Travis Hissong, DVM
Dr. Travis Hissong is a Nebraska native growing up in Hebron, Nebraska. He attended University of Nebraska - Lincoln for his undergraduate and received his Bachelors degree in Animal Science and Kansas State University for graduate school where he obtained his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1996. Dr. Hissong became an Associate at Countryside Veterinary Clinic of Oberlin in 1996 and an owner in 2003. Dr. Hissong purchased the remaining interest in the Oberlin location of Countryside Veterinary Clinic and sold his interest in the Hoxie location in August of 2015. August 5, 2015 Dr. Hissong opened Heartland Veterinary Service of Oberlin, PA. He is a mixed animal practitioner specializing in production animal medicine.
Dr. Hissong is married to his wife, Abby, who is the office manager as well as a licensed insurance agent. The Hissongs have two children, Alexis who is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Gatlin, who is a graduate of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a degree in Livestock Management, a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's in Animal Science and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze and Yates. The Hissong family is active in the community in various aspects of church, school and civic organizations.
Dr. Hissong is married to his wife, Abby, who is the office manager as well as a licensed insurance agent. The Hissongs have two children, Alexis who is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Gatlin, who is a graduate of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a degree in Livestock Management, a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's in Animal Science and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze and Yates. The Hissong family is active in the community in various aspects of church, school and civic organizations.
Stephanie Bailey, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Bailey grew up in Sedgwick, a small town outside of Wichita. She attended Kansas State University and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Dr. Bailey joined the practice in June of that year. She greatly appreciates all her clients who trust her with caring for their animals. Companion animals are what led Dr. Bailey into veterinary medicine, but she also enjoys treating large animals as well.
Dr. Bailey is married to Denton Bailey, a native of Norcatur. He is a district sales manager for LG Seeds, farms and is an assistant wrestling coach at DCHS. They have two young daughters, Scarlett and Adelyn. They stay busy caring for their herds of cattle and farm cats, as well as their English Springer Spaniel, Remington. Dr. Bailey is a member of Rotary and the family is involved in several recreational events in the community.
Dr. Bailey is married to Denton Bailey, a native of Norcatur. He is a district sales manager for LG Seeds, farms and is an assistant wrestling coach at DCHS. They have two young daughters, Scarlett and Adelyn. They stay busy caring for their herds of cattle and farm cats, as well as their English Springer Spaniel, Remington. Dr. Bailey is a member of Rotary and the family is involved in several recreational events in the community.
Abby Hissong, Office Manager
Abby Hissong is a Nebraska native growing up in Carleton, Nebraska. She is a graduate of Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Abby has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999 and became the office manager at Heartland Veterinary Service in the fall of 2015. She and husband, Travis, have two children, Alexis and Gatlin and a wonderful granddaughter, Swayze and amazing grandson, Yates. Abby serves as the chairman of the GROW Decatur County Foundation as well as other civic boards and organizations. The family enjoys spending time doing things as a family as well as being actively involved in community.
Alexis Hissong-Frisbie, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Alexis Hissong-Frisbie is the daughter of Dr. Travis and Abby Hissong. She is a graduate of Decatur Community High School and Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. Alexis is also a Select Sires Beef Sales Representative pursuing her passion for beef reproduction.
Alexis is married to Eddie Frisbie. He is a salesman for Pathway Ag for Rawlins and Decatur Counties. They have a daughter, Swayze and son, Yates. Both Alexis and Eddie have a passion for the agriculture industry and enjoy serving their communities. In their free time they enjoy chasing their kids, going to the lake and adding to their funny farm which includes Tres the three-legged Lab, Red the Border Collie, Dolores the Goat and Opal the Longhorn.
Alexis is married to Eddie Frisbie. He is a salesman for Pathway Ag for Rawlins and Decatur Counties. They have a daughter, Swayze and son, Yates. Both Alexis and Eddie have a passion for the agriculture industry and enjoy serving their communities. In their free time they enjoy chasing their kids, going to the lake and adding to their funny farm which includes Tres the three-legged Lab, Red the Border Collie, Dolores the Goat and Opal the Longhorn.
Katina Knowles, Veterinary Assistant
Katina Knowles joined Heartland in August of 2022 as a full-time veterinary assistant. She was born and raised on a farm north of McDonald and now lives in Rexford.
Katina has been an EMT for the past 4 years. Her soft spot for all animals and per passion for helping all living things led her to combining those being a veterinary assistant.
Katina is married to JW and together they have six wonderful children Britton, Braylee, McKinzie, Briella, Blake and Hunter. They also have two Great Danes, Sugar Glides, Fish and a Tree Frog.
Katina has been an EMT for the past 4 years. Her soft spot for all animals and per passion for helping all living things led her to combining those being a veterinary assistant.
Katina is married to JW and together they have six wonderful children Britton, Braylee, McKinzie, Briella, Blake and Hunter. They also have two Great Danes, Sugar Glides, Fish and a Tree Frog.
Hallee McKenna, Veterinary Assistant
Hallee McKenna joined Heartland in August of 2022 as a full-time veterinary assistant. She was born and raised in the Selden area where she continues to live.
Hallee attended Hoxie High School and has a Beef Production and AI Certificate for Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska. Her enjoyment for working with livestock and having been raised in a farming/ranching family led her to being a veterinary assistant.
Hallee enjoys working cattle and helping with wheat harvest on the family farm. She also enjoys riding her horse, Sonny. Hallee is a KU and a Denver Broncos fan.
Hallee attended Hoxie High School and has a Beef Production and AI Certificate for Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska. Her enjoyment for working with livestock and having been raised in a farming/ranching family led her to being a veterinary assistant.
Hallee enjoys working cattle and helping with wheat harvest on the family farm. She also enjoys riding her horse, Sonny. Hallee is a KU and a Denver Broncos fan.
McHaley Carter, Kennel Assistant
McHaley Carter is a student at Golden Plains High School. She joined Heartland in June of 2021 as a weekend kennel assistant.
McHaley is a student at Golden Plains where she also participates in Volleyball, Basketball, and Forensics as well as a part time college student at Colby Community College. She plans to attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska majoring in Veterinary Technology after her high school graduation in 2023. McHaley barrel races and helps on the family farm along with having a part time job as a CNA when she isn't busy at school or at work.
McHaley is a student at Golden Plains where she also participates in Volleyball, Basketball, and Forensics as well as a part time college student at Colby Community College. She plans to attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska majoring in Veterinary Technology after her high school graduation in 2023. McHaley barrel races and helps on the family farm along with having a part time job as a CNA when she isn't busy at school or at work.
Emma Carter, Kennel Assistant
Emma Carter is a student at Golden Plains High School. She joined Heartland in March of 2022 as a weekend kennel assistant.
Myleigh Hayes, Kennel Assistant
Myleigh Hayes is a student at Decatur Community High School. She joined the Heartland staff in June of 2022 as a weekend kennel assistant.
Raelyn Bailey, Kennel Assistant
Raelyn Bailey is a student at Decatur Community High School. She joined the Heartland staff in December of 2022 as a weekend kennel assistant.
Jacquelyn Marshall, Kennel Assistant
Jacquelyn Marshall is a Decatur Community High School graduate. She joined Heartland in September of 2019 as a weekend kennel assistant.
Jacquelyn says working at Heartland has helped her find her passion for animals. Jacquelyn had the opportunity her Senior Year to do a work study program during school to advance her opportunities and knowledge of working in animal health care. When she is not at school or work, she enjoys participating in volleyball which she has played since grade school.
Jacquelyn says working at Heartland has helped her find her passion for animals. Jacquelyn had the opportunity her Senior Year to do a work study program during school to advance her opportunities and knowledge of working in animal health care. When she is not at school or work, she enjoys participating in volleyball which she has played since grade school.