Our Veterinary Team
Meet Our Veterinary Team in Moneta VA
The veterinary team at Staunton River Vet Clinic is a group of professionals dedicated to your pet’s continuous health and welfare.
Dr. Catherine Adams
Dr. Catherine Adams has been dedicated to veterinary medicine since 2005. She started her career as a veterinary assistant before earning her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech.
Dr. Adams is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and their pets. Her professional interests include preventative medicine, hospice care, and offering a spectrum of care options tailored to each family’s unique needs and goals. She believes that compassionate communication and client education are key to helping pets live longer, healthier lives.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Adams enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and son, traveling, hiking, reading, and gardening.
Brittany
Education: Brittany came when we purchased Furry Friends Vet Clinic in December 2020. She had been an assistant/receptionist there since 2010. She was promoted to our Practice Manager in March 2021.
Geeky Veterinary Moment: She is always surprised by how well animals can hide how sick they truly are.
Superpower: Brittany will go above and beyond for clients to make sure they are happy.
Outside life: She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Paisley, country music concerts, festivals, and time on the lake.
Kristen, Lead LVT
Education: Kristen has been an LVT at Staunton River since July 2019; she graduated as an LVT in 2015.
Geeky Veterinary Moment: Kristen loves senior pets and pain management.
Super Power: Kristen loves to teach. She will make sure our clients understand everything related to their pets and she is a great mentor for the other LVTs and assistants.
Outside Life: She LOVES her chickens and four-wheeling.
Lilly
Experience: Lilly has been a Veterinary Assistant at SRVC since October 2019.
Geeky Veterinary Moment: Lilly enjoys helping senior pets and helping in surgery.
Superpower: Lilly has the power of persuasion.
Outside life: She enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, and is an amazing baker
Maggie
Experience: Maggie has been with us for over 10 years!!!
Geeky Veterinary Moment: Maggie loves surgeries and everything involved, especially new and different ones.
Super Power: Maggie can get a muzzle onto any animal. She has an amazing ability to soothe stressed-out animals.
Outside Life: Maggie loves to travel! She also loves kayaking, hiking, concerts, and just being outdoors.
Kate
An avid lover of all animals, big and small. I am a proud dog mama to five fur children whom I love dearly. I started working in the vet field in 2013 as a receptionist and assistant. I thoroughly enjoy the hands-on experience and working closely with the animals. Venipuncture and running lab specimens are a couple of my favorite things. Compassion is my superpower. Senior and special needs babies hold a special place in my heart. When I’m not in the clinic, you can find me shopping or relaxing on the farm, spending time with my husband and our fur children.
Olivia
Experience: Veterinary Assistant since September 2022
Geeky Vet Moment: Enjoys running ear cytologys, being able to identify the different types of bacteria and their distinct smell. I once had a patient shake their head during an ear cleaning and it covered the room in ear debris.
Super Power: Finding things to do for the clinic during quiet hours and staying patient with complicated clients/patients.
Outside Life: I enjoy my free time playing fetch with my labradoodle named Remi, fishing, listening to music, and going on spur of the moment adventures.
Chandler
Caroline
Experience: Caroline has been an assistant since 2021. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster to get her LVT degree.
Geeky Vet Moment: Venipuncture and assisting in surgery are some of her favorite things about working in a vet.
Super Power: Caroline has a special place in her heart for big aggressive dogs. She finds it rewarding to earn their trust and help calm their nerves. She especially enjoys seeing patients progress over time and building a special bond between these dogs and their families.
Outside Life: Outside of work you’ll find her spending time with her 2 Australian Shepherds, Bailey & Joey, or hanging out with her family on the farm. She especially loves riding her horses.
Tammy
When she’s not greeting clients and cuddling furry patients at the clinic, Tammy enjoys camping and spending time at the cabin, soaking in the fresh mountain air. She’s a proud wife, mom of two (one amazing daughter and one awesome son), and recently leveled up to “Meme” status with one adorable grandson.
Whether she’s helping clients and their pets at work or relaxing by the fire under the stars, Tammy is all about family, fur, and fresh air.
