Blue Ridge Animal Clinic - Patient Care Team

Blue Ridge Animal Clinic

133 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450

(540)463-7799

www.blueridgeanimalclinic.com

Meet Our Patient Care Team

Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Professional Groomers


Nell Smith, LVT 

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 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 become 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 spending time with her family, as well as riding her horses in her time away from the clinic.

Gabrielle Goodwin, LVT - photo coming soon

Gabrielle Goodwin, LVT 

Bio coming soon!

Jade Conner, Veterinary Assistant

Jade Conner, Veterinary Assistant  -  Jade has been on the team at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic since 2016.  She is currently pursuing her AAS in Veterinary Technology.  Helping sick and injured animals is the most fulfilling part of Jade’s work in the veterinary field. ​ Jade is from Lexington, Virginia.  Her biggest pride in life is being a mother to her two sons. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family and pets.


Amber Reynolds (& Whiskey), Veterinary Assistant

Amber Reynolds (& Whiskey), Veterinary Assistant  -  Amber joined the BRAC family as a full-time associate in July of 2023. Pictured here with one of her dogs (Whiskey).  A resident of Lexington, Amber also has Great Danes, a Border Collie, goats, chickens and cattle.    Amber is currently working on obtaining her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.  


Chloe Johnson, Veterinary Assistant

Chloe Johnson, Veterinary Assistant  -  Chloe became part of the BRAC family as a part-time associate in August of 2023. Chloe has an affinity for all animals and enjoys being outdoors.  She is currently working on obtaining her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.  Although having grown up in Roanoke, she has settled in our area with her dog, Ace a Malinois/Anatolian Shepherd/Lab mix.  



Wesley Boor, ET Technician

 Wesley Boor, ET Technician


Bettsy Bottomley - Professional Pet Groomer

Bettsy Bottomley - Professional Pet Groomer

Cecilia Martin - Groomer - photo coming soon

Groomer - Cecilia Martin

Bio coming soon!