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 who also is the sale barn veterinarian for Norton Livestock Co.
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 bachelors in Animal Science and Gatlin, who is a graduate of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a degree in Livestock Management and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze. 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 bachelors in Animal Science and Gatlin, who is a graduate of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a degree in Livestock Management and runs his own cattle herd. Travis is the proud grandparent of Swayze. 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. Abby serves as the treasurer of the GROW Decatur County Foundation as well as other civic boards and organizations. The family enjoy 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, a McDonald native. He is a salesman for Pathway Ag based out of Atwood. They have a young daughter, Swayze. They enjoys spending time as a family, including with their fur family, Huck, a miniature Dachshund, Tres, a three-legged Black Lab, and Red, a Border Collie.
Alexis is married to Eddie Frisbie, a McDonald native. He is a salesman for Pathway Ag based out of Atwood. They have a young daughter, Swayze. They enjoys spending time as a family, including with their fur family, Huck, a miniature Dachshund, Tres, a three-legged Black Lab, and Red, a Border Collie.
Lynn Forster, Certified Veterinary Technician
Lynn Forster is a Nebraska native growing up on a farm near the small town of Smithfield, Nebraska. She graduated high school from Bertrand Community Schools in 2007. In 2010 she graduated from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture as a veterinary technician with focal areas in Equine and Livestock Production. She joined the practice in 2017.
In her free time she enjoys helping her family with the cattle business. Her family raises Registered Simmentals and Sim/Angus cattle and hold an annual production sale every January. Her family is also involved in the rodeo industry and is co-owners of The Boots and Phillips Rodeo Stock Company as well as raises registered quarter horses. Lynn has 2 fur babies, Payton who is an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix, and Lenna who is a Corgi. She likes working in her flower beds, spending time with her family and friends as well as riding horses.
In her free time she enjoys helping her family with the cattle business. Her family raises Registered Simmentals and Sim/Angus cattle and hold an annual production sale every January. Her family is also involved in the rodeo industry and is co-owners of The Boots and Phillips Rodeo Stock Company as well as raises registered quarter horses. Lynn has 2 fur babies, Payton who is an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix, and Lenna who is a Corgi. She likes working in her flower beds, spending time with her family and friends as well as riding horses.
Alexandra Cressler, Veterinary Assistant
Alexandra Cressler is an Oberlin native and a resident of Jennings, Kansas. She is a Decatur Community High School graduate. Alexandra started working for Heartland in 2020 and is the part-time weekend receptionist and veterinary assistant.
Alexandra is married to Aaron Cressler, who works for Decatur Cooperative in Jennings. They have a young son, Chase, and fur babies Echo, Jake, and Rayne. She also works for The Bank in Jennings and is a gymnastics coach with Northwest Kansas Gymnastics Academy in Oberlin. Alexandra is enjoying the opportunity to learn about animal care from the veterinarians and other staff and loves working with pets.
Alexandra is married to Aaron Cressler, who works for Decatur Cooperative in Jennings. They have a young son, Chase, and fur babies Echo, Jake, and Rayne. She also works for The Bank in Jennings and is a gymnastics coach with Northwest Kansas Gymnastics Academy in Oberlin. Alexandra is enjoying the opportunity to learn about animal care from the veterinarians and other staff and loves working with pets.