Alicia Marquart, DVM
President
About Dr. Marquart
Dr. Alicia Marquart, a dedicated veterinarian from St. Louis, Missouri, discovered her calling early on at the age of five. She pursued her dream relentlessly, earning her degree from the University of Missouri in 2014. After gaining experience in Chicago for three years, she returned to her hometown and now co-owns three reputable veterinary hospitals in St. Louis.
With a vision for growth, she aims to expand her impact to other locations. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, two children, and two dogs. Her leisure activities include outdoor pursuits, traveling and reading.
Betsy Marziani, DVM
Vice-President
About Dr. Marziani
Dr. Betsy Marziani is a St. Louis native. She graduated from Bradley University and then pursued her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mizzou. For over the past fifteen years, she has been practicing at a small animal practice in St. Louis City. She and her husband have two mostly delightful children, a naughty dog and a saint of a cat. In her free time she loves all things outdoors (except fish), traveling, and photography.
Seth Williams, DVM
Treasurer
About Dr. Williams
Dr. Seth Williams is a born-and-raised St. Louisiana. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Miami in 2009 where he studied music business and business administration. It was only until a few years after college he recognized his dream and calling to be a veterinarian. Dr. Williams left his prior career, took a leap of faith, and never looked back. He received his DVM degree from University of Missouri in 2019. He and his family then moved home to St. Louis where he is a small animal general practitioner. He and his wife have two young sons and two dogs.
Kris Clements, DVM
Membership Chair
About Dr. Clements
Relief Veterinarian
Dr. Clements received her BS in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998 and her DVM from the University of Illinois in 2001. She worked with farm animals before her husband was transferred to St. Louis several years ago, and now she practices as a relief vet at several small animal clinics. She and her husband share their home with two calico cats and their teenaged sons.
Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS-SA
Program Chair
About Dr. WARDLAW
Gateway Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Jennifer (Demko) Wardlaw is a St. Louis native whose family has lived in St. Louis for over six generations. Dr. Wardlaw completed her veterinary degree at Mizzou before going on to Mississippi State for her specialization internship, Master’s and small animal surgical residency. Dr. Wardlaw became Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009. Additionally she worked at Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine for almost ten years and remains adjunct faculty. Dr. Wardlaw moved back home to St. Louis in 2013 and started her own concierge surgical practice, Gateway Veterinary Surgery.
Brittney Haffner, DVM
Secretary
About Dr. Haffner
Dr. Brittney Haffner was born in St. Louis and graduated from Mizzou with both her bachelor and DVM degrees. She has been practicing small animal medicine since 2020. Dr. Haffner’s interests outside veterinary medicine include laughing with her wonderful husband, delighting in her two-year-old daughter’s antics, and lecturing her two dogs and one cat on her expectations for them to receive world records for longest living pets. She also enjoys reading all new romance novels, travel, and caffeinated beverages.
Adam Duris, DVM
MVMA Delegate
About Dr. Duris
Adam Duris is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and farm-loving family man who believes his greatest calling is to serve others through both medicine and ministry in everyday life. Whether he’s treating an injured animal, building a business that puts people before profit, or working on the farm with his kids, he sees each moment as an opportunity to live out his faith in action. Rooted in hard work, humility, and God’s grace, Adam is committed to raising his family to love the land, care for His creatures, and seek purpose beyond comfort. From the clinic to the pasture, he strives to walk boldly but gently—with muddy boots and a grateful heart.