please note:

We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and on Friday, November 28th, we will be open from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, in observance of Thanksgiving and Black Friday!

We were voted “Best of SWMO” (Southwest Missouri) for Best Veterinary Clinic for the last 3 years — 2023, 2024, and 2025!

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Divine Veterinary Team

We’re passionate about caring for animals.

Divine Veterinary Team

We’re passionate about caring for animals.

Who We Are

EDUCATED, ANIMAL-LOVING VETERINARY TEAM IN OZARK, MO

Our Ozark veterinarians comprise an experienced, educated team of animal lovers committed to your pets’ health and wellbeing of your pets. We work with companion animals to provide loving, gentle care and treatment to make sure your pet is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

We offer a wide range of preventative and treatment veterinary services at our practice using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our staff provides the highest quality of care for both pets and their owners across Southwest Missouri, and we always work to exceed your expectations.

Our team won The Killuminati Foundation’s Veterinary Clinic of the Year award in 2014 & 2017, and we were also nominated in 2015 and 2016.

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DR. MICHAEL DIVINE

Dr. Divine graduated from the University of Missouri in 1993 with his doctorate in veterinary medicine. He founded Divine Veterinary Clinic just eight weeks later. In 2003 he moved his practice to Ozark, Missouri. When he isn’t working, he enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and boating.

For more information about our team, or to schedule an appointment for your pet, contact us today at 417-581-6210!

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Dr. JULIA BUMBERRY
Dr. Bumberry graduated from Oklahoma State University with her doctorate in Veterinary medicine in 2019. Born and raised here in the Ozarks, she practically grew up around exotic species as she worked as a zookeeper at the Dickerson Park zoo in Springfield. She is bringing her love for exotic animal species with her to the practice and will be seeing almost all exotics and pocket pets! Her passion for wildlife has guided her to aquatic medicine and the unique challenges it provides. When she is not at the clinic Dr. Bumberry is most likely spending time with her rescue dog Ivy, who when she came in for a spay it was love at first sight!”
Dr. Scott Gartner
DR. LAURA HICKS
Dr. Hicks earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri in 2023. Originally hailing from Northern Minnesota, she chose to make Southwest Missouri her home after completing her studies. Passionate about animal care, Dr. Hicks has experience in both large and small animal medicine. She joined Divine Veterinary Clinic with the goal of providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary services to the community.

When she’s not caring for animals, Dr. Hicks enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter. Her favorite hobbies include playing games, watching movies, and exploring the great outdoors. She has a particular love for hiking, fishing—especially ice fishing—and camping, which reflect her deep connection to nature and adventure.

Trisha
Trisha
Trisha has been at our practice now for over 6 years. She recently moved from the front desk to assisting the Doctors around the clinic! When she isn’t at the clinic, she spends time with her three adorable dogs and her husband.
Emily
Emily G.

Emily has been with us for 8 years and is an important part of our team here at the clinic. She has an Occupational Therapy Practitioner degree, but decided last year her heart is in the veterinary profession. After being accepted into all four veterinary schools she applied to, she chose to attend the University of Missouri. Emily assists us during the summer and is now entering her second year at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Laure

Laure was a long time client prior to becoming a part of our team in 2020. She was brand new to the veterinary field but has become a great veterinary assistant due to her love of learning. She has raised 3 wonderful children and is an artist at heart. She recently had her art work featured in Art Journaling Magazine. She currently has a cat but is looking to add a new dog to the household soon.

Shelbi
Shelbi

Shelbi is a Texas native and is our lead technician, bringing her 8 years of expertise to our team for over 3 years now. She is an amazing asset to the clinic. When she’s not assisting in surgery or performing dental procedures, she is spending time with her husband, her beautiful new baby girl and their two dogs.

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Crystal
Crystal began assisting Dr. Divine the first year he relocated to Ozark. Over the last 20 years, she has worked every position in the clinic which has led her to become the Practice Manager. Without her smiling face and endless dedication, the clinic and its employees would be lost. When she isn’t at the clinic juggling her duties, she is spending time with her two sons, and their two rescue dogs.
Taylor
Taylor

Taylor’s positive attitude and no-fear personality make her a perfect fit with our team. When she isn’t taking care of patients and assisting our doctors, she is spending time with her family and three dogs.

Julie
Julie

Julie is a new addition that brings so much to our practice. She moved from Alabama to Missouri with her husband, two sons, and pets. She has years of experience in customer service in the veterinary field and brings a lovely presence to our office. In her free time, she stays busy with her husband’s ministry at one of our local churches. Or you may find her at a local craft fair!

Mickayla
Mickayla
Mickayla is one of our lovely Receptionist who greets you with a big smile when you arrive through the front door! When she is not loving on your pets or working the front desk, you can find her snuggling her two cats and two rescue dogs.
Holly
Holly
Meet Holly! With all her past experience in various veterinary clinics around the country, she brings great skills to our practice. Holly spends her free time doing the fun things in life, like hanging out with her cats, exploring the outdoors with her two Australian Shepherds, and enjoying time with her close friends and family. A Holly fun fact: She is not only part of the veterinary field but dabbles in wildlife biology as well!
Heather
Heather

Heather is one of the bubbliest people you will ever meet! She has a love for people and animals that cannot be matched. She joined us in 2023 after relocating from Oregon along with her husband and two adorable Corgis! She has quickly become infamous for her phone etiquette and her goodbye phrase, “Toodaloo!”

Ashley
Ashley
Ashely joined us at the beginning of 2025 as a veterinary assistant when our practice grew a new doctor. She has many remarkable things to be proud of! She had previous experience with not only small animals, but large animals like horses, sheep, dairy cows and more! She can also back up a trailer which is quite an accomplishment! She rescued an adorable pup this year named Venison, she is proving her training abilities with how well behaved he is.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Stephanie was born and raised in San Diego, Ca. She began her career in veterinary medicine at 17 years old, participating in an internship program through her high school. The rest is history, 2025 marks 23 years in the profession, and 10 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician (Ca). Over the years, Stephanie has served many roles in a hospital, from kennel tech, to CSR, to lead technician, and even Practice Manager. She and her family (Sam, Liz and Penny), along with the furry babies (SanDi the Rottweiler AKA dad’s favorite daughter, Tommy the Scruffy Hot-Mess-Express (AKC pending), Tofu the ancient feline presence, Burley the Sulcata tortoise, and Rah the Leopard gecko) now call the Ozarks their home. Stephanie has been with the Divine team, physically, or in spirit since 2020, and looks forward to many new adventures with the team.
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Jade
Jade is a new face in 2025 to the reception desk. Her personable hospitality skills really show in our sometimes-chaotic front end! She has been an amazing addition to our Customer service representative team and we appreciate her so much. She has a pet mini rex rabbit named Bo that she absolutely adores!
Mriah
M'riah
M’riah is also new to our team IN 2025 as we are ever growing! She brings several years of veterinary experience and fits right in with our well-known lively crew! Fun fact, before deciding to work in the veterinary field, she went through the Police academy! She moved here from the Joplin area with her adorable dog named Pup, and we feel lucky to have her!
Emily H.
Emily H.
Emily has been a part of the Divine team since 2022. She is only part time now so she may not be as well-known as some of the other CSR’s, but her smile and dedication to her work when she is here is incomparable. She shares her home with her boyfriend Zach, 2 dogs, and 4 cats!