Mixed Animal Veterinarian Independence, KS
About Us
Dr. Hailey Mueller - Owner
Courtney Cochrane - Practice Manager
Dr. Mueller has always known that she wanted to be a "doggy doctor" from a very early age (Veterinarian is a hard word to say as a toddler). She was very active in 4-H in her home town of Overbrook KS. Kris and Hailey first met at a 4-H conference in 2007. After graduating from Santa Fe Trail High School, she received a Bachelors in Ani
Dr. Mueller has always known that she wanted to be a "doggy doctor" from a very early age (Veterinarian is a hard word to say as a toddler). She was very active in 4-H in her home town of Overbrook KS. Kris and Hailey first met at a 4-H conference in 2007. After graduating from Santa Fe Trail High School, she received a Bachelors in Animal Sciences and Industry with minors in Entrepreneurship and Biology from Kansas State University in 2014. She then graduated Veterinary School at KSU in 2018.
Her career began as a mixed animal veterinarian in South East Kansas right out of school and she soon found a love for the area. House/farm calls became a common request and the essentially birth of the house call/farm call practice.
Favorite local activities are hiking and kayaking at the Elk City lake as well as enjoying some of the wonderful businesses in Independence. Other hobbies include, gardening, running, shotgun sports, and fostering/adopting sight-hounds.
Specific veterinary interests include; geriatric care; orthopedics; medicine and equine as well as small animal dentistry.
Courtney Cochrane - Practice Manager
Courtney Cochrane - Practice Manager
Courtney has training from Eastern Wyoming College in Veterinary Technology, and has large animal experience. She can be found helping on surgery days, in the office, and out on some calls as well.
Courtney and her husband moved to the area in 2020. They have a Pudelpointer, Gauge, that Courtney and her husband enjoy all types of bird h
Courtney has training from Eastern Wyoming College in Veterinary Technology, and has large animal experience. She can be found helping on surgery days, in the office, and out on some calls as well.
Courtney and her husband moved to the area in 2020. They have a Pudelpointer, Gauge, that Courtney and her husband enjoy all types of bird hunting with. Courtney is very partial to Bull terriers and has two, Cora and Reba who keep her on her toes with their quirky personalities. Her daughter, Morgan, is a graduate of Coffeyville High School and currently a Fort Hays State student.
Aaralyn Nightsong- Registered Veterinary Technician (Nurse)
After falling in love with animals at an early age, Aaralyn knew that whatever she did in life, she wanted to involve her love for animals. Summer's working at her aunt's veterinary clinic led to her completing her associates degree in veterinary technology at Blinn College and becoming a Texas licensed veterinary technician in 2017. In 2
After falling in love with animals at an early age, Aaralyn knew that whatever she did in life, she wanted to involve her love for animals. Summer's working at her aunt's veterinary clinic led to her completing her associates degree in veterinary technology at Blinn College and becoming a Texas licensed veterinary technician in 2017. In 2021, her love for animals also led her to start We've got Cats Adoption Agency to spay and neuter feral cats and place them in there furever homes. Aaralyn and her family (and all the cats) moved into the area in 2025 where she continues to show her love for animals with clients and the community.
Abigale Reaves, Registered Veterinary Technician (Nurse)
Abigale Reaves, Registered Veterinary Technician (Nurse)
Abby was born and raised in rural Chanute, Kansas, where she grew up on a farm and was an active member in 4-H and FFA. She attended Colby Community College Veterinary Technician Program, graduating in 2022, and shortly after passed her licensing exam. In January 2024, Abby completed a yearlong rotating internship at the Kansas State Uni
Abby was born and raised in rural Chanute, Kansas, where she grew up on a farm and was an active member in 4-H and FFA. She attended Colby Community College Veterinary Technician Program, graduating in 2022, and shortly after passed her licensing exam. In January 2024, Abby completed a yearlong rotating internship at the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center, where she found her niche for anesthesia and internal medicine cases. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Luna and Carrot her cat.
Christi Medlock - Office Assistant
Abigale Reaves, Registered Veterinary Technician (Nurse)
Savannah Kelley - Veterinary Assistant
An Independence native, Christi knows and is able to help many people. She has over 5 years of veterinary experience and can be found helping clients get medication refills and much more!
Christi has had various animals throughout her life, but currently enjoys spending time with her two horses, her dog, and her cat. You can also often
An Independence native, Christi knows and is able to help many people. She has over 5 years of veterinary experience and can be found helping clients get medication refills and much more!
Christi has had various animals throughout her life, but currently enjoys spending time with her two horses, her dog, and her cat. You can also often find her spending time with her kids and grandkids. In the summertime, Christi and her husband can often be found at local lakes on their boat with friends and family.
Savannah Kelley - Veterinary Assistant
Abigale Reaves, Registered Veterinary Technician (Nurse)
Savannah Kelley - Veterinary Assistant
Savannah lives in Neodesha, and currently attend Neodesha high school. She stays very active by being involved in tennis, dance, and band. Her free time she loves spending with her goldendoodle, Maddie, and her other dog, Sally. She has always had a passion for animals and enjoys her side hustle of being a pet sitter (which is actually how her and Dr. Hailey met!).
Our Team
