Meet Our Veterinarians

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 Dr. Murray grew up on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, after returning to the United States from Papua New Guinea, where her parents served as missionaries. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mid-America Nazarene College in Olathe, Kansas, earning a double major in Biology and Chemistry.

After graduation, Dr. Murray moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where she worked in the laboratory at a local human trauma hospital for nearly ten years. Seeking a new direction, she transitioned into veterinary medicine, working at Belmont Veterinary Clinic while completing additional coursework at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to prepare for veterinary school.

In 2004, she graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine with honors.  Dr. Murray began her veterinary career as an associate at High Plains Animal Hospital in Borger, Texas, where she practiced for five years before returning to Kansas to be closer to family.

After several years of providing relief services for Southside Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Murray officially joined the team full-time in September 2020.

Dr. Murray is well known around the clinic for her cat-themed scrub tops.  Professionally, she is passionate about feline wellness and medicine.  Outside of work, she enjoys quilting, tending to her flower beds, and square dancing.

Dr. Kelly Foster was born and raised in the Gardner, Kansas area and has long had a passion for animal care and agriculture. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 2009, majoring in Feed Science and Management with a minor in Animal Sciences. She continued her education at Kansas State University, receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.

Dr. Foster began her veterinary career in Emporia, Kansas, where she worked in a mixed animal practice, gaining valuable experience caring for a wide variety of species. In September 2021, she joined Southside Veterinary Clinic as an Associate Veterinarian and has been a valued member of the team ever since.

Professionally, Dr. Foster has a strong passion for preventative care, client education, and animal nutrition. She enjoys partnering with clients to help their pets live long, healthy lives through proactive and informed care.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Foster stays busy with her husband, their two active boys, and their five Brittanys. Much of her free time is spent outdoors with her hunting dogs or cheering on her boys at sports and 4-H events. When she finds a quiet moment, she enjoys camping, crocheting, and reading—often finishing 50–60 books each year.