RANDALL D. HOBROCK, DVM
Dr. Hobrock grew up on a small family farming and ranching operation near Natoma, Kansas. In 1994 he began his undergraduate study in Animal Science at Kansas State University. In 1998 Dr. Hobrock was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. The curriculum there prepared him well for a career as a mixed-animal practitioner.
Throughout the curriculum at KSU CVM, a great deal of time was spent studying Cow/Calf and Feedlot Production Medicine at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center and Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center, Nebraska.
In order to further pursue a passion in Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction, Dr. Hobrock completed Equine externships in Indiana and Wyoming. Much of the time there focused on reproduction, dentistry and lameness cases.
After graduating in 2002 from KSU CVM, Dr. Hobrock found employment as an Associate Veterinarian at a highly-regarded mixed animal practice just north of Topeka, Kansas. There he saw a wide variety of small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries as well as many internal medicine cases. The area provided an abundant amount of equine reproductive, lameness and dentistry cases through which he has become very proficient with ultrasound and x-ray diagnostics. The practice workload also included bovine herd health, reproduction and backgrounder/feedlot medicine.
In October 2006, after almost a year of searching for a community that they wanted to raise a family in, Dr. Hobrock and his wife Shaela made the decision to move to Concordia, Kansas. It is in Concordia where he constructed his full-service Veterinary Hospital which was completed in November 2008.
Over the years of practice, Dr Hobrock has continued to develop his keen interest in small animal orthopedics with numerous hours of continuing education and labs. His practice offers many orthopedic surgery procedures including the following: Cruciate ligament repairs (TPLO, lateral fabellar suture, closing wedge), bone plating, bone pinning, external skeletal fixation, and much more. Dr Hobrock also offers OFA exams and is certified for Penn HIP radiographs. The practice has made investments in high-quality radiology and surgical equipment to make these procedures easier.
Dr. Hobrock is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, American Association Bovine Practitioners.
Dr. Hobrock enjoys spending time with his wife Shaela and following the activities of their two boys, Tyler & Cole. He also enjoys spending his spare time hunting, fishing and visiting his family back at the ranch.
Throughout the curriculum at KSU CVM, a great deal of time was spent studying Cow/Calf and Feedlot Production Medicine at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center and Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center, Nebraska.
In order to further pursue a passion in Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction, Dr. Hobrock completed Equine externships in Indiana and Wyoming. Much of the time there focused on reproduction, dentistry and lameness cases.
After graduating in 2002 from KSU CVM, Dr. Hobrock found employment as an Associate Veterinarian at a highly-regarded mixed animal practice just north of Topeka, Kansas. There he saw a wide variety of small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries as well as many internal medicine cases. The area provided an abundant amount of equine reproductive, lameness and dentistry cases through which he has become very proficient with ultrasound and x-ray diagnostics. The practice workload also included bovine herd health, reproduction and backgrounder/feedlot medicine.
In October 2006, after almost a year of searching for a community that they wanted to raise a family in, Dr. Hobrock and his wife Shaela made the decision to move to Concordia, Kansas. It is in Concordia where he constructed his full-service Veterinary Hospital which was completed in November 2008.
Over the years of practice, Dr Hobrock has continued to develop his keen interest in small animal orthopedics with numerous hours of continuing education and labs. His practice offers many orthopedic surgery procedures including the following: Cruciate ligament repairs (TPLO, lateral fabellar suture, closing wedge), bone plating, bone pinning, external skeletal fixation, and much more. Dr Hobrock also offers OFA exams and is certified for Penn HIP radiographs. The practice has made investments in high-quality radiology and surgical equipment to make these procedures easier.
Dr. Hobrock is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, American Association Bovine Practitioners.
Dr. Hobrock enjoys spending time with his wife Shaela and following the activities of their two boys, Tyler & Cole. He also enjoys spending his spare time hunting, fishing and visiting his family back at the ranch.
HOLLY C. LENZ, DVM
Dr. Lenz grew up on a small family farm in north central Iowa. Her family has raised a variety of animals including pigs, cattle, and horses. Holly has always had a love for animals and was an active participant in FFA. She spent most of her childhood competing in rodeo and equine events.
Dr. Lenz graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 with an undergraduate degree in Animal Science. In 2014, she graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a desire to find a position at a mixed animal clinic in a rural community. Throughout school, she focused on large animal and equine medicine.
Holly moved to Concordia in 2014 when she joined the Tallgrass team. She especially enjoys large animal medicine and production as well as companion animal reproduction and surgery. Holly and her husband, David, farm and run a commercial cow/calf operation outside of Concordia. They enjoy time away from work checking cows and spending time with their dog, Riley.
Dr. Lenz graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 with an undergraduate degree in Animal Science. In 2014, she graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a desire to find a position at a mixed animal clinic in a rural community. Throughout school, she focused on large animal and equine medicine.
Holly moved to Concordia in 2014 when she joined the Tallgrass team. She especially enjoys large animal medicine and production as well as companion animal reproduction and surgery. Holly and her husband, David, farm and run a commercial cow/calf operation outside of Concordia. They enjoy time away from work checking cows and spending time with their dog, Riley.
BRAD D. ROBÉRT, DVM, MS
Dr. Robért grew up in Hiawatha, KS where his interest in veterinary medicine began. He attended college at Kansas State University where he received his undergraduate degree in Animal Science in 2007 and a Masters degree in Veterinary Biomedical Science in 2010. His research entailed the evaluation of cattle behavior during different health scenarios such as lameness and respiratory diseases but also during varying surgical procedures such as castration and dehorning with the goal to improve animal husbandry practices.
He spent the years prior to vet school in Missouri working for a contract research company specializing in cattle pharmaceuticals, this is where he met his wife, Mallory. They then moved back to Manhattan for Brad to attend veterinary school. He graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. His interests include companion animal and cow/calf production medicine but enjoys the varied orthopedic and soft tissue surgical cases as well. Dr. Robért is certified in carcass ultrasound and enjoys scanning at many of the surrounding fairs to support the local FFA chapters. He has also been invited to lecture at the KSU College of Vet Med and appreciates the opportunity to stay connected with the clinicians and students there.
Brad and Mallory have two children, Finnley and Logan, who are rapidly becoming more involved in sports and activities here in Concordia. They both are active at the local CrossFit North Cloud and enjoy spending time to improve their health and wellness with a great group of people. Spare time is spent on home remodeling projects, checking on their little cow herd, and spending time with friends.
He spent the years prior to vet school in Missouri working for a contract research company specializing in cattle pharmaceuticals, this is where he met his wife, Mallory. They then moved back to Manhattan for Brad to attend veterinary school. He graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. His interests include companion animal and cow/calf production medicine but enjoys the varied orthopedic and soft tissue surgical cases as well. Dr. Robért is certified in carcass ultrasound and enjoys scanning at many of the surrounding fairs to support the local FFA chapters. He has also been invited to lecture at the KSU College of Vet Med and appreciates the opportunity to stay connected with the clinicians and students there.
Brad and Mallory have two children, Finnley and Logan, who are rapidly becoming more involved in sports and activities here in Concordia. They both are active at the local CrossFit North Cloud and enjoy spending time to improve their health and wellness with a great group of people. Spare time is spent on home remodeling projects, checking on their little cow herd, and spending time with friends.
ABBY WARE, DVM
Dr. Abby Ware grew up in Lenexa, KS. Growing up she always had a love for animals and took every opportunity to go hunting or fishing with her dad and grandfather. She also spent a lot of time outside at the nature reserve near her home and frequently brought home snakes, frogs, and other animals to show her unimpressed mother. She knew she always wanted a career centered around animals, so in high school she got her first job as a kennel attendant at a clinic in Lenexa. A year or two later, she started working as an assistant for surgeries and procedures.
After high school, Abby went to Kansas State University to study Animal Sciences and Industry and was admitted to the Veterinary Scholars Early Admittance Program. Throughout her time at Kansas State, she continued to work at the clinic in Lenexa and worked at the Kansas State Large Animal Research Center, gaining extra hands on experience. She completed her bachelors in Animal Science in 2022 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024.
After graduation, Abby moved to Longford, KS where her husband, Gabe, runs his family cow/calf operation. Abby still loves to spend all of her free time outdoors whether it's deer hunting with her dad, helping on the Ware family farm, or hiking with her three dogs in their pastures.
After high school, Abby went to Kansas State University to study Animal Sciences and Industry and was admitted to the Veterinary Scholars Early Admittance Program. Throughout her time at Kansas State, she continued to work at the clinic in Lenexa and worked at the Kansas State Large Animal Research Center, gaining extra hands on experience. She completed her bachelors in Animal Science in 2022 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024.
After graduation, Abby moved to Longford, KS where her husband, Gabe, runs his family cow/calf operation. Abby still loves to spend all of her free time outdoors whether it's deer hunting with her dad, helping on the Ware family farm, or hiking with her three dogs in their pastures.
SHAELA HOBROCK, OFFICE MANAGER
Shaela Hobrock was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas where she grew up with a love of horses. Throughout her youth, Shaela and her family spent a lot time together going to horse shows. Shaela began showing in Western Pleasure and then grew to love Hunter/Jumper events. Shaela is a 1994 graduate of Washburn Rural High School. She then attended Kansas State University majoring in Pre-Health Information Management. She completed her Health Information Management degree at the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City and received her RHIA credentials.
Shaela worked as the Medical Records Manager for a group of Orthopedic Surgeons in Manhattan, Kansas before finding employment at the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care in Topeka, KS. While there, Shaela obtained her Certified Coding Specialist certificate. Shaela is the Office Manager at Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Shaela worked as the Medical Records Manager for a group of Orthopedic Surgeons in Manhattan, Kansas before finding employment at the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care in Topeka, KS. While there, Shaela obtained her Certified Coding Specialist certificate. Shaela is the Office Manager at Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
HATTIE ODETTE, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Hattie joined our team at Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital in April 2010. Hattie graduated from Blue Valley-Randolph High School in 2006 and moved to Concordia shortly after. She put a pause on pursuing her Veterinary Technology degree online through Colby Community College after the birth of her son in 2021.
Hattie and her husband, Cody were married in September 2017. They currently live outside of Concordia with their son, Brantley, born in November 2012, and Wesson, born in January 2021. As a family, they enjoy spending time together outside and on the farm, spending time with family and attending Brantley's sporting events.
Hattie and her husband, Cody were married in September 2017. They currently live outside of Concordia with their son, Brantley, born in November 2012, and Wesson, born in January 2021. As a family, they enjoy spending time together outside and on the farm, spending time with family and attending Brantley's sporting events.
HEATH RAMSEY, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Heath grew up on a small family farm north of Concordia. His passion for farming and animals continued through high school as he participated in FFA and assisted several area farmers. Heath attended Concordia High School where he met his wife Madison. Heath graduated from CHS in 2009 and graduated from Cloud County Community College with an Associate's degree in Ag Science in 2011. Heath became a partner with his dad on their family farm in 2012, and they continue to expand their operation.
Heath and Madison were married in November of 2014 and welcomed their first son, Waylon, in December of 2015. Max, their second son, was born in August of 2017. Their daughter, Julia, was born in November of 2021. Heath enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with Madison, Waylon, Max, Julia, and their dog, Jae.
Heath and Madison were married in November of 2014 and welcomed their first son, Waylon, in December of 2015. Max, their second son, was born in August of 2017. Their daughter, Julia, was born in November of 2021. Heath enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with Madison, Waylon, Max, Julia, and their dog, Jae.
KIARA KNOX, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Kiara joined the Tallgrass team in January 2022. She grew up on a small farm west of Clifton, KS. She graduated from Clifton-Clyde High School in 2021. Kiara is currently pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a focus on animal reproduction at Fort Hays State University.
When Kiara is not working, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, traveling, and watching her little sisters compete with their ponies. Kiara also loves spending time with family, friends, and her pup Willow.
When Kiara is not working, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, traveling, and watching her little sisters compete with their ponies. Kiara also loves spending time with family, friends, and her pup Willow.
CARRIE STENSAAS, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Carrie was raised in Enterprise, KS and graduated from Chapman High School. She moved to Concordia in 1995 and married her husband, Doug, in 2005. Together they farm and have a small cow/calf operation outside of Concordia.
Carrie loves horses and barrel races competitively on weekends. When she is not at work or barrel racing, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Bindi and Olive. Carrie and her love for animals joined our team in May of 2022.
Carrie loves horses and barrel races competitively on weekends. When she is not at work or barrel racing, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Bindi and Olive. Carrie and her love for animals joined our team in May of 2022.
EMILY MCMURDO, REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Emily joined the Tallgrass team in June of 2023. Emily is from Smith Center, KS; however, with her dad in the military, she grew up partly in upstate New York and in Colorado. After graduating high school in 2020, she decided to go to Colby Community College to pursue her Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Nursing. She graduated from Colby in 2023. She passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination in April of 2024 and is now a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Outside of work she likes to spend time with her family and her two dogs, Paige and Allie, two cats, Bindi and Jack, and her rabbit Baxter.
Outside of work she likes to spend time with her family and her two dogs, Paige and Allie, two cats, Bindi and Jack, and her rabbit Baxter.
SARAH MCDUFFEE, RECEPTIONIST
Sarah grew up on her family's cattle ranch outside of Smithville, MO. She was involved in FFA and participated equine judging. Sarah graduated from Smithville High School in 2007, and then moved to north central Kansas in 2013. She married her husband, Nick, in 2021, and they currently live on his family farm with their daughter, Macee. Together they raise longhorn cattle and dairy goats. Sarah enjoys making a variety of dairy products to share with her family and friends. If we are lucky, she brings some to work!
In her time away from work, Sarah and her husband are active in 4-H and showing animals. Sarah is also very artistic and loves to redo furniture and polish and paint longhorn skull mounts. Sarah started working at Tallgrass in May of 2022 and offers a smiling face to each of our clients when they come in the door.
In her time away from work, Sarah and her husband are active in 4-H and showing animals. Sarah is also very artistic and loves to redo furniture and polish and paint longhorn skull mounts. Sarah started working at Tallgrass in May of 2022 and offers a smiling face to each of our clients when they come in the door.
TAYLYNN PELTIER, RECEPTIONIST
Taylynn joined the Tallgrass team in May of 2024. Taylynn is a local from Concordia, KS. After graduating high school in 2020, she went to Wichita State University and received a bachelor's degree in Health Science with a focus in Health Management. Wichita wasn't home for her, so she moved back to Concordia in December of 2023 after graduation.
Taylynn and her fiance, Gavin Thomas, purchased a home in Concordia and reside there with their three pets: the cats, Abby and Luna, and their dog, Remi. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, go to the lake, play sand volleyball and bake.
Taylynn and her fiance, Gavin Thomas, purchased a home in Concordia and reside there with their three pets: the cats, Abby and Luna, and their dog, Remi. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, go to the lake, play sand volleyball and bake.
HARLEE HANSEN, GROOMER
Harlee joined the Tallgrass team in May of 2024. She grew up on a farm south of Belleville, KS. In 2024, She graduated from Republic County Jr/Sr High School where she was highly active in her FFA Chapter. Harlee is currently furthering her education pursuing a degree in Animal Science at Cloud County Community College.
In her free time, Harlee enjoys showing cattle, traveling, seeing her niece, and watching her younger brother compete in sports. Harlee also loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Kash.
In her free time, Harlee enjoys showing cattle, traveling, seeing her niece, and watching her younger brother compete in sports. Harlee also loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Kash.