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Lake Cumberland

Animal Hospital

Leslie, Veterinary Assistant

Leslie joined the staff in October 2025 after a career as an emergency dispatcher.  She is a pre-vet student at EKU graduating in 2027.  Her goal is to attend University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for her DVM. After completing graduate school she plans to return to Pulaski county to serve the community where she was born and raised and calls home.  Leslie has been married for 13 years and has 3 children, 4 dogs, 30 chickens, and 4 horses.​

Sarah, RVT

Sarah joined our team early in 2021 as a licensed technician. She has worked in other clinics and we are glad to have her as part of our team. She’s been a tremendous asset and always willing to fill in when needed and come in on off days or after hours to care for sick or injured pets. Sarah’s fur family consists of  Spot and Tuesday.
Her favorite part of her job includes helping fur babies that don't have a voice of their own6. Sarah is also an excellent client educator regarding preventative medicine and can answer just about any question clients may have.

Kelley, Veterinary Assistant

Kelley joined our practice in October 2023 as a kennel technician.  She now works anywhere she is needed, as all aspect of animal care interests her. She and her fiance share many four-legged fur babies. She aspires to be a veterinary technician in the future, and will always go the extra mile to help out our clients and patients.   

Madison, Veterinary Assistant

Madison joined our practice in August 2023 as a kennel technician, and shortly thereafter was promoted to veterinary assistant.  She and her husband have two children, Easton and Lyla.  They also share 4 fur babies: Ella, Bo, and Josie, cattle dogs, and one old dachshund, Moose.  Prior to joining Lake Cumberland Animal Hospital, she helped her husband tend cattle and horses, and has always loved all animals.  She is always willing to help out anyone who needs it and loves connecting with patients and their owners. 

​Mindy, Office manager
Mindy joined the staff at Lake Cumberland Animal Hospital in July, 2016 and was promoted to office manager in 2021. She lives with her husband and many pets, including geese and dogs.  Prior to joining LCAH, she worked at a practice near Danville for over 10 years and was a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in the past.
She is originally from the Netherlands and speaks up to 5 languages. She moved to the states almost 30 years ago and considers this her home. ​    

Autumn, Veterinary Assistant

Autumn joined the staff at Lake Cumberland in August of 2025. She is passionate about animal care, patient comfort, and supporting both pets and their owners through every step of their visit.  She shares her home with two amazing pets - Nami and Rouge - who inspire her love for this field every day.  She is dedicated to providing compassionate care, learning continuously, and helping every animal feel safe and understood. 

Kaylee, Veterinary Assistant

Kaylee joined our practice in April 2025  as a veterinary assistant.  After 7.5 years as a truck driver she decided she wanted to try something new and turns out she loves it.  Outside of the hospital she spends time with her daughter, and two fur babies, Meredith and Radar.  Her love for her own dogs carries over into her work when she cares for your pets as she tends to their needs and best interests.  You can be sure they are in good hands.

Melinda, RVT

Melinda joined the staff at Lake Cumberland in October 2020. She and her husband, Steve, were born and raised in San Francisco, CA. In 1988 they moved to  Nevada County, CA, and then in October 2020 relocated to Somerset KY.

She has been a California RVT since 1981, and since 2017 she worked a relief veterinary technician in Grass Valley, CA.

At Lake Cumberland Animal Hospital she enjoys working as a team member with her doctors and staff, promoting high quality veterinary care for her patients, and educating her clients.

In her spare time she enjoys motorcycling and RV traveling with her husband and fur babies, cooking, gardening, and archery.

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Coming Soon:

Amelia

Abbey

Katie

Molly, Veterinary Assistant
Molly has come back to work for us after supporting her husband while he was in the USMC. She helps us out in the treatment area as well as in kennel. Molly is a hard worker and so gentle with all your fur babies. Her own family includes her two daughters and husband as well as her two dogs, Rowdy and Delilah. Delilah was a rescue who came to us as a momma dog in distress and Molly just had to make her part of her family.
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Lynsey, Veterinary Assistant
Lynsey joined the staff at Lake Cumberland Animal Hospital in September of 2011 while she was still a high school student at Southwestern.  During her time there she volunteered with the raptor rehabilitation center where she helped treat and rehabilitate injured raptors, such as eagles and owls and hawks.  After graduation she attended Kentucky State University for a couple of years before transferring to Somerset Community College.  She has several dogs but her primary companion is Sophie, who is a certified therapy dog and a member of the Love on a Leash program.  While Lynsey started working in our kennels, she is also trained to assist up front in reception as well as assisting the doctors during exams.  You may see her in any part of our hospital.  
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Judy, Kennel Assistant

Judy has been a long time client prior to working for our clinic. She's a retired teacher who decided that staying home all the time wasn't for her.  She has previously worked with Paw Prints grooming.  She does a fantastic job maintaining our kennels and keeping our boarders healthy and happy.  She has two fur family members at home - Penny, her older min pin, and Miss Kitty.