All professionals at Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff.
Dr. Ryan Bader
Dr. Ryan Bader was born in Springfield, MO, and graduated High School from Marshfield, MO. In 1998 he graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Animal Science and went on to be a herdsman for a cow/calf operation in North Carolina. While he was in North Carolina he decided that he wanted to pursue veterinary medicine and he and his wife, Sarah, returned to Missouri with that mission in mind. Upon returning to Missouri, Dr. Bader worked for The University of Missouri’s Dairy Farm and was also a research assistant for the large animal Vet School Department, specializing in mastitis. During vet school, he focused on training and education to be a mixed animal practitioner. In 2008 Dr. Bader graduated from The University of Missouri’s School of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in Jefferson City, MO at a mixed animal practice for five years. In August of 2013, Dr. Bader founded Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Bader and his wife, Sarah, have a son and daughter and two dogs. Dr. Bader is involved in Boy Scouts and enjoys spending time with family, watching sports, fishing, camping and playing golf. He is a member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Veterinary Medicine Association.
Staff
Sarah
Sarah is excited to be assisting her husband, Dr. Bader, with clinic administration duties. With a Bachelor and Master degree in Social Work, she enjoys working with people and interacting with the community through her involvement with the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and Nixa Public Schools as the clinic representative. In addition to family, she also enjoys spending time with her friends, studio fitness and camping.
Lauren
Lauren is the Seven Hills clinic manager. She has worked in veterinary medicine since 2012 as a veterinary technician and customer service representative. She continues enjoying her career in veterinary medicine because of her interactions with both the patients and our clients. She also enjoys raising chickens, kayaking, baking, gardening, reading, crafts, collecting plants and spending time outdoors. She has 5 dogs (Jack, Daphne, Levi, Chappie and Daisy) and 4 cats (Opie, Monkey, Diablo and Glue).
Veterinary Technicians
Clare
Clare is a Lead Technician at Seven Hills. She began working in the veterinary medicine field in 2006. She has a background working with shelter animal welfare and is currently pursuing an education to become a registered veterinary technician. She lives on a farm with four horses and seven dogs. Outside of work she stays busy with her four children and attending horse and sporting events with her kids.
Tammy
Tammy is a Register Veterinary Technician and a Lead Technician at Seven Hills. She graduated from Crowder College in 2020 with her Associates in Veterinary Technology and has been working in vet clinics since she was 17. She has two dogs (Daya and Patch) and two cats (Unique and Mittens). She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on walks with her dogs and grabbing a bowl of popcorn while watching tv.
Rylee
Rylee graduated in 2021 with a Bachelors in Animal Science and began her career in veterinary medicine when she joined the Seven Hills team in 2022. She has 5 dogs (Jeter, Jacey,Willow, Lainey and Pepper) and 2 cats (Scat and Ava). She enjoys baking sourdough baked goods, cooking, gardening, kayaking, sewing, reading, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She finds the veterinary medicine field both challenging and rewarding everyday as she makes a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
Kasey
Kasey has been in the veterinarian medicine field since 2019. She has a background working with shelter animal welfare and is currently pursuing an education to become a licensed veterinary technician. Her favorite part about her career is being able to be a voice for those who have none. She lives with her two dogs, reptiles, and her herd of cats. In her free time, she can be found cuddled up in a heated blanket with a good book and a cat.
Sierra
Sierra graduated from Mizzou in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and is now pursuing a Masters in Anesthesia. She has one Aussie named Sadie and one black cat named Boo. Her favorite part about working in vet med is improving the quality of life of every animal we see. Her favorite things to do outside of work is working out and spending time outdoors.
Jenny
Jenny graduated in 2018 with an associate degree in Animal Health Technology and has been in the veterinary medicine field since 2023. She has a Border Collie named Brodie. She enjoys interacting with pet owners and seeing their genuine gratitude when their pets feel better. Outside of the clinic, Jenny is a homebody at heart and loves curling up with Brodie, a blanket and a good movie for relaxation. She also enjoys spending time with her significant other and family.
Customer Service Representatives (CSR)
Taylor
Taylor has been in veterinary medicine since 2019. Her interest in veterinary medicine came while working with equine. She loves the bonds that are built between patients and clients in her role as Lead CSR. Outside of work, she enjoys spending her time with family, friends and her pets. She has two Great Danes (Wrigley & Arlowe) and a cat named Zara.
Leah
Leah has a Bachelor of Animal Science from University of Arkansas. She has been working in the pet industry since 2001. Her favorite thing about veterinary medicine is animal nutrition. She has six dogs, one rabbit and a bird. She enjoys spending time at the lake with her family, and spoiling her four nieces and nephew.
Grace
Grace spent two years in the veterinary medicine field as a CSR before transitioning into finance. However, her passion for pets remained strong, leading her back to veterinary medicine in 2024 when she joined the Seven Hills team. She shares her home with a black Lab named June, a betta fish named Fig and a porch goose named Gary. What she enjoys most about her career is connecting with clients and building bonds with their pets. Outside of the clinic, she loves hiking with her dog, crocheting, reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Shelby
Shelby has been in veterinary medicine since 2021 and joined the Seven Hills team in 2024. She has 2 dogs (Colter and Rory) and 2 cats (Nehemia and Iroh). She enjoys being apart of the clinic team and building connections with pet owners and their animals. Outside of the clinic, she also enjoys reading, crocheting, crafting, hiking and hanging out with her pets, husband, friends and family.
Concierge and Delivery Driver
Richard
Richard studied Wildlife Management at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) and had a career in building material and lumber business for over 40 years. After retirement from his career, he joined the Seven Hills team to provide concierge and delivery services where he enjoys working with people and animals. In addition to this, he enjoys spending time on his farm with 2 horses, 2 dogs, and 7 chickens. He also spends his time with family including his wife and two grown children and their families.