Our Staff
David Woody
Practice Business Manager
David, known best by his friends and colleagues as Davey, is one of our most fun-loving team members! His favorite book is The Hardy Boys, and he loves football (Clemson is his team of choice!). He has a special love for Bulldogs of any shape or size (Frenchies, English bulldogs, American bulldogs, Boxer-Bulldogs, etc.); he also loves Reese’s chocolates. In his spare time, he loves working with farm animals. His favorite movie is Private Eyes; He loves watermelon, and he is allergic to coconuts!
Education: Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Karen Byrd
Administrative Coordinator
Karen is our Dog Training aficionado, conducting obedience and agility training in her spare time. She also loves hiking and horseback riding. Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind, and her favorite book is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. She loves to listen to Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel music, and some of her favorite snacks are Zero Bars, granola bars, nuts, and cheese. Karen’s favorite color is pink. Interesting fact: She has no sense of smell!
Melissa Metcalf
Bookkeeper and HR Manager
Melissa brings many years of administrative and bookkeeping experience to All Pets. She and her husband of 34 years reside in Weaverville with their German Shepherd, Whiskey. She is an avid reader and loves spending time with her family. She loves cooking, camping and fishing. Her favorite thing on the planet is Dr. Pepper. She loves John Wick movies, stand up comedy and attending Jamey Johnson concerts.
Ashleigh Jones
Customer Service Representative
Ashleigh, born and raised in Burnsville,NC, joined our All Pets Family in 2018. She shares her home with her husband, Christian and son, Chapel. Her fur-children include a yorkie, Ruby, a shipoo named Jordy and their working LEO K-9's, Reco and Kai. Ashleigh can often be found in the kitchen grabbing a snack, she has a major sweet tooth! Chocolate, coffee and caramel are some of her favorites! During her days off, Ashleigh loves spending time with her large family, working in her flower beds or snuggled up on the couch to watch movies! “Steel Magnolias” and “The Help” are some of her go-to’s!
Pamela Burgess
Customer Service Representative
Pam is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in history. In 2010, after spending 30 years in restaurant management Pam began a career in animal welfare, joining us in 2018. Pam is owned by 2 cats, Midge, and Milly. She considers her pet sitting clients her extended family. Along with a passion for cats, Pam is a professional photographer, owning a small business. She enjoys taking photographs of animals at a local rescue and of nature during her down time.
Allison Greene
Customer Service Representative
Allison is excited to be back in her hometown of Asheville, NC. Her sweet yorkie Levi, made the move back with her from Virginia. In her spare time, Allison enjoys yoga, hiking and exploring around Western North Carolina. She can be found snacking on cheese sticks, berries and gummies but you won't find her with any raisins (yuck!). Allison is an avid lover of all types of podcasts and is currently listening to “Dolly Parton’s America.” When at home, you can often find her crocheting and crafting.
Luna Scott
Customer Service Representative
Luna has lived in Asheville for 3 years and is so happy to be a new addition to the All Pets team. When she's not being a friendly face in the lobby or a caring voice on the phone, she is spending time with her partner Dan and their two dogs Nellie and Mac. Days off you will find her on her snowboard, mountain bike or enjoying a cup of coffee by the river.
Brianna Steele
Customer Service Representative
Brianna is a native of Marshall, NC. She joined us in the fall of 2023. When Brianna is not a smiling face at the front desk, she can be found doing home remodeling projects with her furry family members Waylon and Salem, and her human family member Tyler.
Bricelyn Shafron
Customer Service Representative
Bricelyn relocated to Asheville in 2023 with her partner Adam and their family of kitties. After almost a year of visiting All Pets with her furry family, she is so happy to be a part of the wonderful, caring staff. Taking more than a decade to explore and camp throughout the quaint towns of the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Smoky Mountains, it became clear that Asheville was the place she wanted to call home. When not working, you'll find her hiking, exploring the woods, photographing mushrooms, salamanders, and other tiny things. Practicing yoga, cooking vegetarian feasts and treats for friends, refinishing furniture, and assorted arts and crafts occupy the rest of her time.
Tammy Gregg, RVT
Head Veterinary Technician
Tammy is lovingly known as the protective “mother figure” of the All Pets Team--a trait that has earned her such nicknames as “Mama Jo” and “Mama T.” In her free time, she loves crafting, baking beautiful cakes, and getting involved with church activities. Tammy’s favorite color is green. She is allergic to many things, with a special aversion to mushrooms.
Education: Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT), AB Tech
Brianna Mickey, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brianna, most often referred to as Brie, is the goat expert of the family, with a background in showing and breeding dairy goats. In addition to her goat hobby, Brianna has two dogs (Buster and Lucy), a cat (Yoda), and quite a few guppies.
In her free time she enjoys working with her goats, gardening, hiking and reading. Her favorite candy is dark chocolate Reese's, and she loves mystery, science fiction and romantic comedies!
Education: Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT), AB Tech
Casey Gaskin-Aukett
Veterinary Technician
Casey received her Associates in Zoo Animal Technology from Santa Fe College teaching zoo in Florida and worked for a rescue for two years after receiving her degree. She moved to Asheville in 2018 where she has continued her career in veterinary medicine. Casey is currently in the veterinary technician program at Penn Foster College. She enjoys being able to hike with her dog Simba in our beautiful mountains as well as relaxing while watching Netflix. When not working Casey can be found pet sitting exotic pets and farm animals.
Gavin Jones
Veterinary Technician
Gavin has been in the veterinary field for about 4 years but more recently joined our team! A local graduate of North Buncombe High School went on to get his Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Medical Technology in 2021 from AB Tech. When Gavin isn't running around our parking lot, you might find him chasing his own furry friend, Jarvis, a 2 year old lab mix. He also loves spending time outdoors camping and hiking around WNC. His favorite indoor activity is watching movies with friends!
Andrea Colburn
Veterinary Technician
Andrea is new to our team, joining us in 2025 but veterinary medicine isn't anything new to her. She has been in the field for 20 years, spending time with local shelters and in internal medicine. She loves every aspect of medicine and is learning something new every day. She is surrounded by her wonderful husband and two beautiful children. As she likes to say, 'The ark is full! We have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 4 chickens, 2 bearded dragons and a bunch of fish." She enjoys reading, singing and going to church. She's got a sweet tooth and loves all kinds of pastry. German Shepherds are one of her favorite breeds!
Crystal Reece
Veterinary Technician
Crystal was born and raised in Asheville, NC. Crystal has a degree in Cosmetology but her real passion is in dogs. She lives with her husband Chantrey and her 6 dogs Axle, Kai, Marley, Bella, Dexter and Lily. She also has 2 guinea pigs Sugar and Spice. On her off time from work she loves to work on her online pet supply business.
Jenni Miller
Veterinary Technician
Jennifer is new to our crew, but most people call her Jenni. She has had a strong love for animals since as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Madison County, NC and she has lived here her whole life. In her free time, you can find Jenni at the river with her faithful canine companion, Nikki, or going on hikes to new places with Nikki and friends. Nikki tags along everywhere with Jenni, they are best friends! In her free time, Jenni likes to paint, go swimming, and hangout with family.
Audrey Byrd
Veterinary Assistant
Audrey has been a part of the All Pets family for years, always willing to assist where needed. From kennel to reception, Audrey has made All Pets her home. Speaking of home, She shares hers with her pride and joy Katara, a heeler mix. They enjoy watching movies together. The Lion King and Titanic are her favorites. You can also find Audrey outside taking in the fresh air by hiking or camping, of course Katara isn't far behind. Snacking is another favorite pastime, Audrey loves sweet tarts and Doritos.
Samantha Chandler
Veterinary Assistant
Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Samantha grew up with a dog, two cats, and multiple birds and fish. She spent 6 years in the Navy before settling down in Asheville to feed her love of hiking, distinct seasons, and craft activities. She spends most of her free time anchored to the couch by her cats while listening to true crime podcasts and knitting or crocheting. Samantha enjoys pottery, making candles, and baking too. When not at home or work, she can often be found either in a yarn store crafting with more experienced yarnies or sifting through antique shops.
Emma McCoy-Hollrah
Veterinary Assistant
Emma recently joined the All Pets family and also attends UNCA as a sculpture major where she works with glass, metal, and wood. Stained glass is her favorite. She also has a passion for doing special effects makeup from whimsical face paint to gory flesh wounds and zombies. Her fur family includes Leo, an adorable pointy eared mutt, two twin tabbies named Pixie and Dixie, 5 leopard geckos and 2 crested geckos. Her favorites from the reptile lot would be Soro (a hard of seeing leopard gecko) and Ghillie (obsessed with mom crested gecko).
Mikaela Robertson, RVT
Veterinary Assistant
Born in Arizona but raised in St Thomas in the Virgin Islands, Mickey visited Asheville in 2012 and fell in love with the mountains, so much so she didn't want to leave. She completed her associate's degree in Veterinary Medical Technology at AB-Tech to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Her hobbies include: drawing art, sewing costumes, watching anime, and playing video games. At least that is when she's not neck deep in fur from her two fluffy babies. Most of the time at home, she is brushing, snuggling, or playing with her Siberian cat, Bandit, or her great pyrenees mix, Bella.
Education: Associates degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (RVT), AB Tech