Our Team
Our staff, from front office to doctor to kennel staff, shares the common goal of providing compassionate, high-quality medical care that is the very best we have to offer. Kind souls, a wealth of experience, and the love of pets is at the heart of our exceptional crew.
Dr Eddie Heath graduated from Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. He received two Bachelor Degrees while playing football for the fighting Texas Aggies. His undergraduate degrees are in Biomedical Science and Veterinary Science. He has spent the last 25-plus years practicing veterinary medicine. Dr. Heath worked with four different veterinary practices as an associate until he opened All Pets in 1993. Through this invaluable experience, he was able to encounter different philosophies and gain insights at each hospital. He took the best ideas from each and applied them to All Pets. When time permits he enjoys many outdoor sports: Anusara yoga, gardening and landscaping at his farm in Weaverville. Dr. Heath shares his home with his son, Nathan, and daughter, Caity, as well as three dometic short hair cats – Beege, Snowshoe and Kona (all spayed and neutered) – and two dogs – Betty Boop, a spayed Boston Terrier and a very enthusiastic Flat-Coated Retriever mix named Tripp, that he adopted from the Buncombe County Animal Shelter.
Dr. Lyn Bedsaul grew up just over the hills in Johnson City, TN. She spent eight years in Knoxville, TN, attending the University of Tennessee and becoming a Volunteer football fan. Her degrees include a B.S. in Agriculture/Animal Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, she and her husband moved to Northern California, where she practiced small animal and exotic medicine for over three years. She is now happy to be back in the beautiful Southern Appalachians and thrilled to be working at All Pets Animal Hospital. She and her husband have two children, Paige and Claire, two mixed-breed dogs and one cat..jpg)
Dr. Vinnie Gibaldi joined the All Pets team in 2009. A native of Miami, Fl, Dr. Gibaldi has over 20 years of practice experience with small animal and exotic pets. Dr. Gibaldi holds his degree in Biology from Trinity University, San Antonio, Tx and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine 1989. Before attending veterinary school he spent a year working at the San Antonio Zoo and two years working at the Miami Zoo. Prior to joining the All Pets team, Dr. Gibaldi practiced in Tampa, and Lake Worth, Fl.
Dr. Ginny Grant is a native of Western North Carolina, having grown up in Hendersonville. She has lived in Asheville since 1989. Dr. Grant holds her degrees from North Carolina State University in zoology and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.
Laura Wells works as veterinary assistant and is the supervisor for the technical staff. She has been with All Pets since January 1996. She hold a B. S. degree in Biology from Virginia Poly-Technical Institute in Blacksburg, VA. She shares her home with two dogs and two cats, all of which are spayed and neutered. Laura enjoys spending time in nature hiking, gardening as well as traveling to exotic destinations.
Shannon Christie-Wickham, RVT has been a staff member since 1998. She was born in Charlotte, NC and received an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, NC. She worked in the Surgery-Anesthesia department at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine for five years before joining the All Pets team. Shannon shares her home with her husband Steve, her daughter Sarah and multiple cats and dogs all of whom are spayed and neutered. Shannon and Steve are foster parents in the Buncombe County network.
Megan May, RVT joined the All Pets team in 2003. She received her degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Gaston Community College in Gastonia, NC May 2003. She works as a receptionist and a technician. She lives in Swannanoa with her dog, Gypsy and 3 cats. In addition to enjoying her veterinary career, Meg also enjoys pottery, gardening, knitting and riding motorcycles.
Donna Tully, RVT has been a part of the All Pets staff since 2004. She is a native of Saint Augustine, FL.
Tammy Gregg, RVT has been a part of the All Pets staff since June of 2006. She completed the veterinary medical technology program at AB Tech in August of that year. Tammy shares her home with her husband, Brian, and her son, Zachery. Tammy has two dogs (a German Shepherd, Max, and a Belgian Shepherd, Tommy), a domestic longhaired cat (Smokey) and several parrots. Tammy is involved in her church and also enjoys many crafts including quilting, stained glass making and mixed media painting.
Parisa Azamghavani works as a veterinary assistant and has been an All Pets team member since 2006. She is a native of Weaverville, NC. She has completed her pre-requisites for veterinary school and is currently in the interview process. In her leisure time, she and her partner, Taylor, enjoy riding motorcycles, yoga and spending time with their Yorkshire Terrier, Otis, their Labrador mix, Buster, their cat Popeye and their Gecko Stryker..
Joyce Haun has been a member of the All Pets Kennel staff since 2002. She is passionate about working with and caring for the pets while they are here boarding. She has a special talent for easing the nerves of animals that are aggressive and afraid. She also shares her home with her dog Buster, a Boxer – and one cat, Possum. Joyce has two daughters, Brittany and Deana, and a son, Mickey. She enjoys walking, music and spending time with her children.
Danielle Babbitt has been a member of the All Pets staff since 2006. She is attending AB Tech and aspires to go to vet school. She is the proud owner of one sheep dog mix named Leah, two horses, Nelyana and Dancer, and one cat, Crackerjack. In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, helping her mother with rescue horses, and drag racing in South Carolina. Her life goal is to start an animal rescue center.
Kerbi Jennings is a member of the All Pets front office staff. She is a native of Asheville. She and her husband Dennis have three Doberman Pinschers: Zady, Gymyn and Tandyi. Kerbi enjoys hiking, camping and shopping.
Bonnie Wilson works as a receptionist, sharing her smiling face and gentle demeanor with our clients and their pets. Bonnie moved here from Atlanta, GA where she spent 35 years working for Delta Airlines. She shares her home with her two dogs: Moxie and T-Bow, Greater Swiss Mountain dogs. They enjoy spending time in the mountains hiking and enjoying nature.
