Meet Our Team
Hospital Director:
Dr Robert Trupp
Dr. Trupp received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 1993. He is a member and former president of the Topeka Veterinary Medical Association and a member of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Associations and the American Animal Hospital Association. He spends free time with Andrea, his wife through thick and thin, as well as his 3 active kids, Mariah, Katy, and Adam. We saved the best for last, Dr. Trupp loves his furry family as well! With 2 cats (Mouse and Filbert) and one big ol' happy lab retriever (Blue) he has a full house AND a full life!!
Technicians:
We are so fortunate to have 2 Registered Veterinary Technicians at our Hospital!! Sara is a graduate of Maple Woods program in Kansas City, while Jessica got her degree in Colby in Western Kansas.
Sara Liezert R.V.T.
Sara has been part of our West Ridge family for over 7 years. Sara is a graduate of Maple Woods Community College. She really enjoys working with our clients for a better understanding of how medicine can positively impact the relationship between people and pets. She enjoys glittery celestial paraphernalia, Jazzercise, and spends free time with the cats ;Sphynx, Sirrus, and Albert as well as her King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Franklin.
Jessica Schmidt R.V.T.
I hope you have had the chance to meet our newest Technician. Jessica graduated from Colby Community College in 2007. She grew up in McPherson Kansas and enjoys life here in Topeka. Other than keeping the peace at home between Avis (an adorable dog) and Wadsworth (a moody cat) she really enjoys live music, the lake, summertime and of course friends and family.
Client Support Specialists:
Keeley McWilliams
I hope you have been fortunate enough to meet this receptionist. Keeley will greet you with a warm smile and can really multi task!! She enjoys taking care of both people and pets. Keeley is a busy woman with her people family and her pet family. She spends off work time with her Husband James, and thier three kids Korrynne, Evan and Annalise. The furry family are Muffy, Ariel, Jasmine and the latest addition, Pvt. Nubbs, a cute kitten!!
Rachael Maulorico
If you have heard a bubbly voice on the phone there is a good possibility it belongs to Rachael! She tries her best to get to know not just the pets that come to visit us, but the people too. Rachael is a fun spirit that loves to row, bike, walk, and do anything outside! She has a great friend in Bella, her terrier mix that keeps her company all the time.
Kennel Support Team:
Keri Herrick
Have you ever left your pet with us for the day, if so your pet may know our tender hearted Kennel Manager even if you don't!! Keri has been with us for many years and she takes care of each pet like they were all her own. She really has a way of calming the most scared pets and entertaining the high energy ones as well. When she is not here, she likes to spend time with her Husband Steve, and her 4 pets at home.
Megan Stark
Each one of your pets have probably been smooched by Megan! (Especially the Boston Terriers) When she is not at work she likes to take care of her own pets Annie and Baisley. Spending time with family is important to Megan, as well as her love of music, singing poetry and photography. She really loves helping people and their furry families.
Hospital Manager:
Kris Tajchman
If you have been to West Ridge Animal Hospital you have probably seen Kris. Prior to statring at West Ridge , Kris was a graduate of Kansas State. A veteran of over 16 years, She spends a lot of time making sure things run smooth at the Hospital. She spends any free time with her wonderful family; Wade her loving and understanding husband, as well as Logan, the 2st grader and Dylan, the 2 year old. The kitties at her house are important too. Their antics keep the whole family laughing (or crying depending upon the situation) When Kris isn't taking care of things at work she loves to read and cook, clean ok, she loves to nap! (she must have learned from her cats!!)