Meet Our Team
Dr. Scott Randolph
Dr. Scott Randolph is a native of Sterling, Kansas. He received his DVM degree from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and moved back to Sterling immediately thereafter to practice at Ark Veterinary Clinic with his father, Dr. Delvin Randolph. His sister joined the practice three years later in 2000, and when their father passed away in 2007, they took over the practice. Then in 2010, he and his sister purchased the Lyons Veterinary Clinic. Practicing in a rural community, Dr. Scott has developed expertise in food animal, equine, and small animal medicine and surgery and is well known for his work with large animal exotics. Dr. Scott lives in Sterling (less than 100 yards from the Ark Veterinary Clinic) with his wife Kristin, and their four children: Harrison, Addisyn, Jolie, and Quentin. They also have five pet children: Buttercup (rescued Lab/Boxer mix), Rolo (dachshund), Waffles (dachshund), Snickers (rescued tortoise colored cat), and Reeses (rescued tortoise colored cat).
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Dr. Debra Randolph-Zwick
Debra grew up in Sterling, Kansas spending many a day watching her father, “Doc” Randolph, run the Ark Veterinary Clinic and her mother, Barbara, work in the office. She knew at an early age that working with animals was her calling. After attending Sterling College, she graduated in 2000 from Kanas State University with a DVM. After graduation, Dr. Debra returned to Sterling to work at the family-owned practice. In 2005, she married Andy and moved to the country, where he farms and ranches. She and her brother, Dr. Scott Randolph, inherited the Ark Veterinary Clinic in 2007 and bought the Lyons Veterinary Clinic in 2010. Dr. Debra’s interests are in dogs, cats, and pocket pets. She and her husband have rescued/adopted 3 house dogs, and several cats. Dr. Debra spends most of her free time working with the area's impounded animals and re-homing them via adoption or rescue.
Dr. Shynia Peterman
Dr. Shynia Peterman is a native of Lyons, KS, graduating from Lyons High School in 2014. She attended Kansas State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. In May of 2021, Dr. Shynia graduates with her DVM Degree from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Shynia enjoys working on all animals but has a strong passion for beef cattle production medicine and reproduction. She has a Miniature Australian Shepherd named Daria, a Quarter Horse named Big Guy, and several spoiled cows. In her spare time, Dr. Shynia’s hobbies include spending time with family and friends, riding horses, photography, and doing anything animal related.
Dr. Lacey Buckwalter
Veterinary Technicians
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Receptionists
Ashley
Ashley was born and raised in Lyons, and is now currently a resident of Chase. Ashley graduated in 2003 from Lyons High School and then went on to receive a Visual Communications degree from Hutchinson Community College. She loves spending time with family, especially her nephew. Some of her hobbies include reading, watching tv/movies, cooking, and supporting the Kansas Jayhawks (especially the basketball team). Ashley loves her job since she gets to work with different animals on a daily basis. Ashley currently has 3 cats: Mackie, Sweetpea and Barney. She also has one very spoiled Chihuahua/Yorkie named Piper, who is like her child. Most clients have gotten the opportunity to be greeted by Piper!
Kennel Technicians
Raylene
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Delilah
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Adison Skinner
Adison Skinner is a Senior at Little River High School. Adison is active in cheerleading, choir, art, and National Honor Society. She loves animals and has two dogs of her own: Blanche and Marty Bee.