Meet The Team At Animal Kindness Veterinary Hospital

Dr Brian McAllister grew up in Birmingham, AL, and graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. His first job as a Veterinarian was here at Animal Kindness! After working at a few other hospitals in town, Dr. Brian and his wife Jen purchased Animal Kindness from Dr. Holt in March 2019.

Dr. McAllister enjoys seeing many types of pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets. He performs many surgical procedures but has a fondness for foreign-body removal. Pets seem to ingest the craziest things! During his career, Dr McAllister spent 5 years specializing in feline care. Some call him the cat whisperer. He is passionate about providing the calmest environment possible for all pets and has taught the entire staff more gentle handling of animals. Through his guidance, Animal Kindness has become a “no scruff” hospital for cats. He is also passionate about “bringing kindness back to medicine.” Your pets will be treated like they are a member of his family.

Outside work, Dr. Brian shares his life with his wife, Jen, and their awesome blended family. The kiddos include Luci, Dani, Campbell & Akeila. Their house is also shared with their dogs Knight, Roxie, Chica, and Havok and cats Rocket, Mama Cat (Spookay), Siryn, and Emma Frost.

Fun facts: Die-hard Alabama Fan. He loves the Vegas Golden Knights and recently had to give up his love for the Redskins when they failed to draft Tua Tagovaiola. His favorite band is Weezer. Anything Marvel.

Though she began her college career with an interest in horses, Dr. Wachbrit found during vet school that she loved working on various species, including but not limited to cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, goats, horses, and small “pocket pet” mammals. Her areas of interest include neurology, cardiology, virology, exotic animal medicine, and client education.

In her free time, Dr. Wachbrit enjoys horseback riding, archery, video games, comics, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing at home. She is the willing servant to her two cats, Raven and Ember, and her two snakes, Nebu (corn snake) and Artemis (ball python).

I have a 15-year-old son named Campbell, who is a fantastic dancer. In 2016, I adopted a 15-year-old girl, Akeila (now 22), who was an incredible gymnast and is currently studying at Wichita State University to be a Police Officer. In 2017, I met Dr. Brian McAllister; his two daughters also became a huge part of my world. Dani is 12, obsessed with cats, and wants to be a Veterinarian someday like her dad. Finally, Luci is nine and recently started gymnastics and is loving it. I love our wonderfully blended family! Brian and I also have 4 dogs (Knight, Roxie, Havok, and Chica) and 4 cats (Mama Cat (Spookay), Rocket, Siryn, and Emma Frost).

We purchased Animal Kindness from Dr. Holt in March 2019 and have enjoyed owning the hospital and making it our own! We have the best clients and pets. We strive daily to treat each animal, their owners, and each other with kindness and compassion. When you come to Animal Kindness, we want you to feel part of our family.

When I’m not working at the hospital, I often volunteer through the Junior League of Las Vegas, driving the kids to all their activities, working on my Veterinary Technician Program through Penn Foster, boating, reading, or enjoying delicious food and wine with friends.

Hi Everyone! I’m Courtney, a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) here at Animal Kindness. I joined the team as a part-timer in the Spring of 2021 and accepted an “official” full-time position in March 2023! I am a Native Las Vegan… Born and Raised! I was a “late bloomer” who didn’t enter the veterinary field as an assistant until January 2018 (at almost 30 years old!). I had successfully helped open and run the first Vegan (GF and allergy-friendly) bakery in the entire Las Vegas Valley, and while I enjoyed it immensely… it didn’t set my soul on fire. I had worked as a kennel attendant many years earlier and realized THAT was where I wanted to go with the rest of my life. I graduated from PIMA Medical Institute with an Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology in June 2020. I passed my Veterinary Technician National Exam during the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2020. The rest has been history…

In my spare time, I love traveling and spending time with my boyfriend, Kevin, and our two fur babies, Smudge and Piglet. Smudge is a long-haired miniature dachshund we brought back from TN at just 10 weeks old last year! Piglet is a Chihuahua Terrier Mix that needed a home shortly after he turned four months old due to multiple fractures in his left front paw. Smudge was just a month younger and needed a friend…so here we are, a year later and stronger than ever. In addition to the boys, I have an 11-year-old Chihuahua Min Pin named Brownie. She is a Princess whom three other families failed before she came to reign in [and run] my home in January 2019 at seven years old.
I look forward to meeting all of your four-legged fur children and assisting you in providing them with the best care possible… See you soon!

Outside of being a vet assistant, I enjoy caring for my garden, bird watching, and hanging out with my pets. I grow my vegetables like collard greens, tomatoes, and strawberries. I like producing various vegetables to feed my bearded dragons, Amon, and McWobbles. I thoroughly enjoy hiking and looking for interesting birds in the area. My go-to bird-watching spot is at the Henderson Bird Preserve, and my favorite native bird is called the Verdin. As previously stated, I own two bearded dragons, Amon and McWobbles, both fancy bearded dragons. I also have three dogs: Cookie, my Chiweenie, Muffin, my Maltese, and Biscuit, my loveable terrier thing.

When I was younger, I always wanted to be a Veterinarian. Later, I realized that a Veterinary Assistant was the perfect fit for me. My cousin inspired me to join the VA program at Pima Medical Institute. She would tell me stories that solidified my passion for working with pets. Now that I’m in the field, I can’t see myself working elsewhere! I’ve also met amazing people and unique pets through this field. You never know how the day will go once you walk into work, and I find that pretty exciting.

I currently have three pets. My oldest, Minnie (7, Shepherd mix), was adopted from the Animal Foundation, and she’s been running the house ever since. We got my middle baby, Mickey (5, German Shepherd), as a puppy, and he’s been a hassle ever before. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The latest addition to my furry family is my 5-year-old Orange Tabby, Cookie! I saved her from being euthanized two years ago, and she’s been such a positive change in my life. You could say we held each other.

I enjoy listening to music and playing video games like Super Mario in my free time. I will travel the world to see a musical artist I love! My plan includes becoming a licensed veterinary technician.

Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated with the animals we share our home with. From a very young age, I knew this was the career I would pursue, and I have never regretted that decision. I love this job and every experience I’ve had so far. As a Vet Assistant, I promise to go far beyond your expectations in handling and treating your fur baby!

Growing up, I’ve always been around animals, whether it be my pets or those of others. I have always dreamt that I would find a career involving animals, so it is a dream come true to be here. I can’t wait to see where this career will take me!

A little bit about myself, I am still in school currently majoring in Human Health Science. My end goal is to work in the pharmaceutical industry once I graduate. In my free time, I enjoy going on runs and watching movies. I also have a poodle of my own. His name is Timo, and he very much enjoys sunset walks and cuddles

The name is Truffles. Chocolate Truffles. I keep the other clinic cats in check. You can always find Zoe and I in the break room while the staff eats lunch. My favorites are Cheetos, Mac N Cheese, and French Fries, but the Doctors are against it. >:-( I love to play dress up, especially around Halloween. My bat wings, pumpkin hat, and collar are the coolest.

In Memorial – Zoe crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 08/01/23.

Don’t let my diminutive nature fool you. I run this place! My best buddy is Chocolate Truffles. You’ll often see us roaming the halls together. My interests include sun bathing, chewing into prescription dog food so my owners can’t sell it, sleeping on the chair you’re about to use, cake, and Doritos.

In Memorial – Sahari crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 03/22/22.

You may never see me up front because I’m always sleeping in the back. Lucky me though, I have my own designated exam room. You’ll enjoy my handsomeness during your appointment. You’re welcome. My favorite thing to do is sleep on printers. I love the warmth. Other hobbies include taunting dogs with my presence, sneezing on monitors and making the staff clean up my hair every day. *evil meow* Perhaps one day you’ll be lucky enough to find my fur attached to your invoice.