Audrain Veterinary clinic doctors and staff


DR. COLLEEN NEALE, practice Owner

Dr. Neale grew up in St. Peters, MO, and decided to pursue veterinary medicine late in high school. While working on her undergraduate degree in Animal Science, she developed an interest in swine medicine and husbandry while working on a couple of swine farms. Dr. Neale also has a strong passion for small animal medicine. Dr. Neale graduated from the University of Missouri with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2012. Dr. Neale resides in Mexico with her husband, two children Maggie and Jameson. The Neales share their home with a yellow lab, Resa, and two cats Olaf and Crow.


ADAM NEALE, Practice Owner and Large Animal Assistant

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Adam grew up here in Mexico, MO, and graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in Human Resource Management. After working for 8 years for Joe Machens Ford in Columbia, MO he decided to return to Mexico to help grow Audrain Veterinary Clinic.  Adam enjoys getting to spend more time with his wife, Colleen, and their two children, Maggie and Jameson. In his free time, Adam loves to hunt, fish, and be outdoors in general. 


DR. LINDSEY CALHOUN, Practice Owner

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Dr. Calhoun grew up in Mexico, Missouri on a sheep and pig farm just north of Mexico.  She was very active in 4-H and FFA showing livestock, which ultimately leads to her interest in veterinary medicine.  After graduating from Mexico High School, she attended the University of Missouri - Columbia to study Animal Science. Dr. Calhoun received a BS in Animal Science in 2011 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.  Dr. Calhoun lives with her husband, Jon, and their three children, Jesse , Andrea, Kennadee and has four dogs, Tonks, Thorn, Rocky and Rubble. 


DR. Nicole Hoffman, Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Hoffman was raised in Lees Summit, MO, and always aspired to be a veterinarian. She grew up showing Paint Horses in western performance events and was an avid 4-Her. Dr. Hoffman attended the University of Missouri where she received a BS in Animal Science in 2016 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2019. Following graduation she completed an equine internship at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital in Aubrey, Texas. While Dr. Hoffman enjoys working with all types of animals she has a strong passion for equine medicine. Dr. Hoffman and her husband Kyle reside in Columbia with their dog, Bullet, horse, Banks, and two cats: Annie and Zyrtec

Dr. Linda Hickam, Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Hickam grew up on cattle operation and graduated from Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, MO. She went on to attend The University of Missouri, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Masters in Education. After graduating she taught math and agriculture for 5 years. In 1990 she graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced medicine both in private practice with large and small animals, as well as 10 years working for the State of Missouri, Dept. of Agriculture. She and her husband, David have one daughter, Tara and recently their family grew with the addition of their granddaughter, Raya. Dr. Hickam and her husband raise Charolais cattle and have two dogs, a heeler named Kat and a border collie named, Skip.


KATE KEITH, Operations Manager

Kate was born and raised in Mexico. In 2009 she graduated from William Woods University with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing.  She has been with the clinic for 20 +years. Her favorite thing to do is to relax with her feline friends; Jack,  L.P., Phoebe, Macaroni, Rhoadie and her wild dogs, Hankus and Megalodon.  


PRISCILLA VANLANDINGHAM, Small Animal Assistant

Priscilla grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and while attending Mexico High School worked part-time as a Veterinary Assistant, moving to full time after graduating in 2006. Priscilla was employed by Dr. Hudson for 10 years.   Priscilla and her husband, Raleigh have one daughter, Zoe.  The family shares their home with two cats and one dog; Daisy, Blinkie, and Elsa.


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KATIE BURSON, Office Manager

Katie is a 2009 graduate of Mexico High School and has worked with veterinary clinics in both Springfield and Mexico, MO. Katie lives in town with her husband, Cody, and son Parker. Together they have a King Charles Spaniel named Greta, and two Tabbies, Minnie and Bosley.


BOBBIE JO AZDELL,Groomer, Kennel / Veterinary Assistant

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Bobbie Jo was born in Colorado Springs, CO., and as a child lived all over the country and overseas with her military family.  In 2013 she obtained an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.  She and her husband, Travis have three children; Raven, Race, and Rhae.  The family lives on a farm with their four fur babies Tank, an Australian Shepherd, and two cats Mittens and Callie. 


Christal Vaught, Veterinary Assistant

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She was born and raised in central California where she grew up with many different animals. Her passion has always been horses. In high school, she helped her mom oversee and care for 100 donkeys on a farm. Assisting with feeding and delivery of babies helped to intensify her love for all things equine. In 2006, she and her husband moved to Missouri to raise their children. Being a life long lover of animals Christal has always been eager to learn more about them. She was finally able to peruse her lifelong dream of becoming a Veterinary Technician in 2021. She lives in Auxvasse with her husband, dogs, cats, and horses.


Vivian Kerr, Veterinary Assistant

Hi, my name is Vivian Kerr I’m born and raised in Mexico. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences in December of 2023. My family has a commercial cow calf and row crop operation that I help work on. I started working here in late July and very much enjoy it, especially the large animal side. In my free time I love to embroider, paint, read and travel as much as possible.

Ali Walotka, Kennel/ Veterinary Assistant

Ali was born in Quincy, IL, raised in Palmyra, MO. She later moved to Mexico, MO where she graduated from Mexico High School. She has worked for the clinic for three years. During this time she has worked hard to progress from a Kennel Assistant to a Veterinary Assistant. She enjoys painting and drawing. One of her favorite ways to relax is hanging out with her fur babies; Cali the calico cat, Timmy the tuxedo cat and her new Labrador puppy, Ivy.


Leigha Finch , Kennel Assistant

Leigha joined the AVC team in 2024. When she is not working, she enjoys playing softball and deer hunting. Leigha is a huge animal lover and has 4 cats; Binx, Zeke, Raider and Maggie, (2 of which she adopted from the clinic’s cat rescue. )


Vanessa Kerr , Customer Service Specialist

Vanessa Welschmeyer Kerr grew up in Martinsburg, MO, and graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Business Administration. After working as a travel agent and then for UPS as a sales executive in Kansas City she married James and moved to rural Mexico, MO. While raising kids she returned to Columbia College for a BA in Elementary Education. Vanessa taught at St. Brendan Elementary for 20 years and had many of her own children as students. She received a Master’s in Education from Northeast MO State University online, and retired from teaching in August of 2024. James and Vanessa have five kids - Rachael, Olivia, Grace, Vivian, and Stephen, raise cow calf pairs, and have an Australian Shepherd, Rudy. She loves reading nonfiction, traveling, hiking, kayaking (in her foldable kayak-Drift Away), painting (mostly cattle), and primitive rug hooking.


HARRIET TUBMAN, Clinic Cat

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Harriett was orphaned as a kitten and Dr. Hudson’s staff bottle-fed her and nursed her back to health.  She enjoys playing with her mouse toy, lobster Temptations and long naps.  

Contact us


Audrain Veterinary Clinic
1624 E. Liberty St. 
Mexico, MO 11/30/2017

Phone: 573-581-4679 
Fax:  573-581-1702