Meet Our Veterinary Team

Leigh Ann Stastny, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Stastny grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended UNL for undergrad and Kansas State University for veterinary school. Upon graduation in 1995, she moved to Phoenix and has called the desert. “home” ever since. She loves helping clients care for their beloved fur babies. She enjoys soft tissue surgery and everyday wellness care for her patients. She has developed a passion for shelter medicine in the past several years. She loves the challenges that shelter medicine has to offer and finds fulfillment in helping rescue pets heal and find their fur-ever homes.

In her spare time, she is “momma” to 3 very active dogs ( all foster fails) and 1 cat ( also a foster fail). She does acrylic painting, alcohol inks, acrylic pouring, and some crafting from time to time. She loves to create and get lost in the creative process.

Nikki

Veterinary Assistant / Operations Manager

I graduated from Pima Medical Institute in December 2017. I’ve been working for KAC for 3 years. My favorite part of my career is educating clients on the ways to keep their fur babies happy and healthy. I have a lot of experience with bottle baby kittens.

In my free time, I enjoy bowling, playing board games, cooking, and spending time with my teenage son. I have 3 cats: Hades, Maus, and Scully.

Eric

Veterinary Assistant

I’ve been part of Kierland Animal Clinic for about 4 years now. My favorite part of the job is doing dental prophies and anything related to in-house lab work. And of course, meeting the endless stream of pups and kitties that come through our doors. Outside of work I spend time at home with my cat Johnny Walker, am a videogame enthusiast, and like to pretend I have a decent singing voice and sense of humor, although the latter is mostly jokes of the groan-inducing kind.

Alexis

Lead Customer Service Representative

I have been working with this amazing team at Kierland Animal Clinic for 2 years now. I enjoy helping clients feel at ease knowing their pets are in good hands. I love being able to work with and help all the rescues that do so much for the animals. Playing with all the fur babies is always a plus! In my free time, I enjoy taking my 4 dogs to the park, and playing board games with friends and family!

Lizzy

Veterinary Assistant

I joined the Kierland Animal Clinic team in May 2021. I graduated from Pima Medical Institute as a certified veterinary assistant in April 2019. I have been in this field since September 2018. My favorite part of my job is to help every patient that comes in and the puppies and kittens. In my free time, I like to do small family adventures up north or go camping on the weekends. I have 4 pets including 2 beagles named Lily, Roxie, and two rats named Oreo and Jerry.

Alexis

Customer Service Representative

My name is Alexis I live here in Scottsdale and have five fur babies of my own. One Pitbull name Tank, a Dachshund named Molly, and three kitties Chance, Lila, and Toffee. In my free time I volunteer at AAWL in Phoenix, I sponsor a horse named Tully and have fostered ten puppies over the last year. I enjoy connecting with clients and their pets and value being part of the dynamic team at Kierland Animal Clinic. 

Shania

Customer Service Representative

My name is Shania, I’ve been a CSR at Kierland for about 4 months & my favorite part about my job is seeing all of the different animals that come in & meeting the clients! I’m originally from Kentucky and I enjoy photography, spending time with my dogs, and traveling.

Eunice

Bio coming soon!