Our Founders:
Expert Care by Board-Certified Small Animal Veterinary Internists
Meet our dedicated founders and board-certified small animal veterinary internists, who bring unparalleled expertise to veterinary care. With only around 2,800 board-certified veterinary internists across the USA and approximately 10 in Kentucky, their specialized qualifications truly set VSP apart. We’re committed to providing your pets with exceptional medical attention that’s difficult to find elsewhere, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care.
Grace Clark
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Scott Rizzo
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Presenting Our Client Service Representatives
Louisville, KY
At Veterinary Specialist Partners, our Client Service Representatives are the heart of your experience, ensuring every interaction is seamless and welcoming. Highly trained and compassionate, they handle everything from scheduling to answering your questions with professionalism and care. Whether it’s guiding you through appointments or addressing any concerns, our CSRs are dedicated to making your visit smooth and stress-free. Trust our exceptional team to provide the personalized attention you and your pet deserve!
NevaNeva has six years of experience in veterinary medicine, and much more in other client-facing roles. Neva is proud every day to be able to help pet owners and their pets feel comfortable during their visits. In her spare time Neva loves quilting, reading, and golfing. Neva knows how spoiled some dogs are, and if she were any animal, she would love to be one of those spoiled dogs!
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NatalieNatalie has two dogs and plans to add more furry family members in the future. She is an avid fan of Harry Potter, Disney, and Formula One racing. If she isn't at work, you can find her at Disneyland or somewhere else exciting! She would be a dolphin, if she were any animal, so she could always be swimming.
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AubernCheck back soon to learn more about Aubern!
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Say Hello to Our Clinical Staff
Louisville, KY
At Veterinary Specialist Partners + Urgent Care, our highly skilled veterinary clinical staff is committed to providing exceptional care for your pets. Our team of licensed veterinary technicians and experienced assistants plays a critical role in ensuring every patient receives advanced medical attention and compassionate care. From assisting in surgeries to performing diagnostic tests, their expertise helps deliver the best outcomes for your pet’s health.
Our team’s passion for veterinary care goes beyond technical skill—they are dedicated to making every pet’s experience as comfortable and positive as possible. When you trust our clinical team, you’re choosing the best in veterinary medicine.
Our team’s passion for veterinary care goes beyond technical skill—they are dedicated to making every pet’s experience as comfortable and positive as possible. When you trust our clinical team, you’re choosing the best in veterinary medicine.
Amy, LVT
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Danielle, LVT
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Mica
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Chelsea, LVT
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Kandace
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Kristen, MS
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Macy, LVT/RVT
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Kim, LVT
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Emily
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Rachel
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Kristen, MS, Pet Death Doula
Kristen has been in veterinary medicine for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Resources, a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Biology, is CPR certified, and is a Certified Pet Death Doula. She has a passion for helping clients make the most kind and informed decisions for their furry loved ones, especially at the end of their lives. She also loves wound repair and finds veterinary medicine to be very rewarding. She has worked in general practice, emergency, and equine medicine. Kristen and her Shetland Sheepdog, Spice, hold several AKC titles in scent detection, and she and her husband have another dog, 3 cats, and a horse.
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Ashley, LVTAshley has spent her entire career in veterinary medicine. She has 17 years of experience, starting right out of high school, and has an Associates degree in Art and Science. She is exceptionally passionate about patient care, and animals recover from chronic or acute illnesses is what keeps her going, giving her a chance to feel like she is giving something back to the animals that have been her support system her entire life. Taking care of them in their time of need is her greatest honor. Ashley likes to relax by reading, watching reality television, and being outside. She looks forward to the future of veterinary medicine, and loves to see the constant growth and ways that vet med evolves.
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Jacinda, LVTJacinda has over seven years of experience in veterinary medicine. She has wanted to be in veterinary medicine since she was three years old, and went on to graduate from Murray State. She loves pets and wants to be their voice. She especially loves to place IV catheters! Outside of work, Jacinda loves reading, hiking, and gaming. She has three dogs named Samantha, Bruno, and Finn. Jacinda hopes to get her VTS in internal medicine.
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ToniToni has been in veterinary medicine since 2017. She was initially drawn to veterinary medicine after volunteering at a wildlife rehab center and finding great fulfillment in nursing animals back to health. Toni also spent time working with researchers in Costa Rica to evaluate leatherback sea turtles nesting on the coast! She played volleyball for Bellarmine, and enjoys reading and hiking. Toni is a brand new first-time mom and has one very sweet cat named Benny.
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Lisa, LVTLisa has been in veterinary medicine for over twenty years. She went to Wayne County Community College for tech school, and achieved an Associates in Applied Science. Lisa got her LVT shortly after. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is surgery. Lisa once spent time in South Africa riding horses in the bush, and lived in England for five years, working as a licensed horse trainer. She loves knitting and crocheting, Zumba, yoga, and being a mom.
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Lisa, LVTLisa has been in veterinary medicine for over 16 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Health Technology, and loves to teach other people the in’s and out’s of being a veterinary technician. She chose to pursue veterinary medicine due to her deep love of animals and because there is always something new to learn and new challenges to overcome. She loves the surprise of what will come through the doors, and quickly formulating a plan for care.
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AllieAllie has been in veterinary medicine for eight years. Allie’s favorite things about veterinary medicine are surgery and triage. Outside of work, Allie loves spending time with family and friends, watching her kids play sports, and caring for her 4 dogs and 1 snake. She is a fun and compassionate person, who excels in patient care!
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NancyNancy has over seventeen years of experience in veterinary medicine. She especially loves caring for hospitalized patients overnight. Nancy has many hobbies, and has won quite a few ribbons in the Kentucky State Fair for baked goods and textiles. You can find her participating in her bowling league, reading, or baking on her off days. If she were any animal, she would be an opossum.
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Megan
Megan has been in veterinary medicine since 2014. She has two dogs, Ace and Ross, and two cats, Miles Meowles and Atticus Finn. Her favorite thing in veterinary medicine is stabilizing critical patients. Outside of the clinic, she loves reading and video games.
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Lindsay, LVT/RVTLindsay started in veterinary medicine over 15 years ago and is very proud of earning her LVT. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Evansville and an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology form Purdue University. She enjoys surgery, radiology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. Lindsay enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
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Stephanie, LVTStephanie recently graduated from Owensboro Community and Technical College with an Associate’s in Veterinary Technology, and has just earned her license! She has over five years of experience in veterinary medicine, and especially loves dental cleanings (who doesn’t love to watch calcified tartar fall off the teeth!). Stephanie loves to smile, and feels she would be a golden retriever if she were any animal. She has four pets, and loves to garden and play with her dogs.
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Naomy, LVTNaomy has been in veterinary medicine for eight years, and is proud to have recently earned her LVT. She is always learning and seeking ways to improve. She graduated with an Associates degree in Applied Science in veterinary technology in 2016, and has been working in veterinary medicine since. She loves to box, and has three dogs.
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Courtney, LVTCourtney comes to VSP with over six years of experience in veterinary medicine. She has many hobbies, such as Zumba, horseback riding, drawing, reading, and going to the park or zoo with her husband and two children. She has five pets of her own, and here in the clinic, she enjoys nail trims and cytology. Courtney is working towards a VTS in clinical practice.
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Vanessa, LVTVanessa has been in veterinary medicine since 2016 and graduated with honors from the St. Petersburg College Vet Tech Program. She obtained her LVT soon after, and is currently applying to the LMU Masters of Veterinary Clinical Care program. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and before coming to veterinary medicine, worked in radio for nearly ten years as a morning show co-host. Her favorite clinical tasks are wrapping splints and bandages, phlebotomy, and microscopy. She loves hanging out in her yard, gardening and playing with her dogs.
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