Veterinary care in Huntersville, NC.
We have a full-service clinic offering state-of-the-art veterinary services in an upscale atmosphere.

We go above and beyond for your family.
Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care! Stop by for a personalized tour of our facility and have a glass of sweet tea with us on our patio. We look forward to meeting you and your pets!
Our Doctors

Dr. Alisha Fennell
About Dr. Fennell
Dr. Alisha Fennell is one of the founding members of Carolinas Veterinary Care Clinic, since 2011. She grew up in Summersville, West Virginia where family dogs, cats, ferrets, and birds were a large part of her life. Dr. Fennell attended the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. During her third year of undergraduate, she received early admittance and a scholarship to Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine near Auburn, Alabama. While in veterinary school she was a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and received awards for Outstanding Excellence in Veterinary Anesthesia and Pharmacology. Dr. Fennell completed an internal medicine preceptorship at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 where she met her now business partner Dr. Adams. Her areas of interest lie in the field of Veterinary Dermatology, Surgery, and Exotic Animal Medicine. Dr. Fennell lives in Lake Norman with her husband of 16 years and her 18-year-old cat Reise.

Dr. Alycen Adams
About Dr. Adams
Dr. Adams is one of the founding members of Carolinas Veterinary Care Clinic, since 2011.
Though I have grown to love and enjoy the urban lifestyle of Charlotte, NC, I grew up on a small farm in rural southwest Tennessee. It was this upbringing that made me realize my desire to be a veterinarian at a very early age. It also piqued my interest in learning about farm animals as well as companion animals. It was this upbringing that allowed me to have a childhood filled with pets and exposure to farm animals. I attended high school at Hardin County High School in Savannah, TN where I not only maintained my interest in veterinary medicine but also was a member of the softball team, the symphonic band, and the marching band. After completion of high school, my interest in veterinary medicine had only grown since childhood so I relocated to Martin, TN where I attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science in May of 2003. While attending the University of Tennessee at Martin I was also invited to be a member of the university’s symphonic band in which I played the flute and piccolo. Because of my love of music, I became a member and eventually an officer of Sigma Alpha Iota the professional music fraternity for women. I was also honored to be a member of Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi Honor societies. It was during my first year of college that I was finally of age to work in the field of veterinary medicine and have been working in the veterinary field in some capacity ever since. This valuable experience further confirmed that Veterinary medicine was my desired career that I wanted to pursue. Upon completion of my Bachelor’s degree, I accepted admission to The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, TN. While attending veterinary school I was a member of Alpha Psi Veterinary Professional Fraternity. I was accepted into the USDA animal health technician internship program for veterinary students during my second year of veterinary school. I participated in center of excellence projects working with the internal medicine and nutrition service at the University of Tennessee’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. I developed a strong interest in nutrition that has only grown while in practice. Early in my formal training, I realized that I have a strong interest in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and bovine reproductive and herd medicine. I expanded my training in these areas through my clinical year and through various externships. Shortly after receipt of my degree as a doctor of veterinary medicine, I participated in an additional internship at the University of California at Davis’ research center where I furthered my knowledge and training in bovine reproduction and herd medicine. It was a great experience and I learned so much but the main thing I took away from the experience is that small animal medicine was my true passion and the direction I wanted to take my career. It made me realize how much I love helping people’s pets because really I am helping their family members. It is truly rewarding to make people’s lives more complete by keeping their four-legged family members happy and healthy. In order to fulfill this passion, I accepted a job in the Charlotte, NC area and have been practicing small animal medicine since Fall 2007. Besides my passion for small animal medicine, I continue to have a love of music of all genres and enjoy attending concerts. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as gardening and swimming. I enjoy attending live sporting events. Most of all she enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, visiting Tennessee family, and spending time with her dog, Flash, and cat, Sarah.

Dr. Tracey Ritzman
About Dr. Ritzman
Our Staff

Billie Kerr
Lead Surgery Technician
About Billie
Year I joined the team:
Jan. 2014
Favorite part of your job:
I enjoy helping in surgical procedures and dentals. I like helping and teaching the younger staff that are just coming into the field.
Personal pets:
Roxie: Borer Collie, 14.5 yrs old, spayed female
Inferno: Border Collie, 3 yrs old, female
Picasso: Border Collie, 5 months, male
Trooper: Tuxedo kitty, 8 yrs old, neutered male
Niko: Siamese mix, 5 yrs old, neutered male
Pico: Orange tabby: 6 months, neutered male
Pekin ducks: 3 females and 2 males
Hobbies/free time activities:
I enjoy sheep and duck herding with my dogs on the weekends. When I’m not working my dogs, I like being at the barn with my daughter and her horse, reading on my kindle or just being with my family. I run MJ Border Collies, where I train and breed BC’s for working and sport homes.
An interesting fact or something few people know about you:
In high school, I was in a movie called Nightmare in Montgomery county that was filmed here in Huntersville. I trained and showed Quarter Horses in Western Pleasure for several years.

Kelly Nash
Lead Receptionist
About Kelly
Year I joined the team:
2019
Favorite part of your job:
Dogs and dragons! I love interacting with all of the clients and I love being able to comfort all the pets.
Personal pets:
I have two wonderful dogs: Tiberius (he is the best boy), he is a 6 year old boxer/pittie mix. Reese (she is a sweet little lamb); she is a 3-year-old boxer/pittie mix. I also have 1 plecostamus catfish named Oliver.
Hobbies/free time activities:
I love a good documentary (historical or true crime) and I love a big chunky fantasy book to devour
An interesting fact or something few people know about you:
I am an open book and also quite boring.

Taylor Grosvenor
Lead Veterinary Care and Facilities Assistant
About Taylor
Personal Pets: Kaylee and Grayson are mutts and are 9-10 years old. Myrtle is almost 2 years old and is a Pit-bull/ boxer mix. The last family member is Hobbs and he is almost 1 and is a full-blooded Boxer.
Hobbies/Free time Activities: Horseback riding and hang out with my friends.
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: One thing people don’t know about me is I’m an identical twin!

Xavier Robles
About Xavier
Position: Practice Manager
Favorite Part of your job: Problem solving from behind the scenes to make everyone’s life easier and building relationships with not only the staff, but the clients as well.
Personal Pets(name/species/age/gender): I have two male goldendoodles, Brody and Finely, who are 3 years old.
Biography of previous experience: Before I moved to North Carolina in mid December, I was a manager at an Emergency and Specialty animal hospital in Upstate New York.
Hobbies/Free time Activities: I like to take my dogs to their afternoon dog park meetings to see all their friends and try out new restaurants since I am new in town.
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: I have a twin sister.

Kristin Ledford
Veterinary Technician
About Kristin
Year Joined Team: 2022
Favorite Part of your job: Learning about and seeing exotics and that everyone here is so nice!
Personal Pets(name/species/age/gender): Lupin is a 4-year-old male Carolina dog mix, Despair is a 2-year-old male DMH, Murph is a 2-year-old female ball python, and Taffy is a 9-month-old male ball python
Hobbies/Free time Activities: I read a lot of books, play video games, trail hike, and I am currently in school to be a licensed vet tech hoping to specialize in exotics!
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: I have 32 spiders and counting! 28 tarantulas, 3 brown widows, and a wolf spider.

Nikki Rumble
Technician Assistant
About Nikki
Year Joined Team: 2022
Favorite Part of your job: Being able to help all the kitties, but I love being around all animals
Personal Pets(name/species/age/gender): Bessie Coleman is a 6-year-old female black and white feline
Hobbies/Free time Activities: Walking my cat on her leash and volunteering at the cat shelter (Princeton Meow)
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: I have a degree in interior design, but helping animals is my true calling.

Pierce Pirando
Technician Assistant
About Pierce
Year Joined Team: 2022
Favorite Part of your job: Feeding bunnies veggies
Personal Pets(name/species/age/gender): Delle is a 3-year-old male cavapoo
Hobbies/Free time Activities: Trading cards, board games, and exercise
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: I groomed baseball fields for two years

Jessie Dillbeck
About Jessie
Favorite Part of your job: Working with awesome people, helping people and their animals, and learning about different species.
Personal Pets: Mr. Meow Meow is a 7-year-old male cat, Bob is a 5-year-old male cat, Skye is a 3-year-old female cat, and Batman is a 2-month-old male cat
Hobbies/Free time Activities: My free time is spent with my three boys, as they keep me busy. I love spending time at the beach with my Mom and Sisters.
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: I am currently going to school for my medical coding certification, CPC.

Victoria Cooper
About Victoria
When I joined the team: 2022
Favorite Part of your job: Getting to learn about and see animals and exotics I don’t see on a regular basis
Personal Pets: Percy is a 4-year-old male red merle aussie and Copenhagen is a 2-year-old male red golden retriever
Hobbies/Free Time Activities:heavy metal shows, reading books, and finding new things to do with the pups
An Interesting Fact or Something few people know about you: When I was younger my Mother made me do beauty pageants and the age of about 1, I won my one and only pageant.

Laila Locklear
Groomer
About Laila
When I joined the team: 2022
Favorite Part of your job: Meeting the pups and building a bond.
Personal Pets: Lilo a 4-year-old cat, and Winnie and Sea Pea are my two lion head bunnies who are 1 year old and both females. Juniper, Willow, Curry, and Ivy, are guinea pigs who are 5 and 4 years old.
Hobbies/Free Time Activities: During my free time I enjoy writing novels and scripts, playing video games or reading novels and comic books.