Our Team

Sarah Pratt, DVM

Practice owner, Veterinarian

Specialties

Preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, with a special interest in Emergency Medicine.

Sarah opened the Sedgwick Veterinary Clinic in 1981.  She has spent many years providing the best quality veterinary care to all of our clients.  Lately, she has stepped back to a part-time position, but still comes in to see cases every week. 

Sarah's home is ruled by her Most Royal Highness, Princess Lotus, who is the most beautiful Siamese cat in the world (or so she thinks!)

Kate Jacob

Full time Associate Veterinarian

Specialties

Preventative care, with special interests in opthalmology, soft tissue surgery, dermatology and internal medicine.

Kate graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, Kate has been working in our clinic since 2008.  She grew up outside of Valley Center and is very thrilled to be able to provide top notch veterinary care for all of our clients and their animals.

Kate has 2 beyond spoiled dachshunds, a husky, a corgi-mix and a horse.  She says if she had any more dogs, she would either need to buy a bigger bed, or learn to sleep on the floor.

Erin Hiskett, DVM

Part-time Associate Veterinarian

Specialties:

Preventative care with special interests in dermatology, internal medicine and emergency care.

Erin graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.  She works every other weekend and helps fill in on week days when needed.  We are very pleased to have her on staff at the clinic.

Erin has a cat named Chuck, a dog named Mackenzie, and a not-so-tiny Clydesdale colt named Gregor to keep her busy in her off hours.

Dee Ekstrom

Office Manager/Veterinary Assistant

Dee has been with the practice from almost the beginning.  She helps keep the doors open and things running smoothly.  She lives in the town of Sedgwick with her husband, together, they raised 2 children, who are both making their mother very proud.  She has a black lab named Maggie, and the 2 most spoiled hunting dogs in the world.

Shari Parton

Veterinary Assistant/Technology guru/Resident Cat Whisperer

Shari has been with the practice since 1999.  She wears many hats in the clinic, all of which are greatly appreciated, she has earned the nickname of The Cat Whisperer with good reason, being able to calm angry kitties and sooth the scared ones.  Shari lives outside of town with her husband.  She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren.  Shari owns several cats, and the world's largest lap-dog, Aggie, her 140 lb mastiff.

Annie Short

Veterinary Assistant, Client/Patient Care Coordinator, Head "Puparazzi"

Annie has been with the clinic since 2006.  She provides a warm smile to clients coming in and sometimes a shoulder to lean on in times of need.  Annie lives in Burrton with her husband.  She has a daughter and 3 grandkids and several step grandkids.  Annie has 2 dogs, a Catahoula-mix and a Brittany named Oakley, both of whom enjoy running in their pasture as often as they can.

Sarah Anne

Kennel technician/Veterinary Assistant

Sarah Anne is our newest staff member, she has joined the team working as a kennel technician, veterinary assistant and surgical assistant.  She has a young son at home, who is the apple of her eye.