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. 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.

Cacey joined the Oxford Animal Hospital in June of 2021 from the world of human medicine.  It didn't take her long to fall l in love with the Oxford team, its loyal clients, and wonderful pets.  Almost immediately, she adopted office cat Milo after he was left at the clinic.  When she's not managing Oxford Animal Hospital, Cacey enjoys spending time with her young daughter, playing music, and plant parenting.

Stephanie became part of the Oxford team in June 2021. She graduated from Colby Community College in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Stephanie loves being the voice for our patients, advocating for them, and performing dental procedures.
 
She and her husband have a daughter, two pups—Agnus, a Basset Hound mix, Doc, a German Shepherd—and Chester's cat. When she is not at work, Stephanie can be found doing string art crafts, yard work, or reading.

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.

Madison was added to the treatment team in July 2021. She graduated from Bel-Rea Veterinary Technology Institute in Colorado in May of 2020 with an Associate’s of Science in Veterinary Technology. Madison’s favorite part of this job is being the voice for animals, performing dental prophys and general medicine, and working with amazing staff members. In her free time, she hangs out with friends, spends time with her cats Bagheera and Raksha, and enjoys going on cruises. 

Cayley joined the Oxford staff in April 2017. She attended school to earn her degree in Veterinary Nursing and is now working towards becoming a Physician Associate. She enjoys anesthetic procedures, preventative and wellness education, and bonding with patients.
 
Her fur-kids include Roxie, a Retriever mix, and Tipsy, a three-legged, cross-eyed Siamese cat. Cayley enjoys backpacking and outdoor recreation, traveling, and going to concerts outside of work.

Zac was originally hired onto the medical team in 2014. He spent 4 years specializing in emergency specialty and referral surgery and canine physical rehab and rejoined the team in 2022. Zac attended Anthem College where he obtained an Associate's degree in Applied Sciences for Veterinary Technology. The most rewarding part of the job is healing the animals and seeing the lifetime of a pet from a medical perspective. Zac currently has a boxer named Dominic and a Persian cat named Ripley. He has a strong love for basketball and football and enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

Rachael is a veterinary assistant at Oxford with a zoological field and animal training background. She greatly enjoys working on our surgical team and loves helping owners consult about behavior and training. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Virginia with a minor in astronomy. 
 
She lives with her husband and their two rescue dogs, Pippin - a ten-year-old corgi mix, and Winnie - a five-year-old cattle dog mix. They also have four chickens named Gertrude, Clementine, Pearl, and Punkin. Rachael likes to bake, crochet, embroider, and garden when not at the clinic or training dogs.

Andrea was a CSR at Oxford in 2018-2019 and rejoined the team in 2021. She attended K-State and graduated in 2016 as an Animal Science and Industry major with an emphasis in Production Management. Andrea’s favorite part of the job is building long-term relationships with pets and their owners to provide a high-quality life for the pets.
 
She grew up with dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits and currently has a dog and a fish with her fiancé. When Andrea is not hard at work at the front desk, she enjoys going to the dog park, helping others better their lives, reading, and spending time with those that matter the most.

Jenn originally joined the Oxford team as a “jack of all trades,” working in all of our departments. When she is not in the kennel, she still enjoys helping wherever needed in the hospital. She has attended Highland Community College and KU, majoring in Science.
 
Jenn has a small zoo of her own at home with three dogs, two cats, two geckos, and five fish. She can be found at Bar K with her pups, going to concerts, and spending time with friends.

Ellie was brought on to our kennel staff in Sep 2021. She plans to study Animal Science at Colorado State University after graduation. Ellie participates in 4H dog shows with her Golden Retriever, Indy, and likes to draw. She loves getting to know all of our patients’ personalities when they stay with us!

​Roxie graduated from the University of Good Dogs and came to Oxford in 2017. When she is not too busy working hard on napping, she loves taking short walks to the treat jar and saying hello to our clients!

Hannah joined the kennel team in 2021 after earning her Exercise Science degree from Northwest Missouri State University. She enjoys cheer, working out, and playing with her pups, Ozzie and Blu. Hannah loves working with our daycare and boarding friends so much that she one day plans to open her own daycare and boarding facility.