Our Team

Spencer Anderson, DVM

Dr. Spencer Anderson is a Montana native and a graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After earning his degree, he served three years in the U.S. Army caring for military working dogs, including a deployment to Iraq. He returned to Bozeman in 2007 and opened Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in November 2010. Being part of the Bozeman community is one of the things he loves most about his work.

Caitlin Shilan, DVM

Dr. Caitlin Shilan grew up in Madison, Virginia, and earned her degree in Equine Science and Management from the University of Kentucky before graduating from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Her path to veterinary medicine was solidified after a traumatic injury to her childhood horse, Snoopy, inspired her to pursue a career caring for animals.

Dr. Shilan joined Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic in 2026 and has professional interests in sports medicine, rehabilitation, cardiology, and nutrition. She especially enjoys building relationships with clients, helping them understand the “why” behind their pet’s care, and working together to keep their pets happy and healthy. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, reading, and cooking and spends time with her husband, Andrew, and their lively collection of dogs, cats, horses, a donkey, and a ball python.

Jennifer Shinn, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Shinn joined the Baxter Creek Veterinary Clinic team in 2026, bringing nearly 30 years of veterinary experience and a passion for building lasting relationships with pets and their people. Her professional interests include dentistry, cardiology, and geriatric and end-of-life care. For Dr. Shinn, one of the most rewarding parts of veterinary medicine is getting to know her patients and their families and developing meaningful connections over the years.

Originally from Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dr. Shinn earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Fort Lewis College in 1983 before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1997. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Montana Veterinary Medical Association.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Shinn enjoys staying active through cycling, skiing, hiking, and swimming. She also loves spending time with her own four-legged companions: Possum, a French Brittany; Cam, a Golden Retriever; and Frito, an orange tabby cat.