Meet Our Staff in Suffolk, VA

Danielle became a licensed veterinary technician after graduating from North Virginia Community College in 2014 with an AS in Veterinary Technology. She has been with the COVE since 2016. In 2020 she obtained her veterinary technician specialty certification in dentistry as a member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. Danielle is especially interested in endodontics and orthodontics and enjoys teaching about her passion. She and her husband have two dogs at home (a Yorkie-Poo and a Husky). Outside of work she enjoys tending to her succulents and all things outdoors including hiking, skiing, diving, camping, and kayaking.

Marie is a Hampton Roads native and graduated from Poquoson High School. In 2012, she obtained her AS in Veterinary Technology from Blue Ridge Community College. She has been a member of Team COVE since our opening in May of 2012. Marie’s speaking accomplishments include Seaside CE Series in 2018 and she was selected to present at the Technician Case Report Track at ACVIM Forum in 2019. In her free time, Marie enjoys camping in the mountains or at the beach and spending time with her Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Hank.

Meg was raised in Chesapeake and went to Old Dominion University where she graduated with a degree in biology. She knew from a very young age that she wanted a career in veterinary medicine. When she started working in a clinic in college, it was there she learned how hands-on LVTs were and what advocates they were for their patients. It was then she knew she wanted to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Meg obtained her AS in veterinary technology from Blue Ridge Community College and has been a member of Team COVE since 2014.

Meg has spent most of her veterinary career in emergency medicine, and critical care became her passion through the years. Meg loves helping the most critical patients recover and return home (even the ones people may have given up on). She has shared her knowledge and expertise with various presentations to local primary care practices, and has also presented at the Seaside CE Series in 2018. Outside of work, Meg enjoys trivia nights, concerts, being a foodie (AKA general hipster things) and traveling with her husband.

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.

Tawny has had a love for animals and their care since childhood and has devoted herself to the veterinary profession for 20+ years. She graduated from the Blue Ridge Community College Veterinary Technology Program with honors in 2015 and then joined Team COVE. Tawny’s passion resides in emergency medicine and being able to provide care for patients and their owners in a true time of need. She has expanded her skills to include leadership and being an advocate for the ER team.  Most of her time outside of work is spent with her 2 children, her beloved pups Molly and Sam, and her horse, Buddy. Tawny also enjoys fishing, being out on the boat, hiking, horseback riding, and rock painting. She is also an avid supporter for rescue and has been doing volunteer work with Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue for the past 10 years.

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.

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. Michele 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 has always had a love for animals, helping others, and an interest in medicine. So naturally, she was drawn to veterinary medicine. Kylie joined Team COVE in 2015, as a Hospital Care Attendant. Shortly thereafter, she advanced to a Veterinary Assistant position all while being a full time student at Old Dominion University (ODU). Following her graduation from ODU with a BS in Biology in 2016, she was accepted to attend the Veterinary Technology Program at Blue Ridge Community College. In 2018, Kylie graduated from that program and passed her VTNE. It was then, she officially earned those three coveted letters behind her name, “LVT” (Licensed Veterinary Technician). After becoming licensed, she returned to The COVE where she was a LVT in our emergency and intensive care department. During this time, Kylie discovered her true love for anesthesia and pain management. In 2019, she transitioned to our anesthesia department. Since joining the anesthesia department, Kylie has enjoyed being able to instill 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.

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