Jennifer Jones, CVPM – Practice Manager

Jennifer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and moved to Asheville in 1997. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration. She received her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) credentials in 2015. She currently lives in Leicester with her husband, Travis, and their furry children, two Welsh Corgis, Wrigley and Duncan, and a silly kitty named Maggie. Their angel Corgi, Brewster, watches over them and Beacon, too! Jennifer enjoys traveling, boating on the lake, hitting a few golf balls now and then, and spending time with her family.


 

Renée Caron – Client Relations / Receptionist

Renee moved to Western North Carolina 6 years ago from Durham, NC. She has over 20 years administrative experience working in human medicine and academia. She began her career in veterinary medicine volunteering as a dog walker, became an adoption counselor at a local animal shelter and spent time working at REACH Animal Emergency since settling in the mountains. She lives in Weaverville with her dogs Ivy and Delilah, and enjoys painting in her spare time. She is excited to be part of a primary practice and watching your furry family members grow and live their healthiest lives!

 


 

Christine Hart – Client Relations / Receptionist

Although she is originally from GA, Christine prefers calling the mountains home for the past 6 years. Her family includes her 3 human children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and more shrimp than they can count! She loves exploring all the beautiful nature hikes and waterfalls with her pups, swimming in the summer with her kids, visiting breweries with her boyfriend, or just watching Stranger Things with her cat! Christine thinks pet owners are often surprised to realize how quickly we become attached to their furry friends but it’s so easy when you see all that pure love in furry ears, wet noses, and tail wags! Working in Veterinary medicine has given her the most fulfillment and she is excited to be part of the Beacon Vet family!

 


 

Larissa Clegg – Lead Veterinary Nurse

Larissa was born and raised in California and has been an Asheville resident for 25 years. From a young age, she realized her true path was in veterinary medicine. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 15 years, beginning in a small feline-only clinic, then taking on emergency medicine for a decade. During this time, she also gained experience in zoo medicine and worked as a laboratory technician in a veterinary pathology office. Larissa’s second passion is art, and she enjoys sketching, painting, sculpting, and everything in between. She lives in Asheville with her wife, Lauren, and a menagerie of dogs and cats. She is very honored to be a part of the Beacon family.

 


 

 

Lindsey Comer, RVT – Veterinary Nurse

Lindsey fell in love with veterinary medicine while earning her certificate in Veterinary Assisting back in 2011. Since then, she has continued her education by going back to school twice. In 2021, she graduated Cum Laude with her Associate’s in Veterinary Technology and is currently working towards her Bachelor’s degree. She has a diverse background in general practice, emergency, ICU, exotic, and research. Lindsey’s first love was music, and she is a classically trained violinist and violist. While her performing days are behind her, she still enjoys playing for herself, her husband, and their 6-year-old daughter. Outside of work and music, Lindsey enjoys reading, playing video games with her family, expanding her collection of plants, spending time in nature, and caring for her 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 rats, and her snake. Originally from Tennessee, Lindsey and her family are thrilled to call the Asheville area their home.

 

 


Angelique Griffin – Veterinary Nurse

Angelique has loved and cared for animals from a young age. Growing up in rural Dysartsville, NC, she has experience with anything from dogs, cats, small reptiles, wildlife rescue, horses, and even cows. She nurtured this love by volunteering at animal shelters during her time in the US Air Force. She then graduated with Dean’s List Honors for a Veterinary Medicine Animal Science degree from A-B Tech. She has since spent the past 8 years honing her skills in the veterinary field and also owns a pet sitting business, Mountain Mother Pet LLC. She and her husband Ian live in Union Mills with their dogs Loki and Thor.


 

 

Abbey Burbach, RVT – Veterinary Nurse

Abbey grew up in Georgia but has lived in Asheville for the last 7 years. She went to Cedar Valley College, graduated with an Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, and has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2018. As well as general practice, she has worked in the surgery department at a specialty veterinary hospital and worked for the ASPCA Poison Control Center. In her spare time, she likes reading, knitting, tending to her house plants, and spending time with her husband and fur (and reptile) babies. She has two dogs, Hammond and Oscar, three cats, Mitzi, Toad, and Midna, and a leopard gecko named Jean Luc.

 

 

Anna Meier – Veterinary Assistant

Anna is originally from the Washington, DC area and has appreciated Asheville since moving down in 2016 for college. After many years of being involved in rescue and rehab for cats, dogs, and horses, she decided to pursue her interest in veterinary medicine two years ago. Anna is currently involved in furthering her education surrounding dog training by attending seminars and has completed her fear free certification. In her spare time you can find her at a local cat rescue, at the barn, or out in the mountains.