Meet our Team

Practicing since 1997
Oklahoma State University

Dr. Maasen graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has worked in small animal medicine in the Kansas City area since that time. She strongly believes in practicing preventive medicine for pets and making sure to involve each pet’s owner in determining the plan that is best for keeping their pet healthy and preserving their quality of life.

She also believes that caring for each pet is a matter of teamwork between the veterinarian, the clinic staff, and the owner.

She and her husband have two children, a son and a daughter. Three dogs, a Pudelpointer and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels complete their home. When she is not at work, she is busy with her children's school and extracurricular activities. In the rare event she has spare time, she and her family enjoy many outdoor activities.

In Practice Since 2007
Kansas State University

Dr. Waltsak graduated from Kansas State University and has practiced in the Kansas City area since 2008. She loves developing relationships with pets and their families through good preventative care and communication; she additionally enjoys dentistry and diagnostics. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is the privilege of caring for a pet though all stages of their life.

Dr. Waltsak previously worked at Oxford as a kennel attendant in her high school days, and enjoys the opportunity to return to where her veterinary career began.

When not at work, she's usually spending time with her 2 kids, her husband (also a veterinarian) and their 2 dogs, a Dachsund and a Pudelpointer. They enjoy travel, outdoor activities, and cheering on their favorite football teams.

Kansas State University

Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Dr. Emily Gaugh (pronounced “Goff”) attended Kansas State University to obtain her DVM and also a Master’s in Public Health, emphasizing infectious disease and zoonosis. Prior to joining the Oxford team, Dr. Gaugh was located in Houston where she worked in a large general practice and 24-hour urgent care facility for 8 years.

Her special interests include managing endocrine diseases, helping cats with chronic GI disease, as well as abdominal ultrasound. She stands by the philosophy that it is always better to ``take a look`` into a problem because when you don't look you are making a guess, and we don't want to make a guess regarding your pet's health.

Dr. Gaugh is very excited to be back in the KC area to be closer to family and out of the southern heat! She and her husband (also a vet) have 2 young children and a ``crazy`` cocker spaniel mix named Annie. In her spare time, Dr. Gaugh loves water aerobics and trying out new restaurants.

Colby Community College

Heather has been at Oxford Animal Hospital since 2007 and earned her Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology from Colby College in 2004. She is glad to be part of the team of caring technicians and staff members and enjoys learning new techniques about animal care. She shares her home with her very active son, who is in boy scouts, basketball and soccer. Her four-legged family includes a chihuahua named Faith. In addition to scrapbooking, camping and movies, Heather is also a Tupperware consultant.

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Valerie obtained her MBA through MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2013. Prior to coming to Oxford in 2019, she worked as a veterinary technician, assistant, receptionist, and hospital manager. She also spent time as a director in higher education. Her goal is to help facilitate great customer service for Oxford clients so they are better able to participate in managing their pet’s health. She is passionate about leading the Oxford team towards the future and integrating new technologies and services to improve both the clients and pet’s experiences.

When not at work, Valerie serves on the board of directors of Community Veterinary Outreach, an organization that provides veterinary care and resources to people experiencing homelessness. Her remaining free time is spent with her husband and their two young daughters. As a family, they enjoy the lake, traveling, and being outdoors.

Maple Woods Community College

Jan Hueben joined the Oxford Animal Hospital team in March 2014. She earned her Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Maple Woods Community College in May 1992. She enjoys working with a dedicated and caring team that works together with owners to nurture the human/pet bond and to practice preventive medicine tailored to each pet’s lifestyle. When she is not at work, she enjoys nature hikes, photography, reading, flower gardening and visiting museums of any type. Jan shares her home with two cats, Boris and Melvin, who were part of a feral litter she rescued at about 4 weeks of age.

Cayley joined the Oxford staff in April 2017. She is currently attending Colby Community College to earn her degree in Veterinary Nursing. She enjoys working in anesthetic procedures, educating clients on wellness and preventative care, and bonding with patients.

Her fur kids include Roxie, a Retriever mix, and Tipsy, a cross-eyed, three-legged Siamese cat. Outside of work, Cayley enjoys mountain recreation, traveling, concerts, and horticulture.