Kailey Evans, RVT

Kailey knew she would go into the field of veterinary medicine from a very young age. From bringing home stray kittens to owning every type of animal her parents would allow her to have, she was confident it was her passion. Her interests lie in emergency & critical care, oncology, and hospice care.

Kailey states, “It is my calling to be a Veterinary Nurse and speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. I cannot imagine doing anything else. I take pride in knowing I am not only helping animals, but their owners as well. Which is why every pet in my care is treated with as much compassion as my own animals. I truly believe that animals speak to us if we know how to listen.”

Kailey’s second job in the veterinary industry was with Dr. Mertz here at Gardner Animal Hospital, and she will tell many people that Dr. Mertz raised her through her “baby tech” years. While working at Gardner Animal Hospital, Kailey had the opportunity to go back and teach at Brown Mackie as a part time adjunct instructor. After working with Dr. Mertz for approximately 6 years, Kailey moved to Manhattan, where she accepted a job in the Critical Care Unit at the K-State Veterinary Health Center. Kailey became a specialized critical care nurse after working in the ICU & ER for about 2 years. Not long after, Kailey’s daughter, Emmalyn, was born. Kailey moved to the Oncology department within K-state to maintain more consistent hours for her daughter. She stayed at K-state for another year and a half before moving back home to work at South Shore Animal Hospital. But, as fate would have it, Dr. Mertz asked her to come back to work at Gardner Animal Hospital once again. Kailey has been back at Gardner Animal Hospital for approximately 3 years and is now living out one of her many dreams as Practice Manager at her “home” hospital.

Kailey and her husband, Shylo, have a blended family of 5 amazing kids, 3 dogs, and 3 cats. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, educating young students about the veterinary field with her Labrador, Tillie, snuggling with her cats and Rottweiler, reading, karaoke, playing darts and travelling with her husband. Kailey loves all things fall and Halloween, pumpkin spice, and horror movies year-round.