Jennifer Bridgers-Practice Manager
Kate-Vet Technician
Kate is our head veterinary technician. She brings many great talents and experiences to our team. She has been a wonderful asset to our Coastal family. She moved to Kill Devil Hills with her boyfriend in January 2014. She has many furry children, including three dogs, four cats, and even three turtles she shares her home with. She began her career working at a veterinary office at the age of 16 as a kennel assistant and advanced from there as she gathered more education and experience. She graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Fairmont State University in 2004 and acquired licenses in Virginia and North Carolina. She continued her education and gained the skills of abdominal ultrasound and echocardiograms for canines and felines at Sound Technologies Imaging Program in Arlington, Texas in 2006-2007. She has now been doing Laser Therapy for many years and it is one of her loves. When she is not working hard with us and sharing her talents with our team, she enjoys kayaking, canoeing, attempted to surf as she says, and just enjoying the beach.
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Ashley B.-Nursing Team
Ashley is part of our nursing team in Kitty Hawk. Her deep passion and love of all animals shines through everything she does with a smile and a calming demeanor. She is originally from Virginia. She moved to the Outer Banks in 2015 with her husband, and they are loving Island life. We are thrilled to have her talents and dedication! She has 3 fur babies and says she would have a herd of fur babies, if her husband would let her. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, surfing, and of course beach days!
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Nicole-Nursing Team
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Nicole is in our Kitty Hawk location and has been working with animals for 22 years and became a licensed technician in 2005. She has lived on the Outer Banks since 2012 and lives in Stumpy Point with her husband, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 3 ducks, and 7 chickens. She is a volunteer fire fighter and treasurer for the Stumpy Point VFD and enjoys getting involved in various community projects. Prior to coming to the Outer Banks, she lived in Massachusetts and worked in various types of animal hospitals including Tufts Veterinary School. She has specialized in Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Urgent Care/Critical Care and we are very excited to have her experience in these specialties and her detail and love for all animals shows. She much prefers her relaxed, low key lifestyle here in the OBX compared to the hustle and bustle of the North. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, soaking up the sun, and reading a good book.
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Andy-Reception
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Alexis-Reception
Alexis has been in veterinary medicine as a receptionist for 4 years. She has a passion for customer service, creating bonds with our clients and their fur babies, and making all those around her feel at ease. She is originally from Virginia Beach and has called the Outer Banks home since 2018. She has a beautiful silver lab named Otter, who she dearly loves. When she is not sharing her talents and love of all animals with us, she enjoys bowling, going to music concerts and her newest hobby crocheting.
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Vincent-Nursing Team
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Vinny was born in Norfolk, Virginia, grew up in Currituck, North Carolina and has spent some time in Alaska. He is former Coastal Guard and we are very grateful for his service and the fact that he has now joined our team after a decision to change professions to veterinary. He says he is loving his work and it shows in his gentle care and compassion for our patients. When he is not here spoiling our patients, you will find Vinny at the beach, playing chess, reading or enjoying food with friends.
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Mary-Reception
Mary grew up spending her winters in the outskirts of Buffalo, NY and her summers here on the Outer Banks. She graduated from Currituck High School in 2002. Mary enjoys working with clients and their fur babies, and it's obvious with her smile and calm demeanor. Mary has always had a passion for animals. Mary shares her home with a calico cat named KK and takes care of many of our local feral cats that have made her home their home. Mary decided to have a career change in 2023 after spending over 20 years in the hospitality industry and we are very excited to now have her share her passion for animals with our Coastal family. When not working Mary enjoys spending time with her daughter and baking.
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Ashley S.-Reception
Ashley is originally from Pennsylvania (Go Eagles!) but lived in Tennessee with family before relocating to the Outer Banks where she has made her home. She has worked in a veterinary hospital going on 9 years and brings with her problem solving skills and a positive and calm attitude to our coastal family. She shares her home with a very sweet little poodle mix named Max. When not at work she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with friends, and attending/watching sporting events.
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Amber-Buxton Nursing Team
Amber is a nurse at our Buxton location, she is Dare county local, born and raised in Manns Harbor. She graduated Appalachian State University in 2020, majoring in sustainable development with a concentration in agriculture and animal studies. While in school, she interned at a Veterinary clinic and knew she wanted to further her education in veterinary medicine. We feel very lucky to have her compassion and talents for smooth scheduling, while loving on our clients babies. In her spare time, she loves to go offshore fishing with her boyfriend and commercial shrimp on her dad’s boat, F/V Amber C. Amber is an aquarium enthusiast and has roughly 25 aquariums in her home, and will soon be adding a fishtank to our Buxton location for our clients to enjoy. When not on the water she spends her time with her two dogs and a cat.
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Christine-Buxton Reception
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Brianna-Buxton Vet Technician
Briana moved to the Outer Banks from upstate New York in 2017, after graduating from Alfred State College. She is our Head Licensed Technician in Buxton. Brianna is a Licensed Technician in both New York and North Carolina and has a passion for wildlife and exotic animals. She and her boyfriend reside in Buxton with their three dogs: Lou, Ham, and Jameson. On her days off she enjoys exercising, fishing, gardening, and spending time at the beach.
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Ella-Reception
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Matthew-Kennel
Matthew is a student at FFHS. He joined our team in 2021 and has been at our Kitty Hawk location ever since! Matthew has three dogs: Pip, Bella, and the newest member Panda which they had rescued from here. In his free time Matthew enjoys jet skiing with friends and family, fishing, and working on his new truck. We are so glad to have Matthew be a part of our team!
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Ashley Q.-Kennel
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Matte-Kennel
Matte is a student at FFHS who soon hopes to attend NC State University. She has been with us for about a year now and is a great addition to our team! As someone who works in the kennels, you could probably guess that she has a strong love for pets! In her free time, she enjoys swimming at the beach, drawing, and painting.