Our Staff

• Dr. Brian A Jull , DVM, PhD

  
  

  Dr. Brian A. Jull’s educational background and professional career has encompassed many facets of veterinary medicine. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Jull attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine where he received his D.V.M. degree in 1993. He subsequently returned to Kentucky where he practiced large and small animal medicine. Although Dr. Jull enjoyed many aspects of rural general practice, his desire to contribute to medical research led him back into academia at the University of Tennessee in 1996. There he completed his residency in Pathology and obtained a PhD in molecular oncology (cancer research). Nevertheless, his passion for clinical veterinary medicine and daily interaction with patients and their owners led him back into small animal practice. His professional interests include internal medicine, with specific interests in gastroenterology (digestive disorders) and surgical oncology (surviving cancer).

   

  Dr. Jull enjoys spending his time away from veterinary medicine with his wife, Krista, and daughters, Abby and Ellie. Their pet family includes a Golden Retriever named Tucker and a crazy cat named Jack. They love family time together, whether hiking, camping, or simply reading a good book.

   

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• Ross Prezant

  
  Dr. Ross Prezant joined the practice in 2006 acting as a relief veterinarian and surgeon.  He does relief veterinarian work regularly throughout Western North Carolina and is affiliated with the WNC Nature Center where he enjoys the challenges of zoo medicine.  After graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology and post-baccalaureate studies in microbiology and animal science he obtained his DVM in 1993.  Dr. Prezant moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he practiced small animal and exotic medicine for several years before moving to Burlington, Vermont to a small animal and exotics practice with a high percentage of geriatric patients.  From there Dr. Prezant moved back to Florida and opened All Creatures Animal Hospital in 2003.  After practicing small animal and exotic medicine there for several years he then moved to the Asheville area where he began relief work.
  
  When Dr. Prezant is not practicing veterinary medicine he enjoys time outdoors with wife, Liz, and sons, Noah and Cole.  Pets currently include a Collie mix, Chloe, 3 cats, a parrot, iguana and tortoises.  He enjoys being active whether biking or kayaking and just recently completed his first triathlon.

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• Cara Baker , Hospital Administrator

  
  

  Cara began working at EVVH in August 2006 as a technician.  She then moved to Charlotte, NC for 3 years where she got her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, majoring in finance.  Moving back in 2010, she began working as Hospital Administrator in September. Cara has a passion for animals, and enjoys working somewhere that she can see them everyday. Cara's pet family includes Daisy Mae, a 4 year old black and tan coon hound, and Lizzie Belle, a 6 year old kitty. She and her husband Colbey love this area, and are happy to be living in the mountains again. She is proud of the outstanding care and compassion shown at EVVH and enjoys working with the dedicated staff.

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• Autom Crane , Veterinary Technician

  
  Autom started working at EVVH in July of 2008.  She enjoys working with animals and having previously worked at the Humane Alliance in Asheville has a great deal of experience.  Autom's pet family includes a chihuahua named Rocky and a black and tan coonhound named Buddy.  She and her husband welcomed their first child, Keyton Carter, in December 2009.  Autom enjoys hiking and going to the lake in her free time.

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• Amanda Lawter , Veterinary Technician

  
  Amanda started working at EVVH in March of 2003. Originally from The Western North Carolina region, she moved back to the area in 2003 with her husband Matthew after having spent time in Miami and Myrtle Beach. Amanda has 15 years experience as a veterinary technician. Her pet family includes a German Shorthair Pointer named Emma, a Beagle/Bassett mix named Clay, and a cat, Eve. In her free time, Amanda enjoys camping, biking and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.

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• Karen Griggs , Veterinary Technician

  
  Karen started working at EVVH in August 2009.  Originally from this area she moved to Greenville, SC and owned her own construction business for several years before relocating to Myrtle Beach, SC.  She and her husband have two kids, Allan and Hunter, 7 cats and 2 dogs.  Karen is happy to be home in the mountains and enjoys working with the animals!  In her free time Karen enjoys hunting and fishing with her family.

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• Heather Ledbetter , Client Relations Specialist

  
  

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• Billie Carter , Client Relations Specialist

  
  

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• Jamie McMillan , Kennel Attendant

  
  

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