About Us
Wamego Veterinary Clinic has been a prominent veterinary service in the community since 1968. We are a family owned practice that strives to care for each patient like they are our own. Dr Jon Pachta started working at Wamego Vet Clinic when he and his family moved to Wamego in 1994. Dr. Pachta bought the practice from Dr. Bill Brethour in 2003. Over the years, Dr. Pachta has enjoyed being owner and offering quality medicine to the people of Wamego and the surrounding areas. In 2019, Dr. Elyse (Pachta) Rottinghaus officially joined the team as a veterinarian. Dr. Pachta and his staff were very excited to move the practice to a new location in October of 2020. The new spot gives them room to grow and expand their services while continuing to practice the same high quality medicine their clients are used to.
The Doctors
Jon Pachta, DVM
Dr. Jon Pachta grew up on a farm outside of Belleville, KS. His passion for veterinary medicine started as a child when he would help care for the many animals on his family's farm. He went to Kansas State University and graduated with his DVM. After graduation he practiced in Nebraska and then in Belleville, KS before moving to Wamego in 1994. He bought Wamego Veterinary Clinic in 2003 and has been the owner ever since. He lives in Wamego with his wife, Renee. Together they have four children and three grandchildren. In his free time, Dr. Pachta enjoys spending time with his family and his one dog and two cats at home. He has a love for farming, traveling with his family, and exploring the great outdoors. He is pictured with the clinic's oldest greeter, Cassie.
Elyse Rottinghaus, DVM
Dr. Elyse (Pachta) Rottinghaus grew up in Wamego, KS. Her career at Wamego Vet Clinic started in 2003 working Saturdays and helping out in the summer. She may not have enjoyed scooping poop, but that is where she developed a love for veterinary medicine. After high school graduation, she completed her undergraduate studies at Newman University and graduated with a B.S. in Biology. She then went to veterinary school at K-State. After graduation, Dr. Rottinghaus practiced in McPherson, KS until she moved to Wamego with her husband, Damian. Together they have two daughters, three cats, and one dog. In her free time, she enjoys watching and/or playing a variety of sports with Damian, visiting family and friends, being a novice gardener, and traveling across the country with her family. Dr. Rottinghaus is pictured here with her fluffy guy, Gale.
The Staff
Raelynn Miller has been with Wamego Vet Clinic for 7 years. She is a jack of all trades and enjoys interacting with clients and playing with their furry friends. Raelynn was born in Maryland and grew up all around the United States. She went to the University of Missouri and graduated with an associates degree in accounting and a minor in art. She has one daughter and lives in Belvue with her significant other, Alan. Raelynn stays busy with her two cats and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys working on various art projects and spending time in her gardens.
Stacie (Westgate) Flippin, RVT, started shadowing at Wamego Vet Clinic in 2015 and came on staff as a full time RVT in 2017. She was born and raised in Wamego, KS. After graduating from WHS, she went to Colby Community College and received her associate of applied science in veterinary technology. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, son, and their dog. In her free time, Stacie enjoys playing with her son, catching up on her Netflix addiction, and discovering new hiking trails with her family.
Karen White has been with Wamego Vet Clinic since 2002. Karen loves getting to know clients and forming a relationship with them and their pets. She grew up in Bellevue, NE and then married Paul White from Belvue, KS. She graduated from Washburn University. She and Paul have two daughters and two grandchildren. In her free time, Karen enjoys traveling across the country to visit friends and family, entertaining guests at her house, deer hunting, and fishing.
Shayla Lowry grew up on a farm near Alta Vista, KS and graduated from Chapman High School. She has a degree in Animal Science from K-State and is currently enrolled at Colby Community College for a Veterinary Nursing Degree to be completed soon. Shayla stays very busy with her personal herd of 2 dogs, 3 cats, several horses, and a small cow calf operation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding horses, working with young horses, and raising cattle.
Elena Moreno is a veterinary assistant who grew up in Texas and moved to Kansas in her early 20's. She has worked at several different veterinary hospitals in Texas and Kansas. She especially enjoys being around different animals all day and forming relationships with clients and their families. Elena lives in St. Marys with her growing family, 2 cats, and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys long walks and reality TV.
Ashley Brown offers her grooming services several days a week at Wamego Vet Clinic. She was born and raised in Plainville, KS and has been grooming dogs for over 10 years. Ashley lives in Wamego with her chihuahua and a herd of adorable dachshunds. When she's not making your dogs look adorable, Ashley enjoys going to the gym, horseback riding, and being around family and friends.