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. Ashley Spencer   -   Dr. Ashley Spencer graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.  She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.  ​Dr. Spencer joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in 2014.  She enjoys the diversity of mixed animal practice from individualized care for pets to herd health.  ​She is a member of both the American and Virginia Veterinary Medical Associations.  She has served on the officer team of the Blue Ridge Veterinary Medical Association since 2016.​

Dr. Spencer is a Rockbridge County native. She was active in the Rockbridge 4-H Livestock program showing cattle, sheep, and hogs.  She grew up on a beef cattle farm and continues to play a role in its operation. When she's away from the clinic, she can often be found working alongside her Dad on the farm.​

Dr. Lindsey Fenster - Dr. Lindsey Fenster grew up on a family beef cattle operation just north of Buchanan, VA. She attended the University of Georgia and received a BS in Animal Science in 2019. She then stayed at the University of Georgia to receive her DVM in 2023. Dr. Fenster has shadowed at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic for years before officially joining the clinic in 2023. Dr. Fenster practices both large and small animal veterinary medicine and loves building genuine relationships with clients and their animals. Her professional interests include challenging internal medicine cases and bovine herd health. 

Dr. Fenster is a member of both the American and Virginia Veterinary Medical Associations as well as the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. She was active in Rockbridge County 4H programs and very much enjoyed showing and judging livestock. She is thrilled to be back in the area and can often be found working on her family farm where she raises beef cattle and meat goats. When there’s free time, Dr. Fenster enjoys cooking, spending time and traveling locally with her pug, Stevie, and kayaking the James River.

Dr. Katie Clevenger   -   Dr. Katie Clevenger is originally from Westminster, Maryland.  She attended Virginia Tech and received a B.S. degree in Animal & Poultry Sciences as well as a B.S. degree in Dairy Science in 2014.  She then studied at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2018.

Dr. Katie Clevenger joined Blue Ridge Animal Clinic as a part-time associate in Fall 2018 and we welcomed her as a full-time veterinarian in June 2019.  Dr. Clevenger practices both small animal and large animal medicine.  She most enjoys building relationships with clients and patients.  Dr. Katie Clevenger is married to Dr. Keagan Clevenger, another veterinarian at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic.  They have a boxer, a rescue hound mix, a rescue cat, and a guinea pig.  In her free time, Dr. Katie enjoys baking, hiking, and horseback riding.

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. Dr. Keagan Clevenger is married to Dr. Katie Clevenger, another veterinarian at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic.