Dr. Jill Paul is originally from the Arkansas/Oklahoma area and is a graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Paul’s past experience includes working in a mixed animal practice in western Oklahoma. Dr. Paul is currently one of only four Fear Free certified veterinarians in the Billings area. Her other areas of interest include dentistry, surgery, feline medicine (she is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners) and exotic pet medicine. She is committed to providing your pet as comfortable an experience as possible at our facility utilizing fear free practices. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and long distance bicycle riding.

Dr. L. Young completed her undergraduate education at the University of Wyoming and obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. She has been working at Moore Lane Veterinary Hospital since 2007.

Dr. McLane’s interest in veterinary medicine started at age 14 while growing up in a suburb of Chicago. Even at that early age he knew he wanted to live in Montana and be a vet. He finished high school in Illinois then went west for college. While at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah he found the other loves of his life; Caren, his wife, and fly fishing. After graduating from BYU with a degree in Animal Science their little family, which consisted of himself, Caren and his son, Andrew, moved back to Illinois. He attended veterinary school at the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois and graduated in 2000. While in Illinois, they added another son, Mitchell, to their family. After completion of vet school, he accepted my first job in Billings MT working for Dr. Ed Jorden at Moore Lane Vet Hospital. He loved living in Montana and obviously decided this is where he wanted to stay, so here he is. Montana for him is full of things he loves: his family, which now consists of Caren and 5 kids (Andrew, Mitchell, Avery, Callum, and Bronwyn) and 2 Brittany Spaniels (Amber and Ella), and all the outdoor activities Montana has to offer. He love to go fishing or bird hunting with his family and friends every chance he gets. In fact, if he’s not in the office he’s probably fishing, camping, hunting, gardening or watching one of his kid’s soccer games. Montana offers a great quality of life.

Dr. McLane is adept at orthopedic surgery, including fracture repairs.

Originally from southwestern Missouri, Dr. O’Keefe is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She was raised on a hobby beef farm and quickly figured out she would rather care for the barn cats than the cattle. Following veterinary school, Dr. O’Keefe decided it was time to escape the humidity of the Midwest and move to Montana. Dr. O’Keefe is Fear Free certified and proud to provide your pet with the best quality care while under her watch. Her professional interests include cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery. In her spare time, you can find Dr. O’Keefe spending time with her husband, their two dogs, Beatrix and Brody, and their three cats Cappie, Django, and Mario.

Dr. Werner is an alumnus of Wake Forest University and Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Werner is a Master Falconer and enjoys working with avian and exotic patients in addition to cats and dogs. During Veterinary school he spent time at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in the United Arab Emirates and The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI. When he is not working, he enjoys fly fishing, hunting with his falconry birds and his Deutsch Langhaar, Deacon.

Dr. Johnson grew up in Germany, but a string of adventures eventually led her to Montana, where she met her husband, Lyle. She studied linguistics and literature and taught English abroad before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2017. She loves being a vet and bonding with her clients and continues to develop special interests in emergency medicine, surgery, and geriatric care. She is certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture and provides acupuncture services for our 4-legged clients.

In her free time, she’ll be riding her roany pony, exploring the mountains with her family of two- and four-legged creatures, and pursuing art and photography. She also loves to combine her passion for foreign language, travel, and veterinary projects related to community service.

Dr. Kandawasvika grew up in Zimbabwe and comes to us from Reno, Nevada. She completed her doctorate in veterinary medicine at University of Zimbabwe and has been practicing for 18 years. A gifted surgeon, Dr. Kandawasvika is always looking to grow her knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine.

“Dr. K” enjoys spending time with her husband, kids and house cats!

Dr. Heaton is from a small town in the hills of eastern Kentucky. She obtained her bachelor of science from Morehead State University, after which she moved to the island of Grenada where she attended veterinary school at St. George’s University. During her time on the island, she spent many hours in the rainforest assisting in a conservation and research project of tree boas. She also spent some time as a student in South Africa where she assisted in the care of a number of wild species and offered volunteer services to care for pets and livestock. She enjoys working with animals of all species and likes to challenge her knowledge in all areas of medicine and surgery. She loves veterinary medicine because it allows her to help both animals and people, and she looks forward to building strong relationships with her patients and clients. Dr. Heaton loves the outdoors and spend a lot of her free time hiking and camping. She enjoys travel and learning about different cultures. She has a passion for art and enjoys creating visual art as well as music in her spare time.

Dr. Curran grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and earned a degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before starting veterinary school he married his high school sweetheart Meredith. He attended his first two years of veterinary school in Lincoln before completing his second two years and graduating from Iowa State University in 2020. During veterinary school he and his wife had a son, Callum, and a daughter, Sage. Dr. Curran has special interest in small animal dermatology, exotic animal medicine and giant breed dogs, originating in large part from the love of his Great Dane, Norman. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, and being outdoors.

Dr. Daves grew up in Knoxville, TN, obtained a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, and completed her DVM degree at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a passion for caring for avian, exotic, and wildlife patients as well as dogs and cats, and plans to continue developing her special interest in exotic animal medicine. Dr. Daves is new to Montana and is excited to explore all it has to offer. She is especially eager to get back into some of the activities she loves, such as horseback riding, kayaking, skiing, and writing. She has two cats, Ender (right) and Newt (left), and is looking forward to adding a dog to the mix before long!