OUR STAFF

DR JERRY UPP DVM

Dr. Upp is a 1990 graduate of Ohio State University. He practices with emphasis in small animals and exotic medicine and orthopedic surgery. In addition to providing veterinary care locally, He has been deployed to an avian influenza outbreak in Virginia and was deployed to help during Hurricane Katrina. In addition to their beloved golden retriever, Jolee, Dr. Upp and wife, Stephanie have three children and three grandchildren (2 BOYS AND 1 GIRL) Dax, Jude, & Addy. Hobbies Hunting, mountain biking, and playing with his cuddly snakes he keeps as pets. (Not at home per his wife) 

LINDA BOURLIER, LVT

Linda has been a part of the Midtown staff since 2005. She attended tech school at Eastern Wyoming College with the graduating class of 2005 and is a member of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Linda and husband, Eric, have been married since 2013 and have two beautiful children. Her fur children include; three dogs (Duke, Ice and Bandit), and a turtle (Jade). Her hobbies include exercising, camping and spending time with family.

KAREN THRASHER, OFFICE

Karen has been an employee of the Midtown staff since 2015. Karen and husband, Steve, have three wonderful children and three grandchildren along with four fur children: cats ( Kobee, Rosie, Buddy and Tuxedo). Her hobbies include; spending time with family, and fishing.

STEPHANIE MARRIL: LEAD CSR (RECEPTIONIST)

Stephanie has been an employee of the Midtown staff since 2016. Stephanie and husband, Gene, have one wonderful son (Jaxson). Her hobbies include ; spending time with family, fishing, gardening, crafting and watching her son Jaxon play sports.

VICKI SHANKS: LEAD CSR (RECEPTIONIST) 

She has been with Midtown since 2020. She is a mom of 6 (3 boys & 3 girls) Alexis, Paige, Hally, Johnny, Paul, Andrew. Also a nana of 6, (Romell, Abigail, Rydell Jr. Raziya, Mallique, Drew) She loves spending time with her family, grilling and playing cornhole, Traveling, and riding motorcycles with her Husband John. 

LILIANA CISNEROS CSR (RECEPTIONIST)

She has been with Midtown since September of 2024. She is expanding her knowledge by venturing into the veterinary world. She loves spending time with her partner Trent, traveling, cooking and baking. 

She plans to attend culinary school in the future as she is an expert cook and baker. Everything from Tiramisu to Creamy salmon pasta. 

LEAH WRIGHT: CSR (RECEPTIONIST)

She has been with Midtown since 2024. She holds a BA in Anthropology from UNL. She and her partner Tristen have 2 cats (Cleo, and Wednesday) and a Leopard gecko named "Chungus" , and a tarantula named "Beth". Her hobbies include: Painting-landscapes, flowers, etc. doing embroidery and watching movies with her partner. 

KELSEY ASHFORD LVT

She has been with Midtown since 2023, and in the veterinary medicine world for 7 years. 

She is married to her highschool sweetheart of 7 years, and expecting their first baby in May of 2025. She has a passion for animals and looks forward to caring for all the critters coming to our clinic. 

LORA WILKENS (TECH ASSISTANT)

She has been with Midtown since May of 2024 after relocating from city life in Waverly, NE to a farm out in the country with her sister and (best friend-Goose) who is her border collie of 7 years. Her hobbies include: Crafting, wood working, and working "Goose: in the pasture with the sheep. 

ALEJANDRA SIERRA: (KENNEL TECHNICIAN) 

She has been with Midtown since May 2024. She completed an internship for high school, and loved "Vet Medicine" so much;that she joined our team. She is currently attending Penn-Foster University to earn her degree as a Veterinary technician. Her hobbies include crocheting, drawing, reading, and spending time with her cat "Skunk", and her ferret "Arlo". 

KAIDYNCE LYGEROS: (KENNEL TECHNICIAN, VET TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT, FUTURE VET TECHNICIAN) 

She has been with Midtown since February of 2022. She started as a kennel technician after she completed her internship with us. She is now a Vet technician assistant, currently attending EWC where she is on track to receive her Associates of applied science in Veterinary Technology in May 2025. She will then stay on with us as a full time Veterinary technician. In her free time she likes to be outdoors with her family, friends and her pets. She likes reading and horseback riding as well.

CHARLIE: (LEAD PEOPLE GREETER)

He has been with Midtown for about 18 years. As the veteran around here, he likes to delegate orders, take long naps, demand snacks and bully the customers into petting him and scratching behind his ears. 

MARLEY: (2nd IN COMMAND GREETER) 

He has been with Midtown since May of 2024. He loves greeting the customers, yelling at the staff demanding snacks, Stealing your chair the very minute you move. He also likes to nap on top of the cabinets in our treatment area, watching the staff like a hawk. 

KENNEL STAFF SERVICES

Midtown Animal Hospital also employs two kennel staff to provide the best care while your pet comes to board with us. We have an open door kennel policy and would be more than happy to give you a tour of our boarding facility to see where your pet will be staying during your time away.