Our vets.

Katelyn Doolittle

DVM
Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations
BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee’s Summit, MO
On the job
Dr. Katelyn Doolittle is dedicated to providing compassionate, empathetic care to every patient while ensuring pet owners feel informed and supported throughout their visit. She believes that clear communication and a collaborative approach help families make the best decisions for their pets.
Dr. Doolittle’s professional interests include small animal surgery, veterinary behavior, and diagnostic cytology. Prior to emergency medicine, she practiced in general practice, where she developed a strong foundation in dermatology, otology, and nutrition. She enjoys the challenge of solving diagnostic puzzles and is passionate about continually expanding her knowledge to provide the highest quality care.
One thing Dr. Doolittle doesn’t mind is hearing jokes about her last name. She knows that veterinary visits– especially emergency ones– can be stressful, and if seeing “Dr. Doolittle” brings a smile or helps put someone at ease, she’s happy to embrace it.
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Off duty

Dr. Doolittle enjoys When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Doolittle is busy keeping up with her two energetic toddlers and her four dogs– Marnie, Mia, Nala, and Rocky. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, swimming, and listening to just about every genre of music. Whether she’s at home or in the clinic, she values making meaningful connections and bringing warmth and positivity to those around her.

Eugene Ervin

DVM
Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations
BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee’s Summit, MO
On the job

Dr. Eugene Ervin has worked as a veterinarian in a mixed animal practice, at a private veterinary research facility and at a busy small animal practice. He is always prepared to perform needed surgeries, whether it is a simple laceration or a gastric dilation volvulus.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Bachelor of Science, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
Off duty

Dr. Ervin enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He and his wife have two boys and two girls, not to mention a Great Pyrenees named Bert, a cat named Tiki, three Nubian goats and a flock of chickens, ducks and geese.

Brianna Thorne

DVM
Emergency Medicine
Servicing locations
BluePearl Pet Hospital Lee’s Summit, MO
On the job

Dr. Brianna Thorne is interested in all aspects of emergency medicine, especially critical patients.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Associate of Applied Sciences, Veterinary Technologies, Colby Community College, KS
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Off duty

Dr. Thorne enjoys watching baseball, fostering dogs and kittens and spending time with her family and pets.