Dr. Susan Kyle

Kat's passion for veterinary medicine started at a small pet store. She was later hired at an Equine clinic, which confirmed her career choice. Since graduating from veterinary technology school in 2005 and passing her VTNE, she has worked at several clinics in Omaha, including VCA Midwest Veterinary Emergency and Referral. She's involved in various community programs and continues to learn every day. Kat is a RECOVERY-certified nurse and excels in her profession.

She resides in Louisville with her boyfriend, son and stepdaughter. She currently has 3 big dogs, including a Golden Retriever and 2 German Shepherds, a cat and two fish.

With a lifetime of experience caring for and working with animals, I can say without hesitation that it's been a privilege. From growing up with cats, dogs, and cows, to caring for lions, tigers, and bears, (yes literally) my passion for animals has never wavered.

While working toward an animal science degree at UNL, I worked at "Folsom Children's Zoo". I was honored to care for "Ben" the Kodiak Bear from The Grizzly Adams series. While I lived in Texas, I volunteered at "Pride Rock" and "In-Sync" exotic wildlife rescues. One of the greatest joys of my career has been bottle-feeding and caring for lions and tigers at all stages of life, but I also adore every cat and dog!!!

From Nebraska to Texas, I've worked at various vet clinics, a zoo, and wildlife rescues. I am grateful I am able to continue pursuing my passion of educating people on some of the best ways to make their pets happy healthy members of their families .and make a difference in the lives of animals every day.

Having parents that own a pet store and growing up on an acreage with farm animals has instilled in me a love for animals.  That love and passion for animals has led me here. I work here as a vet assistant.  I am attending vet tech school to learn more on how I can help animals.  I own 2 dogs, a cat, a bird, and several reptiles and amphibians. 

Being obsessed with Animal Planet as a kid, I grew up loving all animals and trying to catch any that I could find.  I started working as a vet assistant in 2014 and I knew this was the job for me.  I’m currently a student at Penn Foster working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  I enjoy being outside with my 3 dogs, playing video games, and going out for tacos and margs. 

While growing up, I loved getting to spend time on my grandparents farm and feed their animals. When considering options for a career change from teaching, I drew on my experience with my own pets as well as the opportunities that I have had with animals big and small when pet sitting through Rover.  I have two cats and a dog of my own; thankfully my dog likes watching Husker volleyball as much as I do. My favorite part of being at Paws N’ Claws is getting to greet and give attention to every animal that walks through the doors. 

I have had a passion for animals since I was a child.  That passion led me to go to Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  I have worked in an emergency and critical care hospital in Denver and volunteered at many shelters and rescues on my journey to working at Paws N’ Claws. At home, my husband and I have three kids, two dogs, and a hermit crab named Mr. Lobster.