Haley Austin, LVT   -   Haley joined the team at Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in June 2018 shortly after graduating from Blue Ridge Community College where she earned her AAS in Veterinary Technology.  Haley can be found working with both large and small animals at the clinic, but she has developed a particular interest in surgery and anesthesia. 

Haley is from Buchanan, Virginia. She lives on a farm with both sheep and beef cattle and also has several dogs and cats at home.

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 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.

Mikayla Woodzell, Veterinary Assistant  -  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 4 horses, 3 dogs, and 1 cat. 

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 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 became part of the BRAC family as a part-time associate in August of 2023. Chloe has an affinity for all animals; and spends her non-BRAC time working at the Virginia Safari Park.  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

Bettsy Bottomley - Professional Pet Groomer

Isabelle Huger - Kennel Technician Isabelle joined BRAC in 2023 and is our full-time Kennel Technician. Isabelle is currently enrolled in the Vet Tech program at Blue Ridge Community College.  Isabelle provides additional help to the Vets and Techs which helps her to expand her skill base and knowledge.