About the Lake Pet Hospital Team

I am Kathy Vetter-Bisges, DVM and the owner of Lake Pet Hospital. I am originally from St. Louis and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy. I attended the University of Missouri – Columbia and received a BS in Animal Science, as well as my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

I have a daughter, Sarah, and a son, John. My companion, Phil Berger, and I love to spend our free time hunting and fishing. We travel to Canada every Fall to waterfowl hunt, enjoy hunting turkeys and doves, and we fish as often as time will allow.

My hunting companion is Rooster, a yellow Labrador Retriever and a Pit Bull/Lab coach potato named Molly.

I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, the Eldon Chamber of Commerce (past president), the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Miller County Mizzou Alumni Association, National Wildlife Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, and the Eldon Lions Club. I was also the recipient of the Sam Walton Business Leader Award.

I am Caroline Ward, DVM and I graduated from the University of Missouri Veterinary College with Dr. Kathy. I have practiced relief work at many clinics in and around the Jefferson City area and worked at 2 shelters before coming to Lake Pet Hospital in 2003.

I married my husband Duane in 2010 and together we have 6 children. My three children have all graduated from college.

We have 3 dogs, 1 cockatiel, and 1 cat. My hobbies are reading, spending time with my children, gardening, hiking, camping and singing with Jefferson City Cantorum.

I am Kellien Kuschel, DVM and started practicing at Lake Pet Hospital in May 2015. I graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. I am originally from St. Louis. I attended Iowa State University for my undergraduate studies, where I received my BS in Animal Science and had the privilege of running track and cross country for the women’s teams. I am married to Kyle Kuschel.

I have 3 dogs, Riley, Ayla and Sully and a horse named Sunny. I enjoy being outdoors, playing any and all kinds of sports, running (especially on trails), dancing, singing, and spending time with my family and friends. (and dogs) I also enjoy going to and being involved in church, as well as becoming involved in community service. My particular interest is in helping animals and children.

I am currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and I serve on the Animal Welfare and Scope of the Practice committees.

​I am Kristen Clenney, D.V.M. and graduated in 2014 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, I practiced in the Springfield, MO area for four years. In 2018, I returned home to my family farm in Tuscumbia, MO. I am excited to be back home in Miller County!

My husband, John, and I have one son, Jeb. We enjoy all things outdoors. After work, you can find us busy on our farm where we raise commercial beef cattle with my parents. In addition to our cows, we have 2 Labs and 3 cats.

I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

​I am Lauren Prenger, DVM. I attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City for my undergrad where I majored in animal sciences. I then attended University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2014. I worked in Jefferson City for 5 years before coming to LPH. I was born and raised in California MO.

I currently live in Wardsville MO with my husband, Jeff, on his family farm. We have 2 sons, Wade and Waylon. Our farm has a few beef cattle and we do crop farming. We love the outdoors and get outside anytime the weather allows it. Our 2 boys keep us very busy and active. We have 2 cats and 1 dog currently.

I enjoy taking care of our small pocket pets as well. I am an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association and Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

I graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013.  Before joining Lake Pet Hospital in 2021, I worked in a mixed animal practice and a small animal practice in Iowa.  I have a special interest in exotic animals and surgery. My family and I have 3 dogs.  I enjoy camping and fishing.   My family and I like to participate in and attend rabbit shows.

I am a graduate of University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where I met my wife, Grace. Although originally from Illinois, I have roots here in Missouri and enjoy the fishing, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor activities. I have 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, a Labrador, and 2 cats, one of which is deaf. In the clinic, I enjoy seeing all animals, preforming surgery and promoting the highest quality of life for all of my patients.