Our Team
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team of Alpine Animal Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Veterinary Team
Veterinarians
Dr. Jenny Janitell, DVM
Veterinarian
Becoming a veterinarian was an innate calling for Dr. Jenny Janitell. She has always appreciated the human-animal bond and the love that animals bring into our lives. She was raised on a farm north of Miles City, where she grew up working with her family on their wheat grain operation. Dr. Janitell attended Montana State University, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in the spring of 2006. She then attended Washington State University for veterinary school and earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 2010.
After completing veterinary school, she and her husband spent time in Idaho and Oregon, where she practiced both mixed animal and small animal medicine. Although Idaho and Oregon will always have a piece of her heart, Montana has always been where she calls “home.” Dr. Janitell is beyond excited to be back in Montana and embarking on a new adventure with Alpine Animal Clinic.
Dr. Janitell’s professional interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and abdominal ultrasound. She is a member of the AVMA and accredited by the USDA. Dr. Janitell loves bonding with clients and building trusting relationships with her patients. She also values participating in the education process and mentoring future veterinarians.
Outside of work, Dr. Janitell enjoys spending time with her husband and fur-babies, doing CrossFit, traveling, and visiting family and friends. She is a lover of all creatures but may be partial to Dachshunds. Jersey, Thomas, and Rose are a few of her favorites. Mateo and Tuli, the Italian Spinones, also have her heart.
Dr. Janitell can be reached at drjanitell@alpineanimalclinic.com
Dr. Michelle Gabel, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Michelle Gabel grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned her undergraduate degree in Bio-Veterinary Science from Utah State University. In 2006, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. While in vet school, she completed her acupuncture training at CSU and is a Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist or cVMA.
After vet school, Dr. Gabel worked at a small animal practice in Utah for two years. She and her husband then moved to Rochester, NY, for his radiology residency. For the next five years, Dr. Gabel worked for a feline specialty practice where she developed a strong interest and specific skill set for handling and treating cats.
Dr. Gabel and her family then worked and lived in Oregon for two years, but a strong desire to be closer to family brought them to Helena. Dr. Gabel joined Alpine Animal Clinic in 2017.
In her free time, she enjoys skiing, boating, and spending time with her husband, two children, one cat, and two horses. Her professional interests include feline medicine and behavior, and acupuncture.
Dr. Gabel can be reached at: drgabel@alpineanimalclinic.com
Dr. Diane Streiff, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Diane Streiff was born in France, raised in Australia, and moved to Texas, where she attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree. After four years in Aggieland, she moved back to France to work as a surgery technician at an equine specialty/referral practice. She started veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Streiff graduated from veterinary school in 2018 with high honors.
Dr. Streiff spent her first couple of years after graduation as a general practice veterinarian in Texas. She then completed a rotating internship, consisting of one year, rotating through Emergency, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine in a specialist referral center before going on to complete a one-year surgery-specific internship in New York. Dr. Streiff then came to Montana as a surgical resident in Bozeman for a time, deciding against completing the program. Dr. Streiff joined Alpine Animal Clinic in Helena in March of 2023 and is excited to continue her focus on advanced surgery and emergency care. Her main interests are advanced soft tissue, oncology, ophthalmology, and orthopedic surgery for both dogs and cats.
In her free time, Dr. Streiff enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and traveling. She has two cats, Catleesi and Kat Drogo, and her horse, Bannack.
For surgical consultation, please call (406) 449-7155, or Dr. Streiff can be reached at drstreiff@alpineanimalclinic.com.
Dr. Merry Johnson, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Merry Johnson earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and has been in small animal practice for eight years and one and a half years in regulatory medicine. Her professional interests include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry. Dr. Johnson excels in emergencies and is good at problem-solving, even during stressful events. She takes pride in taking the time to explain options and procedures to pet parents so that they feel more at ease, especially when their furry family member needs an advanced procedure.
Outside of her veterinary work, Dr. Johnson enjoys being in the mountains, especially for backpacking, mountain biking, trail running, and snowboarding. A fun fact about Dr. Merry Johnson: she and her husband have visited over 300 different breweries together, including in several other countries. She has a beloved cat named Arbor, and she hopes to be welcoming a puppy into her family very soon.
Dr. Jen Majerus, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jen Majerus was born and raised on her family’s farm and ranch in Eastern Montana. Her first adventures in veterinary medicine included attempting to use her mother’s nursing equipment to “doctor” their family cat, stuffed animals, and various farm animals. Her love of animals changed and grew as she developed a further understanding and love for the human-animal bond, science, and medicine.
Dr. Majerus attended Carroll College in Helena, where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology. She received her veterinary medical degree in 2014 from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Majerus went on to practice mixed animal veterinary medicine in Glendive, Montana, for eight years before moving back to the beautiful Helena area to be with her fiancé, Josh.
Dr. Majerus has a professional interest in preventative medicine, internal medicine, abdominal ultrasound, emergency medicine, and physical rehabilitation. She is excited to have the opportunity to further these skills here at Alpine Animal Clinic. Dr. Majerus also enjoys developing lasting relationships with her patients and their families.
Dr. Majerus, Josh, and their Labrador, Masseter, enjoy hiking, camping, traveling, working cows on the family ranch, and spending time with their chickens. Dr. Majerus is also an avid runner and loves fitness classes. She also loves to cuddle up with a good book and her five cats, Gouda, Nacho, Licorice, Noodles, and Chili, who are the undisputed rulers of their household.
Dr. Majerus can be reached at drmajerus@alpineanimalclinic.com
Dr. Kelsey Hogue, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Kelsey Hogue, DVM, grew up in Oregon, where her love of animals began early in life. Her childhood was spent caring for a variety of animals in shelters and at the stables. In the perusal of veterinary medicine, she chose to attend Montana State University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2013. She then went to Washington State University and received her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2017.
Dr. Hogue has worked with a wide variety of animals, but her passion is with canine and feline patients. Her favorite part about veterinary medicine is helping to strengthen the bond between you and your pets, as well as preserving their quality of life. Her particular areas of interest are dentistry, preventative medicine, and critical care.
She and her husband, Sam, share a love for the mountains and outdoors, and this is what brought her back to Montana. As an outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, fishing, snowboarding, riding horses, and exploring with her many furry family members. She also enjoys teaching swing dancing and international travel.
Dr. Hogue can be reached at: drhogue@alpineanimalclinic.com
Dr. Maddie Ryan, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Maddie Ryan grew up in Helena, graduating from Carroll College in 2016 while also working at Alpine Animal Clinic as a Technical Assistant.
Alpine is where she met her future husband, Dr. Paul Ryan. Dr. Maddie (Parker) Ryan graduated from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
Dr. Laura Jo Holcombe, DVM
Dr. Laura Jo Holcombe earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Utah State University WIMU program associated with Washington State University. Her professional interests include surgery and oncology, and she prides herself on taking the time to build trusting relationships with her clients to provide the best care for their animals. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and horseback riding around the state of Montana. Dr. Holcombe has a strong passion for working dogs and has trained her own dogs in narcotics detection, human trafficking, and obedience. She also has three beloved pets: a 6-year-old Labrador retriever, a 3-year-old husky cross, and a 6-month-old German shepherd. Originally from Hood River, Oregon, she completed her undergrad at Carroll College in Helena. With a degree in animal behavior and human connections, she found her calling in Montana and hopes to someday have horses of her own.
Dr. Ashlee Love, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Ashlee Love always knew she wanted to go into the medical field, but did not realize veterinary medicine was her calling until spending multiple summers with her older sister, who is also a veterinarian. She was able to get firsthand experience at a mixed animal practice andsee all aspects of the field. Dr. Love enjoyed that every day was different and that general practitioners really get to do it all – surgery, medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, etc. Dr. Love attended Montana State University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2015. She was the second class to enter the WIMU program, which allowed her to complete her first year of veterinary school at Montana State University. Dr. Love then went to Washington State University for her remaining three years ofveterinary school and graduated in 2019. She took every opportunity to return to Montana for her clinical rotations, as Montana has always had her heart. Dr. Love started her career at a small animal practice in Miles City, MT. She truly loves all aspects of veterinary medicine. Practicing in asmall rural community, where there are no close referral or emergency clinics, has afforded her unique experiences and made her a well-rounded veterinarian. Outside of work, Dr. Love enjoys spending timewith her husband, family, friends, and her two fur babies – Sebastian(dachshund) and Theodora (Golden Retriever). She also loves traveling, exploring Montana, reading, and functional fitness.
Team Leads
Kammie Henry
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Hospital Manager
Kammie is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and ensures all patients receive the highest standard of care possible. She directs all technical staff training in our clinic and hospital areas, as well as directing our business operations. Kammie’s CVT degree is from PIMA Medical Institute in Dillon, MT, and she passed the National Licensing Exam in 2017. Kammie has years of upper-level managerial experience, bringing a detailed focus on excellent quality care.
Abrielle
Compassion, dedication, and drive has set Abrielle and our team up for success. Abrielle has a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from MSU and has many years experience working with a variety of species as well as a background in management. Her strong leadership skills and kind heart bring our team together. She is essential to the day to day operations of the hospital and ensures the best quality care for our patients and clients. Her goal is to become an LVT and she is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Program, scheduled to graduate in 2025.
Amy
Detail-oriented, organized, and kind heart makes Amy the perfect fit to be our office manager. Amy oversees many details of the business’ operations and helps set our team up for success. Amy has a background in human healthcare and has taken the leap into veterinary medicine. She was born and raised in Townsend, MT and enjoys all things outdoors such as hiking, hunting, and fishing. Her client service skills are impecable, and she always goes the extra mile for our clients and team.
Jamie
Lead Technical Assistant
Top-quality care and service comes from people dedicated to detail with kindness, compassion and professionalism. Jamie exemplifies this passion and brings with her a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Penn State University. She ensures our technical assistant team is provided the best training available and meet our standards of excellence throughout our facility for every level of nursing care needed.
Julia
Details matter, perhaps the most in surgery. Working closely with our doctors, Julia’s experience and attention to detail ensure your family receives excellent, quality care during surgical procedures at Alpine Animal Clinic. Julia, a Helena native, has been at Alpine for several years and has an extensive background in client service as well as years in technical assisting.
Chelsea Veach
Kennel Manager
Chelsea earned her Bachelor’s degree from Carroll College, and her research work in dog behavior through the Anthrozoology Therapy Dog Program is expected to be published in 2020. As director of our Assistant Teams, Chelsea’s compassionate and kind care ensures your dog and cat are comfortable, happy, and given personalized attention during their stay for boarding and daycare, as well as Technician Services in our clinic and hospital.
Jaclyn
Our clients are just as important as our patients. Jaclyn strives to make a connection with each client and their family members. Her hospitality, compassion, and fun spirit is the essence of our reception team. She ensures our reception team is top of the line and always puts the client first. Jaclyn has an extensive background in healthcare, client service, and management. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and taking care of her hobby farm. She brings the love of her family to the team and our clients every day. Her ingenuity and excitement to be a part of a team is nothing short of inspiring.
Technicians & Assistants
Meghan
Licensed Veterinary Technican
Bio coming soon.
Tyler
Technical Assistant
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Rachel
Technical Assistant
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Brittany
Technical Assistant
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Corynn
Technical Assistant
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Jessica
Technical Assistant
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Morgan
Technical Assistant
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Destinie
Technical Assistant
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Hunter
Technical Assistant
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Regan
Technical Assistant, Boarding Assistant, Groomer
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Brittaney
Customer Service Representative
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Josi
Customer Service Representative & Boarding Assistant
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Candy
Boarding Assistant
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Emma
Client Service Representative and Boarding Assistant
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Novalee
Veterinary Assistant
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Emma
Veterinary Assistant
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Maggie
Veterinary Assistant
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Trevor
Veterinary Assistant
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Customer Service Representative
Rebecca
Customer Service Representative
Rebecca has many years of experience bringing comfort and help to families needing care. With many years of experience in human mental health care, she understands how important your loved one is to you. She is here to help give you the very best veterinary service you’ve ever experienced. She serves our patients tirelessly and with a dedication to excellence, so you know you’ve made the right choice in choosing Alpine Animal Clinic for your loved ones.
Stephanie
Customer Service Representative
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Lexi
Customer Service Representative
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Nova
Customer Service Representative
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Brandi
Customer Service Representative
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