ABOUT US

Our Purpose

“To be the best practice possible that creates professional, compassionate bonds with our clients that allow us to deliver the highest quality of care in a high energy, fun, friendly and profitable manner resulting in optimum patient health and longevity, client satisfaction, and increased referrals, with our staff who feel adequately challenged and enriched.”

Our Doctors

Nichole L. Zellner, DVM

Dr. Zellner attended Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Our Human Resources Manager

Krista L. BAS-VT, M-Ed

Krista has been with us on and off since 2010.​​​​​​​
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Our Veterinary Practice Manager

Kayla K., CVT, BAS-VT

Kayla is a Certified Veterinary Technologist who joined our team back in 2015.
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Our Certified Veterinary Nurses:

Ruby S., CVT

Ruby has been a part of AAH since 2016. She started working here as a Veterinary Assistant and graduated in Spring of 2019 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing.
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Kylie D., CVT, BAS-VT

Kylie is one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians at Avian and Animal, and has been working here since 2016!
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Katie C., CVT

Katie is a Certified Veterinary Technician that joined our team in 2023...
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Our Veterinary Technicians:

Micaela G., Vet Tech

Micaela joined the AAH team as a veterinary assistant back in 2016; she has always had a love for animals big or small...​​​​​​​
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Taylor F., Vet Tech

Taylor has loved all animals for as long as she can remember, growing up with pets and spending her free time learning about wildlife and enjoying nature...​​​​​​​

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Our compassionate Client Care Specialists:

Christiane L.

Christiane joined our reception team in 2021 and has enjoyed seeing the large variety of animals that come through the hospital.
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Amber L.


Amber joined our team in 2024...
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Dina B

Dina started at our clinic in September of 2023...
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Our dedicated Veterinary Assistants:

Hannah H., Veterinary Assistant

Hannah joined our team in 2022! She loves all types of animals from feathered to furry to scaly...​​​​​​​
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Livie D., Veterinary Assistant

Livie loves all animals, big and small. She joined our team in 2023...​​​​​​​
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