Meet Our Team At
Valley Veterinary Clinic of Glasgow
Get To Know Our Team
Dr. Chelsie McAllister Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. Chelsie McAllister is a 4th generation Glasgow native, and she was excited to come back to her roots and provide veterinary services to her hometown. She went to undergrad at MSU-Bozeman and graduated with her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2011. She loves all aspects of equine medicine and has a specific interest in small animal orthopedics. She enjoys implementing regenerative medicine and biological pharmaceuticals when possible and looks for ways to treat the whole patient, not just the presenting problem. She is certified in animal chiropractic from the Options for Animals College of Chiropractic and was certified in acupuncture while attending CSU! In her spare time, Dr. McAllister competes in all-around quarter horse events and reining. She and her husband Chase have one daughter, and when not at the vet clinic, they are working on their funny farm. They have numerous animals including: milk cows, chickens, dogs, cats, and too many horses to count!
Dr. Cassandra Shipp, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Cassandra Shipp is a Glasgow native who was excited and ready to come back to her rural home and practice mixed animal veterinary medicine. She got her Animal Science degree from MSU Bozeman and her veterinary degree from Washington State University in 2016. In June of 2016, she joined the staff at Valley Veterinary Clinic. She enjoys all aspects of small and large animal medicine, and is always willing to learn and practice new advancements in veterinary medicine.
In her spare time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with her family. Her and her husband have two sons, Henry and Leo, that keep them very busy, as well as two dogs, Todd, a corgi, and Ringo, a labrador.
Chase McAllister, Practice Manager
Chase is the practice manager at Valley Veterinary Clinic and can also be found assisting in medical care when necessary. He grew up in central Montana on a cattle ranch and has been involved in breeding and showing multiple species of animals his entire life. His interest in animal reproduction led him to attend MSU-Bozeman where he worked with Dr. Janis Rump in the genetics department while earning his Bachelors in Animal Science. He continued his education at Colorado State University where he received a Masters of Science in Animal Breeding and Genetics. His interests include raising and showing reining horses and French Bulldogs!
Sarah Law, Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Sarah Law was born and raised in Glasgow, MT. After graduating high school she attended Miles Community College earning her Associate of Animal Science degree. She then attended PIMA medical school in Dillon, MT earning her certificate of Veterinary Assistant in 2021. She plans on continuing he education to become a certified veterinary technician! She enjoys working with large animals but also enjoys dogs and cats. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter and being outdoors.
Jessie Sonsten, Customer Service Rep
Jessie Sonsteng was born and raised in Glasgow. After graduating from Glasgow High School, she joined the Montana Army National Guard for eight years. She attended boot camp in South Carolinav and then went to military schooling in Maryland for her specialty, small arms and towed artillery repair. Upon returning home, she traveled through Montana with the Lewis and Clark Re-enactment, teaching people about the Army today. She then became a National Guard recruiter based in Glasgow. She moved to Billings for eight years and then returned to Glasgow and was hired by Valley Veterinary Clinic in 2015. From the very beginning, she loved animals. She even snuck a cat into her mother’s house, but when it fell through the ceiling tiles and landed on the kitchen table, she was caught red-handed. In her off-time, she enjoys the antics of her son, Silas, and watching him in wrestling.
Patti Turner, Receptionist
Patti joined our team in 2023 as a receptionist. She was born in Glasgow to Art and Donna Turner and went to school in Nashua. She has spent several years travelling to Utah and Pennsylvania and had her daughter Ashlin in 2013. She married her husband Jesse in 2020. She enjoys crafting and spending time with family!