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Meet the Team

Meet the client service team of Burlingame Road Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.

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Norma Gottstein, DVM

Norma Gottstein, DVM

Veterinarian

I was born in the small town of Woodbine, Maryland where my family had a farm that raised cattle, hogs and chickens as well as corn, soybeans, hay and wheat. I was always interested in animals and when I joined 4-H my main project was raising and showing French Lop rabbits. I knew from a very young age
that I wanted to be a veterinarian.

I attended veterinary school at Virginia Tech where I met my husband, John. We married after I graduated. We have 2 children, Tessa and Brandon. We moved to Kansas in 2000 so that we could be closer to John’s family.

I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine but have special interests in dentistry, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. My current pets include 2 dogs, 3 cats and 2 horses.

My hobbies are gardening, cooking and reading. As a family, we love to vacation in the mountains where we can go hiking and exploring the many national parks in this beautiful country.

Jocinda Wolfe(Cindy Wolfe), DVM

Jocinda Wolfe(Cindy Wolfe), DVM

Veterinarian

I am a compassionate gentle provider excited to meet and treat your furry (and not-so-furry) family members. It is my honor to help them stay healthy and thrive. I grew up in Overland Park Kansas and from an early age brought home every animal I could. I knew with no doubt veterinary medicine was my destiny.

I have special interest in surgery but love general practice as I get to meet new pets and their caring owners.

I graduated from Kansas State University and return often for continuing education.

I devote my time to volunteering with rescues and causes close to my heart. All my own furbabies are rescues. I enjoy volleyball and softball and travel yearly to national and world tournaments.

Kelly Johnstone, DVM

Kelly Johnstone, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Kelly Johnstone is a dedicated veterinarian with over 11 years of experience in the field. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and has developed a passion for emergency medicine and internal medicine, often collaborating with colleagues on challenging cases. Dr. Johnstone professional interests include soft tissue surgery and for caring for geriatric patients. She strives to ensure that all animals are as comfortable as possible during routine visits, hospital treatments, and surgeries, both in the clinic and at home. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Johnstone enjoys the outdoors, horseback riding and gardening. She values time spent with family and friends and loves to travel with her husband. A fun fact about her is that fall is her favorite season, and she eagerly anticipates the college football season each year. At home, Dr. Johnstone beloved pet’s include two dogs—Boots, a Pitbull, and Maggie, a Corgi—three cats named Arby, Bibs, and Milo, and two horses, Sugar and Sid.
Joan Wacker, DVM

Joan Wacker, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Joan Wacker is a phenomenal Veterinarian who has been with Burlingame Road Animal Hospital since Aug 2003. She graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. The areas of practice she finds most rewarding are feline wellness and complicated diagnostic cascades. She enjoys the focus that surgery requires as well. Beyond her vast scope of small animal experience, she also occasionally helps work cattle with her brother. During her scarce free time, Dr. Wacker enjoys swimming, poolside relaxation, yoga, polka music, George Strait, and the late Jimmy Buffet. She has an Airedale named Sammy, a chocolate Labrador named Lucy, and a cat named Pawl.

Talon Hutchens

Talon Hutchens

Ultrasound Technician

Meet Talon – Talon is one of our amazing technicians who has over 15 years of experience in Veterinary Medicine. He originally graduated with a graphic design degree, but (thankfully!) followed his heart into the veterinary field after 12 years of working in the screen-printing industry. Using his artistic eye, he quickly found passion for veterinary imaging.

In his spare time Talon loves to play music and be outside fishing. He has a wife, two cats and a dog. Fun fact about Talon – he matches his pen to his scrub top every day!