Meet our Staff!
Our talented and experienced staff look forward to serving you and your pets!
Abby
Practice Manager
Abby is a native of South Carolina and she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in 2008. She has had a love for animals ever since she was young, volunteering for a local animal shelter in her hometown. She has two young children, 3 dogs and 3 cats of her own. She has spent 10 plus years working in the animal shelter/rescue field with 7 of those years directly with cat only rescue. Before coming to Cat Care Center Abby was the Operation’s Director of Cat Haven. She wanted to take the skills she learned running a cat only rescue and help run Cat Care Center, a place in Baton Rouge where cats can come and get veterinary care in a very feline friendly way.
Haley
Registered Veterinary Technician, ISFMDipFN
Having joined our team in 2019, Haley made the switch from a mixed veterinary practice she began at in 2014 to our all-feline practice due to her natural love of cats. She loves all cats, but her favorites include geriatric, special needs, and smushy face breeds. As a specialized feline nurse, her special interests include are dentistry, behavior, client education, and continuing her own education. At home she has our previous clinic cat Kristoff, along with her other menagerie of pets including her pig Andouille.
Ashlyn
Boarding Technician
Ashlyn is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is currently a sophomore at Saint Joseph’s Academy. She loves cats, and especially enjoys playing with all the cats in boarding! When she is not at Cat Care Center caring for the kitties, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her friends. Ashlyn has a cat of her own named Bunni!
Jaclyn
Registered Veterinary Technician
After receiving her bachelor’s in biology from Southeastern in 2015, Jaclyn returned to school to pursue her passion for veterinary medicine to become a registered vet tech. Now she is continuing her education by becoming specialized in feline medicine. Jaclyn came to Cat Care Center after working in an orthopedic specialty clinic and emergency clinic. Her special interests include anesthesia and chemotherapy. When she’s not at work loving on your cats, you can find her at home cuddling with her own cats and her labrador Maverick.
Brooke
Receptionist
Brooke was born and raised in Morgan City, La. Her freshman year of college she got a cat named Puddin. After high school and 2 years at Nicholls State University, she moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since moving to Baton Rouge she has rescued 3 more cats and 3 dogs. She enjoys fostering and helping rehome animals. In her free time she enjoys painting, coloring, and playing video games.
Alex
Veterinary Technician
Alex was born in Baton Rouge. She grew up in Lake Charles, but later moved back to Baton Rouge to pursue her education in veterinary science at LSU. She is currently dual enrolled in Penn Foster College to become a licensed technician. She has been a technician for 7 years, where she has worked in emergency, general practice, as well as specialty medicine. She has a passion for critical care. When she’s not working, she runs own “zoo” at home, too! She has seven cats, two dogs, and two children.
Shannon
Receptionist
Shannon is from LaPlace but moved to Gonzales when she was a teen. She comes to us from the human medical field where she was an EDDA dental assistant for many years, before she became an ophthalmology technician. Shannon has recently joined us in veterinary medicine, and we are so glad she did! She has 3 children and 2 bonus kids. Shannon is married to a marine and they have 4 cats and 3 dogs together. Please help us welcome her into the Cat Care Center family!
Gaby
Veterinary Assistant
Gaby was born and raised in Baton Rouge. She attended Baton Rouge Community College but now is a student through Penn Foster for Veterinary Technology with the hopes of becoming a registered veterinary technician in the future. She has 4 years of animal care experience and has 3 dogs and a bird. She hopes to one day soon become a cat mom.
Sadie
Sadie was born and raised in Baton Rouge. She has just begun her journey in the animal field but has worked in customer service for many years. She is eager to make the most of her position here at Cat Care Center.
Sadie has one cat of her own and has always had a big heart for animals. When she isn't working, she is probably out in nature, painting, or spending time with her friends and family.