Administrative Staff

Jackie Bradshaw - Head Receptionist II Jackie has known the Bashara family for almost 20 years.  She first worked for Jan Bashara at a gift store before moving to Colorado.  Upon her return to Omaha, she began working for Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital where she has been for the last 11 years. Jackie misses Gypsy and Henry, her two pervious dogs and is now sharing her house with 2 cats, Charlie and Olivia. In her spare time, Jackie likes to ride with her husband on their motorcycle and vacation in Colorado.

Stephanie Marshall- Senior Receptionist Stephanie joined Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals in July of 1996 after graduating from UNO with a biology degree. She enjoys traveling, movies, music and watching football and basketball.   Stephanie has a maltese named Enzo.

Jan Green - Head Receptionist II Jan has lived in Omaha for 35 years and had worked at Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital for 16 years.  She will always greet both the two and four legged clients with a smile.  She is married and has one daughter.  At home she enjoys caring for her cat, a Boxer, a ShitZhu and a Greyhound.   In Jan's spare time she likes to garden, read and go to movies.

Pat Watkins - Head Receptionist II Pat joined the Gentle Doctor family in 2001. Pat has been married to her husband Chuck for thirty one years and has six children and six grandchildren. Her and her husband share their home with two cats, Jinks and Jake, who graciously allow them to foster puppies for the Nebraska Humane Society. 

Kristin Tighe- Receptionist Kristin will greet you at the front desk with a smile. Kristin graduated from Metropolitan Community College in 2008 with an Associate Degree and enjoys working with animals each day.  Kristin also gets to enjoy many animals at home, she has a Border Collie, four Golden Retrivers, three cats and two bunnies.

Amanda Nichols- Receptionist Amanda was born and raised in Omaha. She joined the Gentle Doctor team in October 2009. She has always had a love for animals since she was little. She has owned pets all her life including hamsters, dogs, cats, gerbils, fish, chickens, horses, and even fiddler crabs. Amanda plans to go back to school next spring to get her Associate Degree in Business Administration.

Julie Leavengood-  Receptionist Julie was born in Oregon and has worked in the Veterinary field for 5 years prior to joining the Gentle Doctor Team. She grew up with many animals including cats, dogs and birds. Julie enjoys movies, reading, music and spending time with her family.