Meet The Team

Natalie P.
Operations Manager

Born in Morganton, North Carolina, Natalie joined our team as a Client Service Representative and kennel assistant in May 2018. Natalie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management with a minor in International Business at UNCC. Natalie has two dogs: a german shepherd named Audi and a border collie mix named Porsche. When she's not at MSVH, you can find Natalie traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. A fun fact about Natalie is that both she AND her boyfriend have a twin!

Amanda P.
Client Service Manager

A self-proclaimed "military brat", Amanda grew up "all over" and earned her associate's Degree at Northern Virginia Community College in Elementary Education. When she's not working, Amanda appreciates hanging out with family, enjoying the lake, reading, and savoring good food! Amanda is married with three kids (ages 19, 15, and 11) and three cats.

Cecily H.

Certified Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Coordinator

From Statesville, North Carolina, Cecily joined the Main Street team in October of 2021! After moving between various locations with her husband and high school sweetheart Joseph, due to military life, who is now a combat veteran, they have settled back in her home state of North Carolina. She graduated from North Iredell High School in 2016 and completed her Veterinary Assistant Certification from Animal Behavior College in July of 2020. Cecily is currently earning her veterinary technician degree at Ashworth College. Cecily enjoys watching scary movies, hiking, and walking their two “kids”, Roxy and Sadie, their German Shepherds. She is also blessed with 2 rescue kitties named Gary and Henry. Her special interests include Behavior with a focus on Fear Free. She looks forward to meeting and building relationships with clients and their furry family members!

Brooke A.
Client Service Representative & Veterinary Assistant

Brooke was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina. She grew up having dogs and loves all animals big and small! In 2017, she moved to Cornelius with her husband Ahmed and their new baby, Kamel! She worked as an educator in the childcare field for almost 7 years and decided to trade human babies for fur babies. Brooke joined Main Street Veterinary Hospital in the Spring of 2019. Brooke has a pitty mix named Ellie, a silky terrier named Arnie, and a tabby cat named King Ollie. When she's not working or spending time with her family, you can find Brooke shopping or kayaking.

Kathleen B.
Registered Veterinary Technician

Originally from King George, VA, Kathleen moved to NC in 2014. She attended Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor Degree of Psychology while she swam competitively for the Division 1 team all 4 years.

Kathleen discovered her passion for the veterinary field while working at her hometown veterinary hospital & attended Northern Virginia Community College Veterinary Technician program in 2016, where she participated in the online distance program. Kathleen enjoys coming into work every day and seeing the bond owners have with their animals as well as learning more about animal behaviors and their influence on people. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and planning trips!

Heather M.
Client Service Representative

Heather was born in New York, and shortly after, her family moved to Mooresville, NC where she has lived for the last 28 years. She graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in 2012 with an Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology. She has always loved animals both big and small. Heather adopted her fur baby, Rockie, in 2015. Rockie is a Catahoula Leopard Dog with lots of energy and is loved very much. In her free time, Heather enjoys hiking, swimming at the lake, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. She has supported the Main Street team as a customer service representative since the Summer of 2019 and is looking forward to building connections with the clients and patients.

Mandy M.
Client Service Representative/Client Experience Coordinator

Mandy joined the Main Street team in July 2020 after being a client and enjoying the care and compassion her pets received. Mandy grew up in Connecticut, where she met and married her husband, Brandyn, who was in the Army. After having five children, the Army relocated them to Texas for the next decade. In 2017, Mandy and her family moved to Davidson, North Carolina, to be closer to her mother. Mandy has three dogs (Sweet Caroline, O'Reilly, and Lady Diana) and two kitties named Oprah Winfrey and Peggy. Mandy's family keeps busy on their own, but they enjoy volunteering in the community, hiking, sports, cooking and visiting local breweries. An active church member, Mandy also teaches at Pure Barre in Birkdale part-time. . Mandy looks forward to getting to know all our clients and their furry companions.

Alyssa S.
Veterinary Assistant

Alyssa Shepherd has worked in veterinary medicine since moving to the Charlotte area in 2003. A lover of cats and dogs, Alyssa’s favorite element of working in animal medicine is forming bonds with clients and understanding their personal relationships with their pets. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and watching football (Detroit Lions and Ohio State) with her husband and high school sweetheart, Jake. Alyssa and Jake welcomed their daughter in March of 2019, who is already also an animal lover and enjoys hanging out with the family’s three-legged pitbull, three and a half legged indoor cat, and one outdoor cat that adopted them, rather than the other way around.

Dena I.
Certified Veterinary Assistant

Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, Dena grew up with many animals and immediately became an animal lover at a very young age. Dena always knew she wanted a career involving animals and animal care. In 2005 Dena moved to North Carolina and has worked in multiple daycare and boarding facilities. Dena proudly rescued her first dog, a pit mix named Kane. In 2014 Dena earned a degree in veterinary assisting through Ashworth Colleges' online program. Dena enjoys traveling, hiking, attending concerts, working out & trying new, local restaurants. Dena has a pitty mix named Kane and a tripod named Sid. A fun fact about Dena is that she "wants a man, not a boy, especially Drake."

Heather C.
Veterinary Assistant

Heather, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, joined the Main Street Team in early 2023. Heather is a Mooresville High School Graduate and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program! Heather is the proud dog and cat mom to Captain, Bruce Wayne and Poison Ivy!
When she's not working, Heather enjoys reading, playing video games, and puzzles. A fun fact about Heather is she holds dual citizenship in Great Britain and the USA. She has lived in Scotland, England, Canada, California, Texas and now North Carolina.She has an interest in preventative veterinary medicine and zoological medicine.

Kristen N.
Certified Veterinary Assistant & Groomer

Born and raised in Northeast Pennsylvania, Kristen jokes that she was raised on a playground as that's where she spent most of her days! Kristen began her career working on her RVT at San Juan College but... "Squirrel!"... her attention was brought elsewhere! Despite a change in RVT plans, Kristen has remained in the veterinary field since the spring of 2017 and has main interests in anesthesia and dentistry. Kristen currently serves as a Veterinary Technician and groomer at MSVH. When Kristen isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two rescue cats Felix and Forest. Kristen also spends her weekends hiking on the hunt for Sasquatch, "pumping iron at the gym", crying over fictional characters, and mastering her cooking skills to beat Bobby Flay.

Linda E.
Registered Veterinary Technician

Linda has always had a passion for animals and earned her Registered Technician degree from Gaston College in 1999. She gets her love of nature from her grandfather. Known as the “cat whisperer,” she does everything possible to ensure our feline patients are comfortable. She is an experienced dental and surgical technician who enjoys helping our furry patients in the exam room. Linda has six cats (ages 3 years to 17) and lives in Iron Station with her husband, whom she met while volunteering at the Carolina Raptor Center 30+ years ago. On their days off they enjoy hiking, photography, gardening, and canoeing. She currently volunteers for Meals on Wheels.

Meagan W.
Veterinary Assistant

Meagan was born and raised in Huntersville, NC. She grew up with a love and passion for animals. When she was a child, she would help her father at the dairy farm where he worked. She began her career at a boarding facility, where she worked for four and a half years before joining Main Street in 2019. Meagan recently graduated from Gaston College Veterinary Technology Program with honors and has an Associate Degree in Applied Science for Veterinary Technology. Meagan is married to Jayson and together they have three dogs... two Boston terriers named Ivy and Daisy, and a rescue American Bully mix named Rosie. In addition to the pups, Meagan also has a mini horse named Plumber. Meagan enjoys taking her dogs for walks, baking, and spending time with her family in her free time.

Kamber Z.
Veterinary Assistant

Born in North Carolina, Kamber joined our team as a veterinary technician in November of 2021. She has a passion for animals of all species and has been in the veterinary field for roughly 6 years. She recently graduated with an Associate in Science from Stanly Community College and is currently working to obtain certification as a veterinary technician. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family, as well as traveling whenever possible.

Margot N.
Registered Veterinary Technician

Originally from Puerto Rico, Margot earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and Associate's of Applied Science for CVT at Bel-Rea. Margot enjoys working out, reading, cooking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her four cats.

"Sully"
Veterinary Assistant

Kathleen (Sully) was born in Minnesota and attended Veterinary Technician school at a two-year college. When she's not working, Sully enjoys repurposing used items, cooking, and spending time outdoors. Sully is married with three children, and one grandbaby, and has three pets.

Courtney L.

Veterinary Assistant

Courtney was born in NC, but grew up in Texas before moving back to this area. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and enjoys hiking, reading, and cooking. Courtney and her husband have three rescue cats and one rescue dog, and are just about to also add a Catahaula puppy to their family, too. Courtney loves focusing on animal behavior, nutrition and the Fear-Free approach to veterinary care.

Katie P.

Veterinary Assistant

Katie, originally from Montgomery, New York, joined the Main Street Team in early 2023. Katie is a graduate of SUNY at Morrisville and is a proud dog and cat mom to Maddie, a 3yr old blue Pit and Theo, a 3yr old black and white domestic short hair. Maddie and Theo both love people and getting extra pets in the morning!

When she's not working, Katie enjoys horseback riding, hiking, painting and spending time with her furry family members.

A fun fact about Katie is she loves surgery and educating clients. She also enjoys exotics, specifically guinea pigs and rabbits!

Sarah Y.
Kennel Assistant

Sarah is from Sherrils Ford, NC and holds an Associates of Business and Art. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and crafting. Sarah has two huskies, both of which she says are “quiet for huskies”, but adds, “they do bully me for breakfast every morning!”

Dena-Marie R.

Kennel Assistant

Dena reigns from Long Island, NY and enjoys spending time with her family and pets. A mom to a three-year old, Dena also has Harley & Shilor, American Bull Dogs, three cats, a pet turtle and a squirrel who returns every year! Dena loves all animals and says “caring for them brings her joy”!

Danielle R.

Client Service Representative

Danielle, originally from Guilderland, New York, joined the Main Street Team in early 2023. Danielle is a 2018 Esthetician School graduate through AVEDA and is a proud dog mom to a chocolate lab/golden retriever mix named Cooper, who loves to play fetch, go to the park and get belly scratches!

When she's not working, Danielle enjoys going on adventures with Cooper, shopping and spending time with family and friends. A fun fact about Danielle is she loves brussel sprouts and is very interested in learning about surgery in the veterinary field!

McKenzie B.

Kennel Assistant

From Huntersville, North Carolina, McKenzie joined the Main Street Family in 2023 as a kennel assistant. She is currently a sophomore at Hough High School and is the proud pet mom to a Hedgehog named Prickles, 3 ducks and 7 chickens! She has an interest in all areas of the veterinary field and a fun fact about her is that she learned how to swim before she could walk!

Lexi F.

Kennel Assistant

Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, Lexi joined the Main Street Family in the Summer of 2023. She is currently a rising senior at Hough High school and will be graduating in the Summer of 2024! She loves spending time outdoors, being with friends and family as well as working on arts and crafts. She is the proud kitty mom to Hunter, Eli and Cleo. A fun fact about Lexi is that she has been riding horses for over 9 years! She enjoys spending time in the barn, caring for the horses. She is interested in becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine and is torn between practicing in a small animal practice or an equine practice.

Tricia G.

Client Service Representative

Tricia joined the Main Street Family during the summer of 2023. She holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte and received her Bachelor's from Kean University in New Jersey. She enjoys working out, spending time with her family and reading a good book. She and her husband Tony are proud parents to Emersyn and Rylan as well as pet parents to Daisy, Beau, Delilah, Iggy, & Ziggy who are all kitties as well as 2 Guinea Pigs named Pickles & Peanut and 1 Hedgehog named Toffee.

Kaitlyn A.

Client Service Representative

Kaitlyn joined the Main Street Family during the summer of 2023. Her favorite things to do are hang out with her friends, attend concerts and anything that involves swimming! She is the proud dog mom to Stella, a black and white cocker spaniel mix. She has an interest in surgical procedures and is going to school to obtain her associates!

Daisy T.

Groomer

Originally from Iron Station, Daisy joined the Main Street Family in August of 2023 as our second groomer! She is the proud dog mom to Denali, a German Shepherd/Siberian Husky Mix, Astro, a Maltese/Terrier Mix and a Bearded Dragon named Haze. She is proudly engaged to her fiancé Robert and when she isn't making pets beautiful, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, yoga, gardening and drawing! A fun fact about Daisy is she has had crossed eyes since she was 9 months old! She cannot wait to meet new clients and make their furry family members look and feel their best!

Kate L.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Born and raised in Huntersville, Kate joined the Main Street Family during the summer of 2023. She has been in the veterinary industry since 2018 and graduated from Penn Foster in April of 2023 with her degree in Veterinary Technology. She has a special interest in dentistry and internal medicine and enjoys reading, traveling and being a foodie! Kate is the proud fur-mom to Scout a Blue Heeler Mix and Dumplin, a Spotted Saddle Horse. She looks forward to establishing relationships with clients and their furry family members!

Carolina L.

Veterinary Assistant

Carolina, a former full-time equine veterinarian in Buenos Aires, brought her expertise to the Main Street team in the Fall of 2023 as a veterinary technician. Armed with a Veterinarian (V) degree specializing in Large Animal Medicine from the University of Buenos Aires, she graduated in June 2022 and is currently in the process of transferring her credentials for U.S. clinic practice through ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) Beyond her passion for animal care, Carolina enjoys hobbies such as embroidering, hiking, yoga, running, cooking, and reading. She shares her life with her husband, Aaron, an emergency medicine resident physician in Charlotte, and takes pride in being the loving fur mom of Rufina, a domestic short-haired kitty.