Dr Tammy Swartz is a native of northwest Kansas . She was born and raised on a small family farm near Russell Springs . She is a 1992 graduate of Tri-plains High School and a 1993 graduate of Colby Community College . Dr. Tammy Swartz graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Dr. Swartz and her husband, Cory, have two bright and vivacious daughters, April and Brittany. Dr. Swartz is proud to once again be a part of the Colby Community. The community has greeted her with such open arms. She welcomes everyone to come in and meet her and her staff.

Dr. Shaylee Flax is originally from WaKeeney, Kansas. She attended Fort Hays State University and graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She is our large animal veterinarian and has a passion for cow/calf productions. During her time at KSU, Dr. Shaylee was one of five students in her class to be selected into the Veterinary Training Program of Rural Kansas (or "VTPRK"). This is a prestigious scholarship program that offers financial assistance for veterinarians who wish to serve underserved counties throughout the Sunflower State. 

Dr. Beth Flax is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2018 with a BS in Biomedical Science and from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine with her DVM in 2022. She is married to the "other" Dr. Flax at Swartz Veterinary Hospital. Together they have three dogs, Sandy, Saige and Chevy, one "garage cat" named Simba, and a bearded dragon named Drumstick. They love to spend their free time outdoors with their pets including camping, hiking and fishing!