Meet the Team

Dr. Vince Epling
Veterinarian

Elana Hunter
Veterinary Assistant

Taylor Nugent
Veterinary Assistant

Brent Lindsay
Veterinary Assistant

Brent started working with his dad at a young age. He has over 20 years experience working at the clinic. He loves animals, fishing and playing guitar.

Nikki Martin
Receptionist

Born and raised in West Monroe, Nikki is a 2003 graduate of West Monroe High School. She's been a part of veterinary medicine since the age of 16. Nikki has experience in small animal, large animal, and some exotics. She's a mother of four children: Gracie, Sadie, Taylor, and Cole. She is married to Captain Brandon Martin of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department. They have two dogs named Pippa and Joker. Nikki enjoys fishing, hunting, singing, painting, writing and spending time with her family and friends. 

"I was born to work in vet med." 

Alanta King
Veterinary Assistant

Alanta has been working in veterinary medicine for 3 years, but has always had a huge heart for animals her whole life. Alanta recently got married to her husband Zak and together they have 7 fur babies. Their dogs are: Creed, Maggie, and Penny and usually they have a foster dog or two. Their cats are: Leo, Libby, Forest, and Jenni. In Alanta’s free time she often volunteers at Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter, loves doing any outdoors

activities, and spending time with her animals and family.

Penny Gonzales
Receptionist

Penny has been working at Lindsay Veterinary Clinic for 3 months now! She can be seen right as you enter our clinic working as our Receptionist! While not at work, Penny enjoys gardening and being outdoors walking trails or taking pictures! She has a 16 year old Jack Russell mix named "Pumpkin". One fun fact about her is that she is a proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren!

Katie Redman
Veterinary Assistant

Katie has been employed at Lindsay Vet Clinic since 2019. She is currently a student at Louisiana Tech University pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. There, she is also a member of Phi Mu Fraternity, the Mascot Care Team, Alpha Zeta Honor Society, and Order of Omega Honor Society. She owns a Giant Schnauzer named Kota, and they enjoy participating in Kota's agility classes together. During her free time, Katie enjoys being outdoors, running and working out, or spending time with friends and family.