Meet the Team

Tim Murphy
DVM

Dr. Murphy is a Big Sky native and proud of his Montana and Butte roots. He graduated in Biology and Chemistry at Carroll College in Helena in 1976 and veterinary school at Colorado State in 1980. He moved to Boise and worked with Dr. Charles Lange at Lakeside Vet in Eagle from 1980 till 1985 when he opened his own practice. Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with his 4 children and 2 granddaughters. His hobbies include his horses and a dozen Angus cattle. He also loves camping, hunting, and tending to his animals and kids.

Dr. Murphy supports many aspects of the local community, including schools, and 4-H programs.

Brady Renner
DVM

Dr. Renner has been with Animals R Us since 2010. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Boise State University. He finished with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1998. Dr. Renner works with large and small animals. He also enjoys fishing and hunting.

Lori
Practice Manager C.V.T

Lori is an Idaho Native, born in Boise and raised in Mt. Home, she grew up surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes. She has a family full of avid hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen. She is always out with the horses and even the cow when she needed to be milked. At the young age of 12, Lori knew her calling was to work in a vet clinic. In 1986 she started her career after having 3 daughters and in 1999 she took the National Boards to officially become a Certified Vet Tech. She and her husband Bob have raised 5 daughters, 11 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 6 chickens, 2 horses, a finch, and a fish…and who knows what is to come!

Donna
Customer Care

Donna is one of the “True” natives of Idaho, born and raised in Boise. She obtained a degree in Biology on a career path to become a Veterinarian, but life took a different turn when she fell in love and got married in 1988. She then started to raise a family of 4 daughters and 1 son. Donna and her Husband live a beautiful life on their own little sheep ranch. They raise lambs, chickens, horses, and their “kids”.

She has worked at a few other local Veterinary Clinics but has settled in full time at Animals R Us. She enjoys being the Receptionist in this cozy “country” vet clinic. This is a fun yet very challenging area to work as the front waiting room can fill up very quickly with people and their 4-legged family members. Donna is rewarded by knowing that the clinic aims to provide our patients with lots of TLC and the best affordable care our patients can rely on.

Sharon
Veterinary Assistant

Sharon has been with Animals R Us since 2014 as a part-timer while she was a high school teacher with the Boise School District. She likes the pace, the animals, the staff, constant learning, the laughs and tender moments found in such an active animal care environment. It’s been a most fulfilling and well valued time.

Jennifer
Veterinary Assistant

Jennifer was born in Colorado and moved to Idaho when she was 9 years old. She has always loved animals and wanted to make a career working with them. The thing she loves the most about working at Animals R Us is working with sick and hurt animals to help them get better and return to their homes with their families. She has a small Menagerie of animals at home that includes 2 dogs, 2cates, and 2 lizards. They are all special needs in one way or another.

Stephen
Veterinary Assistant

Hi my name is Stephen and I have been a Vet-Tech now for a little over a year. It is the hardest and most fulfilling job I have ever had. Thanks to my amazing wife I was able to find my passion. I have two Siberian huskies and they are my world. We love to hike, camp, and fish. As for me that about sums it up, if you need me you can usually find me at the clinic or somewhere out where the gravel meets the dirt road.

Noah

Bio coming soon!

Addy

Addy was born in California and grew up by the beach, but moved to Boise with her family to study Vet medicine at BSU. Now she is aiming to become a Veterinarian. Her dog Loki, is her adventure buddy, whether exploring outside or just hanging out. Studying animals and being with Loki pretty much sums up what she loves.

Shelby

My name is Shelby and I’m from Florida! I grew up raising cattle and working with all types of animals. I moved here with my boyfriend and our German shepherd, Willow. I was originally was planning on just visiting with his new job, but I fell in love with the area and haven’t left since. I was able to volunteer with the Idaho Fish and Game, which reignited my childhood dream of working with animals. Here I am living the dream every day!

Cassie

Bio Coming Soon!