Meet the Doctors

Michael L. Whitehair is currently a veterinary clinician in general practice at Abilene Animal Hospital, PA. He specializes in beef, feedlot, and equine medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. His doctorate was also earned from Kansas State University. Dr. Whitehair is licensed in the state of Kansas. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants.

In 2002, Dr. Whitehair was the recipient of the Kansas State University CVM Alumni Recognition Award.  He is currently serving on the AVMA House of Delegates and is a candidate for the AVMA Executive Board.

Steven C. Henry is veterinary clinician in general practice at Abilene Animal Hospital, PA. He specializes in swine and population medicine.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. His doctorate was also earned from Kansas State University. While completing his doctorate, Dr. Henry served as a fellow at Morris Animal Foundation. He has earned the status of Diplomate in Swine Health Management by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

Dr. Henry is licensed in the states of Kansas and Nebraska. He is a member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, and the National Academy of Practice, Veterinary Medicine.

In 2002, Dr. Henry received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from Kansas State University and in 2009 was named an Alumni Fellow by Kansas State. He also was awarded the Howard W. Dunne Memorial Award from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. During his career, Dr. Henry has also been presented with the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award, Allied Industry Award from the Kansas Pork Producers Council, Swine Practitioner of the Year from the American Association of Swine Practitioners, and the Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award from Kansas State University. He is the author of papers and book chapters on swine medicine and is a frequent seminar presenter at veterinary conferences worldwide.

Lisa M. Tokach is a veterinary clinician in general practice at Abilene Animal Hospital, PA. She specializes in swine population medicine. Dr. Tokach is also the personnel director for AAHPA and is also serving as the President of Kansas Swine Alliance, Inc.

She received her doctorate at the University of Minnesota. In 2001, she was appointed as a diplomate in swine health management to the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners which was renewed in 2011.

Dr. Tokach is licensed in the states of Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. She is a member of the American Association of Swine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Pork Producers Council, Association of Psychological Type, and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.  In 2008, Dr. Tokach received the Swine Practitioner of the Year from the American Association of Swine Practitioners.

Roberta K. Lillich is currently a veterinary clinician in general practice at Abilene Animal Hospital, PA. She specializes in companion animal, specifically canine and feline internal medicine and canine reproductive technology.

She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire. Her doctorate was earned from Ohio State University.

Dr. Lillich is licensed in the state of Kansas. She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Lillich is a past-president of the American association of feline practitioners and continues to serve on the program committee.

Dr. Jon Gose is a veterinarian at Abilene Animal Hospital.  His special interest areas include equine reproduction and chiropractic services as well small animal internal medicine and laparoscopic surgery.
 
Dr. Gose received his bachelors of science degree from Kansas State University after serving four years in the United States Marine Corps.  He received his doctorate from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.  Dr. Gose has received specialized training in ultrasonography and laparoscopic surgery from Colorado State University.  Dr. Gose has also completed the course work from the Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractics and is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Scott Schwarting is a 1999 graduate of Kansas State University who is happy to be back in his hometown of Abilene.  Prior to his return, he practiced in North and South Dakota, Montana and Florida.  He started his career as a mixed animal practitioner, but his career interests have led him to focus on the treatment of companion animals.  His primary practice interest is in surgical treatment of small animal disorders, and especially enjoys orthopedic surgery.  He has significant experience and specialized training in canine orthopedics including fracture repair, cranial cruciate ligament rupture stabilization by tibial tuberosity advancement, stabilization of luxating patellas in addition to numerous other procedures.  He enjoys seeing the bond that exists between humans and their pets, and to see how much enjoyment they add to people’s lives.  When not at the clinic, he can often be found on the golf course, with a fishing rod in hand or waterfowl hunting.  He especially enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Megan L. Potter, DVM, PhD is currently a veterinary clinician in general practice at Abilene Animal Hospital, PA.  She specializes in swine research and herd health management.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree as well as her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Purdue University.  Dr. Potter earned her doctorate of philosophy degree from Kansas State University in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology.   The focus of her doctoral research was on the effect of circovirus vaccination on the immune response, viral load, and growth performance of pigs under field conditions.

Dr. Potter is licensed in the states of Kansas and Indiana.  She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Swine Veterinarians, and American Society of Animal Science.