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 Bachelor's 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 (husband, Eddie) who is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Gatlin (wife, Faith), 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, a graduate of University of Nebraska - Lincoln with his MAS in Nutrition and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze, Yates and Suttyn. The Hissong family is active in the community in various aspects of church, school, 4-H 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 (husband, Eddie) who is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Gatlin (wife, Faith), 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, a graduate of University of Nebraska - Lincoln with his MAS in Nutrition and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze, Yates and Suttyn. The Hissong family is active in the community in various aspects of church, school, 4-H 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 head wrestling coach at DCHS. They have three young daughters, Scarlett, Adelyn and Mabel. They stay busy caring for their herds of cattle and farm cats, as well as their English Springer Spaniel, Daffodil. 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 (husband, Eddie) and Gatlin (wife, Faith) and a wonderful granddaughters, Swayze and Suttyn and amazing grandson, Yates. Abby serves on 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 and the Oberlin location manager. They have a daughters, Swayze and Suttyn 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, and Opal the Longhorn.
Alexis is married to Eddie Frisbie. He is a salesman for Pathway Ag for Rawlins and Decatur Counties and the Oberlin location manager. They have a daughters, Swayze and Suttyn 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, and Opal the Longhorn.
Eduardo Olivas, Veterinary Assistant
Eduardo "Lalo" Olivas joined Heartland in August of 2026 as a full-time veterinary assistant. He is originally from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Lalo graduated in 2020 from UACJ in Juarez, Chihuahua with his veterinary degree. His work with cattle and pigs brought him to the USA.
Lalo and his wife, Emily, and their son live in Norton along with their two bull terriers, Riot and Havoc. In his free time, he loves to cook and play guitar.
Lalo graduated in 2020 from UACJ in Juarez, Chihuahua with his veterinary degree. His work with cattle and pigs brought him to the USA.
Lalo and his wife, Emily, and their son live in Norton along with their two bull terriers, Riot and Havoc. In his free time, he loves to cook and play guitar.
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 from 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 from 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.
Jori Fortin, Kennel Assistant
Jori Fortin is a Decatur Community High School student. She joined Heartland in May of 2025 as a weekend kennel assistant. Jori is active in basketball, volleyball and track.
Jori says she likes being around animals, baking and being outside.
For the 2026/2027 school year, she will be at our office during the school day at points utilizing the opportunity to do Work Based Learning.
Jori says she likes being around animals, baking and being outside.
For the 2026/2027 school year, she will be at our office during the school day at points utilizing the opportunity to do Work Based Learning.
Rustin Bailey, Kennel Assistant
Rustin Bailey is a student at Decatur Community High School. He joined the Heartland staff in July of 2025 as a weekend kennel assistant.
Rustin participates in football and track. He is also actively involved with his family farm and raising his own cattle.
Rustin participates in football and track. He is also actively involved with his family farm and raising his own cattle.