Welcome to Osage Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Kristy L. Austin

Kristy Austin, DVM – Kristy is a native of Tulsa, OK and attended college and Veterinary School at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.  Prior to purchasing Osage Clinic, she practiced small animal medicine in Joplin, MO for 10 years.  Kristy is married to Kelly Austin and has two children, Taylor and Kate.  Away from work she enjoys football, travel and church activities.

In addition to phone, you may email Dr. Austin.

Dr. Tammy Nixon

Dr. Tammy Nixon joined our staff in July 2006. She is a native of NW Arkansas and a graduate of the University of Arkansas. Dr. Nixon served in the US Army and attended the University of Georgia Veterinary School while in service. After leaving the military she worked at clinics in Georgia and Pennsylvania. She and her husband Scott recently relocated to NW Arkansas. They have Pugs and several cats.

Kelly Austin

Kelly Austin, Office Manager – Kelly is a native of Pine Bluff, AR and also lived in Alabama and Connecticut while growing up.  He returned to Arkansas after high school to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.  Prior to purchasing Osage he had 15 years of experience in business and manufacturing in various management roles.  He enjoys football, water activities and guns.  The Austins have two dogs and four cats of their own.

Email Kelly for needed information.

Karen Velez

Karen Velez - Veterinary Assistant. Karen worked at Osage in 2004 - 2006 and left to work at the Emergency Clinic. After working in emergency care and for the Bentonville School System she decided to return to Osage in October 2008. Karen has a son, Caleb and a dog, Doodle.

Lori McNeal

Lori McNeal - Veterinary Assistant. Lori joined our staff in September 2008. Lori previously worked as a Zookeeper in New Orleans. She is a native of Ohio and has a degree in Biology. She has a boyfriend, Charles and hopes to have a dog in the near future. She is the lone LSU fan on our staff.

Lisa Morrison

Lisa Morrison - Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant. Lisa joined our staff in 2006 after moving to Bentonville. She previously worked for a clinic in Frisco, Tx. Lisa and her husband, Shane have 3 children, 2 dogs and a cat.

Renae Findley

Renae Findley, Receptionist, is a native of Joplin, MO and attended the University of Arkansas. She is also a Certified Esthetician. Outside of work she enjoys Arkansas Razorback sports, music and meeting people. She has 2 Pugs, Meika and Mia, and a Golden Retriever, Buddy.

Amy Rodney

Amy Rodney - Relief Veterinary Assistant. Amy worked at Osage for 6 years before deciding to become a full time stay at home mom. Amy still works with us to cover for absences and vacations. She and her husband Chris have 2 daughters and a collection of dogs, cats, and horses.

The Cat, Claudia

Claudia the Cat, Greeter – As far as we know Claudia is a native of Bentonville and has been employed at Osage most of her life.  She thinks she is in charge of the clinic and we let her think so.  Her passions include canned cat food, laying on the appointment book, and seeking attention from all visitors.  If you find her outside the front door at the clinic it means we probably made her go outside and she is looking for a different way inside.