Meet the Allegheny Veterinary Services Team
Professional, Skilled, Experienced and Compassionate
Tracy R Walker
DVM, ABVP Equine
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
Dr. Tracy Walker has special clinical interests in equine & canine sports medicine and lameness, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.
Education
- Diplomate, Equine Specialty American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
- Internship, Equine & Large Animal Field Services, University of Georgia ,Athens, Georgia
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Bachelor of Science, Animal & Veterinary Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia Community
Community
- Board Member, 4H Camp Pioneer, Randolph County Park & Recreation Board
- Competition Judge, American Endurance Ride Conference
Off Duty
Dr. Tracy Walker enjoys traveling and outdoor activities from hiking to kayaking. She is an active competitor in the National Cutting Horse Association and owns several quarter horses. At home, she values family time and her dogs.
Jessica Harvey
DVM
From
Buckhannon, West Virginia
At Work
Dr. Jessica Harvey has special clinical interests in small animal orthopedic surgery, small animal internal medicine, ruminant herd medicine, and assisted reproductive techniques in both small and farm animals.
Education
- Internship, Mixed Animal Emergency/Theriogenology/Food Animal Medicine, Iowa State University
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia
Community
- Volunteer, Parish House of Buckhannon
Off Duty
Dr. Jessica Harvey enjoys spending time working her beef cattle and sheep, and managing her family farm. At home, she spends time with her family, including her rescue dog Flynn, and several cats.
Katie Mallow
From
Beverly, West Virginia
At Work
Katie Mallow has a been with the practice since 2006 and is an integral part of its growth and success. Katie formerly worked directly in patient care, but now oversees quality control, human resources and many other background services essential to the everyday function of the practice.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Morehead State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Morehead State University
- Veterinary Technician Program, Morehead State University
Community
- Active 4H parent & volunteer
- Active Elkins Band Auxillary parent & volunteer
Off Duty
During her off time, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and running her family farm that includes honey bees, chickens, and a mammoth donkey.
Crystal Hannah
From
Belington, West Virginia
At Work
Crystal has enjoyed using her extensive skills in customer service and applying them to the veterinary profession. She has loved the transition to veterinary medicine and enjoys working with clients.
Experience
- Over 21 years of customer service and retail experience.
Off Duty
At home Crystal shares her home with a German Shephard, three cats and her family. She is quite skilled with needlepoint and crafting, often gifting her work family with her beautiful creations.
Brandy White
From
Glady, West Virginia
At Work
Brandy’s favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is welcoming animals in our lobby and making them feel comfortable.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Off Duty
When not at work, Brandy stays busy caring for her family both two legged and four!
Adam Sharp
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
Adam Sharp has been with our team since 2016. He has become a fundamental part of our treatment and management crew, handling new employee onboarding and many client relations. Adam has special interests in all things feline with a new appreciation for exotics species.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Biology & Environmental Sciences
- Veterinary Technician Program, San Juan College, In Progress
Off Duty
In his free time, Adam enjoys quiet time at home with his pets.
Alayna Higgins
RVT
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
As a licensed, registered technician Alayna is an important asset to our team. She is particularly interested in equine medicine and small animal dentistry.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Equine Science, Morehead State University
- Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology, Morehead State University
Off Duty
When not at work, you can find Alayna spending time with her family, riding her American Quarter Horse, Dodge and spending time with her Siberian Husky, Cypher.
Rebecca Shaw
From
Kasson, West Virginia
At Work
From sheep to goats, Rebecca is most fond of working on our small ruminant patients.
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology, Pierpont Community & Technical College
Community
Member, West Virginia Farm Bureau
Off Duty
Rebecca is happiest when working her farm where she manages a large sheep herd. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, and also loves to draw and paint.
Alisha Tenney
From
Tallmansville, West Virginia
At Work
Alisha’s favorite work involves anything with exotic animals and anything with our feline patients. She enjoys watching the progression of our patients as they grow and heal.
Experience
- American Degree, FFA
- Former exhibitor 4H & FFA
Community
Volunteer, Wildlife Rehabilitation
Off Duty
Alisha loves educating students about animal care and husbandry. She frequently volunteers for school visits with her cows, rabbits, reptiles, and chinchillas. Alisha is also very creative and enjoys painting and crafting in her free time.
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
Dr. Tracy Walker has special clinical interests in equine & canine sports medicine and lameness, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.
Education
- Diplomate, Equine Specialty American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
- Internship, Equine & Large Animal Field Services, University of Georgia ,Athens, Georgia
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Bachelor of Science, Animal & Veterinary Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia Community
Community
- Board Member, 4H Camp Pioneer, Randolph County Park & Recreation Board
- Competition Judge, American Endurance Ride Conference
Off Duty
Dr. Tracy Walker enjoys traveling and outdoor activities from hiking to kayaking. She is an active competitor in the National Cutting Horse Association and owns several quarter horses. At home, she values family time and her dogs.
From
Buckhannon, West Virginia
At Work
Dr. Jessica Harvey has special clinical interests in small animal orthopedic surgery, small animal internal medicine, ruminant herd medicine, and assisted reproductive techniques in both small and farm animals.
Education
- Internship, Mixed Animal Emergency/Theriogenology/Food Animal Medicine, Iowa State University
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West Virginia
Community
- Volunteer, Parish House of Buckhannon
Off Duty
Dr. Jessica Harvey enjoys spending time working her beef cattle and sheep, and managing her family farm. At home, she spends time with her family, including her rescue dog Flynn, and several cats.
From
Beverly, West Virginia
At Work
Katie Mallow has a been with the practice since 2006 and is an integral part of its growth and success. Katie formerly worked directly in patient care, but now oversees quality control, human resources and many other background services essential to the everyday function of the practice.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Morehead State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Morehead State University
- Veterinary Technician Program, Morehead State University
Community
- Active 4H parent & volunteer
- Active Elkins Band Auxillary parent & volunteer
Off Duty
During her off time, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and running her family farm that includes honey bees, chickens, and a mammoth donkey.
From
Belington, West Virginia
At Work
Crystal has enjoyed using her extensive skills in customer service and applying them to the veterinary profession. She has loved the transition to veterinary medicine and enjoys working with clients.
Experience
- Over 21 years of customer service and retail experience.
Off Duty
At home Crystal shares her home with a German Shephard, three cats and her family. She is quite skilled with needlepoint and crafting, often gifting her work family with her beautiful creations.
From
Glady, West Virginia
At Work
Brandy’s favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is welcoming animals in our lobby and making them feel comfortable.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Off Duty
When not at work, Brandy stays busy caring for her family both two legged and four!
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
Adam Sharp has been with our team since 2016. He has become a fundamental part of our treatment and management crew, handling new employee onboarding and many client relations. Adam has special interests in all things feline with a new appreciation for exotics species.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Biology & Environmental Sciences
- Veterinary Technician Program, San Juan College, In Progress
Off Duty
In his free time, Adam enjoys quiet time at home with his pets.
From
Elkins, West Virginia
At Work
As a licensed, registered technician Alayna is an important asset to our team. She is particularly interested in equine medicine and small animal dentistry.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Equine Science, Morehead State University
- Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology, Morehead State University
Off Duty
When not at work, you can find Alayna spending time with her family, riding her American Quarter Horse, Dodge and spending time with her Siberian Husky, Cypher.
From
Kasson, West Virginia
At Work
From sheep to goats, Rebecca is most fond of working on our small ruminant patients.
Education
- Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology, Pierpont Community & Technical College
Community
Member, West Virginia Farm Bureau
Off Duty
Rebecca is happiest when working her farm where she manages a large sheep herd. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, and also loves to draw and paint.
From
Tallmansville, West Virginia
At Work
Alisha’s favorite work involves anything with exotic animals and anything with our feline patients. She enjoys watching the progression of our patients as they grow and heal.
Experience
- American Degree, FFA
- Former exhibitor 4H & FFA
Community
Volunteer, Wildlife Rehabilitation
Off Duty
Alisha loves educating students about animal care and husbandry. She frequently volunteers for school visits with her cows, rabbits, reptiles, and chinchillas. Alisha is also very creative and enjoys painting and crafting in her free time.
