Staff:

Jane Mittelsteadt, DVM
A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Mittelsteadt graduated in 1988 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she worked 5 years at a small animal veterinary hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin. Thereafter, she gained experience in emergency medicine while practicing for 3 years at a veterinary emergency and referral center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Pursuing her interest in alternative veterinary medicine, Dr. Mittelsteadt received a Certificate of Veterinary Acupuncture from the University of Colorado-Fort Collins in 2004. She is currently completing veterinary herbology courses from the Chi Institute.

Relocating to Bozeman, Montana, in 2006, she practiced small animal medicine at a local veterinary hospital while building her holistic practice. In September 2009, she purchased 360 Pet Medical, with the vision of creating an integrative veterinary hospital—one which not only provides the most current technology and medical techniques, but which also offers a holistic approach through such services as acupuncture and herbology.

Dr. Mittelsteadt, along with her husband and 2 children, enjoy all the activities that Southwest Montana has to offer: camping, hiking and skiing. They also enjoy spending time with their own menagerie of furry family members.

Chris Kenyon, DVM
Dr. Chris Kenyon received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2008. She also completed the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians course in Colorado in 2008. She is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and attends annual meetings. Dr. Kenyon is accredited through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute certifying her as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. She is also currently completing the Veterinary Herbal Medicine course through the Chi Institute. 360 Pet Medical welcomed her in November 2010.

Dr. Kenyon is a member of the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association and participates in local races in Montana and Wyoming. Her Iditarod sled dog research was recently published in JAVMA.

Originally from Chicago, she received her BS in Biology from the University of Puget Sound in 1997. Dr. Kenyon spent the majority of the 7 years in between her undergraduate and professional curriculums working on federal and state wildlife projects in Montana.

In her free time, Dr. Kenyon enjoys spending time outside with her horses, French Bulldog, Petunia, and Jack Russell, Gwen.

Ruth Stafford, VMD
A native of upstate New York, Dr. Stafford earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Tufts University in 1981. Upon graduation she lived and worked abroad where she had a variety of work experiences that inspired her to become a veterinarian.

After graduating from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989, Dr. Stafford worked in diverse settings, from rural Idaho to downtown Chicago. Drawn to Montana by the abundant outdoor activities, the straight talking natives and the wholesome quality of life, she and her husband moved to Bozeman in 1997.

Dr. Stafford is devoted to promoting the powerful human-animal bond and the special relationship that exists between people and their pets. Her professional interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry and senior wellness care and she has more than twenty years of clinical experience.

Outside of work Dr. Stafford loves spending time with her husband, two children and two Wire Haired Fox Terriers, as well as her growing herd of pack goats.

Beth Kringlie, Office Manager
A native of North Dakota, Beth’s path to a veterinary hospital was convoluted. She graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, in 1992 with a BA in English and French. From there, she went on to earn a Masters in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, with the hopes of pursuing a career in the Foreign Service.

For 10 years, she worked for Ann Taylor, an upscale specialty women’s retailer, in New Jersey, California, Houston and Minneapolis. When the lifestyle conflicted with motherhood, she relocated to Bozeman, looking to improve the quality of life for both herself and her son. She has managed veterinary practices in Bozeman for 5 years and was also integral in creating 360 Pet Medical.

Her life outside of work is spent keeping up with the activities of her son and two step-children. She and her husband are always looking to sneak out for quiet time alone, which is rare. The family enjoys time together camping, skiing, dining out and watching their Minnesota Vikings. They are the proud owners of two kitties, “Isabel” and “Dash”.

Genettie Nix, Veterinary Technician
Born and raised in Indiana, Genettie moved to Montana in the spring of 2005 to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains. A graduate of Ball State University, she is completing courses in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University via their Distance Learning Program. She has worked as a veterinary technician in Bozeman for 5 years and was integral in helping to create 360 Pet Medical.

Outside of work, Genettie likes to spend her free time hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, snowshoeing, or skiing. If you see her out on a trail, she’s sure to be accompanied by her Australian Shepherd, Indy. Sadly, her cat, Bugsy, stays behind at home. Genettie is also active in the community as a CAP Mentor with Thrive and as a volunteer member of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. She thoroughly enjoys her clients and patients, so much so that much of her “spare” time is spent pet and house-sitting for them!

Alicia Fasching, Certified Veterinary Technician
Born and raised in North Dakota, Alicia attended NDSU and obtained a BS in Veterinary Technology. After graduating in May 2005, she moved to Bozeman to work as a veterinary technician. She joined 360 Pet Medical in February 2009.

In her free time, she likes spending time outdoors, taking scenic drives, watching movies and spending time with her fiancé, Ben, and her two cats, Libby and Bobbi.

Sarah Abbott, Certified Veterinary Technologist
Also a native of North Dakota, Sarah graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology and a Business Minor. Sarah moved to Bozeman in January 2002. She had the opportunity to work with an orthopedic surgeon for 6 years, where she gained additional knowledge in anesthesia, pain management, orthopedics and canine rehabilitation. She joined 360 Pet Medical in November 2010.

When Sarah is not at work, she spends some of her free time house and pet-sitting. Growing up on a farm, animals have always been a huge part of her life. Currently, she spoils her two “feline boys”, Xander and Riddick.