Lisa has been in business management for over 15 years, with a focus on finance as well as customer relations.  She made the move to the Cat Hospital of Wichita to put her knowledge and expertise to use in a caring and compassionate work environment.  She is responsible for the overall management of the clinic and staff.   If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate in contacting her.  Your experience here at the Cat Hospital is very important to us and we want to make sure your needs are being met.

Lisa loves cats and has recently been adopted by a stray cat that she has named Will Feral.  She also has two small dogs, Wally and Tuggs.

While working at the Kansas Humane Society, Emily developed a special interest in working with animals.  Her main responsibilities at the Cat Hospital of Wichita are assisting in surgery and assisting Dr. Jones with coordinating the care of all the patients that are staying with us.  She lives in Wichita with her husband and daughter, Ruby (with another baby on the way!).  Emily also has a pomeranian and three kitties....she recently took our clinic cat Buddy to her house after he decided he was ready to retire from the veterinary field!
 

Emily (the cat) (aka: Emmers, Lady Bug, Bling-Bling)
Emily is truly a story of rags to riches!  She was living in a feral cat colony when one of our clients heard that the owner of the property was planning to poison all of the cats. Emily was caught in a live-trap in September 2001 and brought to the Cat Hospital of Wichita where we quickly determined that she was very pregnant and almost starved. We allowed Emily to have her kittens at the clinic and she became so relaxed and happy that we decided to let her stay. Her favorite past-times are sun-tanning, stealing pens and entertaining the children that come in to see her!
 

Jack (aka: Jack Attack, Jack-in-the-Box, Action Jackson)
Jack came to us in May 2007.  We needed to have a healthy young cat to replace Buddy as blood donor and Jack volunteered for the duty.  He has a wonderful personality, he loves to play with everyone and everything he meets.  In addition to becoming the new blood donor, Jack is also the official cat toy tester.  He makes sure all the cat toys are safe, exciting and durable.  So far, all the toys seem to pass the test!

Gracie (aka:  Tiny Dancer, Mighty Mouse, Amazing Grace)

Gracie came to the Cat Hospital on Friday, June 13, 2008.  A passerby found her injured in the street, and quickly acted to rescue her.  Gracie had critical head injuries and was in serious condition for several weeks.  However, this brave kitten never gave up her spirit and has made an amazing recovery.  Even though she is visually impaired, she doesn't let that slow her down.  She has the most wonderful personality, and Jack has fallen completely in love with her. 

Siam, Head Door Greeter 1991-2006
An orphan of the 1991 Andover tornado, Siam proudly presided as “Official Door Greeter” for 15 years at the Cat Hospital of Wichita.  Everyone who visited the Cat Hospital on a regular basis during this time were well acquainted with this wonderful cat.

From his azure blue eyes to seal pointed toes, Siam was every bit a dignified cat.  He had many admirers who stopped by just to visit, often bringing a little snack.  

Many people will remember Siam’s sense of humor.  He might pull your hair as you were writing at the counter.  Give him a treat and then call him fat and he just might bite at you!  He seemed to know exactly what the word “fat” meant and he did not care for the implication!

Siam was known for taking kittens into his care.  Early in his career, he was entrusted with the overnight care of young kittens in his kennel.  He seemed to always look out for the little ones.  Buddy, as a kitten, was playing on the floor in the lobby, when a client unwittingly allowed his cat to make a charge at the kitten.  Siam, who was sleeping nearby, jumped down and stood between the cat and Buddy.  He never growled, hissed or swatted, he just sat there as if to say, “Hey, why don’t you pick on somebody your own size!”  

Siam continues to live in the hearts and minds of hundreds of people who came to know and love this handsome, serene and sociable Siamese.  He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in August 2006 and we still miss him today.