys snow skiing, camping, and traveling in her spare time.

Dr. Hailey DeVries – is an equine veterinarian who grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago where she spent much of her time competing in three-day eventing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois, then attended Iowa State University where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Dr. Hailey then completed an equine surgery and medicine internship at Conley & Koontz Equine Clinic in Columbia City, IN. She practiced at the same clinic for several years as an ambulatory practitioner, as well as assistant surgeon for complex surgical cases. While she enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, she has special interests in sports medicine and lameness, surgery, reproduction, and wound healing. In her spare time, Dr. Hailey continues to compete in three-day events and now attends team roping events and rodeos that her husband, Chris, participates in as well. They currently live with their four horses named Butterscotch, Diesel, Holiday, and Bertha, and four dogs named Aussie Roo, Rodeo, Maybelle, and Dixie June on a hobby farm where they also raise Angus cattle, chickens, and pigs.

Dr. Amiee Schlanger – is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri. She practiced small animal medicine in Ohio and at the Animal Emergency Clinic before coming to Homestead Veterinary Hospital in July of 2015. Dr. Schlanger practices small animal medicine at Homestead and works every Monday and some Saturdays. Dr. Schlanger and her Husband have two sons and they share their house with their lovely cat Lily and chickens. Dr. Schlanger loves to go biking as well as to knit and read.

Tammy Seaborn, Head RVT, Registered Veterinary Technologist – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since 2005. She graduated from Murray State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Health Technology. Tammy handles many administrative duties, preforming inventory, and running coggins testing. She also can be found attending to hospitalized patients, and loves performing small animal dental procedures. Tammy has one canine companion, named Wendy Bird. She also has a Thoroughbred Paint mare named Toots that she competes in Eventing and Jumpers.

Trisha Mank, RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since July 2016. She graduated from Hickey College – Vet Tech Institute in December 2013 with an Associates in Veterinary Technology. She lives in Eureka with her three dogs, Holly, Stormy, and Bailey. She was raised on a farm near Springfield, IL. Trisha likes to spend her free time shooting her bow, hunting, trail riding, and working on the family farm.

Amanda Bowling, RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since August 2017. She graduated from Jefferson Community College in 2012 with an Associates in Veterinary Technology. She lives in Union with her two dogs, Colby and Russell, and her 4 horses, Huey, Wyatt, Chico, and Tuffy. Amanda spends her free time competing in barrel races and hanging with her poodles.

Emily Anich, RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since 2010. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College in May 2011 with an Associates in Veterinary Technology. She works full time at her family’s business and is a part time employee at Homestead on the weekends. At home, she has three dogs, Dakota, Sissy, and Hooey. She also has five retired horses at home. Emily has shown jumpers and now runs barrels on the weekends.

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Patty Naes – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since January of 2018. She has worked as a veterinary assistant for 10 years prior to staring at Homestead Veterinary Hospital. She lives in New Haven with her husband, two dogs Carley and Sassy Pants, and two chickens. She spends her free time boating, riding motorcycles with friends and family, and relaxing at home.

Linda Sprague – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since March of 2018. Linda and her husband moved from Colorado to Missouri recently. They moved with their 8 rescue dogs, chickens, ducks, and goats. Linda volunteers with Wheatland Daschund and Corgi Rescue as a foster parent and is dedicated to the welfare of all animals.

Graduated from North Western Oklahoma State University in 2016 with a major in Agricultural business and also participated on the rodeo team. I have two horses that I barrel race, Boomer and Tex, and a yellow Labrador named Maggie.

Rachel Davis – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since September 2013 as Dr. Cassell’s Assistant. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science in 2004 from William Woods University. Rachel has been working with Hunter/Jumper barns since graduating, including two years with Olympian Leslie Burr Howard on the east coast. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys competing in the Jumpers.

Lindsay Spurgeon, RVT – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since March of 2018 as Dr. Cecilia Sawyer’s assistant. She graduated from Hickey college in 2013 with an Associates in Veterinary Technology. Lindsay is married with one child, two dogs, three horses, and a miniture pony. She spends her free time with her family riding horses and barrel racing.

Bethany Cunningham – has been with Homestead Veterinary Hospital since August of 2018. She graduated from Brown Mackie in 2014 with an associate’s degree as a veterinary technician. She has two horses and a mule, one healer named Brodie and enjoys barrel racing, trail riding, and jumping “slim” over things.