Kathryn F. McKenzie, DVM   Veterinarian & Owner

Dr. McKenzie returned to California in 1988 after living and working in Arkansas and Louisiana. She has practiced veterinary medicine in the Oroville area since that time. In 2004 she elected to pursue her vision of providing high quality veterinary care in her very own practice and founded McKenzie Animal Clinic.

Professional Information, Interests, and Activities:

DVM Washington State University 1980 (Summa Cum Laude)

North Valley Veterinary Medical Association (Past President)

California Veterinary Medical Association

Small Animal External Advisory Board Veterinary Teaching Hospital UC Davis (8/01 to 7/05)

Butte County Animal Contol Advisory Board (1996 to 2004)

Butte County West Nile Viruse Task Force (8/02 to 4/04)

Personal Information:

Married to Kent McKenzie for 30 years, two sons Douglas, 24, and Ross 19. Other family members include a standard wire-hair dachshund named Jonas and four cats, Ozzie, Harriet, Terrabyte, Notch and two firebelly toads.

Lesley Francis

Registered Veterinary Technician

I was born and raised in Butte County and have lived here all my life.  I live on a ranch near Biggs, CA.  I have dogs, horses, and sheep.  I have been a licensed veterinary technician for fifteen years and have worked in the veterinary field for twenty-four years. I spent many years showing horses, owned and operated a dog grooming shop for a number years and have breeding and showing Border Terriers for the past twelve years, competing in conformation, obedience, agility, fly ball, and earthdog tests. 

I really enjoy working with all types of animals both large and small and love caring for them at the veterinary clinic. I also enjoy the opportunity to meet the owners of the pets that visit the clinic and helping them with both physical as well as behavioral concerns.

Lisa Vernon

Registered Veterinary Technician

Animals have been a passion of mine since a child.  I worked in another career for 25 years, retired, and went back to college to obtain my Veterinary Technician Degree.  I became licensed in 2001 and I  am now following my dream. 

I have had several pets throughout the years but now down to four dogs and one cat. Isis is my Rat Terrier, Jada is a new rescue,  and Dusty and Blaze are our loveable Brittany Spaniels.

I have one black cat, a rescue, who is the hunting goddess of my street. 

In my spare time, I ride motorcycles, hike, water sports, and travel.  My favorite trips are ones where I can view wildlife.  In my life I have seen wolves hunt, beluga whales migrate, large herds of elk, swam with manatees in the wild, and swam wild dolphins in the wild.

Erin Teer

Office Manager  

  I have basically lived in Oroville my entire life, since 4 months of age.  My husband Mark, and I have 2 children.  We have 2 dogs, Kylee (Schipperke) and Neeko (Labrador), and 2 cats, (Mr. T, and Kit Kat).  I have worked in the veterinary field for 8 years.  I am Dr. Mac’s Office Manager.  I occasionally work hands on with the pets, but mostly do receptionist duties, maintaining inventory, and bookkeeping.  I really enjoy working with people and nothing makes me happier than a satisfied client with a healthy pet!