Our Team
Dr. Kristin Rapsinski
At a young age, Dr. Rapsinski realized the amazing joy, laughter, companionship, and love that our pets give us everyday. Caring for pets quickly became her passion, and made her want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine! Dr. Rapsinski is continually working to increase her knowledge and skills to be able to bring the most advanced care to all of her patients so they can live their best life! (In October 2022, Dr. R traveled to Japan for her pet Aurora to have an open heart surgery for degenerative mitral valve disease. The corrective procedure is not currently available in the United States.)
A Sarver native, Dr. Rapsinski graduated from Knoch High School, completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, and obtained her veterinary degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts. She has interests in surgery (soft tissue/limited orthopedic), emergency/ critical care, rehabilitation/maladaptive pain management, and complex long term medical management cases.
Outside of the office, Dr. Rapsinski enjoys spending time with her dogs and cats, sporting events (Here we go Steelers!), true crime shows, singing, cooking, and spending time in the outdoors.
Claire- Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon
Kayla- Veterinary Technician
Kayla has been in the Veterinary Technician field since 2019. Growing up, she was in 4-H with Horses and Cows! She knew then she wanted a career in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Brookville Area Jr/Sr High School in 2019 , started her career in Brockway, then moved to Sarver in 2022, where she started working here at Saxony Animal Clinic. Outside of work, Kayla likes to go boating and camping with her Fiance Brady and her 2 dogs, Harley and Dudley.
Nicollette- Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Christine- Customer Service Representative
Chris began her medical career as an EMT at the age of 16. In 2021, she switched to Veterinary Medicine because she realized that she likes cats much better than people. She has three cats of her own (Beanie, Siddy and Raven) who rule the house with tiny iron paws, and one work cat (Cher) that she grudgingly shares with the rest of the staff. In her spare time, Chris can be found doing mysterious, crafty things. Her particular favorites are embroidery, clay-throwing, and drawing. She sells many of her products at local craft shows under the banner Indeed! Creations.
Julia- Veterinary Technician
Julia started her career in Veterinary Medicine during High School in 2018 as a Customer Service Representative. She soon after became a Veterinary Assistant, then worked her way up to a Veterinary Technician. She came to Saxony shortly after moving to the area, and has been here since 2024. Julia has 2 cats, Piper aka Peepa and Jasper aka Teeni, both of which she acquired while working here at Saxony. She also has a leopard Gecko named Dexter and a colony of feral cats that she cares full. When Julia isn't working, she enjoys taking her cats for hikes in harnesses, painting, reading, watching her favorite movies/tv shows, and spending time with family and friends!
Amber- Office Manager
Amber has been in Veterinary Medicine for over 20 years! She graduated from Vet Tech Institute in 2005 receiving her Degree in Specialized Technology! She has worked as a Veterinary Technician ever since and continues in the field to this day! Amber has a passion for saving wildlife, especially birds and has rescued over 30 wildlife animals. She became certified in Wildlife Rehabilitation to better help birds and wildlife animals. In Amber's spare time, she loves gardening, birdwatching, hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, and walking with her two dogs, Boof and Gilbert. She especially loves spending time with her two children, Landen and Laikynn and her fiancé Chris. They have a camp in Cooks Forest where they spend a lot of time. Amber also has a community clothing store for families in need called Threads of Hope. There she provides clothing at no cost for fire victims, domestic violence situations, foster children, and more.
Chomper- Customer Service Representative
Chomper has been with Saxony Animal Clinic since 2014. A Good Samaritan brought him to Saxony after he was hit by a car. Chomper unfortunately suffered head trauma and ocular injuries resulting in the removal of his eye. Chomper loves greeting people and dogs, and can be found waiting for action in the waiting area or waiting for the rest of the staff to eat lunch.
Tony- File Clerk
Tony has been at Saxony Animal Clinic since 2020. He was surrendered to Saxony after having bladder stones. You can find Tony sleeping in the file bins, snuggling with Cher, or looking for a good box to make a bed!
Cher- Customer Service Representative
Cher has been with Saxony Animal Clinic since 2012. She was found outside the front door of the clinic in a trap. She had severe stomatitis and had to have all of her teeth removed. She can be found snuggling with Tony, hunting for people food, and walking on the keyboards of her other co-workers!