Our Team
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Dana A. Vamvakias, DVM, CCRT, cVMA, CAC, CVPP
Dr. Vamvakias is a 1994 graduate from NCSU-College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a diversified veterinary career with experience in the active, reserve, and civilian services of the US Army Veterinary Corps and the US Special Operations Command. She has extensive experience and training in small animal medicine, working dog medicine, and emergency medicine. Dr. Vamvakias is certified in Canine Rehabilitation Therapy, Veterinary Medical Acupuncture and Animal Chiropractic. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional and enjoys offering new approaches to pain management and improving the quality of life to her patients. Special Interests: Pain Management, Rehabilitative Medicine, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Laser, Canine Sports Medicine, Surgery, Working Dog Medicine, Veterinary Research |
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Amber Carpenter, RVT
Amber is a Registered Veterinary Technician who grew up locally in North Carolina. She has been working in a veterinary practice since 2009, starting her career at UNC in Lab Animal Medicine before moving to private practice for Companion Animals. She has always had a deep passion for animals and takes pride in her work. Outside of work she loves reading, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her family. She shares her home with her husband and two children, along with several 4 legged babies. Special Interests: Radiology, Dentistry |
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Paige Bullard, RVT
Paige was born and raised in Moore County, North Carolina. She graduated from Central Carolina Community College's Veterinary Medical Technology Program in 2017. Paige has always had a connection with animals and she has known that she wanted to work with them since she was very young. She enjoys veterinary medicine and she has special interests in Rehabilitation and Ultrasonography. When not working, Paige spends her time with family and friends. She enjoys being outdoors and some of her favorite pastimes are fishing and taking long walks with her four legged family member. Special Interests: Rehabilitation, Ultrasonography, and Radiology |
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Michelle Ditch, RVT, CCRP
Michelle is a Certified Veterinary Technician who grew up in Pennsylvania. She has been working in the veterinary field, in orthopedics and general health since 1999. Michelle has always had a passion to help animals and is dedicated to assisting in improving their lives. She is currently enrolled in the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program at the University of Tennessee. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors with her fur kids. Special Interests: Rehabilitation, Radiology |
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Bailey Parker, CMFT
Bailey grew up in Deep Run, NC. She graduated from Central Carolina Community College in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. Bailey also has an associate degree in Animal Science from Wayne Community College. Bailey recently received her certification in Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy at Holistic Animal Studies Angel's Animals, LLC. Outside of work Bailey likes spending time with her husband along with their fur babies and going to the beach. Special Interests: Rehabilitation, Canine Massage |
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Alyssa Cook, Client Relations Specialist
Alyssa was born in New Jersey but grew up locally in West End. Before working at Vanguard she spent several years in the restaurant business as a Corporate Trainer and Service Manager; specializing in hospitality and customer service. After joining Vanguard she completed her Veterinary Assistant program. In her spare time she enjoys riding horses and spending time with her husband and son. Special Interests: Client Relations |
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Emily Schlimm, RVT, CCRP
Emily was born and raised in Maryland. She graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Community College of Baltimore County in 2012. After working in general practice for a few years, Emily began working at an orthopedic specialist and completed her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program through the University of Tennessee in 2014. She loves being able to improve an animal’s quality of life through rehab therapy. In her free time, Emily enjoys working out and spending time with her dog. Special Interests: Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound |
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Staci McIlwain, Veterinary Assistant
Born and raised in Southern California, Staci began her Veterinary career in 1998. After getting married she moved to Virginia Beach and spent many years working at Veterinary Hospitals up and down the Southeast. Finally settling in Moore County she began working at Vanguard in 2018. Special Interests: Surgery, Critical Care |
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Laura Crankshaw, Client Relations Specialist
Laura was born in California but grew up in Sanford, NC. Before working at Vanguard, she spent 9 years working in the Restaurant industry cooking and worked for a year as a Sous Chef. The love of animals and learning new things helped her switch industries. Laura is currently working to obtain her veterinary assistant certificate. In her free time Laura enjoys reading books, spending time with her family, and being outdoors. Special Interests: Patient care, Rehabilitation |
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Nicole Rogers, RVT
Nicole was born and raised in Durham, NC. She graduated from Central Carolina Community College in 2015 as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Nicole has worked with the local Small Animal Emergency Services since before graduation, but has also been in General Practice since 2008. She is currently enrolled in the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program at the University of Tennessee. Special Interests: Emergency, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation |
