Salt Creek Veterinary’s goal is to be able to provide individual compassionate care to each and every patient in a low-stress, comfortable environment. This includes integrating treatments and therapy that fall within the pet owner’s comfort level and abilities. Your pet’s care team includes both a veterinarian and a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). Some follow-ups may involve just the veterinarian or the technician, depending on the services needed.
Growing up on a farm in central Georgia, Samantha watched and participated first-hand in the individual care that veterinarians provided to her family's animals. This relationship was what drove her to pursue her own calling in veterinary medicine. After working in different clinics under different practice philosophies, Samantha finally came to the conclusion that her ideal of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship fostered on the farm in her youth was not possible in today’s numbers-driven practices. She wanted to be able to spend enough time with her patients and their owners to understand what is truly going on underneath the surface – to not only treat the symptoms but to address the underlying causes. She also hates to see a pet so terrified of the vet visit that he visibly shakes even when no one is touching him. We all know stress is horrible for health and healing – why put our pets through more than necessary?
Being able to work with a patient in his or her home setting where they are confident and relaxed not only makes it easier on the emotional state of the patient, but also helps the medical team see how they really are and get a better understanding of how the external factors of a patient’s life affect the internal. Bringing veterinary visits to the home also gives time to make a more holistic plan of action for each patient encompassing any and all areas including diet, exercise, medications and alternative medicine treatments
Kiley's unwavering love for animals has been evident throughout her life. Instead of desiring a car, like most teenagers on their 16th birthday, she welcomed her first dog, Dude, into the world.
Following graduation from college with a B.A.A in Commercial Recreation and Facilities Management, she made a surprising decision to join the Army.
However, as she embarked on her Basic Training journey, a heart-wrenching moment unfolded when her beloved dog had to be put down. In that moment, she made a solemn promise to honor Dude's memory by becoming a Veterinary Technician.
After her retirement from the U.S. Army, Kiley pursued her goal and earned her Veterinary Technician degree, becoming a licensed professional in the field.
Presently, Kiley's home is filled with the warmth and love of three dogs and five cats, all of whom are rescues. She also extends her compassion by fostering animals whenever she can.
In her spare time, Kiley has engaged in sports, such as Semi-Professional football and Roller Derby. Additionally, she remains a loyal supporter of the Detroit Lions, passionately cheering them on every season.