Meet Our

Support Staff

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    Christie Smith

    Practice Manager

    Registered Veterinary Technician

    My name is Christie Smith, I have been an employee at Blair Doon Veterinary Hospital since 1997. I started out as a high school kennel technician and loved working with animals. I decided to pursue my veterinary technician degree. I graduated from Colby Community College with a Veterinary Technician Degree in 2005. I live in Rose Hill with my two children ( 1 daughters and 1 son). I have 3 dogs (Gatling, Missy and Mamas). I enjoy taking care of the animals I meet and getting to know the owners who love them.

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    Ella Johnston

    Registered Veterinary Technician

    My name is Ella Johnston and I have been with Blair Doon since February 2021. I graduated from Colby Community College in 2024 and am now a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have 3 dogs, Nugget, Larry, and Poppy. When not at work, I love relaxing with friends and family, making the most out of my time with both humans and animals alike. I look forward to working with your animals while providing the best care!

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    Sydney Couser

    Registered Veterinary Technician

    Hello! My name is Sydney Couser. ! I started at Blair Doon in March of 2024. I am a 2022 Graduate of WSU Tech’s Veterinary Nursing program and a registered veterinary nurse. I am currently enrolled at Wichita State University pursuing a Bachelors in Biochemistry and hoping to become a Veterinarian in the future. I am married to my loving husband, Tyler. I have 4 cats (Popcorn, Saturn, Jonesy, and IO), 2 dogs (Guinness and Miller), 2 snakes (Mo and Peach) and a Tortoise (Roshi). In my free time I love to paint and figure skate! I love my job and I look forward to helping you and your animals!

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    Leslie Swagerty

    Registered Veterinary Technician

    I moved to Wichita in 2016 and went on to graduate from the Veterinary Nursing program at WSU Tech in 2019. Since then, I’ve combined my passion for animal care with a love for building a home full of personality—shared with my boyfriend and our lively crew of pets. Together, we care for three cats (Charlotte, Hiccup, and Percy), two dogs (Aspen and Ruby), a ball python, and a collection of jumping spiders.

    When I’m not caring for animals, I enjoy spending time outdoors kayaking, getting lost in a good book, or expressing my creativity through painting.

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    Gabby Harlan

    Registered Veterinary Technician

    Hi, I’m Gabby! I’ve been at Blair Doon since 2021, where I started as a kennel technician and later transitioned to the technician side. I graduated from Colby Community College in 2025, passed the VTNE, and became a registered veterinary nurse. I have two dogs: Atlas and Ares, and two cats: Teddy and Tillie. I recently got engaged to my now fiancée, Dara, which has been an exciting new chapter in my life. I grew up riding horses and was a working student at a local barn, where I trained and showed in dressage and did some jumping, with a strong passion for eventing. I love helping all animals and truly enjoy being able to care for yours!

  • A photo of Jennifer Faflick with an alpaca.

    Jennifer Faflick

    Technician

    Hi, I’m Jennifer Faflick. I have been with Blair Doon Veterinary since 1990 then took a break to go to nursing school, worked as an RN in dermatology, orthopedics and immediate care. I have 3 dogs, 2 cats, one horse, three miniature donkeys, and six alpacas. In my free time I enjoy being a crazy alpaca lady and spending time with my family.

  • Lyssa Hudson

    Lyssa Hudson

    Technician

    Hello my name is Lyssa Hudson. I am originally from Bellefontaine, Ohio and have recently joined the Wichita community! I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Equine Veterinary Technology from Otterbein University in 2025 and my Associates in Veterinary Technology in 2024 from Columbus State Community College. I have always had a passion for veterinary medicine and am so excited to continue my journey of caring for animals at Blair Doon! In my free time I love reading, drawing, horseback riding, and spending time with my husband and cat, Junebug.

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    Janet Benton-Moss

    Client Care Coordinator

    Hi, I’m Janet Benton-Moss. I’ve been with Blair Doon since September 2008 as receptionist. Alias “Crazy Bird Lady”. It is definitely my home away from home. I’ve raised 3 incredible sons of whom I would be lost without. I have 3 very talented grandchildren (1 girl, 2 boys). One of whom may aspire to be an avian veterinarian. In my time off I enjoy my two dogs, 3 cats, and my 13 parrots who range in size from a canary on up to a military macaw, all of whom I consider my OTHER CHILDREN. Of course I also enjoy time spent with my “human” children. My family is my greatest reward and I totally believe what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.

  • A photo of Audrey Martens with a cat.

    Audrey Martens

    Client Care Coordinator

    I’m Audrey Martens, I started at Blair Doon in 2022. I have 5 cats that I love and adore . In my spare time I like to travel and dance. I like working at Blair Doon and connecting with clients and their animals.

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