Meet Our Staff in Suffolk, VA

Kimmie has been in the veterinary field since 2006. She obtained her AS in Veterinary Technology from Manor College in Jenkintown, PA in 2008 and became licensed shortly after. Kimmie has a background in clinical pathology, general practice, emergency, internal medicine, surgery, and neurology but her heart and passion belongs in cardiology. Kimmie is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. She is originally from Philadelphia, PA and enjoys traveling back to visit family and engorge in local delicacies (cheesesteaks and soft pretzels). In her free time, she plays Dungeon and Dragons with friends and spends time with her husband, coonhound Annie, and a clowder of cats.

Meg’s focuses at the COVE include ensuring all patients receive gold standard care in the ICU, are transferred to specialty services with ease, training technicians on advanced procedures, and direct hands-on care of critically ill patients. Meg started in veterinary medicine in 2007 as an emergency veterinary assistant. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Old Dominion University in 2010, she attended Blue Ridge Community College’s Veterinary Technician program. After graduating in 2013 and passing the VTNE, she worked for a board certified veterinary surgeon. After missing a fast paced environment, she came back to ER and critical care medicine and has worked directly with specialists at the COVE since 2014. Her areas of interest include sepsis, shock, and educating and empowering support staff.

Taylor was born and raised in northern Virginia, she moved to Alabama in 2010 where she met her husband and they started their family. Taylor’s family moved back to Virginia in 2022. She has been in the veterinary field for over 10 years. She graduated in 2018 with an Associates degree in veterinary technology from Jefferson State Community College and went on to pass her VTNE later that year. Taylor has worked in general practice and ophthalmology as well as emergency medicine, and is a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, the Alabama Veterinary Technician Association as well as the Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians. After spending time in various veterinarian departments Taylor realized that she thrived in emergency medicine and the fast-paced ever-changing environment. Her true passion is stabilizing and nursing critical trauma patients back to their happy healthy selves! When Taylor isn’t busy saving lives she thoroughly enjoys spending time with her toes in sand at the beach with her husband, daughter, and their lab, Leyla.

Alison grew up around animals and during middle school, she volunteered with the SPCA, where her love for animals blossomed. She graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in communications, minoring in psychology. After graduation, Alison joined Team COVE as a Client Liaison. Her canine companion is an Australian Shepard named Dusty.  In her spare time, Alison enjoys TV marathons, hanging out with friends, and sipping on iced coffee.

Rachel obtained her AS in veterinary technology from Blue Ridge Community College in May 2008, and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in VA shortly thereafter. Rachel quickly advanced her knowledge and skills in the practice setting, and began doing relief work at an emergency hospital. After 2 years, she transitioned to surgical specialty medicine. It was during her time as a surgical technician that anesthesia sparked her interest, and that has remained her career-long passion.

For the last 10 years, Rachel has focused on expanding and honing her anesthesia/analgesia knowledge and skills in specialty practice (ophthalmology, surgery and dentistry), and has been an honored member of Team COVE since early 2012. During her time here, Rachel has conducted many Lunch & Learn presentations to share her knowledge with team members at local primary care veterinary practices. She also was a speaker at Seaside CE Series 2018 and at Blue Ridge Community College Technician’s Conference in 2018. When Rachel isn’t working, she enjoys time at the beach, traveling with her husband and spending time with her beloved dogs, Todd, Maggie and Buddy.

Michelle was born and raised locally. She graduated from ODU and spent time teaching before changing careers and finding a home at The COVE in 2015. Michelle originally visited The COVE as a client, after her dog had been hit by a car. Michelle was super impressed by the collaborative care from the surgery and ER service, and that was when she knew she wanted to join the team. Ultimately, Michelle fell in love with the fast pace of ER medicine, which is why she is an anchor for the evening team at the front desk. Her spare time is spent visiting with her family and friends, traveling to the Outer Banks, hanging out poolside, and loving on her Pit mix, Rel. She also enjoys digging in the dirt and loves spring time, when she can freshen up the yard and flower beds.

Kylie grew up in Hampton Roads and attended Old Dominion University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then attended the Veterinary Technology Program at Blue Ridge Community College, from which she graduated with her associate degree and obtained her veterinary technician license in 2018. Kylie returned to The COVE as a LVT in our emergency and intensive care departments, and during this time, discovered her true love for anesthesia and pain management. In 2019, she transitioned to our anesthesia department and has since enjoyed being able to provide pain prevention and relief to our patients, and in turn, instilling confidence in our pet parents that their beloved companion is well cared for before, during, and after their anesthetic procedure. She has more recently taken it a step further by providing training to our team and local veterinary hospitals to share her anesthesia knowledge and passion. In 2023, Kylie was promoted to Anesthesia Team Lead and has been venterously leading the department.

In her free time, Kylie enjoys being outdoors and walking trails around the area with her husband, daughter, and four-legged fur child, Tally.