Our Assistants

Our veterinary assistants are  greet our patients and clients, and prepare you to see the doctor. They obtain laboratory samples, fill prescriptions, restrain pets, and perform an array of other duties throughout the day. They are very knowledgeable and able to answer many of your questions.

Reanna, Head Assistant
Reanna moved from Philadelphia to WNC in August of 2005 and joined the CSAH family shortly thereafter. She commutes daily from Waynesville where she lives with her husband, Mike, their newborn son Jake, and their Border collie Sam. Reanna recently earned her MS degree in Biology. Simultaneously, Sam completed obedience class and hopes to become a therapy dog. Having worked with all types of animals in many different capacities, including the SPCA, pet therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, summer camps, and the Philadelphia Zoo, Reanna is happy to continue working with animals and making a difference.

Bailey
Bailey received her BA degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and is currently completing her degree in Biology at UNCA. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2006 and has been at CSAH since 2009. She shares her home with two lovely kitties, Rhubarb and Tortilla. While not at school or work, Bailey enjoys the mountains and spending time with all of the animals at her home.

Scott
Bio coming soon...




Jaime
Jaime came to CSAH in March 2008 from Roanoke, Virginia, where she worked for a hunter/jumper stable. She has completed an AAS degree in Equine Technology and a BA in Anthropology from Appalachian State University. Jaime enjoys bike riding, eating veggies, and playing roller derby. She is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Medical Technology program at AB Tech. 

Jessica
Jessica moved to Asheville in 2006 to study at Warren Wilson College. She joined CSAH in 2008, and is now finishing her biology degree at UNCA. When she isn't at school or working here with us, she enjoys spending time with her endlessly cute and amusing cat, Stinky, along with cooking, making arts and crafts, attempting to garden, and participating in various board sports.

Blair
One of our newest assistants brings over a decade of experience working in animal hospitals and managing a dog grooming salon. Blair and her fiancé moved to Asheville during the spring of 2011. We are delighted to welcome Blair to our team and greatly value her stellar work ethic and considerable experience caring for animals and their people. Blair is a licensed massage therapist and hopes to become certified in canine massage therapy. In her spare time, Blair enjoys reading and exploring the wonderful, creative city of Asheville.

Heather
Originally from Concord, VA, Heather moved to WNC to attend Mars Hill College. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in Zoology and, following her passion for wildlife, completed an internship at the Wildlife Center of Virginia where she got to work with and learn about songbirds and raptors. In 2011 she returned to the wonderful NC mountains to pursue a career providing compassionate and skilled care for pets and their people. In her spare time she enjoys going on nature walks and curling up with her cuddly kitty Milo. We are very excited to have such a talented and positive young woman join the CSAH team!