Audra

CUSTOMER SERVICE / RECEPTIONIST

Audra grew up in North Platte, Nebraska. She has always had a love for animals, this led her down the journey of becoming a Veterinary Technician. In high school, Audra worked as a kennel attendant. After high school Audra attended Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, where she graduated with an associates degree in Veterinary Sciences.

Audra took and passed the VTNE (Veterinary Technician NationalExamination) in 2004 and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in both Kansas & Missouri. Over the years, Audra has worked in both emergency & private veterinary practices.

Prior to Petworks, she worked at Mission Veterinary & Emergency, Belton Animal Clinic, Exotic Care Center, Blackbob Pet Hospital, & Hawthorn Animal Hospital. Audra currently is a receptionist at Petworks and bring over 25 years of experience & knowledge. Audra has had several pets throughout the years including dogs, cats, sugar gliders, hamsters, & geckos. Currently she has two dogs, Jersey (12) and Nova (1), as well as a hamster named Fast Freddy. Audra previously worked as a K9 Handler for Kansas Search & Rescue Dog Association, where she was teamed with 2 different K9 partners, Jessabelle (Boxer), and Jersey (Gordon Setter). Even though Jessabelle was dual trained for both live find & cadaver, her search career ended after a medical injury. The duo retired from search & rescue work in 2022.

Today Audra resides in Overland Park w/ her husband James, and her furry kiddos. She continues to love, play, & train both dogs with her focus mainly towards Nova, her Catahoula Leopard / Boxer Mix, as she is still all puppy. In Audra’s spare time, she loves to be out at the lake camping in her RV, swimming, & practicing with her bow & arrows. She also enjoys reading & doing diamond art projects when she can.