Meet the Lashley Animal Hospital Team
Meet the Veterinarians of Lashley Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get To Know Our Veterinary Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Management Team
Dr. Kelvin Urday
Managing Veterinarian
Dr. Urday developed his passion for veterinary medicine while growing up in North Texas next door to a mixed animal veterinarian. After volunteering at the practice and gaining hands-on experience throughout high school, he fell in love with the variety, fast pace, and meaningful relationships that come with caring for both animals and their families.
Dr. Urday earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri – Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 after studying Animal Sciences. He began his career in mixed animal practice before transitioning to primarily dogs and cats, with professional interests including dermatology, pain management, internal medicine, preventative care, and in-clinic stress reduction.
A Level 2 Fear Free Certified veterinarian, Dr. Urday is passionate about providing compassionate, comprehensive, team-based care in a calm and comfortable environment. Outside of veterinary medicine, he enjoys traveling and participating in local theater. He looks forward to continuing to serve pets and their families while helping the practice grow.
Chris Lashley
Growing up in a veterinary family, caring for animals has always been an important part of Chris’s life. His father founded Lashley Animal Hospital and served as its lead veterinarian for many years, inspiring Chris’s lifelong passion for animal care and client service. In 2010, Chris proudly stepped into the role of Practice Manager, where he enjoys supporting the team and helping ensure every pet and their family receive exceptional care. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and his two wonderful dogs: Aspen, a Golden Irish, and Atlas, a Great Leonberger.
Veterinary Technicians
Kim
Veterinary Technician
Kim is a Penn Foster graduate with 10 years of experience as a small animal nurse. She’s passionate about caring for animals and enjoys spending her free time creating art and exploring the outdoors through hiking and new adventures. She’s also a proud parent of four kids, and values balancing family, compassion, and creativity in my everyday life.
Christina
Christina is a dedicated Veterinary Technician and former U.S. Marine who brings a unique blend of discipline, resilience, and deep compassion to her work. After serving her country, she shifted her mission to advocating for animals and providing steady, gentle care in high-pressure situations. Known for her warm smile and calming presence, Christina balances her demanding and rewarding career in veterinary medicine with her most important role: being a dedicated mother to her two children.
Angie
Bio Coming soon!
Administrative Team
Jackie
Bio Coming Soon!
Amanda
Amanda attended Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, where she obtained a degree in English. After a stint in the corporate world, she decided to go into veterinary medicine because she wanted to do something meaningful with her life. She has always loved animals, particularly dogs and horses. Meeting everyone’s wonderful pets is her favorite part of the job. When she’s not being the sunny voice you hear on the phone, she enjoys reading and writing and hopes to complete a novel someday. She has her own spoiled fur baby, a long-haired calico named Mila.
Josie
Client Service Representative
Josie has always had a passion for helping others and caring for animals. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed working with pets and their families, finding it incredibly rewarding to support owners in providing the best possible care for their animals. Her love for animals and dedication to helping others make veterinary medicine a fulfilling and meaningful career. Outside of work, Josie enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, as well as pursuing her passion for wildlife photography.