Pet Specialists & Kennel Team Members
Erin Murphy is a Pet Care specialist who has been with Bethany Animal Hospital since September of 2000 and began her career in the animal care field in 1997. Her primary responsibilities include providing care for our boarding guests by ensuring they receive medications on schedule, are fed, exercised, bathed, and other general care needs.
“Everyone here is like a second family; very caring and thorough,” she says. “I feel everyone really wants to be here and takes pride in their job, no matter what their job is.”
She has a three-legged cat named Smokey and a Chihuahua named Ava.
Kennel Attendant Kori Overton has been with Bethany Animal Hospital Since June of 2010. In addition to her work experience, she has an Associate’s degree in Science from Kishwaukee College.
“Everyone here is very knowledgeable and has experience working with animals,” she says. “Everybody also has a positive attitude and shows a passion for what they do.”
Kori’s pets include a Beagle, a Shih Tzu, a Burmese/Egyptian Mau mix, and a calico cat. Her interests include video games, reading, writing and movie collecting.
Sarah M. Smith is a Kennel Attendant who has been a member of the Bethany Animal Hospital staff since June of 2010, but began her career in animal care in 2000.
She says that she enjoys the depth of medical expertise at the Hospital and that our practice includes large animals as well as companion animals.
At home, Sarah has three cats named Gizmo, Stitch, and Princess. Her interests include spending time with her daughter, swimming, scrapbooking, reading, writing, being outdoors, soccer, going to the beach, and hanging out with her family and friends.
Kennel attendant Jeffrey Nudd has been with Bethany Animal Hospital since July 2011. His naturally positive attitude makes him a great companion for our patients as he takes them on walks and bathes them during their stay with us.
"I love spending time with the animals and making sure they're happy," said Jeffrey about what he likes best about his day. "We also have an awesome staff and great work environment. And all the animals that come in are great."
Jeff spends his spare time playing guitar, hiking, fishing and hanging out with his pets, which include a tortoise named LB, a cat named Wednesday, a hamster called Honey and Chinese fighting fish that answers to Mr. Skittles.