Our Team
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Dana A. Vamvakias, DVM, CCRT, cVMA, CAC
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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Staci Brooks, Vet Assistant
Staci was born and raised in San Diego, California. She began working in the Veterinary field in 1997 and later married a military spouse. Stationed all over the east coast, Texas and Alabama Staci finally settled here in NC with her two children, three horses, cats and dogs. Special Interests: Feline Medicine, Critical Care |
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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. 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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Laura Crankshaw, Client Relations Specialist
Laura was born in California but grew up in Sandford, 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. In her free time Laura enjoys reading books, spending time with her family, and being outdoors. Special Interests: Patient care, Rehabilitation |
