MEET OUR STAFF
VETERINARIANS
Hal Leonard, DVM
Ken Podkonjak, DVM
I have a unique feature - 95% of our clients do not even attempt to say my last name. To all, I am just Dr. Ken. My last name, Podkonjak, is of Slavic decent and means “under horse”. As a Veterinary school graduate, my early career found me often underneath a sick horse.
I was Red Lodge born and raised; worked as a firefighter and smokejumper to pay my way through 12 years of college at the University of Montana and Washington State University. I have a BS in Animal Biology and a DVM degree from Washington State University. My special interests are internal medicine, surgery and dermatology. I have a long term involvement in human fitness. My family and I live near Red Lodge and own a private fitness club. We enjoy our rescue animals and all the local wildlife that seem to take up residence there.
Lucinda Young, DVM
I am originally from Wyoming, where I received my bachelor’s degree at the University of Wyoming. I went to veterinary school at Colorado State University. I have three wonderful little boys that keep me busy at home. We enjoy football, horseback riding and rodeoing.
Bryna Felchle, DVM
Jessie Rizor, DVM
Angela Davis, DVM
OFFICE MANAGER
Vicki Williamson
I’m a native of Billings and have worked for Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital since 1998. I am married to Mark and we have two beautiful, smart, amazing sons named Joshua and Zachary. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets (a Rat Terrier named Madeline and a Golden Retriever, Ripley), reading, golfing and watching movies.
RECEPTIONISTS
Donna Olsen, Supervisor
I am originally from California. I moved to Montana in 2008, and I love it. I have three daughters, two dogs and one fat cat.
Jackie Shanahan
Hi! I’m Jackie and I’ve been a part-time receptionist at Moore Lane for since 2007. I’m married to J.D., and we have two sons; Jeremy and Jared, and two dogs; Max, a Great Dane and Spike, a black Lab. I love animals and would have more if I could! We’ve lived in Billings since August 2003. I love to read, make cards and quilts and I also teach private piano lessons.
Nacoma Deese
Kasha Portrey
Rebecca Hinman
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS/ASSISTANTS
Kristin Sherwood, Supervisor
Talk about a true Montana Gal, born and raised for 29 years in Billings, MT. I have been working for MLVH for 6½ years as a veterinary technician. I have recently discovered a new passion within the discipline of Physical Therapy in which I plan to study; progressing forward with the expansion of Moore Lane Vet. Not only does my passion for animal medicine exists in my professional career but extends into my personal life as well. I have two St Bernards, Bailey and Tonka; my Heinz 97 mutt, Allie; two parrots, Keegan and Diva; a cat, Cozmo; and last but not least my turtle, Sheldon. When we get a day off the dogs and I love to fish, camp, hike, be with my family and play tug of war. When the dogs do not get to play, I enjoy golf, trapshooting, hunting and riding my bike. So in a nutshell I love to be with my pets and anything outdoors and rugged.
Beth Munari
I was born and raised in south eastern Montana. I am originally from the Baker/Ekalaka area. I have worked at Moore Lane Vet since March of 2001. I started working in the kennels, worked the emergency graveyard shift and now I work the evening emergency. I have always had a great love for animals. I am married and have a daughter named Lillyanna who is three years old. I have two cats and one dog. My interests include reading, going to movies, camping, horseback riding and spending time with my family.
Anja Whitfield
My name is Anja and I was born in Jena, Germany. I have worked at Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital since November of 2005 as a Veterinary Assistant. I have lived in the United States since 2003. I share my home with my husband, two children, one dog named Buffy, two cats – Harvey and Mia, two lovebirds – Dixie and Dexter; two parrots, a Macaw named Toby and a Pionis named Petey. I love people who love their pets!!!
Randi Ford
My name is Randi Ford. I have always had a love for animals. I started working at Moore Lane in 2007, and have loved every minute of it. Since then I have acquired two St. Bernard’s; Minnie 2 years and Griz 6 years as well as a yorkie, Bubba 6 years and a Chihuahua, Mia 10 months. I am married to Joshua Ford. I enjoy going to the dog park with my dogs, along with many other hobbies. I hope to eventually go to school to become a Certified Technician, but for now I am learning as much as I can at Moore Lane.
Katie Elzinga
Jennifer Ard
Clint Fausett
Tammy Grant, CVA
KENNEL ATTENDANTS
Ashley Ward, Supervisor
Hello! I’m the gal who is always whistling and has a skip in her step! I was born and raised in the backwoods of Minnesota before I moved here to the Red Lodge/Billings area. I am very fortunate, for I have been working for Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital since August, 2009 as the Kennel Supervisor. My family consists of my boyfriend, our three cats; Nekro, Tiki and Tweakelton; and a Siberian Husky, Stoli. If I’m not fostering animals in need; I love to travel, hike, run the river with my pal Buddy the Pitbull, as well as spending time with my friends and family. I plan to further my career in the veterinary field and within Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital. I love being able to spend my days helping owners and their pets live happy, healthy lives together!!
David Stidham
My name is Dave and I love animals and music. Working at the vet has taught me a ton and increased my love for animals 10 fold. Outside of work I try to play music with friends and spend time with my brothers. I don’t currently have any pets but hope one will adopt me soon.
Mara Litzsinger
NIGHT ATTENDANTS
Carmen Burdette, Supervisor
Caitlyn Moore
Rhiannon Laird
Cassandra Tennant
I have worked at Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital since June of 2009. I have several pets; a kitten named Aurora, a dog named Charlie, a few lizards and their names are Arra (Bearded Dragon), Evra Von (Blue Tongue Skink) and Loki and Luna (Leopard Gecko). On my days off I enjoy playing with my pets, hanging with my friends, watching movies (horror is my favorite), playing video games (love my Resident Evil!) and drinking Powerthirst.
Eli Hovland
Leigha McGarvey
GROOMER
Tarri Litzsinger
