Dr. Jenni Kristek

Animal Chiropractic Certification, Parker University, 2019
Residency in Equine Practice (ABVP), Oakridge Equine Hospital, 2018-2020
Internship focusing on Equine Sports Medicine, Surgery, and General Practice; Oakridge Equine Hospital 2017-2018
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 2017
Bachelors of Science, Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University, 2011

My Story

Dr. Kristek was born in Delaware and was raised in the suburbs of Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas. She first rode a pony at 3 years old and that sparked a passion for all things horses. She is an accomplished equestrian, with numerous accolades across disciplines including AQHYA World and Reserve World Championship and Congress titles, USEF awards, and competing on the Kansas State University NCAA Equestrian Team during college.

She attended Kansas State University to complete her undergraduate and veterinary degrees. During vet school, she researched diseases of the heart and lungs in the Clarenburg Cardiopulmonary Laboratory and is credited on several publications. She was a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, and was an inaugural winner of the prestigious Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship, which is awarded by the American Association of Equine Practitioners to the top students in the country pursuing careers in equine practice.

Following graduation in 2017, she completed an internship and ABVP equine practice residency program at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, OK. She moved to the Enid area in 2020 and began gaining experience in small animal general and emergency practice before joining the Staerkel Vet team. She also supports our military community, serving as the part-time veterinary medical officer at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. She enjoys cheering on the K-State Wildcats with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys playing pickleball, riding horses, and traveling.

Q&A:

Favorite Animal: Polar Bear
Favorite Vacation: Italy
Fun Fact: I am related to the Wright Brothers
Pets: Nelli (dog), Rett (dog), Trigg (dog), Muffin (cat), Marie (cat), herd of chickens, Mickey (horse), Denver (horse)
Philosophy: I believe you can learn something from every single person (and animal!) you meet. I believe collaboration and mutual respect with owners and colleagues are major keys to success as a veterinarian. I believe learning is life-long and you are never too old to learn something new.