"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." ~ Zig Ziglar
Dr. Audra Alley has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Research Triangle Metro area since 2004 after working in private practice in both West Virginia and Tennessee. She is a native of Alabama and a 1996 graduate of Mississippi State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
In 2003, Dr. Alley completed her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture, and she has been an advocate of integrative medicine. Her mixture of Eastern and Western medicine has enabled her to provide exemplary and integrative care for her client's pets. In the spring of 2007, Dr. Alley led a group of veterinary students on a two week trip to China to study acupuncture and herbal medicine as she continued her quest for advanced veterinary care knowledge.
In her spare time, Dr. Alley enjoys time with her husband, Mark, son, Reid, daughter, Taylor, two dogs, Sampson and Mercury, and two cats, Tobey & Max.
Dr. Lauren Eyrich grew up in sunny Southern California, and after receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State in 2015, she made her way to the east coast for veterinary school. A 2020 North Carolina State graduate, Dr. Eyrich has always had a passion for animals and a desire to become a veterinarian from a young age. From horseback riding and splashing in puddles with her childhood chocolate lab, Ozzy, Dr. Eyrich has been an animal lover from the beginning.
Dr. Eyrich has a special interest in geriatric and integrative medicine, as well as sports medicine and rehabilitation. She's trained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and is continuing to expand her knowledge on acupuncture, herbal, and food therapies. She loves having more "tools in her toolbox" to help provide the best possible care for her patients. Dr. Eyrich is also Fear Free Certified and aims to make every patient's visit a positive experience.
Dr. Eyrich shares her life with her husband, Dannyel, her pit bull mix, Chloe, and two tuxedo cats, Herbie and Cherie. When she's not working, Dr. Eyrich enjoys horseback riding, spending time outdoors, cooking, and watching NASCAR races and hockey games (Go Canes!).
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
Dr. Silverstein moved to the Triangle in 2007 after working in private practice in Massachusetts and Arizona. She much prefers the climate and culture of North Carolina to all of her previous homes! She is a native of New Jersey, and she received both her BS in Biology ('95) and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ('99) from Cornell University. While a graduate student, she was part of the original team of students to create the Pet Loss Support Hotline at the veterinary college.
"Dr. Shana" pursued training in veterinary acupuncture in 2012, and she has enjoyed the ability to offer additional treatment opportunities for her patients within an integrative medicine setting. She prides herself on building strong doctor-client-patient relationships and educating her clients to empower them to participate in their pets' health care plans.
Dr. Shana shares her life with her husband, Tom, and children, Liam and Talia. Their home is the playzone for their pittie, Cisco Rango, and two cats, Ricci and Alice. In her spare time, she tries to take Cisco for a run, she is actively involved with her synagogue as a Torah scroll reader, and she sings with the Triangle Jewish Chorale. She is also the proud daughter of her parents, who are dedicated weekly photography volunteers at Wake County Animal Center.
Dr. Tabor knew from a young age that her life would involve animals.
Growing up in New Jersey there was always a dog and cat in the house. She and her family moved to North Carolina and one of her first jobs as a teenager was at a Veterinary Hospital as kennel staff. After high school she attended UNC-Greensboro where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
Life then took her across the Atlantic Ocean to Namibia, Africa where she volunteered at Harnas Wildlife Foundation, a farm whose mission is to care for, rehabilitate and return injured, orphaned or abandoned animals to where they belong in the wild. While there she was introduced to Erindi Private Game Reserve and became their first female American safari guide. Her days were filled with hosting visitors on guided game drives. She is not sure she would have returned to the States if her work visa had been extended.
After returning back to North Carolina Dr. Tabor she attended Ross School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts and completed her clinical year of studies at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. During breaks she completed externships with Wildlife Vets in South Africa and Elephants World in Thailand.
Her clinical interests are surgery, pain management and practicing Fear Free™ techniques.
Each day Dr. Tabor returns home to her two island cats, Reid & Ryann. She enjoys traveling, yoga and visits to the Outer Banks.
Dr. Emily Kirk joined Shiloh Animal Hospital in 2022 after relocating to the Triangle for her husband's job. Dr. Kirk sought a hospital with an uncompromising commitment to high quality medicine and the Fear Free initiative- both of which she found at Shiloh! She is thrilled to be among such passionate and caring company.
Dr. Kirk is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Arkansas, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University in 2014. An externship during her fourth year of school brought her to North Carolina where she practiced outside of the Charlotte area for seven years prior to moving to Raleigh.
Dermatology, Internal medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound are among Dr. Kirk's chief interests. She strives to make each patient feel as comfortable as possible with his or her visit. She is a certified in Fear Free and Low Stress Handling (Silver) techniques. Outside of the hospital she can be found hitting the trails with her husband, Dylan, daughter Sedona, and son Declan. She also enjoys reading, sewing, and exploring local restaurants and breweries.
Dr. Shayne Zimmerman has been a veterinarian in the Triangle area since graduating from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. She completed training for certification in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at Chi University in 2010. She is also trained in TCVM Food Therapy and Herbal Medicine. She takes into account both Western and Eastern approaches to patient assessment, diagnostics and treatment. The addition of Eastern treatment modalities have provided her clients with more options for managing chronic care situations and prolonging quality of life for her older patients. She enjoys sifting through complicated medicine cases and looking for new solutions. She would be happy to talk with you about how alternative approaches might compliment the care your pet has been receiving.
Dr. Z is originally from the Chicago area, and grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia. She and her family live in Holly Springs with a petite Pit Bull, a 3-legged Yorkie, and a feisty Chihuahua; 2 tuxedo cats and a bossy tabby; an exuberant African Grey parrot and a green-cheeked parakeet. When she’s not at Shiloh Animal Hospital, you can usually find her at the gym, in the garden, or reading a good book.
Management
Trisha was born in CA, but has been in NC since she was 12 years old. She attended NC State University where she obtained her BS in Zoology and BA in Psychology. She also previously interned in wildlife rehabilitation and zoo keeping. She started as the veterinary receptionist with Shiloh Animal Hospital when it opened in January 2012, progressed through the medical team, earned her Veterinary Technology degree from Penn Foster and is a Registered Veterinary Technician. In her free time, she loves to travel, volunteer with Girl Scouts, and hike with her rescue dog, Holley.
Stacey Lynch joined Shiloh in 2021 as the Medical Operations Manager. Stacey has devoted most of her life to loving and caring for animals. She grew up in South Dakota on an acreage where she showed horses and had dogs, cats and anything else she could convince her parents to let her bring home. Stacey had the opportunity to stay home after graduating Dakota State University and care for her family for many years, and during that time she started & operated an in-home pet sitting company.
After moving to NC, she helped out in special education classrooms and became the Client Care Coordinator for in-home senior care. She has three (almost grown) children Hunter, Carter, & Makenzie and her desire to aid animals in finding the right home inspired her to become a foster home. When the opportunity to combine her love of animals and people together as the “MOM” at Shiloh, she knew it was an opportunity she needed to pursue. She has recently started running & is working on the balance between work, life & self preservation. Stacey has found a perfect match here at Shiloh where she shares the same Core Values and Philosophy as it relates to furbabies, pet parents & staff.
Bree joined the Shiloh team in 2020 in pursuit of her dreams to combine her love for animals and medicine. She loves helping out in any way and has goals to know the in & outs of each job to become a “jack of all trades” as she moves towards her goals of her RVT degree and practice management. Outside of work Bree truly enjoys being a mom to her daughter, Aaliyah and her crazy fur babies, Deuce, Nala & Lennox. She finds peace and happiness when she is out riding horses, cooking, and being able to be a complete goof ball with her friends and family.
Janine obtained her undergraduate degree at North Carolina State University. She majored in Biochemistry with a minor in Microbiology. She has been working in the veterinary field since she was 15 years old. Seven years later, she still loves everything about veterinary medicine and interacting with animals. She plans to go to vet school one day in the near future. Outside of work, Janine likes to explore new places and restaurants. Janine resides in Southwest Raleigh with her two cats, Blackie Chan and Reggie.
Brittney joined the shiloh team in 2021 after graduating from the Veterinary Technician program at Central Carolina Community College. After volunteering at an animal hospital in Apex, NC and she realized her passion lies in caring for animals in need and hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not working you can find Brittney spending time outside reading a book or spending time with her friends.
Chelsea grew up in the thick of farm country in upstate NY and moved to Raleigh in 2017. She was raised in a ‘zoo’ of animals but always had a soft spot for cats and their psychology. This self proclaimed crazy cat lady lives with her partner and their four feline friends: Kalika, Nartaka (Nerd), Macha, and Princess Nymeria. Chelsea wanted to be a veterinarian from the young age of 5 and after her dog’s diabetes diagnosis she was self-led down a path of pet nutrition. After finding a career in the pet nutrition world she found her love of training and managing fellow animal lovers. Veterinary medicine was the natural next step in bettering the lives of more pets and joined Shiloh in 2021 to support their progressive core values.
Chelsea is currently returning to school to finish her third college degree in order to advance her career and continue to improve the lives of furbabies and their families. In her spare time, Chelsea can be found writing, painting, audio/video editing, go-karting, archery, or fighting the Man.
Technicians
Mandy originally joined the Shiloh team in March of 2020. In August of 2021 she graduated with her associates in veterinary technology and is now a proud Registered Veterinary Technician. Mandy has more than 20 years of experience in the veterinary field; including work in general practice, physical rehabilitation, and with exotic cats. She has a huge soft spot for our feline patients after working for 10 years at a feline only practice. Mandy is passionate about making the veterinary visit a positive experience for both patients and owners.
My name is Carolina. I was born in Mendoza, Argentina. I studied at the National University of La Pampa, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and graduated in 2017. I moved to North Carolina in 2017 where I live with my husband Sergio, our two baby dogs Odin and Bella, a ferret and nine chickens. Last year I obtained my Veterinary Technician license and I am following my dream of becoming a veterinary doctor in the US. In my free time, I enjoy visiting national parks, painting, knitting, and cooking.
Alison came to Shiloh in July of 2016 on an externship for the Veterinary Technician program at Miller-Motte College and fit in with the team so well that she never left. She enjoys hiking, biking on trails, and making music. Alison lives in Raleigh with her cat, Mojo, and her dog, Dexter.
Veterinary Nurses
Claire was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. Ever since she was a little girl she was always drawn to animals. She grew up with cats her whole life but always dreamed of having a canine best friend. She brought home her first dog at the age of 18, Macy. She currently resides in Wake Forest with her partner Ray, their 2 dogs and 2 cats. She started working in the veterinary field 3 years ago as a kennel technician and worked up to a veterinary nurse role. She started with Shiloh in May of 2021. She absolutely loves her job that allows her to connect with clients and adores helping and spending time with all of your special 4 legged, tail wagging, furry, scaley, or feathered friends.
Tara joined the Shiloh Animal Hospital team in June of 2018. She worked in the veterinary field for five years before that, and prior to that, she worked for four years at a popular Raleigh pet boarding facility. Her goal is to become a registered veterinary technician. For fun, Tara enjoys pet sitting, going to the beach, and finding new and exciting things to do around the triangle. She currently resides in Raleigh with her Great Dane, Stark, and her fiancé, Joey.
Growing up in Wilmington, Madison recently graduated from Limestone College where she majored in Professional Biology while a full-time student athlete. While she aspires to attend veterinary school, Madison has been working in this field for two years and has loved every minute of it. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling with her boyfriend John. She currently resides in Cary with her boxer pup, Mabel and cat, Airlie.
Lindsey grew up in Morrisville, NC and knew from a young age she wanted to be in the veterinary profession. She has worked with a variety of species over the years including horses, marine life, and raptors, but has found companion animals to be the most fun and rewarding to care for. She graduated with a biology degree from Rollins College in 2020, and has since started to earn her DVM at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2025. Lindsey joined the Shiloh team in 2022 and has enjoyed learning from all the doctors and fellow veterinary nurses. She is a self-proclaimed “crazy cat lady” and has one fur baby at home named Finnegan. In her spare time, she loves to watch movies, try new restaurants, and sculpt.
Say hello to Tevin! A recent addition to the Shiloh team, Tevin was born and raised in the Raleigh area. 2022 will mark his 4th year as a full time veterinary nurse. Tevin worked at a few different clinics around the area before coming to Shiloh. He currently has a dog named Austyn, AJ for short, and SIX horses. In his spare time you can find him at the gym, getting his lift on; watching professional wrestling, or on the trail horseback riding.
My name is Liberty Craig . I love the outdoors and animals. I live on 26 acres which I am turning into the perfect place for hospice care animals that I take into my rescue sunflower acres to live out their lives ,along with me and my husband and two beautiful children. My fur baby’s include nine dogs, one cat and three horses.
Hi my name is Jessa Blackwell. I am from a small town in North Carolina and I moved to Morrisville/Cary in 2016! I spent much of my time as a kid outdoors fishing, at the beach, on the softball field, and haved loved many animals of many species. I have been working in veterinary field for over 6 years now and it is all I would ever dream of doing. One of the biggest joys this work has brought me is my love for the less loved/neglected animals that I have had the priveledge of loving and fostering and giving them their furever homes. In my spare time I am a dog walker/pet sitter so basically I am never not touching a pet 🙂 I hope to continue to grow and learn in this field as I am currently enrolled at Wake Tech Community College pursing a Biology degree.
Client Service Representation
I joined Shiloh in 2021. For as long as I can remember I always knew I wanted to work with animals and it’s never changed. I went to school to study animal science at NC A&T with hopes of going back to finish. I treat every pet like it’s my own, with so much love and care. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, cooking, and going to the gym, where I am a certified trainer.
Kari joined the Shiloh family in July 2021. She has been working with animals for 4 years now. Kari was born and raised in Cary, NC, making it easy to remember her name. Growing up she spent a lot of time working on theater productions both on stage and off. She is a cat auntie to her sweet furry nieces, Dottie and Kit and a proud fish mom to a State Fair goldfish, Gustopher, who has been with her for 3 years. When she is not at work she enjoys watching Korean dramas, spending time with her family and diamond painting.
Hey! I’m Maria! Ive spent half my life in Illinois and half in North Carolina. I’ve been with Shiloh for a little over a year now, some may know me by my emails or calls! I am a nursing major at UNCG, class of 2024! I just made the program here, and we are certainly moving into it all super fast! I live on campus so that is where you can find me, so I am mostly remote with Shiloh, but I’m sure I’ll see some familiar faces when I come back over breaks! When I’m not studying, you can find me on a horse, watching movies, or gaming!
I have 11 furry and not-so-furry babies at home! I have always wanted to work with animals ever since I brought my first stray home to my mom. I am currently in school study for my zoology degree and then hoping to work exclusively with local wildlife rescue facilities. When I’m not at work or school, I enjoy powerlifting, spending time with my wife and our family/friends, reading a book, enjoying the outdoors, or sporadically changing my hair color!
Hi, my name is April!! I joined Shiloh in July 2022. I have a biology degree from Elizabeth City State University and an associate in Medical Administration Assisting from Ultimate Medical Academy. Working with animals has been a passion of mine since I could talk and I’m enjoying every minute of it. I recently lost my dog Lady so no new pets yet but loving the transition into the Veterinary world through Shiloh! Outside of working my hobbies are enjoying nature, reading, drawing and painting; also spending time with family and friends!
Other Support Staff
Melissa joined Shiloh Animal Hospital in the summer of 2014. She has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. Originally from Illinois, she moved to North Carolina from Arizona in 2012, and currently lives with her husband, son, cat and two dogs. In her free time, Melissa enjoys cooking and exploring North Carolina.
After joining the Shiloh team in April 2020, Kate soon found an exciting work environment with adorably fuzzy patients. She has two cats and loves being godmother to her brother's dog and cat. In her free time, Kate loves to play video games and actually built her own pc. She also bakes and enjoys cross-stitching while watching Youtube. She has been to the NC State Fair every year of her life for Al's fries and deep-fried Oreos! She enjoys white water rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, and she has completed a few high ropes courses. She attends as many Carolina Hurricanes games as she can with family and friends.
Talia is a student at Wakefield High School, and joined Shiloh in 2021. She has gotten a peek behind the curtain to veterinary medicine from a young age, and has always enjoyed the sciences. Talia works all over the hospital, helping assist nurses and doctors in the treatment area, and supporting the CSR team. She has a dog named Cisco, and two cats named Alice and Milo, all of whom are great partners for a snuggle session and a good book. In her free time, Talia enjoys reading, baking and cooking, listening to music, and taking walks with friends.
Veterinary Assistants
Carter is a veterinary assistant here at Shiloh Animal Hospital. She lives with three animals: a dog, a cat, and a turtle and has a passion for marine life. In her free time, she enjoys diamond painting.
Originally from Lincolnton, NC, Reagan is currently living in Raleigh while attending NC State University to get her degree in Animal Science with an industry concentration to later pursue a career in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Majority of her veterinary experience is with large animals, but she also loves working with small animals. At home, she has a Corgi named Banjo and four high maintenance horses. In her free time, she enjoys rodeoing, cooking, and traveling with her family
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