Vets and Staff

Regis, Dr. Julian, Sally

Rebekah Frick Julian, DVM, graduated from North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She practiced for one-and-a-half years in a high-volume, mixed-animal practice in Manchester, Tennessee, before joining James Animal Hospital and Lazy 5 Ranch Mobile Vet Service in October 2002. She takes special interest in mastitis, dermatology, small & large animal surgery and dentistry. A native of eastern Rowan County, Dr. Julian graduated high school from East Rowan before going to undergraduate school at UNC-Wilmington. For enjoyment Dr. Julian loves running, playing with her kids and participating in church Outreach events. 

 

Dr. Connolly, Lilly & Rusty

Corrie Hampton Connolly, DVM,is a native of Rowan County where she attended West Rowan High School. She graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Her career at Lazy 5 Vets started the summer before she entered vet school, when the clinic was still James Animal Hospital. Dr. Connolly began working for Dr. Ted James as a technician and continued to work for Dr. James through vet school, taking a full time position as a veterinarian after graduation. In addition to seeing small animal patients at the hospital, Dr. Connolly also practices large animal medicine, specializing in exotic hoofstock. Her patients include deer, buffalo, zebras, antelope, and even a few giraffe. She also has a special interest in advanced reproduction techniques in exotic hoofstock and goats. Her interest in exotic hoofstock stems from being raised at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC. Dr. Connolly?s family includes her husband, Mike, daughter, Cindy, and son, Matthew. The household is completed the three dogs; Rusty, Kate, and Lilly and 2 cats; Dori and Nemo. When Dr. Connolly is not working at Lazy 5 Vets or Lazy 5 Ranch, she spends her free time attending her children's soccer and t-ball games and caring for her family's small farm. 

                                            Dr. Dunn & Caddie

Felicia Dunn, DVM grew up in Olin, NC and went to undergraduate school at Bob Jones University, SC. She spent 3 years of vet school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and did a clinical year at Virginia-Maryland Regional School of Veterinary Medicine. While she was in school, she worked at the BJU dairy, Lazy 5 Ranch, Rocky Creek Dairy and a small animal emergency clinic. Her main interest is large animal medicine and surgery, particularly dairy medicine. Her pets include a donkey Fairly, two goats Hook and Snap, a dog Caddie, a cat Simba, and 2 (released) squirrels Millie and Mindy.  

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                        Mister & Dr. Martin

Trixie Martin, DVM, a native of Alabama, attended Auburn University where she earned two undergraduate degrees and her doctorate in in Veterinary Medicine.  She has been practicing in the Rowan-Stanley area since July 2001.  She enjoys gardening, canning and raising Welch Corgis in her spare time.

                          Dr. Evans & Katie

Michelle Arrighi Evans, DVM is a native of Stanley county.  She attended West Stanley High School before receiving her bachelors degree in Animal Science in 2000 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University in 2006.  Since then, she has practiced small animal medicine in the piedmont of NC.  Her interests lie in small animal medicine and ultrasonography.  In July, Dr. Evans and her husband welcomed a daughter, Ashlyn, into their family.  During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Katie.  Dr. Evans also enjoys gardening and reading.

STAFF

                                   Regis, Scott & Linus                

Scott Julian, Practice Manager, was born and raised in Salisbury, NC where he graduated from East Rowan in 1992. He graduated from UNCW with a BA in Psychology and minor in business. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Rebekah Frick, they moved to Raleigh where she attended vet school and he was a service manager at Raleigh-Durham Airport. After a brief stint in Tennessee, they moved back to good ol' Salisbury and became an EC teacher and coach at South Rowan High School. Scott became the practice manager with the Lazy 5 Vets in 2005 when Drs. Connolly and Julian bought the clinic from Dr. James. Although he loves animals, Scott prides himself on taking care of any and everything at the clinic besides animals. In his spare time, he still loves to coach kids. He is t-ball coach as well as an assistant cross-country coach for the mighty, mighty mustangs. He loves to spend time with his three kids, Noah (7), Eli (4) and Hope (6 months). He has three dogs, Sally (golden retriever), Linus (Jack Russell), Regis (cocker spaniel) and a salt water aquarium. 

 

                                        Kate & Mike

Mike Connolly, Kennel/Grooming Manager

Mike was born and raised in rural New Jersey.   Prior to moving to North Carolina, he spent 8 years working with exotic animals at Six Flags Great Adventure Safari Park.  In 1992, Mike moved to North Carolina to help in the development, opening and operation of the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC.  During his 16 year tenure with the Lazy 5 Ranch, he oversaw the care of the exotic animals including assisting in veterinary procedures, administering treatments, and performing all tranquilizations.  In 1996, he married the oldest “daughter” of the Lazy 5, Corrie Hampton.  Assisting unofficially since Drs. Connolly and Julian bought the practice in 2005, Mike officially moved to a full time position in July, 2008.  Mike continues to use his extensive experience with exotic hoofstock and tranquilization, serving as our primary large animal technician and performing all of our large animal tranquilizations.  When he is not working, Mike spends his time helping care for his two children, Cindy (7 years) and Matthew (4 years), and the small farm that he and Dr. Connolly share.  He and Dr. Connolly have 3 dogs-Rusty, Kate, and Lilly.  Mike’s hobbies are fishing, coaching Cindy’s basketball team, playing ball with Matthew, caring for the goats, and anything outdoors. 

                            Wendy, Roxie & Jessie

Name: Wendy Wilson
Title: Office Manager
Joined Team: July 2008
Years of Experience: 20 years
Pets: Dogs – Roxie, Jesse & Angel; Ponies – Brownie & Sunny
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family & going to church, Helping kids with t-ball, soccer and basketball
Other Interesting Facts About You: I have three kids – Abigail (7), Joshua (3), Lydia (3 mos) and husband Jason.  I am Dr. Connolly’s sister and played basketball for the West Rowan Falcons and Florida State University. 

                                            Cally & Bethany

Name: Bethany Scott
Title: Technician Supervisor
Joined Team: October 2006
Years of Experience in the Vet Industry: 10 yrs.
Pets: Dog - Cally Lou; Cat - Stewart
Hobbies/Interests: NASCAR (go, Junior!), baseball (go, Red Sox!), eating great food and enjoying time with friends.
Other Interesting Facts About You: I lived in Vermont for 20 years.  I was married to my wonderful husband in November and we are looking forward to welcoming our first baby to the family in August.


 
                            Otis & Tosha

Name: Tosha Champ
Title: Surgery Tech (Registered Vet Tech)
Joined Team: May 2008
Years in the Vet Industry: 10
Pets: Dogs - Otis, Jersey, Ike, Suzie; Horses – Rocky Bo Duke, Cowboy; 6 chickens
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, enjoying my horses, playing with my dogs



                                                            Harley & Candice

Name: Candice Miller
Title: Hospital Tech
Joined Team: July 2007
Experience in the Vet Industry: 3 years
Pets: Dog - Harley
Hobbies/Interests: Softball; spending time with my husband, Matt, and our 5-month-old daughter, Eleni; fishing; boat-riding
Other Interesting Facts About You: Went to nursing school for one year and decided I’d rather work with animals.  I love meeting new people and seeing the look on their faces when you help their loved ones. My softball jersey was retired at East Rowan.

                            Kathryn & Cocoa

Name: Kathryn Julian                    
Title: Room Tech
Joined Team: January 2008
Years of Experience in the Vet Industry: 2 Years
Pets: Dogs Lucy, Cocoa; snake Jewel; fish
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, playing softball, spending time with boyfriend, family and animals
Other Interesting Facts About You: I “live” on a boat during the summer.

                                               Selina & Olive

Name: Selina Skipper
Title: Room Tech
Joined Team: June 2008
Years of Experience: 9 years
Pets: Dogs – Olive, Omega, Linguica
Hobbies: Training for agility & obedience, reading
Other Interesting facts about me: I have a 2 yr. old son; Work with Min Pin & Presa Rescue



                                        Tilley & Barb

Name: Barb Nichols
Title: Hospital Tech
Joined Team: December 2008
Years of Experience: More than 30
Pets: Dog - Tilley
Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, Hiking, Warm Weather
Other Interesting Facts About You: Moved from New Hampshire via Sydney, Australia via Philadelphia, PA via Chicago, IL via Detroit, MI via Cape Cod, MA via
New York.  I was born in Buffalo. 

                                   Cassi & Ringo

Name: Cassi Pope
Title: Room Technician
Joined Team: December 2008
Years of Experience: 1 year
Pets: Dog – Ringo; Snake – Bob; Cats – Toby & Abby
Hobbies/Interests: Riding 4-wheelers, playing the guitar, football
Other Interesting Facts About You: I’ve moved over thirty times

                    Hayleigh & Ashley    

Name: Ashley Herion  
Title: Clinic Tech
Joined Team: March 2009
Years of Experience: 9 years
Pets: Dog- Hayleigh
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, reading, paintball, any NFL
Other Interesting Facts About You: I have a four year old son, diehard Panthers Fan

                            Winston & Laura    

Name: Laura Graney
Title: Room Technician           
Joined Team: May 2009
Years of Experience: 9 years
Pets: 2 dogs and 2 cats
Hobbies: Ping-Pong, Pac-man, knitting sweaters
Other interesting facts about me: I think that Donnie Osmond is dreamy.




                                    Bella & Michelle

Name:  Michelle Causey
Title: Receptionist
Joined Team: August 2008
Years of Experience: 2 years
Pets: Dog - Bella
Hobbies/Interests: Working-out, spending time with boyfriend, daughter, dog and friends
Other Interesting Facts About You: I love summer… the sand, water, beaches, sun, etc.  

                                            


                                        Lilly & Kate

Name: Kate McClelland
Title: Receptionist
Joined Team: August 2008
Years of Experience: 2 years
Pets: Dogs – Lilly & Kayla; Cat - Koreo
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my dogs, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Rollerblading, Off-roading, Volleyball, Shopping
Other Interesting Facts About You: I am originally from Canandaigua, NY.  I moved to Salisbury two years ago.  I am the youngest child in my family.  My older brother lives in Chattanooga, TN.  I have a dog back in NY named Lucy.  



                                              Carolyn & Fatback

Name: Carolyn Moysan
Title: Receptionist
Joined Team: August 2009
Years of Experience in the Animal Industry: Just starting
Pets:  Dog – Fatback; Cats – Squinky, Chanel, Mama Kitty, Slim
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Music, Spending time with my family
Other Interesting Facts About You: As a child, my pockets were always filled with some sort of creepy crawly!

                          Daisy & Miranda

Name: Miranda Walker Title: Receptionist Joined Team: October 2009 Years of Experience in the Animal Industry: Just Starting Pets: Dog - Daisy Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, boyfriend and friends.  Playing with 3 yr. old son, Chase. Other interesting facts about you: I love going to the mountains.  Enjoy anything outdoors.

                          Winston & Nancy

Name: Nancy Sherrill Title: Receptionist Joined Team: November 2009 Years of Experience: Just Starting Pets: Dogs - Joise, Jack, Wolfie and Winston; Cats - Gypsy, Coco, Lucy and Samantha Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, decorating, sewing and scrapbooking Other interesting facts about you: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, OH where I spent 10 yrs as a competitive gymnast and cheerleader.  I have 3 wonderful children...Meghan, Cameron and Evan; 2 beautiful granddaughters, Mia & Lily.  Married to my husband John for 7 years.

                           Lucas & Carole

Name:  Carole Costantino
Title: Receptionist
Joined Team: January 2009
Years of Experience: 1 year
Pets: Dog - Lucas
Hobbies/Interests: Reading Books, Traveling, Dancing, Dogs
Other Interesting Facts About You: I love the beach and the mountains, I have three girls and four grandchildren

 

Beepers & Lori

Name: Lori Upright
Title: Groomer
Years of Experience in the Vet Industry: 11
Joined Team: January 2007
Pets: Cats - Boy, Clinger, Sherbit, Abby, Mozart and Junior; Dogs - Damita, Ben, Troubles, Bocephus, Winston, Minnie, Sissy, Pebbles, Mason, Beepers, Muffy, Petey & Lil Dude
Hobbies/Interests: Grooming, Grandkids, and Gardening
Favorite Thing About Your Job: Working with the dogs and cats, learning new things every day
Other Interesting Facts About You: I love to grow banana trees. 
 


                        Ali & Brandy

Name: Brandy Gazda
Title: Certified Groomer
Joined Team: August 2009
Years of Experience in the Animal Industry: 13 years
Pets:  Dog – Ali; Cat – Mary; Clydesdale Horse - Kanuk        
Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding
Other Interesting Facts About You: My boyfriend and I like to put together jigsaw puzzles in our spare time. 

                                  Franz Ludwig & Sonya

Name: Sonya Cain
Title: Kennel Technician
Joined Team: November 2008
Years of Experience: 14 years
Pets: None – I love the clinic babies like my own
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, painting, sewing, reading & writing, Authority on “The Golden Girls,” & “O’Reilley Factor”
Other Interesting Facts About You: Former Spelling Bee Champ back when I was younger.  Just don’t ask me to spell “Weimaraner.”

                                        Katie & Gino

Name: Katie Sansing
Title: PT Rooms/Kennels
Joined Team: August 2007
Years of Experience in the Vet Industry: 3 years
Pets: Dogs China, Minnie, Trixie, Roxie, Sadie and Nikki; and cat Alley
Hobbies/Interests: Riding four-wheelers, play with my animals, fishing, shopping, movies

                            Rebekah & Sally

Name: Rebekah Garrison        
Title: Technician
Joined Team: June 2009
Years of Experience in the Animal Industry: 1 year
Pets:  American Paint Horse – “Shiloh”
Hobbies/Interests: Horseback Riding, hanging out with my friends, and basically anything outdoors
Other Interesting Facts About You: I come from a large family, I have traveled across the US and England


 
                            Christy & Scooby

Name: Christie White
Title: Kennel Technician
Joined Team: February 2007
Years of Experience in the Vet Industry: 3 years
Pets: Dogs - Rebel, B.J., Beans, Princess, Baby, and Sasha; and cats - Angel, Boo-Boo, Terminator, Ford, Molly, Little-Bit, Gabby, Maggie, Tabby, Tiger, Scooter, Toby, Smokey, Sebastian and Rocky
Hobbies/Interests: Car shows, drag strips, rodeo, Horse-Back Riding, Muddin
Other Interesting Facts About You: Majoring in Automotive Technology at RCCC


   
                                Scooby & Matt
 
Name: Matt Vanhoy
Title: Technician
Joined Team: August 2009
Years of Experience in the Animal Industry: Less than a year
Pets:  2 dogs – Rascal, Nen
Hobbies/Interests: Basket weaving, chess and monopoly
Other Interesting Facts About You: I have worked with research groups in Madagascar dealing with invasive species and carnivores.