Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, Owner
Meet Amanda!
Amanda has been a dog owner and involved in all types of small and large animals her entire life. Graduating from West Virginia University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. Amanda has also been a licensed Veterinary Technician for over 10 years and in 2018 became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee. Prior to opening AugustaK9trails, LLC (Augusta K9 Center) in 2020 she was with Virginia Veterinary Specialists of Charlottesville, VA as an Anesthesia Technician and Supervisor of their Surgical Department.
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As an entrepreneur, she's excited to be putting her skills to work by helping dogs in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas, who can benefit from additional exercise and rehabilitation. This naturally includes all pets, young and old that are needing of any additional fitness regimen. But most importantly being able to help your pets who have had an injury or are recently healing from post-operative surgery.
When she's not working with her furry friends she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, their 2 dogs, 3 cats, and plethora of chickens.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Meet Olivia!
Olivia is our dedicated Rehabilitation Assistant who helps with all physical therapy and rehab-hydro sessions. You'll also find her having fun in the pools assisting with all the different swims we offer.
Olivia's passion for animals led her to study Veterinary Assisting at Valley Career and Technical Center. She gained hands-on experience by shadowing at the Augusta SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic and volunteering at Bunny Lu Rabbit Rescue. In 2023, she earned 2nd place in the Spotsylvania Veterinary Science Competition. Olivia is currently working on her Veterinary Technician's license through Blue Ridge Community College.
When she's not helping our canine clients, Olivia enjoys fishing and taking trips to the beach.
Canine Hydrotherapy Coach, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Meet Grace!
Grace is a dedicated and passionate member of our team, bringing a genuine love for animals to her role as a Canine Hydrotherapy Coach. Grace joined our team in 2023.
Grace’s expertise is built on a strong foundation in animal care. She is a licensed Veterinary Technician and has a background in Veterinary Assisting. She has completed a 350-hour externship at Staunton Veterinary Clinic, where she gained valuable hands-on experience. Before joining Augusta K9 Center, Grace spent several years in the equine industry, which gave her a deep appreciation for the unique needs of all companion animals. Her transition to canine hydrotherapy was driven by a desire to improve the quality of life for dogs through low-impact exercise.
Grace’s love for animals extends to her personal life, where she enjoys spending time with her two beloved labs. Outside of work, she loves to unwind by baking, which allows her to express her creativity.
Canine Hydrotherapy Coach, Certified Canine Strengthening & Conditioning Coach
Meet Tori!
Tori is a valuable member of the Augusta K9 Center team and a certified Canine Strengthening & Conditioning Coach, a certification she recently earned from North Carolina State. Her commitment to animal care is evident in her diverse background and hands-on experience.
Tori has a wide range of experience that makes her a great asset to our team. Her time as a calf care manager and involvement with the FFA (Future Farmers of America) provided her with valuable skills in animal husbandry and leadership. Additionally, Tori’s compassionate nature shines through in her volunteer work with animal shelters in Mexico, highlighting her dedication to helping animals in need.
When she's not helping our clients, Tori loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys paddle boarding and surfing, often with her own dogs joining in on the fun. She is also passionate about showing dairy cattle, an activity that demonstrates her deep appreciation for agriculture and the special bond between humans and animals.
Receptionist, Social Media Coordinator
Meet Jenna!
Jenna is our receptionist and social media gal.
Jenna has always had a special connection with animals. From riding horses as a young girl, to advocating for shelter animals as an adult, and wanting to pet every single dog along the way, her happy place is working with dogs. Before working at Augusta K9 Center, she worked at Richmond Animal League as a kennel assistant, which only intensified her desire to save them all. She has also been a photographer for close to 20 years and her favorite subject to photograph is…you guessed it…dogs.
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In her spare time, Jenna loves to travel with her husband and her dog, Appy. Seeking out adventures that include her dog is a top priority when planning any trip!
Receptionist
Meet Madie!
Madie has joined us as a receptionist. She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from James Madison University and was recently accepted into the radiography program at Sentara RMH School of Radiologic Technology. Over the years, Madie has taken on various roles, including artist assistant at George Mason University's Hylton Performing Arts Center, nanny, and rock climbing instructor.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her beagle.
DVM, cVMA
Meet Dr. Brandy Callison!
Dr. Callison was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. After completion of her undergrad at Virginia Tech, she pursued her veterinary degree at Oklahoma State University.
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Following graduation she found Acupuncture after developing her own back pain that didn't respond to medications. It worked wonders for her so she decided to pursue training in this modality to better help pets in pain.
Dr. Callison will be providing Acupuncture and multi-modal Pain Management sessions.
DVM, CAC (AVCA)
Meet Dr. Hannah Plaugher!
Dr. Plaugher grew up on a small horse farm in West Virginia where she knew from a young age, she wanted to be a veterinarian. She received a Bachelor of Science in Animal & Nutritional
Sciences from West Virginia University prior to attending veterinary school at Mississippi State University. While in veterinary school, she received the Gentle Doctor Award, an award selected by her classmates for who they feel demonstrates the most compassion while caring for patients and would want to treat their own animals.
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Dr. Plaugher is passionate about pain management in her patients and uses chiropractic to add a holistic approach to overall wellness and mobility support. She is certified to treat many species, although she most commonly performs adjustments on dogs and horses.
In her free time, you can find Dr. Plaugher spending time with her own horses, her two weimaraners, and her family.
