Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Rehabiliation 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.
team Lead, Certified Canine Hydrotherapy Coach
Meet Rachel!
Rachel is our Team Lead and Lead Canine Hydrotherapy Coach and oversees all aspects of our Hydrotherapy programs.
Rachel has completed her Certification in Canine Hydrotherapy and trains our Hydrotherapy Coaches to ensure we deliver exceptional care in all of our swim programs. She also monitors our pools to make sure they are in excellent condition and that we maintain safe water levels for our canines.
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Rachel has been a dog owner her whole life and worked with dogs for over 5 years. Prior to starting at Augusta K9 in August of 2021; Rachel was a Veterinary Assistant for 2 years. She loves working with all breeds, ages, and types of dogs. She has thoroughly enjoyed helping dogs that benefit from hydrotherapy exercise.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her 2 dogs, husband, and two wonderful stepdaughters.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Meet Olivia!
Olivia is our Rehabilitation Assistant and 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.
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Olivia studied Veterinary Assisting at Valley Career and Technical Center. She has shadowed with the Augusta SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic and has volunteered at Bunny Lu Rabbit Rescue. She also held 2nd place in the 2023 Spotsylvania Veterinary Science Competition. Before joining Augusta K9 Center, Olivia has spent most of her life dancing with Valley Dance Theater and was student of the year in 2022. She’s currently working on pursuing her Veterinary Technician’s license through Blue Ridge Community College.
In her spare time, Olivia enjoys fishing and taking trips to the beach.
Canine Hydrotherapy Coach
Meet Grace!
Grace is one of our Canine Hydrotherapy Coaches. Grace leads and assists in all the hydrotherapy swims we offer.
Grace studied Veterinary Assisting at BRCC and will start their Veterinary Technology Program in the Fall of 2023. She has worked in the equine world for many years and loves her time spent with all companion animals.
In her spare time, Grace enjoys baking and spending time with her yellow and chocolate lab.
Canine Hydrotherapy Coach
Meet Tori!
Tori is one of our Canine Hydrotherapy Coaches. Tori leads and assists with all hydrotherapy sessions. When she’s not having fun in the pool, you’ll also see her filling in on reception duties.
Tori has studied Philosophy and Religion at Bridgewater College and is currently pursuing her passion for animals and working on an Advanced Veterinary Assisting degree at Blue Ridge Community College with the goal of obtaining her Veterinary Technician license in the future.
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Prior to joining Augusta K9 Center, Tori was a calf care manager and previous member of the FFA. Tori has years of volunteer and leadership work, including providing shelters for the homeless in Mexico over the summers.
In her spare time, Tori enjoys exploring the outdoors, paddleboarding with her dogs, surfing, and showing dairy cattle.
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.
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!
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.