Meet Our Skilled Veterinary Assistants

Faith joined our team in December 2024 as a Customer Service Representative and has since transitioned into training as a Veterinary Assistant.

Sarah joined the team in 2025 and brings two years of experience in veterinary medicine. She is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient she works with.

Fiona joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in February 2022 and recently became part of the Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital team as a Farm Call Veterinary Assistant. Raised on a farm in Roane, West Virginia, she has extensive experience caring for a wide variety of animals.

Larissa recently joined the Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital team in 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant. Growing up on a farm, she developed a lifelong passion for animals through showing cattle and riding horses.

Faith joined our team in December 2024 as a Customer Service Representative and has since transitioned into training as a Veterinary Assistant.

Hannah joined Valley West in 2025 and has been working in the veterinary field since 2018. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a special passion for exotic animals. She also has a strong interest in feline medicine, preventive care, and life stage wellness exams.

Tristian joined our team in 2026 and enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a special passion for diagnostics in the laboratory.

Ariel joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in July 2024. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Carver Career and Technical College in the spring of 2025.

Carly joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in October 2014 after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science.

Katie joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in June 2021. She grew up in Jackson County, gaining experience working with and showing animals at the local fair, and earned degrees in Animal Science and Veterinary Technology.

Hannah joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in January 2023. She has earned a Certified Veterinary Assistant degree and is currently in school studying Veterinary Technology.

Marsha joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 1998.

Morgan is a Certified Veterinary Assistant who joined Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital in February 2024 and recently became part of the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team.

McKinsey joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 2023 as a Kennel Assistant and later earned her certification in the Veterinary Assistant program. She has a lifelong passion for animal welfare and is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to every patient.

Stephanie joined Valley West Veterinary Hospital in August 2022. She earned her degree in Equine Science from Ohio University and later completed a certification in Equine Massage Therapy.

Sydney joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Carver Career Center and is dedicated to advancing her education in the field.

Tanesha is originally from Florida and joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in January 2022. She has over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine and is passionate about providing compassionate care to animals.