Kirstie is a graduate of Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Health Technology. Kirstie first started volunteering at Kentuckiana Animal Clinic in 2011 and joined full time as a licensed veterinary technologist in 2015. In 2020 she started to pursue a specialty in dentistry and in the fall of 2025 she officially became a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Dentistry. She strives to further the knowledge and skill level performed within general practice regarding veterinary dentistry. She has gotten to work with a variety of species and has also helped teach some dental skills at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Her passion is to educate the general public on the importance of dentistry and how it relates to the overall health of each patient. She also wants to continue to help her fellow veterinary professionals provide the most up to date and comprehensive dental care to each patient.

Kirstie lives in Owensboro with her husband Aaron, daughter, Willow, and 2 sons, Reed and Oliver. Kirstie is a proud parent to two dogs, Goober and Milo and 3 cats, Rebel, Kairi, and Cookie. She also loves to travel and enjoys building puzzles whenever she is able.