Meet The Pet Care Team

While Kayla always loved animals, she hadn’t thought of pursuing a career in the veterinary field. That is, until she was around 19 years old, and her puppy contracted parvovirus.

Kaylee grew up with dogs and cats most of her life, but it was her heaven baby, Astro, who made her realize that she wanted to help other fur babies in need as well.

Megan began her journey in veterinary medicine after always having a deep love for animals. As a child, she would pore over her big book of dog breeds and knew she wanted a career that let her care for pets.

Growing up, Nereida went to Mexico every year during summer break, where she would spend time with everything from dogs and cats to cows, chickens, and horses.

Like many veterinary professionals, Nichole dreamt of working hands-on with animals when she was a little girl. By the time she started volunteering with an animal hospital during her high school years, that desire was cemented.

Nicole grew up in the Berkshires in Massachusetts, where she spent a lot of time outdoors exploring the forest and riding horses. It wasn’t hard for her to develop a fondness for nature and the animal kingdom early on in life.

Sam is a dedicated veterinary assistant currently in school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). She joined the team after being encouraged by Dr. Houghton to apply, and quickly found her passion for supporting both pets and their families.

Sara has always wanted to become a veterinarian. She has fond memories of playing in the woods and lake with her brother, collecting seeds and berries to make treats for their family's chickens!

For Simi Johnson, veterinary medicine isn’t just a career - it’s been a way of life since childhood. Raised on her family’s farm in Mooresville, NC, she grew up surrounded by horses, sheep, goats, cows, cats, dogs, and chickens.

For Toviel, veterinary medicine began with curiosity and grew into a calling. At 13 years old, she picked up a veterinary science book through her 4-H club, not realizing it would spark a lifelong passion.