Apple Valley Animal Hospital Staff

Taylor

Lead Veterinary Technician, Fear Free Certified

R.V.T.

Taylor has been working as a Registered Veterinary Technician since 2013. Her favorite part about working at Apple Valley is getting to know our patients and clients, and anyone who has met her knows she has a special knack for making both owners and pets feel comfortable in our care! Taylor loves spending time with her family--whether it's cheering on her kids' in community sports games or playing outside on the weekends. Something you might not know about her is that she is part of an AVID football family! Her son plays football and her family watches Carolina Panthers games together throughout the fall.

Taylor and her family share their home with their cats Tapoco and Raven.

Marcos

Veterinary Technician

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Marcos joined the Apple Valley Animal Hospital team in August 2021. He graduated from AB Tech in 2018. Marcos has always enjoyed being around animals since a young age and enjoys giving them the care that they need in order to live a long happy life. He loves to work outside with his dogs, go on long runs, experience new food and flavors, and play soccer.

Marcos and his wife share their home with 2 dogs, Kiro and Saya, and his cat named Kitty. 

Alicia

Veterinary Assistant, Fear Free Certified

Alicia comes to us with 4 years experience in the veterinary field! Her favorite aspect of working here is watching patients grow up and helping them feel better. In her spare time, Alicia enjoys reading and training her dogs. A fun fact about Alicia is that she has trained her dogs for therapy/service work. 

Alicia shares her home with 3 dogs (Shylia, Derpy, and Tori) and 3 cats (Ryddle, Poe, and Oogie Boogie). She also has chickens and goats!

Camryn

Client Service Representative

Camryn joined our team in August 2023 as a veterinary receptionist. She enjoys meeting all the precious animals and helping their owners better understand how to care for their pets, physically and mentally!

In her free time, Camryn likes to enjoy the outdoors with her dogs, ride horses, and travel.  Camryn is a strong advocate of spay/neuter and "adopt, don't shop!"  She shares her home with her six rescue dogs, Honey, Moo, Rusty, Macon, Bonnie, and Johnny.

April

Office Manager

April came to our team in October of 2020 with many years of administrative experience in the veterinary field. Her favorite part of working at Apple Valley Animal Hospital is not just working with the animals but the family aspect and connection to the community as well. In April's free time, she loves hiking, camping, and traveling with her family as well as cooking and drawing.

She shares her home with a maltese named Skwisgaar and three rats named after various country music stars and southern dishes.

Ashley

Veterinary Assistant, Social Media Coordinator and Fear Free Certified

Ashley has been one of our veterinary assistants since 2017. She loves to learn from Taylor whenever she can. Her favorite part about working at Apple Valley is improving the lives of animals every day and being able to make a difference. In her free time, Ashley loves to play with her dog, Nala, as well as sing and tend to her plants. Something you may not know about her is that she was a music major before finding her passion in veterinary medicine. While performing will always be a loved hobby of hers, caring for animals gives her a drive and happiness unmatched by anything else.

Ashley and her family share her home with her rambunctious dudley lab Nala and sweet shih-tzu Jenna.

Meghan

Veterinary Technician

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Meghan graduated from AB-Tech in 2013 and spent four years working as a vet tech in Pennsylvania. It didn't take her long to realize that she missed the mountains and friendly Appalachians too much and found her way back to NC and Apple Valley Animal Hospital.  Meghan loves helping people care for their pets. She has a passion for providing client education and sharing tips and tricks with pet owners.

In her free time, she enjoys exploring new hiking trails, exploring new craft ideas, and having movie nights with friends. Meghan lives with one spoiled cat named Kira.

Rose

Client Service Representative

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Carla

Veterinary Assistant

Tiffany

Client Service Representative

Tiffany joined our team in January 2024 as a veterinary receptionist.  The things she enjoys the most about working here is being surrounded by animals and a good environment.  In her free time, Tiffany loves hiking, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Tiffany and her husband share their home with her two pitbulls, Shelby and Mercy, her three cats, Bubbles, Luke Skywhiskers, and Lucy, and her reptile rescue.

Amanda

Veterinary Assistant

Amanda has been an assistant with us since October of 2019. Her favorite part about working here is the ability to help our patients and learn more about the veterinary field. In Amanda's free time, she enjoys reading, camping, hiking, and going to the beach.

Amanda shares her home with her Rottweiler named Ripper, her Boston Terriers named Jango and Obi, her African Grey Raiden, and her bearded dragon named Azazel.