Meet Our Skilled Veterinary Assistants

In 2023, Mckinsey joined the Valley West team as our Kennel Assistant, and is progressing into a Veterinary Assistant.

Stephanie joined Valley West as a Veterinary Assistant in August 2022. She attended Ohio University where she earned a Bachelor's in Equine Science and then earned a Master Equine Massage Therapy Certification through Therasage EMC.

Carly joined the Valley West team in October 2014 as a veterinary assistant after earning her Bachelor's degree in Natural Science. She has four dogs named Matty, Ava, Rufus and Scarlet as well as three cats named Bernie, Morris, and Missile Launcher.

Fiona joined the Valley West team in February 2022. She has always loved animals and has experience with many different types of animals since growing up on a farm in Roane, WV. She has barrel raced and shown horses since 2011. Fiona has 4 dogs, 4 cats, 3 horses, a rabbit, and a ferret.

Katie grew up in Jackson County working with and showing animals at a local fair. She began working with Valley West in June 2021 after having her first child.

Hannah started working at Valley West in January 2023. Her love for animals inspired her to obtain a Certified Veterinary Assistant degree from Animal Behavior College in May 2023. She enjoys assisting pet owners and patients in rooms and learning about different treatments.

Madi joined the Valley West team in July 2022. She is currently enrolled at Carver Career Center for her Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. She has a special interest in Pharmacology and Small Animal Nursing, and is a member of NAVTA and Fear Free Certified.

Marsha began working with us in 1998 and has 26 years of experience.

Tanesha is from Florida but moved to Charleston and began working at Valley West in January 2022. She loves animals and has worked in veterinary medicine for 10 years. Tanesha has 2 dogs and 4 cats. She enjoys hiking with her dogs, reading and spending time with family.