Perkins County Veterinary Hospital Staff

Jess is a veterinary technician who serves as our office manager. She studied veterinary technology at Penn Foster College and has been employed at PCVH since October 2010. Jess and her husband moved to Grant from Pennsylvania and since have grown their family. They now have 2 girls and one boy. Their family has three dogs and three horses.

Jess - Practice Manager & Vet Tech

Dr. Jensen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is a 2000 graduate of Colorado State University. Her undergraduate degree is in Equine Science. She grew up in Benkelman, NE and has two adult children, one son and one daughter. During her free time she loves to camp, take her horses on trail rides, and spend time with her dogs. 

Dr. Shannon Jensen, DVM

Kayla is a veterinary technician. She studied through Colby Community College & has been employed at PCVH since she started her work study program in January 2018. She is originally from Wray, CO. She has 3 dogs: Emerson, her Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix, Charlie, her Australian Shepherd, and Theo, an Aussie Mix.

Kayla - Veterinary Technician

Christy is our groomer & veterinary assistant. She graduated from NCTA in Curtis with a degree in Animal Husbandry. She started working here in May 2015. She grew up in Arthur. She and her husband welcomed a son in 2024, and they live with their three dogs, Bindi, Brandi, and Nala, in Ogallala.

Christy - Groomer

In addition to our Veterinarian, Vet Technicians, and Receptionists above, we have trained staff and Kennel Technicians that you will see helping in our clinic. They fill in and complete tasks where extra hands and help are needed.

Additional Staff

Jenny is a vet tech from Hastings, NE. She went to school in Curtis, NE and moved to Grant ten years ago because her husband is from the area. She worked at PCVH for several years prior, and now that all of her daughters are in school, she is happy to be back at PCVH. She has three daughters, four dogs, and three cats. 

Jenny - Veterinary Technician

Stacia is a Grant native who attended Perkins County Schools before moving to Colorado where she worked as a kennel tech in a 5 Paw Pet Resort. She returned to Grant where she now serves as a Veterinary Assistant. She is married and has two kiddos along with one dog named Jet and one cat named Cora.

Stacia - Veterinary Assistant

Meet Oakley, our distinguished office greeter. With a calm demeanor and a noble presence, Oakley ensures every visitor feels valued and welcomed. His steady gaze and gentle nature bring a touch of serenity to our workplace, making him the perfect companion for both clients and colleagues alike.

Oakley - Official Greeter

Ava is a veterinary assistant from Stratton, Nebraska, and a recent graduate of NCTA in Curtis. She first joined our team as an intern last summer and officially came on board after graduation. Outside the clinic, Ava enjoys barrel racing and spending time with her dog and guinea pig.

Ava - Veterinary Assistant

Cora is a French Bulldog that belongs to Dr. Jensen and insists on coming to work daily. Cora takes her job very seriously. She patrols the clinic, monitors snack activity, and alerts staff to any suspicious noises, deliveries, or unattended treats. Bribes in the form of belly rubs are sometimes accepted. 

Cora - Security Specialist

Jester is our Siamese mix cat. He specializes in sitting with our clients, cuddling with our post-surgical patients, and stealing treats from our exam room. Jester was found by a client as a stray at 6 weeks old in August of 2020 with an upper respiratory infection. He was just so cute we asked our client if we could keep him. Since then, he has provided the staff and our clients with a lot of love and entertainment.

Jester - Comfort Care Specialist

Stephanie has called the Grant area home for the past 16 years, where she lives with her husband and two kids. A proud Marine veteran, she previously served as the county’s Veterans Service Officer before joining our team. Stephanie has a special love for smoosh-faced dogs and shares her home with a mix of pugs, English bulldogs, and Frenchies.

Stephanie - Receptionist