Meet Our Team!

Meet the veterinarians & team of Winchester Pet Care! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Get To Know Our Team!

We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.

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Dr. Vinse Rucker

Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Rucker graduated from the University of Missouri in 1982 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He has practiced in a variety of fields, including large animal, specialty, emergency, and small animal. He received the most satisfaction from small animal practice deciding to solely pursue this field. Dr. Rucker, along with his wife, Merrie, had a dream to develop a full-service facility for pets that would provide top-of-the-line boarding, grooming, and veterinary care. Through much hard work, determination, and prayer, this dream has become a reality. Winchester Pet Care Center has been successfully caring for pets since 1992. The Ruckers value their family-owned and operated business where the quality of service provided to clients is their first and foremost concern.

Dr. Vinse Rucker

Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Rucker graduated from the University of Missouri in 1982 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He has practiced in a variety of fields, including large animal, specialty, emergency, and small animal. He received the most satisfaction from small animal practice deciding to solely pursue this field. Dr. Rucker, along with his wife, Merrie, had a dream to develop a full-service facility for pets that would provide top-of-the-line boarding, grooming, and veterinary care. Through much hard work, determination, and prayer, this dream has become a reality. Winchester Pet Care Center has been successfully caring for pets since 1992. The Ruckers value their family-owned and operated business where the quality of service provided to clients is their first and foremost concern.

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Dr. Samantha Gray

Veterinarian

Dr. Samantha C. Gray is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for compassionate, thorough care. She began her journey in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant in 2018, quickly discovering her calling to provide top-tier care for animals. Dr. Gray pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University.

Dr. Gray prides herself on taking the time to carefully attend to each patient’s unique needs. She believes in fostering the human-animal bond and is committed to building strong relationships with her clients. Dr. Gray empowers pet owners by educating them and involving them in every aspect of their pets’ care, ensuring they are informed and confident in their decisions for their beloved companions.
Dr. Gray spends her free time writing, drawing, painting, crocheting, and programming outside of her veterinary work. She also has a love for baking, video gaming, and playing Dungeons and Dragons!

Dr. Samantha Gray

Veterinarian

Dr. Samantha A. Gray is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for compassionate, thorough care. She began her journey in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant in 2018, quickly discovering her calling to provide top-tier care for animals. Dr. Gray pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University.

Dr. Gray prides herself on taking the time to carefully attend to each patient’s unique needs. She believes in fostering the human-animal bond and is committed to building strong relationships with her clients. Dr. Gray empowers pet owners by educating them and involving them in every aspect of their pets’ care, ensuring they are informed and confident in their decisions for their beloved companions.
Dr. Gray spends her free time writing, drawing, painting, crocheting, and programming outside of her veterinary work. She also has a love for baking, video gaming, and playing Dungeons and Dragons!

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Robin Berthold

Office Manager

Robin came to Winchester in 2009. She thought working at the front desk of a vet clinic would be a “fun” job. Little did she know that the fun job would turn into a career change. Her interest in learning more about the human-animal and bond led her to make the transition from education to veterinary care. She has been managing the clinic since 2012 but can still be found at the front desk and in exam rooms checking in on clients and their pets. She strongly believes that having great relationships with pet parents should be the foundation of any veterinary practice.

Robin has been married to her best friend, Scott, for 25 years. Together they share 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. They have 2 dogs, Disco and Derby as well as 1 cat, Nix. In their spare time, they enjoy attending boxing matches, football games and concerts. They also enjoy traveling as much as possible to anywhere with a mountain view or with a good fishing spot.

When flying solo, Robin loves birdwatching, quiet reflection and reading. She loves history and Prince music and has a lifetime supply of trivia and random facts ready at a moment’s notice. Her strong faith drives her to serve others with kindness, compassion and empathy. Her life experiences have taught her to remain humble and keep her sense of humor and adventure alive and well.

Robin Berthold

Office Manager

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Melany Sutherland

Registered Veterinary Technician

Melany Sutherland

Registered Veterinary Technician

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Abby Morris
Veterinary Assistant

Abby came to work for Winchester in the summer of 2021. She started in our kennel area putting in the hard work of caring for our boarding pets. When she left the KC area to attend Oral Roberts University for her undergraduate degree, we were always thrilled to welcome her back with open arms over her school breaks. During these breaks, she moved to the clinical side of the practice and has been learning new and exciting things every day. Abby has been accepted into K-State’s School of Veterinary Medicine and will start the path to a degree in veterinary medicine beginning in August of 2024. Exciting news for all!

In her free time, she enjoys birding, spending time at coffee shops, crocheting and reading.

You’ll know her by her bright smile and easy, soothing demeanor.

Abby Morris

Veterinary Assistant

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Trinity Brothers
Vet Assistant

Trinity joined the care team as a Vet Assistant in May of 2025. She has had a total of 6 years of experience in various aspects of veterinary care. Trinity grew up in Overland Park and now lives in Olathe with her fiancé. (Wedding coming soon!) She has Gremlin the Shih Tzu and Gir the Husky. Mazi, Jynx, Zim and Rezz are her adorable feline friends. In her spare time, Trinity likes to read, play Dungeons and Dragons and create art. Her favorite part of working at Winchester is being able to help pets in need and “working with the best vet staff ever”. Her words, not ours! New Orleans is her top spot in the US to visit. Trinity has a kind heart and is a great listener. Say hello to her next time you’re in.

Trinity Brothers

Vet Assistant

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Paris Langford
Client Service Rep and Technician Assistant

Paris joined our team at the front desk in November of 2022. Her natural ability to engage people made her an excellent fit for the position. She got into the vet med field because it was new and challenging to her and different than anything she had done before. She also knew she could overcome new challenges because of her love for her pet, Daisy, an 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer.

As she settled into the CSR post, she began to see how learning the medical side of the clinic correlated to helping her notice health concerns about her pet, which she may not have seen right away if she hadn’t been immersed in the veterinary world.

During times when we have needed an extra hand in the exam rooms, treatment areas, and even surgeries, Paris has stepped into a role where she is learning new things every day and is finding great interest in taking part in treating Winchester’s wonderful patients. She says, “The areas I find most interesting are standing in during a surgery, dental procedure, or exam. I also have an interest in drawing blood. I have come to see that even though a pet may look healthy and be active, they may have underlying issues that only a veterinary professional would be able to find through these exams, tests, and procedures.”

Outside of her time at the clinic, Paris enjoys being in nature, drawing, painting, and spending time with family and friends. She loves all things cosmetology-related and learning as much as she can in that field as well. She loves movies from The Jurassic Park franchise and The Scream film series. She is a fan of almost all comedy. Her favorite television shows include The Walking Dead, Friends, and Survivor.

Paris likes organizing, labeling, and generally keeping things tidy and in order – a skill that does not go unnoticed by those around her. She loves to laugh and to sing. Though she is still very thoughtful about her future career, we hope to have her around for a long while, learning new skills and perhaps attending a veterinary technician school.

Paris Langford

Customer Service Representative and Veterinary Assistant

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Becca Friesen
Becca Friesen
Becca started with the team in June of 2025.She is the smiling face you see at the front desk and we’re so happy she is here. She grew up in a small Kansas town called Mead. Becca attended The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California where she earned a degree in Biblical Studies. Her favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine is… PUPPIES!! She has a Husky/Shepherd mix named Maisy. In her free time she likes to host movie nights. Becca’s favorite vacation spot is the beach. Recently, she demonstrated to our team her unusual skill of being able to sing with her mouth closed. We can vouch that it is, indeed, a talent!

Becca Friesen

Customer Service Representative

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Kennel Staff

Meet our behind-the-scenes worker bees. At Winchester, we pride ourselves on having THE BEST group of kennel techs in town. They are highly motivated by their love for animals. This translates to the highest quality of care for your best friends when they stay in our pet hotel. Each individual is incredible. Together, they have fun, push each other to do their best and contribute to all areas of the clinic. Basically, they’re a group of rock stars.

Kennel Staff

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