Blue Ridge Animal Clinic

Our Veterinarians

Dr. Allen Strecker

Dr. Allen Strecker, a native of Rockbridge County, graduated from Virginia Tech in 1978 with a BS degree in Animal Science and received his DVM degree from Auburn University in 1982.  Following graduation, Dr. Strecker was employed as a mixed- animal veterinarian at Harrogate Hospital for Animals in Harrogate, Tennessee- a seven veterinarian mixed animal practice with two hospitals located in Tennessee and one hospital located in Jonesville, Virginia.  In 1985, he returned to Lexington to establish Blue Ridge Animal Clinic. 

Dr. Strecker's primary duties involve large animal medicine and surgery, with special emphasis in the field of assisted reproduction.   He is certified in embryo transfer by the American Embryo Transfer Association.  Dr. Strecker is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the Society of Theriogenology.

Dr. Strecker and his wife, Kristen, have four sons; Luke, Bobby, Will, and Markus.  They reside in Rockbridge Baths where they own and operate Cedar Springs Farm.

Dr. Keagan Clevenger

Dr. Keagan Clevenger is originally from Stephenson, Virginia.  He attended Virginia Tech and received a B.S. degree in Animal & Poultry Sciences in 2015. He then studied at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2019.  Dr. Clevenger joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in May, 2019. He enjoys working and building relationships with farmers and their livestock. He has a special interest in advanced reproductive technologies and services. He is excited to be performing reproductive services such as embryo collections and transfers in cattle, sheep, and goats.

He is a member of both the American and Virginia Veterinary Medical Associations. He is also a member of the American Embryo Transfer Association, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the Society of Theriogenology.  Growing up on a small family beef farm, Dr. Clevenger was very involved in 4-H and FFA. He showed cattle, sheep, and hogs on county, state, and national levels and was highly competitive in livestock judging. He currently has a small herd of cattle, where he raises purebred and crossbred show cattle for 4-H and FFA members.