Meet Amanda!
Amanda founded Augusta K9 Center in 2020 to bring physical rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and conditioning programs to pets across the Shenandoah Valley.
Her clinical career spans more than 15 years as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, having previously served as an Anesthesia Technician and Supervisor of the Surgical Department at Virginia Veterinary Specialists in Charlottesville, VA. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from West Virginia University, followed by her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) credential through the University of Tennessee in 2018. In 2025, she earned her Canine Arthritis Management Practitioner (CAMP) certification, deepening the center's multimodal approach to chronic joint disease, post-operative healing, and individualized therapy for both canine and feline patients.
Beyond clinical rehabilitation, Amanda is deeply passionate about the preventative and conditioning benefits of hydrotherapy and fitness. She loves seeing pets of all life stages thrive—from young dogs, and canine athletes building core strength and endurance, to seniors rediscovering easy, joyful, low-impact movement.
Outside the clinic, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, their two dogs, two cats, and flock of chickens.
Meet Grace!
Grace is a dedicated and passionate member of our team, serving as our Team Lead and bringing a genuine love for animals to her roles as a Companion Animal Therapist and Hydrotherapy Coach. Grace joined our team in 2023.
Grace’s expertise is built on a strong foundation in animal care and specialized rehabilitation. She is a licensed Veterinary Technician, holds a background in Veterinary Assisting, and is a Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist through North Carolina State University. 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 focus on rehabilitation and hydrotherapy is driven by a desire to improve the quality of life, mobility, and recovery for dogs through tailored care and 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.
Meet Olivia!
Joining our team in 2024, Olivia supports our physical therapy cases on the floor and leads sessions in the pool, guiding dogs through tailored rehab exercises and swim programs. She brings genuine enthusiasm to every appointment, helping patients build strength and confidence in the water and on land.
Her passion for rehabilitation and veterinary medicine started with Veterinary Assisting studies at Valley Career and Technical Center, followed by shadowing at the Augusta SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic and volunteering with Bunny Lu Rabbit Rescue. Building on her 2nd place finish in the 2023 Spotsylvania Veterinary Science Competition, Olivia is now entering her second year of the Veterinary Technology program at Blue Ridge Community College, having recently completed her clinical internship at Ashby Animal Clinic. Following her LVT licensure, she plans to pursue her formal rehabilitation certification.
When she isn't working with our canine clients, Olivia enjoys fishing and taking trips to the beach.
Meet Sam!
Samantha works alongside our rehabilitation team and leads sessions as a Hydrotherapy Coach, helping patients build strength, regain mobility, and feel their best.
Her foundation in animal care started early, studying Veterinary Science at Massanutten Technical Center and shadowing in clinical veterinary settings to assist with exams, patient handling, and supportive care. Beyond small animals, Samantha has spent years working in the equine world at Cross Keys Equine Therapy and Liberty University Equestrian Center, which helped sharpen her understanding of animal movement and body language. Paired with leadership training from the LEAD/MIT program, she brings a sharp eye, steady patience, and a constant drive to expand her skill set.
Whether she is supporting land-based therapy sessions or coaching a pup through low-impact movement in hydrotherapy, Samantha ensures every dog feels safe, encouraged, and understood.
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.
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 expanded role as the Consulting Veterinarian for our Rehabilitation Department, she integrates her deep knowledge of musculoskeletal health directly into our patients' rehab plans. By providing medical and structural oversight, she works closely with our practitioners to ensure every treatment plan is medically tailored for optimal progress and long-term success.
In her free time, you can find Dr. Plaugher spending time with her own horses, her two weimaraners, and her family.
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.
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.
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!
