Meet Our Team
Dr. Lydia McKinsey
DVM
Dr. Lydia McKinsey is a 2011 graduate of Colorado State University. She has a passion for surgery and preventative wellness and a weakness for Pitbulls! In her off hours, she enjoys gardening, sewing, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. Dr. McKinsey and her husband Nathan have three children, Kathryn, Gabriel, and Gemma. They also have a herd of creatures including a dog (Izzy), 4 cats (Duncan, Lucy, Ethel, and Tinkerbell), and a fish (Hank).
Dr. Emily Warner
DVM
Dr. Emily Warner graduated from veterinary school at The Ohio State University in 2022. She enjoys seeing a variety of animals from dogs and cats to rabbits and guinea pigs. Outside of work Dr. Warner enjoys gardening and reading. She shares her home with her husband and son, 6 cats, a yellow lab, and a chinchilla.
Shani
Hospital Manager, Registered Veterinary Technician
Hello, my name is Shani! I am the Hospital Manager and Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) at Brookville Animal Hospital. I graduated from Miami Jacob’s Career College in 2017, earning my Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. I have a strong passion for leadership, team development, and supporting growth within the clinic while providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.
Outside of work, I enjoy video games, hiking, roller-skating, kayaking, and collecting antique glass. I share my home with my 10-year-old pit bull, Prudence, and my 15-year-old cat, Niall. I take great pride in fostering a positive, supportive environment where both pets and team members can thrive.
Madison Hollinger
Registered Veterinary Technician
Vet tech by day and full-time animal lover always. I have a deep passion for providing compassionate care to every patient I meet. At home, I care for two dogs, three cats, a bearded dragon, two snakes, and 24 chickens, which gives me valuable hands-on experience with pets of all shapes, sizes, scales, and feathers. Caring for such a diverse group of animals has strengthened my understanding of their unique needs and allows me to better connect with both pets and their owners.
Rachel Allen
Veterinary Assistant
Hi! I’m a veterinary assistant with a big heart for animals and an even bigger dream of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine one day. I’m currently in veterinary technician school, where I’m learning the ins and outs of patient care while getting hands-on experience in the clinic. Every day brings something new, and I love being part of a team that helps pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.
I’m 22 and proudly outnumbered at home by my six pets — four cats and two dogs — who keep life loud, messy, and endlessly entertaining. Living with a small zoo has taught me patience, problem-solving, and just how special the bond between people and their pets really is.
When I’m not at work or studying, you’ll usually find me creating art, journaling, or tackling renovation projects in my new house (usually with a little paint involved — my favorite color is pink!). I got engaged in September and am loving this exciting season of life. Whether I’m in the clinic or at home, I bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a whole lot of love to everything I do — especially when animals are involved.
Peyton Ryan
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Peyton Ryan, and I have been working at Brookville Animal Hospital since 2020. I am a certified veterinary assistant. I have lived in Brookville my entire life and graduated from Brookville High School, as well as Miami Valley Career Technology Center, where I completed the Veterinary Science program.
I am currently enrolled in Penn Foster with the goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the future. I also have a three-legged Labrador mix named Lexee, whom I adopted and absolutely adore.
In my free time, I enjoy shopping, golfing, and going to Norris Lake. Most of the time I’m either hanging with my friends and family.
Assistants
Heather Young
Cole
Receptionists
Jennifer Vickers
Melinda Dexter
Abby
