Meet The Veterinary Technicians / Assistants Team

Kirsten has been with the Johnson Animal Clinic since 2024 and has been in the veterinary industry for over three years. Born and raised in Kentucky, she enjoys spending her free time with her friends and beloved family. She has 5 cats; Sushi, Hex, Magick, Omen, and Marceline the Vampire Queen.

Emma has been with the Johnson Animal Clinic team since October 2023. She is newer to the industry but has proven to be a quick study and enthusiastically welcomes new knowledge. In her free time, Emma enjoys going to the gym, hiking, swimming, and caffeinated beverages!

Malaya recently joined the ranks of Johnson Animal Clinic in 2024 and has been an excellent addition to the team.

Ariele has been with Johnson Animal Clinic since 2013. She graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in Animal Health Technology. Ariele and her husband have a housefull with two children and four pets!

Stephen has been with Johnson Animal Clinic since 2019 as a veterinary technician. He attended the Savannah College of Arts and Design for ceramics before transitioning to the veterinary world, and now has over a decade of experience in the field.

Ashley has been at Johnson Animal Clinic since 2023 and has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years! Her love of animals extends to her fur family which includes a dog named Pixel, Cat named Micetro, 2 parakeets names Link and Zelda, 1 conure named Loki, and a bunny named Cap!

Emily has been at Johnson Animal Clinic since 2023 and has over 6 years experience in certified pet nutrition! She graduated from Waggener High School in 2020 and has dedicated her life to all things veterinary medicine ever since. She has one dog named Bonez and a cat named Rufus.

Deborah has been with Johnson Animal Clinic since 2016. She is always ready to help with anything a doctor or technician may need! You'll always see her with a friendly smile and giving our patients lots of belly rubs!

Autumn has been with Johnson Animal Clinic since 2023 as a veterinary assistant. She has been in the field for over 3 years and has a love for working with exotics and learning about animal behaviors.

Jake has been with Johnson Animal Clinic since 2010. He graduated with a degree in communications from the University of Louisville. He has three dogs at home, Zane, Shiloh, and Lola. Jake provides compassionate care to your fur babies and is a big help wrangling the larger breeds!

Josh has been with Johnson Animal Clinic as a vet assistant since 2022 and is currently attending the University of Louisville for their Pre-Med track. He has a golden doodle named Bella and a chihuahua mix named Zoey.

Ashley has been at Johnson Animal Clinic since 2023 and has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years! Her love of animals extends to her fur family which includes a dog named Pixel, Cat named Micetro, 2 parakeets names Link and Zelda, 1 conure named Loki, and a bunny named Cap!