Meet our team!
Dr. Zoe Baxter
DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Zoe Baxter is a native Idahoan, growing up locally in the Treasure Valley, being raised outside of Kuna, Idaho on a farm with acres to run and play. She graduated from Kuna High School and went on to Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, finishing her doctorate by attending Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduating in 2006, Dr. Baxter returned to her hometown, working at Ada Animal Hospital for 12 years, before opening up Hometown Animal Clinic in 2018. With years of education and experience, she was able to mold and develop the clinic it is known to be today.
Dr. Baxter shares her life with her husband and three kids, back at the farm she grew up on, in Kuna. She is quite often found deep in her gardens during the summer days, and in her greenhouse during the off season. When not gardening, she loves spending time with her kids, going to their cabin, and attending concerts.
Animal Head Count: 3 Dogs (Lightning, Bill & Nora), 1 Cat (Rocky Rockstar), 1 Horse (Marley), 2 Miniature Donkeys (BlackJack & Mojo), 1 Bearded Dragon (Lettie), and Countless Chickens
Dr. Baxter’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “I really like the challenge of medicine and animals, but don’t like touching people.”
Dr. Carolyn Blackstock
Dr. Carolyn Blackstock is originally from Minnesota, completing her undergraduate and veterinary studies in Massachusetts at Tufts University. She found her heart in Idaho by traveling out here whenever she got the chance, working in stockyards during the summers and visiting a rancher who is now her husband.
Dr. Blackstock joined Hometown Animal Clinic in 2019, shortly after receiving her doctorate, and from there we have gotten the great opportunity to watch her blossom into the doctor she is today.
Dr. Blackstock shares her life with her family in Marsing, Idaho on a working cattle ranch. When not at work, you can find her driving around the ranch in her Ranger, playing with her plants and always up for a good time.
Animal Head Count: 2 Dogs (Samwise & Rosie), 3 Horses (Bill, Oakley & Elli), and a mini chicken operation.
Dr. Blackstock’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “Because I love people who love animals and wanted to help them.”
Dr. Audrey Duncan
DVM, Associate
Dr. Audrey Duncan is originally from Northern Idaho, completing her undergrad at University of Idaho and attending University of Arizona for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Finally ending up in Boise with her husband and his family, we were very lucky to have her join us in the Fall of 2025 and she has been a great addition!
Dr. Duncan shares her life with her husband. When she isn’t busy working, you can often find her nose deep in a good book, enjoying the outdoors of Idaho and what the treasure valley has to offer.
Animal Head Count: 1 Dog (Gio)
Dr. Duncan’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: **Coming Soon**
Dr. Pamela Takeuchi
Dr. Pam Takeuchi graduated from The Ohio State University (those that know football, know we don’t talk much about this in the clinic as we have some serious rivalry going on). Dr. Pam joined us in Summer of 2025, moving out to Idaho from Minnesota. She brings over 25 years experience in the field, enjoying the details to surgery and dentistry . We are thrilled to have her with us and she has made an amazing addition to our team.
Dr. Pam shares her life with her husband and two sons. In her free time she spends every second possible outdoors; mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing just to name a few activities.
Animal Head Count: 2 Dogs (Yuki & Eddie)
Dr. Pam’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: **Coming Soon**
Dr. Roy Johnson
Dr. Roy Johnson is originally from Illinois, and comes with a wealth of experience. He graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Biology, later attending University of Munich in Germany for Veterinary Medicine, returning state side to University of Illinois to finish his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. From 2004-2006 he opted to return back to University of Illinois for research in Material Science. He has put his hat out, so to say, in being a Scientist, owning his own veterinary practice in New Mexico, to now being an associate veterinarian. Dr. Johnson started out as a relief veterinarian with us and opted to join our team part-time in February 2025. We have enjoyed having him on our team, with his experience and knowledge as well as his fun sense of humor.
Dr. Johnson shares his life with his wife of thirty years. When not working he spends his time playing chess, riding his tri-cycle around town and enjoying the great outdoors of Idaho.
Animal Head Count: 1 Dog (Winnie the Pooh), and 1 cat (Remy)
Dr. Johnson’s Why He Chose Veterinary Medicine: “I had a crow growing up named Elmer, and I had always wanted to be a vet.”
Alyson Green
Alyson has lived in Idaho for over 30 years, growing up locally in Eagle, Idaho, graduating from Eagle High School and later attending college at Boise State University. Alyson has been in the field for over 12 years and with the clinic since 2018 when Hometown Animal Clinic opened their doors. Starting out as a technician, she is now the Practice Manager and helps with running the clinic’s day to day operations. She is also known for her “corgi squeal” when she is on the floor and a corgi comes into the building!
Alyson shares her life with her fiancé, her dogs and horses in Eagle, Idaho, on a “mini farm”. When not at work she spends her time riding her dressage horse, enjoying concerts, “glamping”, and spending time with family and close friends.
Animal Head Count: 3 Dogs (Lola, Barley, & Bruticus), and 1 Horse (Riannon)
Alyson’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “I love animals, science and caring for anything…the veterinary field just makes it possible to do it all!”
Jennifer Reed
Jennifer (Jen) grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska before moving to Idaho over 10 years ago. She graduated from Brown Mackie College with an Associates of Applied Science, obtaining her Certified Veterinary Technician license shortly after graduation. Jen has been in the field for over 10 years and joined Hometown in 2019. She loves the continued learning of veterinary medicine, and is our pocket-pet specialist.
Jen shares her life with her long-term boyfriend and daughter in Boise, Idaho. She loves to nerd out over Star Wars and Marvel, and you can often find her spending time with those she is close with.
Animal Head Count: 3 Cats (BonBon, Rex & Kirara), and Many Guinea Pigs
Jen’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “I love science. The constant learning and continuing of education. Plus a combination of getting to apply that science in helping our pets. My pets have always been a huge part of my family, my happiness, and I love applying that knowledge into helping others.”
Ashton Miller
Ashton is an Idaho native, born and raised in Eagle, Idaho. She has been in the veterinary field for over 3 years now, starting out as a receptionist at our local shelter and moving into technician work when she joined Hometown in 2020. Ashton is a hard worker and takes pride in what she does.
Ashton shares her life with her amazing family. She enjoys adventures and going out camping and hiking in the Idaho mountains.
Animals Head Count: 1 Dog (Dexter), and 2 Cats (Oliver & Chester)
Ashton’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “Growing up I always loved animals, and so did my grandfather (he had his bachelor’s in animal science and originally planned to become a vet). Growing up he used to read to me before bed, and often times he would read from books written by James Harriot (Who’s real name is James Alfred Wight) who just so happened to be a British Veterinarian who is best known for writing a series of books set in the 1930s–1950s Yorkshire. The books were filled with stories about the world of veterinary medicine and the animals that I already loved. My want to go into vet med started with those books, and as I got older I never got over that want. I choose veterinary medicine in part because of my grandfather, but also because of my love and passion for animals and veterinary medicine.”
Erin Eldridge
Erin is originally from Nebraska, in 2013 her family found themselves moving to Idaho and calling it home as they established life on a cattle ranch. She joined our Hometown family in 2022, and with years of experience working on the ranch she has been able to jump right in with both feet and take on anything put in her direction.
Erin shares her life with her family. During the work week she lives in Kuna, and on her days off and weekends you can find her out at the family ranch in Grand View. One of her most favorite activities is hanging out with her kids, watching them show their cattle all over the country.
Animal Head Count: 65 Cows (…we aren’t even going to begin naming), and 5 Dogs (Finn, Buck, Hazel, Marsh & Willow)
Erin’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “Animals and agriculture are my passion.”
Mikayla Tovar
Mikayla is an Idaho native, born and raised in Nampa, Idaho. Many may remember her when we opened our doors in 2018, she took a little hiatus and has since come back! We often joke with her that she couldn’t stay away forever and missed us. Mikayla joined us again in August 2024 and we are so thrilled to have her back at the clinic. She jumps in and helps on any task at hand, and is such a great team player.
Mikayla shares her life with her husband, in their free time you can catch them out exploring parts of Idaho, going to breweries with their pups, and to truly relax they veg out at home watching movies.
Animal Head Count: 2 Dogs (Hera (Rottiweiler) & Mabel (Bulldog)
Mikayla’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “I’ve always wanted to do it since I was young, I enjoy working with animals rather than people.”
Adrienna Campion
Adrienna moved to the Treasure Valley in 2025, ready for a new adventure in the great state of Idaho. She took some time off to start a family and reset from the veterinary field, however couldn’t stay away for long as after she settled into Idaho and the swing of things, we welcomed her into our clinic with open arms. Adrienna has been with us since Winter 2026, and has been a great addition, full of knowledge from her past experience in the veterinary field.
Adrienna shares her life with her husband and son, together they enjoy “glamping” all over the Northwest, and have picked up gardening since moving to Idaho.
Animal Head Count: 2 Dogs (Daisy & Ace)
Adrienna’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: **Coming Soon**
Macady Nebeker
Macady (named after a book that is a mystery that takes place in her hometown) is another Idaho native, born in Burley, Idaho and moving to Boise in May 2025 after graduating from College of Southern Idaho with a degree in Aqua Culture. She started her career in veterinary medicine as a receptionist a few years back and has since joined our team as a Veterinary Assistant in Spring of 2026.
Macady shares her life with her adorable Doodle Winnie, they enjoy the outdoors of Idaho going fishing and hiking all over Idaho, as long as it’s outside, they are game to go!
Animal Head Count: 1 Dog (Winnie)
Macady’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “Growing up I was always attached to animals and wanted to help them and not help people, after doing a CNA class in high school I feel like I understand animals better than humans. My mom always said I would do better with animals than I would with two legged mammals.”
Jessica Ott
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon….
Animal Head Count: 3 Dogs (Ranger, Tooly & Harvey), and 2 Cats (Fish & Chip)
Jessica’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: **Coming Soon**
Sarah Anderson
Sarah moved to Boise in 2015 with her family, she joined our team in Spring of 2023 as a customer service representative. She has done an amazing job working her way up to our Lead Customer Service Representative, giving every client that personal experience when you are upfront.
Sarah shares her life with her family, she is very close with them and enjoys being the “Fun Aunt”. When not working she can be found playing softball, doing crafts and anything she can go and explore with her dog by her side.
Animal Head Count: 1 Dog (Lady)
Sarah’s Why She Chose Veterinary Medicine: “The way that Cody (first pitbull) has shown me love and compassion, and what I have learned so much about myself, I want to give that love and compassion back.”
Jill de Witte
Customer Service Representative
Bio coming soon….