TRAILSIDE STAFF
"At Trailside Animal Hospital we provide the highest quality veterinary care for our clients
and patients in a positive and nurturing environment
so that all may thrive and prosper."
and patients in a positive and nurturing environment
so that all may thrive and prosper."
DR. JULIE NEIL, DVM
Owner Dr. Julie Neil was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. She attended Rock Bridge High School, and then went on to study Animal Science at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Julie was accepted to the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2001. She practiced her first four years as a small animal veterinarian at Lakewood Animal Health Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, then returned home to Columbia to practice at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital for 14 years. Now, Dr. Julie is venturing out and has started her own small animal veterinary hospital, Trailside Animal Hospital, here in Columbia. Dr. Julie’s professional interests include internal medicine and diagnostics, preventative care, and educating pet owners on the best care for their furry family members. In her “free” time, Julie loves spending time with her husband, Travis, and her two boys, Riley and Tanner. Her family is owned by three dogs, "Maggie," "Fee-B," and "Pickles," and one cat named "Sprocket." Fun times are spent hiking, trailing, camping, on the baseball or football fields, and of course eating out! |
DR. BRANDIE REEVES, DVM
Veterinarian Dr. Brandie Reeves was born in Columbia and raised in Fulton, Missouri. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2003. Brandie was accepted to the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2008. She practiced her first 12 years at Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital in Columbia. She is very excited to now be part of the team at Trailside Animal Hospital. Dr. Brandie’s professional interests include hard and soft tissue surgery, and following a patient from their very first visit through old age forming a bond with both the pet and client. In her free time, Brandie enjoys being with her husband, Drew, and her two daughters, Ava and Olivia. Her family enjoys playing on their 10 acres in Ashland with their two dogs, “Bo Jackson” and “Emery Jo”, three cats, “Lexie”, “Pumpkin”, and “Tectonic”, and one gecko, “Gecky”. She also enjoys playing board games, reading, and listening to podcasts and NPR. |
DR. MELISSA BOLDAN, DVM
Veterinarian Dr. Melissa Boldan graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She initially practiced mixed animal medicine north of Kansas City before moving back to central Missouri in 2014. She is an active member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She serves on the Jefferson City Animal Shelter Advisory Board and enjoys teaching students interested in pursuing veterinary medicine. Dr. Melissa loves treating animals of all shapes and sizes, but she has a particular fondness for small animal medicine. She is the proud mother of three young boys and a handful of furry children. She enjoys exploring all the Missouri State Parks with her husband and children, telling terrible jokes and playing outdoors with her pets. |
TRAVIS NEIL
Owner Travis earned his bachelors of science in business from Columbia College. He enjoys the details of running a successful business and believes that customer service is the top priority. He is also a real estate agent for ReMax Boone Realty ©. In his spare time he enjoys watching football and a good movie. |
STEPHANIE
Veterinary Technician Stephanie has been caring for lost and broken animals since she was little and continues to do so as a veterinary technician here at Trailside Animal Hospital. She has been working as a veterinary technician since 2008. While she loves every animal she meets, she has a special place in her heart for cats. |
BRANDI
Veterinary Technician Brandi has worked as a veterinary technician since 2015 and previously at shelter and rescue facilities. She has had a strong connection with animals since she was a child and her favorite part of working as a veterinary technician is helping the patients feel better. Brandi feels blessed to work in a field she is passionate about. |
ANDO
Veterinary Technician Ando was born and raised in Madagascar. He has always loved animals. He grew up on a family farm that was filled with horses, dogs, chickens, rabbits and goats. He moved to Columbia to pursue his studies in business and management but realized his love for animals could not be kept on the back burner, it had to be front and center. His wife and he share the excitement of caring for two cats “Daisy” and “Oweo” (Yes just like “Oreo” but said by a 2-year-old) and their dog “Ivy”. When not working with animals or taking walks in nature with Ivy, you would most certainly find him strumming his guitar. |
HAYLIE
Reception Haylie is one of the many friendly faces you will see when you walk into Trailside Animal Hospital. She attended Mizzou and loves to watch Chiefs football in her spare time. She has five very large lap dogs named "Captain," "Charlotte," "Chief," "Goose," and "Scooby-Doo." |
JULIE
Reception Julie graduated from Mizzou with a Bachelors in Animal Science. She is a proud mother of 5 amazing children, Cheyenne, Seth, Skye, Shea & Samuel. Their furry family includes a Golden Retriever "Theo," a German Shepard "Ryder" and four horses - "Dizzy," "Chassy," "Blue" and "Cowboy!" |
RILEY
Reception Riley has been with Trailside from the beginning. He loves being around all animals, big and small. He enjoys learning with his family the daily parts of what makes a loving animal practice and a great business successful. He knows how much these furry friends mean to people and takes care of them with pride. |
NATALIE
Reception Natalie was born and raised in Columbia and studied art, architecture and business at Mizzou. She’s always had a deep love for animals and is excited to be surrounded by them every day! When she’s not at work you can usually find her on a hike or at home curled up with a good book and one of her three cats; Sophia, Booger and Misla. |
MEGAN
Reception Welcome Megan, our newest employee at Trailside Animal Hospital! |
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