Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Sydney attended the University of Kentucky for undergraduate studies, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. From there she went on to attend veterinary school at Auburn University, graduating as part of the Class of 2019.  She is also Fear Free Certified and currently working in the metro Atlanta area. 

Jonathon graduated from Kansas State University in 2019. He practices and lives in Surprise, Arizona with his wife Holly, daughter Olivia and two dogs Chewbacca and Minnie. Jonathon has always been fascinated with veterinary medicine, especially exotic animal medicine.

Maggie grew up in Ruston, Louisiana but currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas as a general practitioner at Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2016 and then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend veterinary school at Louisiana State University. While in vet school, she was Vice President of the veterinary business management association and received the outstanding student award for excellence in companion animal medicine and surgery. Maggie's interests in veterinary medicine include surgery, dermatology, and dentistry. Outside of veterinary medicine, she and her husband enjoy spending time with friends, family, and their long-haired dachshund, Philly.  

Matt Asciutto is a relief emergency veterinarian working primarily in North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. After a quasi-career performing and teaching improv comedy, Matt pursued his Master’s degree in chemistry at DePaul University prior to attending the University of Tennessee for veterinary school. When he isn’t traveling for work, he can be found globetrotting, writing, playing music, or accumulating surfboards.  

Dr. Sarah Thornton grew up in Los Altos, California, and earned her Biophysics, B.S. degree from UCLA in 2015. She then went on to get her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Sydney in Australia. She had the pleasure of working with all kinds of Aussie wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and many more! She now practices small animal medicine at Vail Valley Animal Hospital GP/ER and is loving life in Vail, Colorado. She is thrilled with where her veterinary adventures have taken her thus far and are ecstatic about her future in this industry. 

Lacy is a general practitioner at Thrive Affordable Vet Care in Austin, Texas. She earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 2015. Currently, she is a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association Companion Animal Committee, Capital Area Veterinary Medical Association, and American Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, she is an avid believer in a positive collaborative workplace, in order to allow inspiration and growth. Dr. Parson is a native Texan who enjoys sharing her passions of food, wine, and music with family and friends. 

Callan received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The University of Wisconsin in 2020, and she also has a Master of Science in Psychology from the same institution. Prior to actualizing her passion for veterinary medicine, she previously followed career paths in cognitive science research, in the human healthcare tech world, and as a professional horse trainer. Dr. Cooper is currently a small animal veterinarian in a busy GP/ER practice in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her wife, two cats, one rescue dog, and one horse.

Stephanie Beagan is a neurodiverse small animal general practitioner in Northern Colorado and in the midst of transitioning from corporate associate to self-employed relief. She is from the 2019 cohort of Colorado State, as well as Fear-free certified and USDA Accredited. Her professional passions include client relations with everything human-animal bond, team upliftment, and especially periodontal surgery. She is very eager to continue her life-long learning journey at the Jack Walther Bootcamp with Viticus Group! 

Dr. Rice joined the Carter Pet Hospital team in April of 2020. He has a BS in Marine Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi and his DVM from Mizzou, the University of Missouri. Dr. Rice grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO, and has always loved animals. The ability to work with animals on a daily basis and support the human-animal bond is what drew him to veterinary medicine. His interests vary from companion animals to exotic medicine and he has a special passion for surgery. In his free time, he enjoys playing piano, hiking, fishing, and of course spending time with his furry family members. Dr. Rice currently has three pets: “Nova,” a miniature schnauzer; “Squeezer,” a 10-year-old ball python; and “Speedy,” a red-eared slider who is 15!  What is his favorite thing about the Pets? When they get the “Zoomies!”

Brittany Ellersick attended Midwestern College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale Arizona. Small Animal Practitioner in Amarillo Texas. Professional interests include dentistry, ophthalmology and neurology.  

Wayne Robinson grew up the son of a mixed animal veterinarian on a ranch in South Dakota. At 17, he moved to California to pursue a successful career in horse racing as a jockey, trainer, and owner. He also held a SAG card as a stunt performer, working on several television productions. In 2014, Robison transitioned to veterinary medicine. After 3 years at Chadron State College, he was accepted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State University Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2021. After graduation, Robison joined the team at Bellevue Animal Hospital, a 6 doctor AAHA accredited companion animal hospital in Bellevue, Nebraska. His special interests include surgery, dermatology, and client education. He lives near the clinic with his wife, Kerissa; 1-year-old daughter Anneli, corgi Trin, and cat Boots. 

Chanel is a practicing small animal veterinarian in Vancouver, Washington. She received her DVM degree from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. In practice, she loves emergency and internal medicine. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and reader. 

Clarissa graduated in May 2020 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, which is located on the beautiful island of St.Kitts. She went on to complete her clinical year at Oregon State University. Since July 2020 she has been practicing at Oregon City Veterinary Clinic, which is a busy small animal walk-in clinic. She is fluent in Spanish, Fear Free certified and is certified in both RECOVER CPR basic and advanced life support. Clarissa says she's excited to network, get hands-on experience, and return to her home clinic and apply everything that she will learn at the Bootcamp

Carolyn is a small animal general practitioner. She has been in practice for two years and is currently an associate veterinarian at The Animal Hospital at Lake Brandt in Summerfield, N.C. Carolyn received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from N.C. State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She also attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Carolyn is passionate about internal medicine, dermatology, and oncology.  

Dr. Stuart Callahan is a 2019 graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He returned to his hometown to practice small animal medicine at Mechanicsville Animal Hospital. His professional interests include sporting dog medicine and surgery.

Scott Bertoldo is a 2017 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he spent time in South America working with veterinarians, with the goal of acquiring Spanish language skills to use in US dairy production medicine. In 2018, he began working as a mixed animal general practitioner in northeast Ohio, and currently works outside of Philadelphia in small animal general practice. 

Dr. Eden Armstrong is a small animal and exotic general practitioner with four years of experience at Thrive Affordable Vet Care in Columbia, SC. She graduated from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Eden is originally from South Carolina but also has lived in Virginia and Scotland. She has two cats and enjoys traveling, photography, and reading with her husband Jim.

Dr. Taylor Miller was born and raised in Ohio where she went to undergrad at Ohio Northern University, obtaining my Bachelor’s in Microbiology. She then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and finished her clinical year at Oklahoma State University. Taylors passions include large animal medicine and small animal soft tissue surgery. 

Dr. Brian Standish-Parkin graduated from St. Matthew's University in Grand Cayman in 2016 and completed his clinical rotations through the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois the same year. He is currently a general practitioner at High Ridge Animal Hospital in Stamford, CT. Brian's interests include surgery, cardiology, and exotic animals (despite limited experience). 

Dr. Jane Kelly grew up in northern New Jersey and received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Rutgers University. She then moved to southern California to attend veterinary school. A graduate of Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013, Dr. Kelly pursued a small animal rotating internship at Animal Emergency Medical Center in Torrance, CA. Upon completing her internship, she worked for a few years in the Santa Clarita Valley and has found her home at Village Vet in Los Feliz. Dr. Kelly currently shares her home with her snake Calcifer. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga and gardening. 

Mahima is a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, from India. She hopes to specialize in Veterinary Surgery as a primary field of study. While In college, she was the president of IVSA Mumbai and the Vice president of IVSA India, a student body organization. From the age of 9, she always held a strong passion for animals and their wellbeing. From birds, fish to Guinea pigs and cats, she was surrounded by animals her whole life until she got her dog Bailey and turned into a dog person forever!