Vanguard Veterinary Hospital
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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.
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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 for over 11 years starting her career at UNC in Lab Animal Medicine before moving to private practice in Small Animal Medicine. She has always had a deep passion for animals and takes pride in her work. Outside of work she loves reading and spending time making memories with her family.  She shares her home with her husband and children, along with several 4 legged babies.

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Special Interests:
Surgery, 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.

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​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 
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.  
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Special Interests:
​Rehabilitation, Radiology 



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Nancy Hurst, Massage Therapist
Nancy is a licensed Massage Therapist and Body Worker. She began her studies in 2015 and completed her training in 2017 at MTTI (Massage Training Therapy Institute MTTI www.mtti.org). Nancy received her massage therapy license in March 2018. After graduating from UNC Pembroke in 1991, she worked as a graphic artist and as an administrative professional for 20 years. In 2015 she transitioned to a profession that she is passionate about; massage therapy and body work. Her intention was always to be certified to work on animals. She chose to work on people initially in order to get in depth training and an understanding of massage and muscular anatomy. Nancy is certified in canine massage and currently completing her canine kinesiology taping.

Special Interests: 
Canine Massage 
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Bailey Parker, Vet Assistant
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. Outside of work Bailey likes spending time with her husband along with their fur babies and going to the beach.

Special Interests:
Rehabilitation


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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

HELPFUL INFO

OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday
 ​Closed

CONTACT US & DIRECTIONS
EMERGENCY INFO
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VANGUARD VETERINARY HOSPITAL
1995 Juniper Lake Rd.
West End, NC 27376
Phone (910) 420-2902
Fax (910) 420-2847

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Our Facilities
  • Services
    • Wellness Exams
    • Dentistry
    • Ultrasound
    • Laparoscopy
    • Therapy Laser
    • Rehabilitation
    • Anesthesia
    • Working Dog Medicine
    • Endoscopy
    • Chiropractic
    • Acupuncture
    • Canine Massage
    • PennHip and OFA
  • Forms & Resources
    • Vets First Choice Online Pet Store
    • PetDesk
    • Veterinary Referral Form
    • New Client Form
    • Pre-Visit Questionnaire
  • Emergency Info
  • Contact Us & Directions
  • Blog
  • Affordable Payment Options