Dr. Jennifer (Reischman) Simon, DVM
Meet your new owner and veterinarian! Dr. Simon is proudly from Tonganoxie, KS. Veterinary medicine became an interest while spending summers on her family farm and working at Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic as a student. She pursued pre-veterinary medicine at Kansas State University after graduating from Tonganoxie High School. After graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences, she was accepted to veterinary school at Kansas State University. She graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Since graduation, Dr. Simon has worked in clinics in the Topeka and Wichita areas. She joined Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in May 2019, taking over for Dr. Kyle LaRosh as he retires. Her husband, two young sons, a cat, and a dog keep her life busy and fulfilling. She is thrilled to be back home!
Dr. Amy Servos, DVM
Dr. Servos is a 2021 graduate of Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. She is from Houston, TX originally and completed her undergraduate education at University of St. Thomas in Houston. She is our mixed animal veterinarian that sees everything including dogs and cats, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and some pocket pets. She has three cats, Loki, and Sigurd (Siggy), and 3 tarantulas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, being outside, and binge-watching any number of things.
Dr. Wyconda Walstrom, DVM, VWHM
Dr. Walstrom is a 2021 graduate of Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Lincoln, NE and has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 4 years old. She is very excited to find a practice that feels like home where she can grow as part of a team. She is passionate about internal medicine, especially helping improve quality of life through treating chronic pain, diagnosing and managing complex conditions, and caring for patients as they age. She is a Certified Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner and almost finished with Canine Rehabilitation Therapy certification. Her family consists of her husband, their 3 cats, 4 dogs, and some aquarium fish. Some of her interests outside of work include yoga (she’s a certified yoga instructor!), martial arts, archery, and making custom jewelry.
Jessica Martin
Jessica is one of our veterinary technicians. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in February of 2014. She is originally from Iowa. She is known around the clinic as the dog whisperer when it comes to anxious and aggressive dogs! She loves spending time with her dogs Blue and Damon. When she isn’t here, she enjoys travelling and being outdoors. Camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing, are just a few things she loves to do!
Ashley Stieben
Ashley is our veterinary assistant. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in April 2016. She enjoys working with all the animals and learning about the processes that go into caring for them. The veterinary field has always been her passion, so she is happy to care for each and every patient. When she isn’t working here, she is doing homework for her college classes, reading, or at home with her two dogs, Ruby and Duke, and two cats, Sassy and Pippin.
Sarah Durkes
Sarah is one of our veterinary technicians and has worked at Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic since 2021. She likes working at Pleasant Valley because the people she works with teach her new things everyday and make work fun. She is originally from McLouth, KS. She has 5 cats, 4 dogs, 5 horses, 1 cow, a lot of chickens, and saltwater fish. In her spare time, she loves riding her horses, camping, hunting, reading books, and doing artwork.
Kinley Tabor
Kinley is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in April 2022. She enjoys working with all the animals and learning new ways to care for them and the processes that go into it all. When she was a kid, she always dreamed of owning her own clinic one day, now she is here! When she isn’t here working, she is either spending time with family and friends or trying to learn a new hobby!
Brittany Swan
Brittany is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in November of 2022.
Jesse Swan
Jesse is one of our Veterinary Assistants. He came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in July of 2023. He likes helping where he can – either with clients or with his fellow staff. He is originally from Bonner Springs. He joined the Army out of high school but has since left the Army. He and Brittany have a whole menagerie of animals – 5 cats, 3 dogs, 2 rabbits, a turtle, fish, and chickens. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games with his kids and rebuilding a motorcycle.
Sam Mosier
Sam is our Office Manager. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in August of 2023. She loves getting to know the community and their pets, and loves to spend time with the wonderful, caring staff learning more everyday! She is originally from Parson, KS but has been in KC most of her life. She has 2 dogs: Auggie, a Aussie, and Brady, and Aussie/Pomeranian mix that were both adopted from KC shelters. In her spare time, she loves to craft, and listen to true crime podcasts while walking her dogs or cleaning the house.
Megan Thomas
Megan is one of our Customer Service Representatives. She came to Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic in August of 2023.
Paige Vermilye
Paige is one of our veterinary assistants. She has been at Pleasant Valley since June of 2023. She loves the variety of interactions she has with different animals while working at PVVC. She is originally from Olathe. She has 3 cats, Geo, Zeppy, and Canolli, and goats and chickens. In her spare time, she likes playing with dogs and coloring.
Gracey Laver-Foster
Gracey is one of our veterinary assistants. She has been at Pleasant Valley since August of 2023. She likes seeing all the different cases, learning new skills, and meeting people at the clinic. She’s from Tonganoxie and has a small menagerie of animals – 2 dogs, cats, ducks, chickens, and a horse! In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, spending time outside, painting, and watching movies.
