Meet The Team

Dr. Jenny Fitzgerald

Dr. Jenny Fitzgerald has been in practice since graduating veterinary school in 2010. She was employed by Dr Duane Farmer for 7 years post graduation and purchased the clinic at the time of his retirement in 2017.

Dr Fitzgerald enjoys small and food animal practice and the variety it brings!

Her favorite part of the job is appreciating the bond between clients and their furry family members and watching them grow. She loves the joy they bring to their families, She also enjoys meeting new people and helping clients make the best medical decisions for their pets.

She loves her work family and cannot perform her job without her great team! She feels truly blessed to be surrounded by happy and like minded people with a love for people and animals

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, fishing, flower gardening trying new recipes and spending time with Agnes Marvine her faithful sidekick and clinic mascot. 💓

Samantha Havens

Receptionist

Employed since June 2021. I grew up in the Jefferson City MO area. Lived in the Kirksville area but have resided in Centralia Mo since 2018. I graduated from Columbia College with my Human Services degree, received my cosmetology license and lastly received my POST Certificate in Law enforcement from the Missouri Sheriff’s Association. I have ventured down several career paths, but the veterinary world was not one I thought I would end up in, but it has been the best decision I have ever made for myself and my 2 children. One of my favorite parts about working at CVC is creating a personal relationship with our clients and their furry loved ones! Dr. Fitzgerald and her clinic staff have been one of the biggest blessings in my life and I am proud to be a part of the CVC Dream Team.

My hobbies include spending time with my 2 daughters, Aniya and Braylin, and my Grandmother. Attending Friendship Church, Bible Studies and serving along side such amazing men and women. | am a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan, and you won’t see me miss a game. Last but not least, I enjoy relaxing with my 3 cats, Henry, Matilda & Nacho.

Chris Tinker

Veterinary Nurse

Dr. Farmer gave me my first job when I was just a kid. I worked with him for many years watching and learning anything and everything and soaking it all up like a sponge. I left for 6 years. After working at another clinic for 3 years and spending another 3 years at the University of Missouri, I came back, happily returning home. I worked with Dr. Farmer again for many more years. He brought in Dr. Fitzgerald and when his time came to retire, Dr. Fitzgerald bought the practice. I had a choice to make. To stay or to move on. I stayed. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I can truly and sincerely say I’m one of the lucky ones who love their job. And even better, I love the people I work with. This place is just beyond special.

I love our patients. Seeing them grow. Seeing them happy and healthy and helping them when they’re not. It makes me feel whole. It’s hard though. I worry and lose sleep over our patients but that is how I know I’m doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing where I’’m supposed to be doing it.