Theresa Alma, one of our expert hospital emergency nurses, has eight years of veterinary experience. In addition to providing tender loving care to our injured or ill pet patients, Theresa is one of our “go to” techies when the complicated diagnostic equipment gives us a challenge. Originally hailing from Michigan, Theresa sought the warmer climate and the excitement of relocation right after schooling when she migrated to this area in 1996. Five cats share her home where she and her fiance Brian hone their skills as semi-professional tournament dart players, travelling all over the mid-Atlantic states competing. One to prefer the great outdoors during her time off, Theresa enjoys developing her cactus garden and spending time with her extended family here in Hendersonville.

Colleen was raised in the northeast but moved to Western North Carolina in 2004 looking for warmer weather. A certified veterinary technician who began working in emergency veterinary medicine in 1994, Colleen loves interacting with pets and their owners and finds great pleasure when she can send a pet home that has been in ICU for days. Colleen thrives in the emergency setting where she never knows what might happen next, an environment ripe for her compassion and expertise.

Colleen’s love for animals is evident with three horses, two goats, four pit bulls, two cats, eight chickens, one rooster, and one husband. She and her husband enjoy living on their farm, riding their horses and caring for their fun and furry family.

Lisa is a veterinary nurse with four years veterinary nursing experience in hospitals in Florida, Georgia, and Brooklyn, NY. After moving to Asheville, she attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's Veterinary Technology program and graduated with honors as a member of Phi Theta Kappa in August 2009. She will be a Registered Veterinary Technician after her state exam in March 2010. She found a place with WCRAH during her summer internship from May to July 2009, and states to this day that she won the lottery of internships.
Lisa has one dog, Zoe, and one cat, Baxter. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, photography, and road trips to fascinating new places. Most of all, Lisa has fun in everything she does, and can't imagine a life without laughter and good friends.
Lisa possesses a wicked sense of humor, a fun-loving personality, and her high energy level and good nature keeps us all on top of our game.

Andie was raised in the Cajun heartland of southwestern Louisiana. She and her pooch, Porter, live in a cabin along the Middle Saluda River where winter means heating with her wood stove and summers mean playing in the mountain fresh streams. With a love for food and the way it can bring people together, Andie is often found cooking in the kitchen. She and Porter like hiking, kayaking, and camping.  

Michelle Burch grew up in South Carolina and graduated in 1998 from the College of Charleston. She has been working in emergency veterinary medicine since 2001 both in SC and NC. When Michelle is not here at the hospital she works as a traffic manager in Spartanburg. Michelle has three cats and a beagle named Minnie. She enjoys hiking with her dog, reading, going to the movies with friends, and hanging out with her herd.

Tanya Hagins, easily recognized by clients from her big smile and always helpful attitude, brings 19 years experience to the hospital.  She’s our nurse/scholar, having graduated from veterinary technician school with a perfect 4.0 GPA.  A North Carolina Registered Veterinary Technician, Tanya works the day shift, nurturing the hospital patients and tending to the daily appointments.  When she isn’t working, Tanya enjoys spending time with her husband Tom and the love of their lives, their new baby daughter Chase.  And, yes, she has pets galore: five cats and three dogs!

Chris White graduated from Columbus State Community College in 1999. Over the years he has worked in various small animal and emergency clinics in Chicago and Milwaukee until moving to Asheville in 2003. Chris loves hearing live music and hiking with his crazed border collie mix, Finley. He also has a cat named Monkey.

 Shawna Atkins   

  Susan Andry

  Jean Wright

Ted Owen, DVM

 Lyn Owen

Fred Rosen, DVM

PJ Rosen