Meet the team

The people your pets already trust.

Veterinarians, technicians, and client-care staff who live here, raise animals here, and treat your pets like their own.

Veterinarians

Dr. Mark Hale
Dr. Mark Hale, DVM
Founding Veterinarian
Dr. Hale grew up on a farm in Northern Arkansas, where his first dog — a dachshund named Penny — went everywhere with him. After graduating from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine he practiced mixed-animal medicine for nine years before opening All Creatures Animal Clinic in 1999. He strives to provide excellent patient care and client education so pets can achieve health, happiness, and longevity.

Veterinary Technicians & Assistants

Jamie
Jamie
Veterinary Assistant
In veterinary medicine since 2003 with general-practice and emergency experience, Jamie assists Dr. Hale in surgery and the exam rooms and cares for hospitalized patients. She's a pro at handling scared felines and enjoys recreational horseback riding on the family's land outside Bolivar.
Angela
Angela
Veterinary Assistant
A self-described Army brat who worked nearly six years at the busy Animal Medical Center near Ft. Hood, Angela joined All Creatures in 2011. She assists in surgery and the exam rooms, cares for hospitalized patients, and is a wonderful resource on pet healthcare topics.
Heather
Heather
Veterinary Assistant
Bolivar born and raised, Heather studied animal science at OTC in Springfield. She fosters pets for the Polk County Humane Society and spends her free time traveling, painting, and being outdoors with her two dogs.
Lindsay
Lindsay
Veterinary Assistant
Lindsay holds a BS in Zoology from Oklahoma State and was a keeper at the OKC Zoo before joining our team in 2022. She has experience with exotics and wildlife rehab, and enjoys time with her family and pets.

Practice Managers

Abby Hale
Abby Hale
Practice Manager Emerita
Abby is Dr. Hale's wife and was his partner in All Creatures from the clinic's founding, serving as Practice Manager until her retirement. A College of Agriculture graduate from Southwest Missouri State, she remains part of the All Creatures family — and lives with Dr. Hale in the country near Bolivar with their spoiled pets.

Client Care & Support

Patricia
Patricia
Receptionist
Patricia joined the front desk in 2014 after 15 years with the Bolivar school district. A Bolivar resident for over 30 years, she's a proud Nana of 13 and enjoys family time, traveling, scrapbooking, and gardening.
Makayla
Makayla
Client Care
Makayla grew up in Bolivar and joined our staff in 2021. She loves to bake and paint, and enjoys time with family, friends, and church.
Tanya
Tanya
Client Care
Tanya grew up in Walnut Grove and returned to Missouri after 20 years as a Marine Corps family. She enjoys time with her family and pets, photography, and scrapbooking.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Client Care
Cheyenne joined the team in 2024. She fosters kittens for the Polk County Humane Society, likes working on her truck, and dreams of opening a small cat sanctuary.
Ruth
Ruth
Client Care · Student
A Bolivar-area native and BHS senior in the BOMO Works program, Ruth is deciding between becoming a veterinary technician and a famous author — and hoping to do both.
The whole crew
Everyone at All Creatures - Bolivar