Meet the Healing Paws Team

We’re more than a staff of professionals caring for your pets. We’re your friends and allies, here to help you provide your animals with the best care and lifestyle, so they can be healthy for their whole life.

Dr. Carrie Vigeant, Founder of Healing Paws

The reason Dr. Vigeant became a veterinarian is the same reason that Healing Paws Animal Hospital exists.

“My commitment to you and your pet is to deliver compassionate veterinary care and to create a loving and caring judgment-free zone for your well-being.”

Carrie Vigeant, D.V.M.

Dr. Vigeant is a mother to three boys, entrepreneur, wife, and foodie.

Perhaps this is the moment for which you were created. -Esther 4:14

Get to Know the Healing Paws Staff

Our staff of friendly and professional animal lovers is happy to provide the highest quality customer service for your beloved pet.

Carrie Vigeant

D.V.M.

Rachel

Practice Manager

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Rachel is our Practice Manager at Healing Paws, bringing a wealth of experience in customer service and behind-the-scenes operations. When she isn’t keeping everything running smoothly at work, you can find her planning her next great party or cozying up with a bag of popcorn, a warm cup of tea, and a classic Christmas movie. Fun Fact: Rachel has 11 chickens at home, adding a bit of barnyard charm to her life outside the clinic!

Cassie

CVT, Technician

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Cassie is a certified Veterinary technician that joined Healing Paws in April 2022. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2017. Cassie started as an assistant in emergency medicine than became a technician once she completed her schooling and decided to switch to general practice in the fall of 2021. Cassie is also certified in veterinary CPR. She enjoys weightlifting, watching football (go Steelers!), and spending time with her nephew. She also loves her cattle dog even when she can be a little crazy! Cassie loves that HPAH is fear-free so that we don’t push our patients too far and are considerate of how they feel. Fun Fact: You will rarely hear Cassie sneeze just once. Typically, it is more.

Melody

CVT, Technician

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Meet Melody, a dedicated member of our team with five years of experience in the veterinary world. She’s a loving pet mom to three cats and two dogs, and in her free time, she enjoys cozying up with her furry companions while crocheting. When she’s not crafting, you’ll often find her lost in a good book or watching The Lord of the Rings. Fun Fact: Melody’s favorite dessert is pineapple upside-down cake—she never passes up a slice!

Naomi

Technician

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Naomi is one of our dedicated Veterinary Technicians, bringing seven years of experience in veterinary medicine to Healing Paws. She’s a proud pet parent to two dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig, who keep her busy and bring so much joy to her life. When she’s not at work, Naomi loves going for walks and spending quality time with friends and family. Fun Fact: Naomi is fluent in Spanish!

Ali

Assistant

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Ali started with Healing Paws in May 2023 as an assistant, but has been in the veterinary field since the start of 2022. Her favorite thing about Healing Paws is that we are Fear Free and that our mission is to be the voice for all animals, which is very important to her. She also loves working alongside a great group of women! 

In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, being with friends and family, reading, and interior decorating. She also loves snuggling with her cats and going on walks with her dog, Dewey.

Fun Fact: She loves horror movies and all things spooky! 

Jess

Assistant

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Jess started with Healing Paws as an assistant in September 2023, but has been in the field  for almost 18 years now. Her favorite thing about working at Healing Paws is her supportive coworkers and working together as a team. 

In her free time, Jess enjoys reading, going to the mountains, and just hanging out at home with her family. 

Fun Fact: She loves Zebras! 

Liz

Receptionist

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Liz joined Healing Paws as a receptionist and brings a warm and welcoming energy to our front desk. In her free time, she enjoys diving into a good book or playing video games. She always loves being a dog mom!

Fun Fact: Her favorite meal of the day is breakfast—she can never resist Dippy Eggs and Toast!

Our staff members not only love animals but love what they do. It is our pleasure to bring your pets the highest quality care available.