Dan Bowling DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Dan Bowling is an owner at Animal Hospital of Nicholasville. He retired from practicing veterinarian medicine in 2023; however, he does return to perform orthopedic surgeries when needed. Dr. Bowling and his partner Dr. Stacey Burdick opened the clinic in 1999, although he has been serving the animal needs of Jessamine County since 1985. Dan grew up on a farm in Richmond, Kentucky and has always enjoyed working outside on the farm and around animals. At the age of fourteen, he graduated from horse shoeing school and used that skill to help put himself through college, vet school and beyond. Dan graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and went on to Auburn University for veterinary school.
Working outside with farm animals and horses is very enjoyable for Dr. Bowling, and he is enjoying the extra time his retirement has allowed him to pursue this passion.
Dan met and married his wife, Nancy, while at the University of Kentucky and they live on a farm with three horses, two dogs and five cats. Nancy grew up in the horse industry and has worked in it all her life. She enjoys riding and has developed an interest in photography. Dan is an outdoors man, and enjoys fishing, camping, roping, and running. At home he likes to produce new recipes and bakes his own bread. He and Nancy especially like to take trips in their Airstream that include their dogs Captain and Dandelion where they can camp and hike. Dog hair has been woven into the fabric of their life!
Stacey Burdick DVM
Veterinarian
Dr Stacey Burdick graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and purchased Animal Hospital of Nicholasville with Dr Bowling in 1999. Dr Stacey was born in Lexington, spent many years in Colorado, and has been in Nicholasville since she was 12.
Dr Stacey’s daily interest at AHON is quality of life for pets and their families, and she has a special interest in challenging medical cases and feline behavior. Her big passion in the Veterinary industry is helping the county shelter and surgery center. She is both a board member and volunteers her time as the surgeon for the Jessamine County Trap-Neuter-Return program, helping to control the stray and feral cat population in our area.
When away from the clinic, Dr Stacey enjoys traveling with her husband Darren (also a veterinarian), and spending time on her hobby farm with their two horses and multiple kitties. Her true passion outside of work is horseback riding and learning dressage. Her current show horse is their home bred and raised Arabian/Hanoverian cross.
Julia Fox DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Julia Fox started at Animal Hospital of Nicholasville in 2002 after working as a mixed animal vet in Ohio for several years. She was born in Arizona, into a military family, and lived all over the country until settling in Indiana when she was 8 years old. Growing up on and around her grandparents’ farms instilled a love of animals and in the sixth grade she told her parents to start saving money because she was going to vet school! She did her undergraduate work at Purdue University (Go Boilers!) and graduated from their School of Veterinary Medicine. Dogs and cats have always been family members for Julia, and she showed dogs and horses throughout high school and college.
In practice, she has a strong interest in surgery and preventative care. She loves to help with nutrition, at home care and wellness procedures to help pets live long and happy lives. Just ask about her German Shepherd, Selene and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Daphne who get to be the recipients of all kinds of tests!
At home, Julia leads a busy life with 3 kids, Nicholas, Bella and Alex, husband John (a Lexington Police Officer), 2 dogs, 3 cats, a guinea pig and various fish. With kids involved in Soccer, Baseball, Basketball and Cub Scouts, there isn’t much free time, but she and John love to watch sports and play games with the kids. Julia also likes to run – her only peace and quiet – and compete in half marathons. Bella, the middle child, has Down Syndrome so every fall the family participates in a Walk for Down Syndrome, new team members are always welcome!
Alex Byers DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Alex Byers graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. She completed her undergraduate work at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Byers is a Jessamine County native. Her decision to return home to practice veterinary medicine has been to the benefit of our county as well as our team at the Animal Hospital of Nicholasville.
Dr. Byers professional interests include dermatology, preventative care, surgery, and oncology (which we do not do yet, but as it is her passion, we hope to change that fact one day). We can tell you that our patients as well as their owners find comfort in Dr. Byer’s gentle nature, and her desire to bring healing to the animals she has chosen to be an advocate for.
Outside of work, Dr. Byers and her husband, Ben, enjoy spending time traveling, camping, and scuba diving. They also love spending their time with their dogs, cat, and cows.
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Beth Coney DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Coney graduated from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine at Urbana – Champaign in 1996. Dr. Coney is a native of Illinois and moved to Kentucky to start her career in Veterinary Medicine after her graduation in 1996.
Dr. Coney joined Animal Hospital of Nicholasville as our part-time doctor in 2023. When not helping care for our patients, Dr. Coney cares for her equine patients by offering equine chiropractic services and performance therapeutics. Her calm nature, concern for our patients, and positive team spirit is ever present and always comforting to animals and humans alike.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Coney enjoys showing and lure coursing her two Borzoi and riding her off the track thoroughbred.
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Suzanne
Practice Manager
Suzanne is the Office Manager, she started at Animal Hospital of Nicholasville in 2004. She initially filled in when people were on vacation but soon earned a full-time position through her hard work. She trained on the job and worked as a technical assistant for over 17 years before moving into her current position. Suzanne was born in Kentucky, spent her childhood in Colorado, then returned to Jessamine County to finish high school. She started her career path as a licensed Cosmetologist then traded that for the joy of being home with her first two sons for a few years before joining our team.
Suzanne works with the Jessamine County Trap Neuter and Return program and fostered kittens for Caring Hearts Feline Rescue; because of this, she has a number of feline friends on her property, and one house cat who identifies as another one of the dogs. When not at work, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and three dogs. She loves to spend time outdoors either gardening, hiking, or kayaking. She also enjoys scenic photography. Suzanne’s three sons are her pride and joy, they impress and inspire her daily to be a better person because of who they are and how they live their lives.
When describing her life Suzanne says – “It has taken turns I did not plan on, but the ends of those turns has landed me at a place in my life where I can say that I am very blessed.”
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David
Veterinary Technical Assistant
David has been with Animal Hospital of Nicholasville since May 2017. He is known around here as our go-to guy. His helpful nature and positive attitude have been a great addition to our team. Over the years, he has been developing his talents which started with caring for our kenneled patients, to becoming a leader in that area, he is a key team member in surgery, and the clinic safety officer. He is always adding more to his skill set, we are excited to see how far he goes! He is very conscientious, and we know that whatever he does, he will do it with excellence.
David shares his life with a beautiful Golden Retriever he adopted named – Comet. Comet enjoys taking car rides with David, playing frisbee, and playing with Yennefer, their roommate’s dog. In his free time, David enjoys playing basketball, hiking, kayaking, working puzzles and word searches, reading, and listening to many different genres of music.
When describing his life, David says – “I am still young and always looking for opportunities to spend times with friends and family. I always try to keep my eyes open, so I don’t miss anything.”
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Libby
Veterinary Technical Assistant
Libby is a veterinary technical assistant and returning team member! She was originally from Michigan and lived most of her life in the magic capital of the world. Libby and her family moved to Kentucky about 8 years ago, and are living in Georgetown. Libby has studied education at Finlandia University in Michigan where she received her Bachelor of Education with minors in science and social studies. She then attended Wayland Baptist University and received her master’s degree in special education with a focus in ASD.
Libby is a huge advocate for animals as well as people. She believes every human should learn to love and embrace themselves, no matter how weird they feel, she encourages others to let that quirky side shine! She encourages others to appreciate the parts of themselves that make them unique and amazing! Libby’s home is always filled with animals that need to see humans in a different light after suffering neglect and abuse; she fosters them until they are healthy and ready to trust again.
Libby and her supportive husband, Tyler, have two amazing children – Mason and Finny. They share their home with not only foster pets, but their own dogs, cats, and rats. The pug (named Bug) pictured with Libby is her faithful friend who has been with her through thick and thin. The plans Libby has for her future are to get her degree as a veterinary technician and find time in her busy schedule for more travel so that she and her family can experience the unique aspects of our world. When describing her life, Libby would say – “learn to embrace the weird and love the person that you are! My life is chaotic, but I love the chaos!”
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Greysen
Veterinary Technical Assistant
Greysen is a Veterinary Technical Assistant who joined the team in July of 2021. She is a very diligent worker, who pays close attention to the details, and has a calm gentle way with our patients as well as their owners. She is looking forward to learning everything she can about the small animals she is now working with, she is a valued surgical team member, and has recently enrolled to become a licensed technologist!
Greysen graduated from Asbury University with a major in equine studies with an emphasis in training and management, she also has a business minor. She grew up in Greenville, SC, but decided to stay in the Bluegrass after graduating from college, and we are extremely glad that she did! Greysen and her cat Caspian live with Greysen’s roommate from college. According to Greysen, Caspian is quite the character, he frequently gets the zoomies, and loves for them to chase him around the house, he is an expert at fetch, cuddle time is on his terms only, and he loves to be taken outside. While Greysen loves hanging out with Caspian, she is looking forward to the day she can add a horse to her family. When not entertaining Caspian, Greysen enjoys spending time with her friends, crochet and other art projects, listening to Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran, working with horses, and watching movies (her favorite movie is – The Mummy).We think you would be interested to know that while she was in college, our talented young lady trained two horses to be police horses, one is part of the mounted unit in Vancouver Canada, and the other is working in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
When describing her life, Greysen says – “I have learned to be thankful for every day and to never take the people in your life for granted.”
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Ammie
Veterinary Technical Assistant
Ammie is a Veterinary Technical Assistant, she joined the team as a part time member in 2020 (she is a busy lady, so we will overlook her turning her staff biography assignment in late). Ammie was born in California and raised in Kentucky. She has always had a huge heart for animals and started her career in Veterinary medicine in 2006. She worked on a farm training horses, she gave riding lessons, ran a non-profit rescue for seven years, she does wildlife rescue, and works as a technician for low cost spay and neuter clinics on top of working with us! We are glad she found time for us, we value her kind nature and her willingness to help no matter the task. She is as kind to every person she meets as she is to animals!
Ammie is the proud mother of three children who she loves to enjoy times outdoors with. She and her family hike, ride horses, kayak, and go biking whenever they have the time to get out and explore. She and her children share their home with four dogs, six cats, one guinea pig, one snake, one tortoise, fish, and eleven chickens.
As a busy mother of young children, Ammie’s primary goal for now is to raise her children to know they were loved, keep them healthy, and safe on the adventures while allowing them the freedom to explore the world around them (a nap is a far-away dream for her right now, but she wouldn’t trade this time with her children for the sleep she will catch up on later). Once her children are more independent, she plans to open a rescue again. She has shared her love for animals with her children, so who knows – maybe her rescue center will be staffed with her offspring, who will have been trained by one of the best!
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Becca
Veterinary Technical Assistant
Becca is a Technical Assistant who joined Animal Hospital of Nicholasville in July of 2022. Becca is from Chicago, while there, she achieved her undergrad in Journalism from Loyola and wrote for Daily Herald; after they stopped publishing, she achieved her master’s degree in Hospitality Management from We Roosevelt University and managed hotels for 13 years. The effect Covid had on the hotel industry granted Becca the opportunity to enter the field she has always wanted to be a part of, the field of veterinary medicine. We are happy to have Becca on the AHON team! She has the ability needed in this field to roll with whatever the day brings, she is passionate about animal care, and keeps a close eye on the pets left in our care. She loves meeting new faces when prepping rooms as well as greeting those she has already built a connection with; in the field of introverts, Becca’s outgoing personality is a welcome addition! She is very determined to learn and grow as fast and far as she can in her new career!
In her free time (which this hardworking young lady has very little of, ask her when you see her how many jobs she juggles) Becca enjoys watching movies, she plays the guitar (fun fact – she was in a punk band for 10 years), and rescuing animals. Apart from the pets she helps get on their way to their forever homes, Becca shares her life with her dog – Boof, three cats – Yam, Cheeto, and Crush, as well as a snail named – Fezzik.
Becca looks forward to a future that includes an established/official pet rescue, owning her own farm, and learning everything she can about veterinary medicine. We know this young lady will reach every goal she sets for herself!
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Aleshia
Customer Service Representative
Aleshia is a customer service representative who joined the team at Animal Hospital in 2005. She grew up in Jessamine County, graduated from West Jessamine High School and has always had a love for animals. She enjoys working with clients and getting to know them with their animals. She always has a friendly smile, and her gentle compassionate manner is especially welcome during our clients’ difficult times.
Aleshia and her daughter, Braylee (who is Aleshia’s greatest joy) live with Aleshia’s partner Derrick on their mini farm, which is home to Aleshia’s horse – Lefty (who has chosen to abdicate from being ridden at this time, she is hoping that changes), Braylee’s chihuahua Charli (who is not the typical chihuahua), Derrick’s cattle dog puppy – Kacey, as well as the family cats.
When she isn’t working Aleshia enjoys running and ran her first 5K in 2012, spending time with family and friends, and she is an avid UK basketball fan. When describing her life Aleshia would say – “I love my life, it has been very blessed. I even enjoy my new main activity these days, which is running my lovely social butterfly, Ms. Braylee, to and from her many functions.”
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Jamison
Customer Service Representative
Jamison is a Customer Service Representative who joined Animal Hospital of Nicholasville in July of 2022. Jamison grew up in Cynthiana, KY. After graduating from Harrison County High School, she worked as an office manager at another vet clinic in Lexington for a few years before pursuing a license in Cosmetology. Fortunately for us, while she enjoyed learning about cosmetology, she realized that veterinary medicine is where she is happiest. As soon as she arrived, she has helped us grow in exciting new directions, one being moving to paperless medical records! We appreciate the kindness, calm nature, and willingness to help our clients with her ever present smile. We also enjoy her sense of humor, especially when trying to motivate her coworkers in helping her scan records to meet the paperless goal she set for us!
Jamison is the proud mother of four beautiful girls – Laycee, Finlee, Ivee, and Kolbee; as she is a full-time working mom with a house full of joyful chaos, Jamison currently does not have time for hobbies at this stage in her life. A major goal for Jamison is a full night of sleep! Despite her sleep deprivation, she loves her role as her girl’s mom. Jamison also shares her home with her beagle named AB as well as three cats.
Jamison would describe her life by saying – “If there’s anything I know for sure, it’s that this chapter of my life, which includes – sleepless nights, toddler meltdowns, sticky fingerprints on everything, and spicy Pre-teen drama will pass way too fast; so, I intend to do my best to enjoy and cherish each moment with my girls. My goal is to fill our days with joy, laughter, and snuggles, while appreciating every moment this beautiful, chaotic life blesses me with.
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Tracey
Client Service Representative
Tracey is a Customer Service Representative who joined the team in August of 2023. Tracey was born and raised on a farm in Woodford County. She showed cattle through 4-H while growing up. She attended both Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky. Tracey has always enjoyed working with animals and their pet parents. She has been a CSR at other clinics as well as a boarding facility team member and manager. When not at work, Tracey donates her time to the animals she has a huge heart for by fostering for one of our county’s rescues and volunteering for our county’s Trap Neuter and Return program. Tracey’s calm, steady, and gentle spirit is a welcome addition to our team! She is someone we can depend on to keep her composure no matter what is going on around her. She strives to take care of the needs of our clients with excellence.
Tracey’s home is a revolving door for foster dogs and a permanent home to her beloved foster failures which include seven dogs and two cats. As you can imagine, she enjoys spending her free time with those failures as well as taking what time as the weather allows to go fishing or kayaking. She also makes it a point to escape to the beach whenever she can! When she cannot be outside, she enjoys reading and scrapbooking.
Tracey embraces the mindset of – “living in the moment. Life can change on a dime” when she greets each new day.
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Lydia
Client Service Representative
Lydia joined the team as a Client Service Representative in May of 2024. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to our area to start classes at UKY for Equine Science and Management. Before joining Animal Hospital of Nicholasville, she worked in the horse industry. Horses have been a huge part of Lydia’s life since she was a child.
We are her first office job, which allows her to enjoy a climate-controlled environment and new friends who encourage her to snack regularly rather than wondering if there is going to be a stopping point to take a break, she does have mixed feelings about having new friends who encourage snacking. You’re welcome, Lydia, we love you! We know that when you meet her, you will appreciate her willingness to help our clients with their pets in any way she can as much as we do. We believe she will go far in our business, she is bright, energetic, and we love her quick wit!
When not growing with team AHON, Lydia enjoys spending time with her thoroughbred mare – Tori, Yellow lab – Maple, Husky – Yeti, and two robo hamsters – Binky and Toothpick. She also travels home to see family whenever possible. Her goals for her future are to own a hobby farm so she can add more animals and raise a human family as well.
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Kim
Veterinary Assistant
Kim Is a Veterinary assistant who has been with Animal Hospital of Nicholasville since the November of 2018; and we are so glad to have her! She is a team member her team know they can depend on and a leader in patient care, she keeps a constant eye on the well-being of our pets left in the hospital for the day. There is nothing she will not do to lend a helping hand, and she does each task cheerfully. Without Kim, we would really struggle to keep our behind-the scenes details running smoothly.
Before she came to us, she worked in the caregiving industry for over 20 years, and she is truly gifted at it. Kim is married and has both children and grandchildren who keep her busy, they also appreciate her kind and nurturing spirit, as most of her free time is spent making memories with them. Trips to the beach with family is Kim’s favorite way to make those memories! If you get the opportunity to meet Kim, be sure to ask her about her grey cat addiction! She had two cats before starting with us, we soon realized that if we bring in anything little and grey that is looking for a home, she finds room. So far, she has adopted three from Caring Hearts; at this time, her husband will stage an intervention before he lets anymore come home. We will help you stay strong Kim!
When describing her life, Kim would say – “I am very blessed and thankful. I am looking forward to any future new challenges that I can face and grow from. I have always had a very positive outlook on life as well as my future.”
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Gracie
Veterinary Assistant
Gracie is a Certified Veterinary Assistant who joined our team February 2024. She is a recent graduate from Medical Career and Technical college where she earned her certification. She graduated from her program early and is already an asset to the field of Veterinary Medicine. We see the potential for a bright future in this young lady! She has already made herself a vital team member! She monitors and recovers surgery patients, helps keep our clinic clean and organized, and the patients love her as much as we do, she has a smile that brightens the day! Gracie grew up in Wilmore Kentucky and spent her childhood showing horses. She has always had a passion for animals and their well-being. She intends to keep them as her career focus.
Gracie survived two open heart surgeries and as a survivor, she embraces life to the fullest. She spends her free time taking jeep rides with her boyfriend Nate and their two Australian Shepherds Luna and Dozer. She also enjoys watching One Tree Hill and the Vampire Diaries. She also spends time working toward the best version she can be of herself, personally as well as professionally.
When describing her life, Gracie will tell you – “we are living it to the fullest and we are always ready for the next adventure!”
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Loryn
Veterinary Assistant
Loryn Joined Animal Hospital of Nicholasville as a Vet. Assistant in August of 2024. She grew up in Jessamine County and started looking for opportunities to work with animals as soon as she was able. We can tell you that the patients she keeps an eye on while in our care like her as much as we do. She is a kind, calm, and gentle soul who is also an extremely hard worker. We are so glad to have her.
Loryn shares her life with four cats, do not tell the other three, but her kitty – Theo is her heart kitty. She enjoys building miniatures and poetry, she will tell you that she loves all things tiny. If you ever have the opportunity to meet Loryn, ask to see a picture of some of the miniatures she has created, they are amazing.
Loryn’s outlook on life is to expect nothing and appreciate everything. And we can tell you that her positive outlook is apparent whenever you talk to her.
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Noel
Veterinary Assistant
Noel joined the team in August of 2024 as a Veterinary Assistant, and we are so glad that he did! He has already become a dedicated team member who assists in surgery in the mornings, patient care throughout the day, and helps to make sure things run smoothly in the lab area in the afternoons. His calm helpful presence is a welcome addition to the team.
Noel, like a few other team members, came to us from the horse industry, which is what brought him to Kentucky. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and has a bachelor’s degree from Delaware Valley University in animal science, specifically in equine breeding and training. When not at work, Noel enjoys playing video games, cooking, and spending time with his two rescue dogs – Cheza and Kira, as well as his corn snake – Mercury.
Noel had a horse of his own in college, he is looking forward to a happy future with a home of his own and another horse in it.
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