Our Staff
David Woody
Practice Business Manager
David, known best by his friends and colleagues as Davey, is one of our most fun-loving team members! His favorite book is The Hardy Boys, and he loves football (Clemson is his team of choice!). He has a special love for Bulldogs of any shape or size (Frenchies, English bulldogs, American bulldogs, Boxer-Bulldogs, etc.); he also loves Reese’s chocolates. In his spare time, he loves working with farm animals. His favorite movie is Private Eyes; He loves watermelon, and he is allergic to coconuts!
Education: Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Karen Byrd
Administrative Coordinator
Karen is our Dog Training aficionado, conducting obedience and agility training in her spare time. She also loves hiking and horseback riding. Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind, and her favorite book is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. She loves to listen to Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel music, and some of her favorite snacks are Zero Bars, granola bars, nuts, and cheese. Karen’s favorite color is pink. Interesting fact: She has no sense of smell!
Ashleigh Jones
Customer Service Representative
Ashleigh, born and raised in Burnsville,NC, joined our All Pets Family in
2018. She shares her home with her husband, Christian and son, Chapel. Her
fur-children include a yorkie, Ruby, a shipoo named Jordy and their working
LEO K-9's, Reco and Kai. Ashleigh can often be found in the kitchen
grabbing a snack, she has a major sweet tooth! Chocolate, coffee and
caramel are some of her favorites! During her days off, Ashleigh loves
spending time with her large family, working in her flower beds or snuggled
up on the couch to watch movies! “Steel Magnolias” and “The Help” are some
of her go-to’s!
Pamela Burgess
Customer Service Representative
Pam is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in history. In 2010, after spending 30 years in restaurant management Pam began a career in animal welfare, joining us in 2018. Pam is owned by 2 cats, Midge, and Milly. She considers her pet sitting clients her extended family. Along with a passion for cats, Pam is a professional photographer, owning a small business. She enjoys taking photographs of animals at a local rescue and of nature during her down time.
Allison Greene
Customer Service Representative
Allison is excited to be back in her hometown of Asheville, NC. Her sweet yorkie Levi, made the move back with her from Virginia. In her spare time, Allison enjoys yoga, hiking and exploring around Western North Carolina. She can be found snacking on cheese sticks, berries and gummies but you won't find her with any raisins (yuck!). Allison is an avid lover of all types of podcasts and is currently listening to “Dolly Parton’s America.” When at home, you can often find her crocheting and crafting.
Crystal Reece
Customer Service Representative
Crystal was born and raised in Asheville, NC. Crystal has a degree in Cosmetology but her real passion is in dogs. She lives with her husband Chantrey and her 6 dogs Axle, Kai, Marley, Bella, Dexter and Lily. She also has 2 guinea pigs Sugar and Spice. On her off time from work she loves to work on her online pet supply business.
Charity Ogle
Customer Service Representative
Charity is a native of Black Mountain NC and she has worked in the
veterinary field for over 16 years. She enjoys crafting and doing DIY
projects during her off time. She and her husband Mike share their home
with a Pit mix named Kodak. Even though her children Dakota and Gracie
are adults they will forever be her babies. Also, if you ever want to give
Charity a gift just remember cheese! All things cheese. Lots of cheese.
Tammy Gregg, RVT
Head Veterinary Technician
Tammy is lovingly known as the protective “mother figure” of the All Pets Team--a trait that has earned her such nicknames as “Mama Jo” and “Mama T.” In her free time, she loves crafting, baking beautiful cakes, and getting involved with church activities. Tammy’s favorite color is green. She is allergic to many things, with a special aversion to mushrooms.
Education: Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT), AB Tech
Brianna Mickey, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brianna, most often referred to as Brie, is the goat expert of the family,
with a background in showing and breeding dairy goats. In addition to her
goat hobby, Brianna has two dogs (Buster and Lucy), a cat (Yoda), and quite
a few guppies.
In her free time she enjoys working with her goats, gardening, hiking and
reading. Her favorite candy is dark chocolate Reese's, and she loves
mystery, science fiction and romantic comedies!
Education: Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT), AB Tech
Katie Szymanski
Veterinary Technician
Katie, a native of Asheville, received her degree in Parks and Recreation from NC State in 2008. After working in marketing for the family business, Katie decided to pursue her passion for animals and went back to school. She received her degree in Veterinary Medical Technology A.A.S. in 2013. Katie, along with Joseph her husband of 2 years, enjoys hiking with their dog Juniper and snuggling with her feline friend Ralpie.
Casey Gaskin-Aukett
Veterinary Technician
Casey received her Associates in Zoo Animal Technology from Santa Fe College teaching zoo in Florida and worked for a rescue for two years after receiving her degree. She moved to Asheville in 2018 where she has continued her career in veterinary medicine. Casey is currently in the veterinary technician program at Penn Foster College. She enjoys being able to hike with her dog Simba in our beautiful mountains as well as relaxing while watching Netflix. When not working Casey can be found pet sitting exotic pets and farm animals.
Gavin Jones
Veterinary Technician
Gavin has been in the veterinary field for about 4 years but more recently
joined our team! A local graduate of North Buncombe High School went on to
get his Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Medical Technology in 2021
from AB Tech. When Gavin isn't running around our parking lot, you might
find him chasing his own furry friend, Jarvis, a 2 year old lab mix. He
also loves spending time outdoors camping and hiking around WNC. His
favorite indoor activity is watching movies with friends!
Gary Carr
Veterinary Technician
Gary, known by his friends and colleagues as Gare Bear, is a native of
Asheville, NC. He received his degree in Surgical Technology from South
College. After working in the operating room for several years, Gary
decided to pursue his love for helping animals and went back to school. He
received his degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Penn Foster in
2021. He shares his home with his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels,
Jolene, and Lilibet. During his days off, Gary can be found hiking in the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains or curled up with his two furbabies reading
a good book. Some of his favorite shows include, The Crown and Downton
Abbey. His favorite snack is fruit, fruit and more fruit.
Chyenne Dobson
Veterinary Assistant
Chyenne was born in Florida and enjoyed traveling the country before making Asheville her home in 2019. Her fondness for all animals (except spiders, which she has a fear of) led her to attend the Animal Behavior College where she trained to be a veterinary assistant. She has a fondness for all kinds of food and enjoys going to the local breweries. If the weather is nice you can find her hiking and swimming in the rivers and lakes. When she isn’t working or tending to her own animals which include goats, chickens, Ball Pythons, bearded dragons and three dogs she loves to paint and crochet.
Audrey Byrd
Veterinary Assistant
Audrey has been a part of the All Pets family for years, always willing to
assist where needed. From kennel to reception, Audrey has made All Pets her
home. Speaking of home, She shares hers with her pride and joy Katara, a
heeler mix. They enjoy watching movies together. The Lion King and Titanic
are herfavorites. You can also find Audrey outside taking in the fresh air
by hiking or camping, of course Katara isn't far behind. Snacking is
another favorite pastime, Audrey loves sweet tarts and Doritos.
Samantha Chandler
Veterinary Assistant
Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Samantha grew up with a dog, two
cats, and multiple birds and fish. She spent 6 years in the Navy before
settling down in Asheville to feed her love of hiking, distinct seasons,
and craft activities. She spends most of her free time anchored to the
couch by her cats while listening to true crime podcasts and knitting or
crocheting. Samantha enjoys pottery, making candles, and baking too. When
not at home or work, she can often be found either in a yarn store crafting
with more experienced yarnies or sifting through antique shops.
Ashley Roberts Hall
Veterinary Assistant
Ashley, a native of South Carolina, hops the state line every morning to
love on all the patients here at All Pets! She is a lover of all the hound
breeds, and has a foxhound and a beagle at home, but made an exception for
her black lab. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband
and friends, who participate in car drifting events in SC, NC, and GA.
Also, most weekends in warm weather you can find her on the lake with her
friends riding vintage stand up jet skis. She is an avid music lover who
listens to most genres and participated in choirs and orchestras through
college. Fun Fact: Ashley has a Dave Matthews Band tattoo. See if you can spot it next time you’re in the clinic!
Lili Thompson
Veterinary Assistant
Lili joined the All Pets Team in Sep 2021 after completing her Veterinary Assistant Degree. She has a passion for all Animals that shines bright through her smile . When she isn’t at the clinic you can find her spending quality time with her big family, enjoying the outdoors with her husband Caleb or studying her bible. Lili also has a shitzu , Australian Shepard , Fish & a leopard gecko that she adores very much.
Andrew Phillips
Veterinary Assistant
Andrew joined the All Pets Family in the spring of 2023. A love for animals
has been in his heart since he was a child, growing up on his
family's ostrich farm in NC. After high school, Andrew travelled north to
pursue his dream of spreading laughter by attending the North East Clown
Institute. Andrew's next adventure includes completing his Associates
degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT) through Penn Foster College.
In his free time, Andrew loves to knit and crochet. He can often be found
at Friends & Fiberworks Yarn Shop working on his favorite project, sweaters
for rescue reptiles. His favorite Disney movie is Hercules, naming his
mastiff mix, Megara.
Carl
CEO of All Pets Animal Hospital
Carl, the “top dog” around the clinic, graduated from the Cat Academy of “Hard Knocks” and joined us in 2016. Previously Carl attempted to work in a farm management position, but he had a hard time getting his subordinates in line, so he was transferred here to the big city of Asheville, where he has no problems keeping his staff under his paw. As a dedicated member of the team Carl will completely ignore dogs, staying just out of reach. He also likes to entertain our clients with his cute sit and high five. Carl’s favorite pastimes are napping in the sun and eating, eating and more eating!