Meet the Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center Team

Katie

Veterinary Assistant

Katie has been with us for almost a year now. She has been in the animal field for about ten years doing many things, from Reception at animal hospitals to grooming at boarding and day camp facilities. Katie finally feels at home in her position here; her favorite part is being able to comfort your pets and make them feel at home. Katie also has two fur babies at home that keep her busy, Merlin and Oreo, who are both her senior cat boys that enjoy spending time with her while she reads her favorite books or spends time writing. When Katie does get some spare time to herself, she loves spending time with her friends and getting outdoors when the weather is cooler.

Jamie

Veterinary Receptionist

Jamie is one of our receptionists here at Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center. She worked in general practice for six years before joining our team in January 2023. Outside of work, Jamie can be found with her husband and their children (two human children and two fur children), reading, painting, playing video games, or outside hiking.

Chris

Veterinary Receptionist

Chris is one of our newest receptionists here. Chris has been a veterinary receptionist for 15 years. Chris worked for 11 years at a general practice in Florissant, MO, where she was born and raised. After moving to Wentzville in 2019, she started working for a veterinary clinic in Weldon Springs before joining our Dermatology team in February 2023. Chris lives in Wentzville with her husband, two daughters, one cat, and one grandcat. When she isn’t here loving on patients and helping their owners, Chris enjoys spending time at her family’s cottage in Michigan, walking, reading, and spending time with loved ones.

Courtani

Registered Veterinary Technician

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University, Courtani spent several years traveling, living abroad, and gaining experience in various animal careers, including shelter medicine, laboratory diagnostics, and zookeeping.

She went on to complete a veterinary technician degree, became a Registered Veterinary Technician, and joined the Dermatology team in 2022. She focuses largely on preparing immunotherapy treatments for our wonderful patients. During appointments, she enjoys discussing enrichment and training activities, cooperative care, and promoting the human-animal bond.

Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling.

Dr. Kyla Jackson

Dermatology Intern

Dr. Jackson grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. She attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry with a minor in history, graduating with honors in 2016. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton, MA, in 2022. After graduating, she completed a year-long small animal rotating internship in surgery, internal medicine, and emergency with Blue Pearl in Boston, MA. She has now made her way to the Midwest to complete a year-long specialty internship in dermatology with the Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center. She is excited to start seeing patients and work together with owners to help them and their pets live a more comfortable, itch-free life!

In her free time, Dr. Jackson can be found at museums, gardening, or adventuring outside hiking, paddle boarding, and camping with her husband and dogs. She has a Scottish Deerhound named Balor, a Himalayan cat named Athena, a Red Tail Boa named DaVinci, and a Sulcata Tortoise named Albus Dumbletorte.

Dr. Karen Campbell

Veterinarian

Dr. Karen Campbell is the first veterinarian to achieve board certification by examination in both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She is a Past-president of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) and has held many other leadership positions within veterinary medicine, including serving 5 years as Head of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois, where she taught veterinary dermatology for over 32 years. Dr. Campbell has authored/co-authored over 70 publications in veterinary dermatology, including three books – Small Animal Dermatology Secrets, Pet Lovers Guide to Cat and Dog Skin Disease, and Small Animal Dermatology 7th Edition. She has also co-authored two college-level textbooks, Animal Sciences: The Biology, Care and Production of Domestic Animals 4E and Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health and Management (1E and 2E). She has presented over 150 lectures on veterinary dermatology at meetings in multiple states and internationally. She has an international reputation as a leader in the field of veterinary dermatology and was the recipient of the 2018 ACVD Award of Excellence and the 2014 University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Alumna of Year Award. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship in Small Animal Surgery and Medicine at Auburn University, a residency in Small Animal Medicine, and a Master of Sciences in Clinical Pathology at the University of Georgia, and a residency in Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Illinois. She has mentored sixteen dermatology residents, all of whom successfully achieved board certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She is passionate about helping to improve lives of pets impacted by the skin and ear diseases and also enjoys spending time with her family, pets (two Shetland Sheepdogs, one of which has a hereditary skin disease, two cats), horse, and small herd of Hereford cattle. Dr. Campbell was raised in Columbia, Missouri, and spent many summers in Franklin County showing Guernsey cattle and later working with Dr. Joseph Swink, Jr, in Union, Missouri. She is happy to be back in her home state!

Karen Campbell, DVM, MS (Veterinary Clinical Pathology)
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal)
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Professor Emerita, University of Illinois
Adjust Instructor, University of Missouri

Dr. Sarah Hoff, DVM, MPH

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Hoff is board certified in veterinary dermatology. Dr. Hoff attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, graduating summa cum laude. She then pursued a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Minnesota before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with honors. Dr. Hoff practiced general medicine in the St. Louis area for three years following veterinary school. She then completed a three-year veterinary dermatology residency at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.

Dr. Hoff enjoys all aspects of veterinary dermatology but has a particular interest in managing allergies, chronic ear infections, autoimmune skin diseases, and carbon dioxide laser surgery. She also enjoys teaching the third- and fourth-year veterinary students during their clinical rotations.

Outside of work, Dr. Hoff enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She and her husband share their home with a spoiled Sheltie named Rory and a toothless Chihuahua named Sophie. She and her husband are both avid St. Louis Cardinal and Blues fans and are excited to be back in St. Louis!

Abbie

Receptionist

Abbie has been in the veterinary field for over ten years now and joined our team as our receptionist about four years ago. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at Truman State University. Her favorite part of the job is getting shy pets to warm up to her by giving cuddles and (of course) treats. Abbie is the pet parent of 2 dogs, a cat, a turtle, and several mice. Her favorite activities outside work are hiking or anything outdoors and game nights with friends.

Katlynn

Veterinary Receptionist/ Assistant

Katlynn started as a receptionist at a general practice clinic in 2018 and worked there for 2 years, before starting at an emergency clinic and then joining us as a receptionist and veterinary assistant in 2022. She plans to expand her on the job training with veterinary technician school in the near future. She lives in Lake Saint Louis, MO with her boyfriend and their 5 cats (Baby, Ollie, Charlie, Kitty, and Arya). When she isn’t helping around the clinic, she can be found at home playing video games, reading, and doing DIY house projects. When not at home, she is usually playing trivia/board/card games with her friends, at concerts, traveling, kayaking, or biking on the Katy Trail.  

Becky

Registered Veterinary Technician

Becky earned her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology at Jefferson Community College in 2007 and became certified shortly after. She has been caring for patients for almost 16 years now, passionate about dermatology and behavior. Helping animals and people have always encouraged her to continue her education, growth, and love for this field. You will find her spending time with her family, photography, and hiking outside of the clinic. Currently, Becky has a Great Dane named Arlo and two guinea pigs named Gus-Gus and Jack (the mice from Cinderella, of course).

Jane

Registered Veterinary Technician

Jane is a registered veterinary technician who has been in veterinary medicine since 2008, graduating from Jefferson College in 2010. She has worked most of her career in a feline-only practice and takes a particular interest in client education regarding feline health and at-home medical care. She joined the dermatology team in 2017 but has also worked closely during that time with a veterinary behaviorist. Jane advocates for canine and feline mental health and ensures every dermatology patient is comforted with a gentle hand and soothing tone to provide a calm environment during their visit. Born and raised in South County (St. Louis), Jane spends most of her free time catching up with her husband and daughters (one human and three cats).

Kiersten

Registered Veterinary Technician

Kiersten is a 2018 graduate from Hickey College, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology and her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She worked at a general practice clinic for 3 ½ years before joining our team as a registered veterinary technician in 2019. She lives in Troy, MO, with her husband, Maltese mix (Bella), and her two cats (Ryker and Flash). When she isn’t caring for patients or her pets, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being outdoors.

Maddie

Veterinary Assistant

Maddie has been in the veterinary field for a little over a year now and joined our team in 2021. She has dogs, cats, geckos, and turtles at home. In her free time, she spends time with her pets!