Noah's Ark Animal Clinic

Your pet is your best friend, companion, and (most importantly) your family member. At Noah's Ark, we provide veterinary medicine that centers around your pet and you as an owner. We strive to offer you and your pet the care necessary to enjoy a long and healthy relationship.

Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic was founded in 1970 and has been providing outstanding veterinary care to Brookside and the Kansas City area for over 30 years. Since 1992, Dr. Jane Jeffries has been at the helm. With a deep love of animals and a vision of providing her patients with the same level of medical care and attention given to human patients, Dr. Jeffries has brought Noah’s Ark to where it is today – a four veterinarian, full-service facility offering progressive treatment for pets in a warm and caring environment.
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  • Mon, Weds, Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tue & Thur: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat: 7:00am - 1:00pm
  • Sun: Closed
  • Jane Jeffries, DVM, Practice Owner

    Jane Jeffries, DVM, Practice Owner

    Dr. Jane Jeffries, practice owner since 1992, has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1989. Dr. Jane is a graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jane loves her Noah’s Ark clients and the Brookside community.

    “Brookside is so much like a small town. I’ve grown to know my clients well over the years and I deeply appreciate the confidence they have bestowed upon me as well as in Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic. I am truly committed to providing their beloved pets with the excellent care they deserve.” Dr. Jane has several furry family members at home including Steve and Marilyn, her Labradors, her tabby cat, Joy, and Cody, a quarter horse.
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    Education:
    Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Kris Neuhauser, DVM

    Kris Neuhauser, DVM

    Dr. Kris Neuhauser is a 2004 graduate of the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine. After growing up in Kansas City, she spent the next 10 years in other parts of Missouri for school and work, but she is happy to be back home for good.  She has always enjoyed the Brookside area and and loves being a member of such a pet-loving community.

    "Noah's Ark has the special combination of caring, knowledge that make it a very special place to work.  I love that I am able to get to know our patients and clients on a personal level."  Dr. Kris and her husband, Eric, live with their children Claire and Henry and their three cats, Abby, Clif, and Leroy.  Outside of work, Kris enjoys jogging, reading, going to the park and zoo with the kids and trying new restaurants.
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    Education:
    University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Sarah Burkindine, DVM

    Sarah Burkindine, DVM

    Dr. Sarah Burkindine graduated in 2002 from Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an internship in small animal internal medicine and surgery in a large specialty practice in Atlanta, Georgia, she moved back home to Kansas City. She has spent the last five years practicing in southern Johnson County. With special interest in difficult cases, surgery and ophthalmology, she is dedicated to serving the patients and clients of Noah's Ark Animal Clinic. “I treat all of my patients and their human families as I would want to be treated myself. I strive to strengthen the human-animal bond with all that I do. I am happy to be a part of the Noah’s Ark family!”

    Dr. Burkindine lives in Prairie Village with her Keeshound mix, Gabby, and her ragdoll cat, Shadow.

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    Education:
    Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Kelly Hoyt

    Dr. Kelly Hoyt

    Dr. Kelly Hoyt is a 2005 graduate of the University of Missouri- College of Veterinary Medicine.  She grew up in the Kansas City area and previously worked as a registered nurse at area hospitals.  Dr. Kelly worked at Noah’s Ark before fulfilling her dream of becoming a veterinarian.  She spent the last 5 years at mixed animal practices south of Kansas City and has special interests in client education and geriatric pet wellness.

    “I am very glad to be back at Noah’s Ark and am enjoying seeing so many familiar faces- really demonstrates how bonded clients are with our caring and professional practice.”

    Dr. Kelly and her husband, Marshell, live in Overland Park with their 2 daughters, 4 dogs, numerous kitties and a cockatiel.

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    Education:
    University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine