Meet Our Team

Dr. Mary Jean Gorse knew at a very early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian; however, she never dreamed that she would build one of the largest veterinary referral and emergency centers in the Midwest. Dr.

A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Dr. Karagiannis has extensive experience in, but not limited to, the stabilization of severe traumas, intoxications, envenomations, transfusion medicine, cardiac emergencies and acute pancreatitis.

Dr. Yarnall was born and raised in the St. Louis area. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Kristen O’Dell grew up in a small town in Missouri. She completed her undergraduate studies and veterinary degree at the University of Missouri in 2001.

Dr. Coletti joined VSS on January 15, 2009 after being selected for a small animal surgery residency.

Dr. Sherman joined VSS on May 20, 2013 as an emergency and critical care veterinarian.

Dr Jeremy Shomper earned BS degrees in Equine Studies and Biology from Virginia Intermont College. He spent several years riding Hunter and Jumper horses prior to returning to Virginia to attend Veterinary School at Virginia Tech.

A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Rausch has experience in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery with special interest in oncologic surgery and wound management.

Dr. Mays is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and has special clinical interest and research experience in trauma resuscitation, transfusion therapy, and disorders of coagulation.

Dr. Cletzer is originally from Vermont. She attended the University of New Hampshire for her undergraduate degree, and then attended Cornell University for veterinary school. After graduating veterinary school, she completed her rotating internship at Tufts University.