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| Samm Riggin, Vet. Tech. & Off. Mgr |
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| With my pride & joy, Simon |
Samm!
Samm has been with the clinic from the get go...Back in January 1999!
Working as a veterinary technician after finishing schooling in New Orleans, Samm feels that she has devoted her
life to critters for over 20 years and counting! And to add to her career, she has recently completed
the Equissage Canine Sports Massage Therapy certification program!
When not working, Samm enjoys spending time with her animals,
especially the horses and Ross the WonderCat - the (recently retired) H.A.B.I.T. cat. She is also on
the board of directors of the only horse rescue in East TN, HorseHaven of TN (www.horsehavenoftn.com) . A member of FoxTROT, Samm loves to trail ride and competitive trail ride.
Animals include: 6 horses, 2 goats, 6 dogs, 6 cats (including
clinic cats Dobie, Jade and Sweeney) and various foster horses and mules... throughout the years!
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| Howie likes to put his feet up and relax! |
| Tara Sumrall - Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist |
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| With her new friends Casey & Dolly |
Tara----
Tara Sumrall comes to us from Southern Mississippi -- an import!! She
has been with the clinic since 5/2006! Strong public relation
skills, a desire to help you - the client, and a passion for caring for animals of all sizes makes Tara a good "fit" for our
VCG family! Over the years, she has learned and grown so much, she makes a great part of our team.
When she's not working, Tara enjoys entertaining friends and family, horseback
riding, boating, reading a good book and tending to her "Farmville" Farm on Facebook!
| Now THIS is a clinic cat...Dobie |
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| Our official greeter - and "Ladies Man!" |
Gae!
Gae lives in Greenback with her father on their 50 acre farm - "Will-O-Spring Farm."
Gae has had an illustrious career as a licensed veterinary technician after her educational path at the University of Tennessee.
Some of you may recognize Gae - she comes to us after working at the Midland Pet Emergency Center where she was the senior
technician.
An avid "antiquer", gardener, and traveler, Gae spends her "free time" with family, friends
and her many rescued critters - including horses, dogs, cats and funky chickens and ducks!
We are proud to have Ms Gae Payne as a member of our little family!
Kerry
After relocating from Ohio seven years ago, Kerry makes her home in Tellico
Plains. An avid animal lover, she has been working as a veterinary technician for over eleven years. Her love
of people and their pets is obvious in her work ethic and shining personality. Kerry is an active member of TICA (The
International Cat Association) and breeds Selkirk cats. In her spare time, she likes to go boating, horseback riding
and spending time with her family.
Macy!
At just 17 years of age, Macy is fabulous with the animals. She has been working part
time with us since the summer of 2009. Macy makes sure that each and every pet gets the individual attention that they
deserve - especially on the weekends.
When she's not working, Macy is a student at Greenback High School and loves horseback riding,
soccer and spending time with family and friends.
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