Our Staff
DR. BRENT E. HERRIN – VETERINARIAN
Dr. Herrin was raised in Cassville, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he received a Bachelor’s degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced for 2 years in north central Indiana in a busy 3 doctor mixed animal practice before moving back to Cassville where he opened the Herrin Animal Hospital in 1996.
Dr. Herrin has a special interest in orthopedic and general surgery and animal behavior but enjoys all aspects of small animal practice. He continues to expand the referral services that the hospital provides to other local veterinarians and he is an ELITE product specialist for Zoetis Animal Health.
He resides on a small farm with his wife, Cordelia, son Eli and daughter Isabel. His family also includes two dogs, Satchel and Lily, and three cats, Huck, Nicky and Stewie. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and “working” on his small farm.
“I thoroughly enjoy the long-term relationships I am able to have with pets and their people. I am honored to be a part of this profession and humbled that people allow me to help care for part of their family.”
SARA CRASS – VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Sara, our veterinary technician, joined our team in October 2011 and as our clients know, she helps out in all aspects of the hospital. She spent the first few years with us as a receptionist. As she fell in love with veterinary medicine and became more hands-on as a veterinary assistant, she decided to go back to school to become a veterinary technician.
She grew up in northern Iowa and moved to Cassville to be near family. She stays busy at home with two boys, Parker and Seann. Sara enjoys gardening, fishing and playing with her kitties, Stevie and Sophia.
“I am thankful to be able to look forward to going to work every day. Comforting and helping to provide a better quality of life for our patients is a passion I didn’t realize I had until I joined the team at Herrin Animal Hospital.”
Jennifer Beeson
Jennifer has been with us since February of 2022. She does double duty as a receptionist and a veterinary assistant. She and her husband, Simon, enjoy their 5 children and a myriad of animals.
Sara Boxley
Sara has been a kennel technician with us since August 2023. She was raised in Reeds, Missouri and graduated high school from Sarcoxie, Missouri. She served in the Navy reserve from 2013-2021. She and her husband, Levi, enjoy their four children and Bullet the Boston Terrier. She intends to pursue a degree in Veterinary technology.
“Everyday here is a new experience…I love being able to care for our patients while working toward my career.”
Olivia Baugh
Olivia has been a receptionist with us since October of 2023.