Nell Smith, LVT

Nell graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in 1981 with her AAS in Veterinary Technology.  She worked at various practices in the Shenandoah Valley prior to bringing her experience in the field to Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in 2006.  Nell enjoys the being a part of the interaction between owners and their beloved pets.​

Nell lives in Lexington and has two children, Kaitlin and Zev. ​

Jordan Taylor, LVT

Jordan joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in 2014 beginning her career as a veterinary assistant.  She continued working at the clinic during her education to be come a licensed veterinary technician.  She graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with her AAS in Veterinary Technology in 2016.  Jordan has a special interest in both surgery and anesthesia. ​

Jordan is from Bath County, Virginia. She enjoys riding horses in her time away from the clinic. 

 Mikayla Colaw

Mikayla joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant in 2015.  She enjoys equine medicine.  She also finds assisting animals in their recovery from injuries and illnesses to be particularly rewarding. ​

Mikayla is from Bath County, Virginia and currently resides there with her 3 horses, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. 

Randie Groah, LVT

Randie started her career in the veterinary field in high school working as an assistant and kennel attendant at practices in the Shenandoah Valley.  She graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in 2017 with her AAS in Veterinary Technology.  ​

Randie joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in 2017.  She has special interests in dental cleanings, radiology, ultrasound, and performing lab work. ​

Randie is from Raphine, Virginia.  She continues her love of animal care at home with many pets including dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, fish, a pony, and a turtle. ​

 Jade Conner

Jade has been on the team at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic since 2016.  She initially began as a Kennel Assistant and has transitioned to Veterinary Assistant.  She is currently working on furthering her education in order to become a licensed veterinary technician.  Helping sick and injured animals is the most fulfilling part of Jade’s work in the veterinary field. ​

Jade is from Lexington, Virginia.  In her spare time, she enjoys working with the cattle on her family’s farm.​