Veterinary Team

DVM

Dr. Keley Ness grew up on a dairy farm in Southern Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota and received a degree in animal science in 2009 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Dr. Ness practiced in Wisconsin in a mixed animal practice before returning to Minnesota and eventually the Janesville area. In her spare time, she enjoys working on her hobby farm and playing with her two kids.

Rita has been working as a veterinary assistant with Summers Ridge since 2016 and is now the Practice Manager. She was born and raised in Janesville with her four sisters. She has 5 dogs who she considers her kids. Charley is a miniature dachshund/spaniel mix and Hydro, Gretzky, Finley and Fleury are springer spaniels. One of her hobbies includes spending time with family and friends. She is very passionate about animals.

Missy is a Veterinary Technician who graduated from the University of Minnesota. She has been working for Summers Ridge for 5 years. She and her husband Tom have four sons Dylan, Luke, Tyler & Hunter. They live in Waseca on a small farm and enjoy caring for a mule, 6 dogs, 2 cats, and 19 chickens. Missy loves hunting, fishing, reading and spending time with family and friends. She had known since she was a child that she would be caring for animals for a career.

Andi is a Certified Veterinary Technician who received her Associate’s of Applied Science in Animal Technology from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado in 2010. She grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and moved to Colorado in 2006. After adopting a dog “Zues” with behavioral issues she decided to go to school to become a certified Veterinary Technician. She worked in the Denver area as a CVT until 2020 when her family decided to move closer to home. Her and her husband Travis have a daughter named Arya. They have 2 cats Abby Cadabby, and Kibbles, 2 golden retrievers Hank and Daisy. In her free time, she enjoys working on various craft projects, listening to music, reading, going to the lake, camping, and spending time with her family.

Katelyn is a Veterinary Assistant who graduated from Ridgewater College. She grew up in Mankato, MN with 4 sisters and 1 brother. She has a labrador retriever named Piper and a golden retriever named Cooper. In her free time, she likes to enjoy the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with family members.

Rachel is originally from Arkansas but has spent most of her life in the rural Janesville area. She has an Olde English Bulldog named Bella and a rescue terrier mix named Buttercup. Her plans are to continue her education and become a Certified Vet Technician. She has a deep passion and love for animals. During her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, baking, spending quality time with her daughter, and spending time with friends and family.

Jaime joined the SRVC team in November 2025. She’s always had a passion for animals — growing up surrounded by dogs and falling in love with horses at a young age. Before joining us, she worked on a horse farm and at another veterinary clinic, where she gained lots of hands-on experience caring for animals. Jaime and her soon-to-be husband, Brayden, recently moved to the area and are settling into their first home together. When she’s not at work, you’ll usually find her trying out a new recipe, working on a home renovation project, or spending time outside with her animals. She has a horse “Fidget”, mini donkey “Cinnamon”, a Lab mix “Willow”, and a cat named “Kitty”.

Veterinary Assistant

Elizabeth is a Veterinary Assistant with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Iowa State University. She has plans to attend veterinary school and get her DVM degree. She grew up in Lake Crystal with 2 younger siblings and several pets. Elizabeth currently has 2 ferrets, named Katniss and Rosalina, and a dog named Ranger. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time outdoors, either on the lake when it’s warm or hitting the slopes in the winter. She also enjoys spending time inside playing video games with her friends.

Grace has been with Summers Ridge since 2018 where she has taken on many different roles within the clinic. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelors in Animal Science in May of 2024. She has grown up on a small farm outside of Janesville where she raises Simmental cattle and has a Cowboy Corgi named Sutton. In her spare time, Grace enjoys showing cattle and riding horses with her friends.

Makae grew up just outside of Janesville with a older brother and several pets. Makae is a senior at Janesville Waldorf Pemberton. After high school she plans to continue working at summers ridge vet clinic and continue her education to become a certified veterinary technician. In her free time, she enjoys going racing, camping, shopping, horseback riding and spending time with her family and friends.