Our Team

Sarah is an NC State graduate with double majors in Animal Science and Applied Nutrition. She has lived with animals her entire life and has always had a special place in her heart for them. She has been with the company since 2019, and she loves her job. Not only does she have the opportunity to meet new people and pets on a daily basis, but she also gets to help those fur babies stay happy and healthy with their families. Her favorite things to do outside of work include spending time with her furry kiddos; two dogs named Ochi and Denali, and two cats named Juniper and George. When she’s not at work, you can find her hiking with her dog, or taking part in any other activities in which she can include them.

Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I have been with Walnut Street Animal
Hospital since 2017. I started out as a receptionist and after being with this
practice for a year, I was promoted to Manager and transferred to our sister
location, Capital Boulevard Animal Hospital. I absolutely loved the
experience of opening a new clinic and getting acquainted with all of the
rescues.

I am excited to start my new role as Client Coordinator with the company. I
have always loved working with clients and making sure the owner and
furbaby have a positive experience.

In my free time, I am with my 2 human kiddos as well as my own furbabies.

Kaydee is a graduate of N.C. State with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Animal Science. She recently joined the company in 2022 and is excited to be part of the team. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 15 years as a veterinary assistant, from small animal practices to emergency medicine, most recently at NC State CVM. She has recently taken a step back from her hands-on role to work on the administrative side of the practice. When she isn't working, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters, as well as their four crazy cats.

Kiara originates from New Jersey and is a new resident of the Raleigh area. She graduated in May 2022 from the University of New Haven with a degree in psychology and a concentration in forensics. Kiara is an avid animal lover and grew up with all kinds of pets. In New Jersey, she had a blue-fronted parrot named Amazon, a golden retriever named Cinnamon, and a cat named Mystique. With her in Raleigh, Kiara also has two pittie mixes named Lola and Hela. Over the next few years, Kiara plans on expanding and utilizing her veterinary skills to give the best care to all of our patients. In her free time, she loves cuddling with her animals, dancing, and trying new foods.

Lucy graduated from SUNY Farmingdale in 1982 as a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician and has been in the veterinary industry for more than 35 years! She moved to North Carolina in 2008 and worked at Banfield for some years before joining the Walnut Street Animal Hospital family when it opened in the summer of 2016. She has been happily married since August of 1995 and has three dogs and three cats with her husband, Eric. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, needlecrafts, and gardening. She has even made some of the decor we have here in the clinic!

Hi there! My name is Jania Madlala. I am 20 years old and I’m currently going to school at Central Carolina to become an RVT. In my downtime, I like to play video games or go to the gym to work out. I have two pets at home, my 14-year-old cat named Jasmine and my 6-month-old cocker spaniel puppy, Ursaluna. I am so happy to be a part of the team and I’m looking forward to helping your pet live a long and healthy life!

Kimmie joined our team in 2021 and is currently a senior at North Carolina State University. She is majoring in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bio-Science and a minor in Zoology. Since the age of 5, she has been very passionate about animals and wanted to work with them. During her free time, she likes to take her two dogs, Mojo and Auggie, on hikes at the park. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new places and cultures.

Growing up in Honduras made me realize how much I care about animals, and wildlife, in general, so I’m pursuing a career in Zoology in hopes of working in wildlife conservation.

Hey! My name is Cris. (With no 'h'. That's important!)

Born and raised in Michigan, I moved to North Carolina on a whim and have been with Maynard Animal Hospital for almost a year. I had only been working in the veterinary field for around six months when Maynard took me on as an assistant, and I couldn't be happier. I enjoy working here so much (even on stressful days), and I adore my coworkers to my core. There's really not much more I could ask for in a workplace.

While I don't currently have any kiddos of my own, you'll often hear me talk about my family dogs, a 14-year-old Jack Russell Brussel Griffon named Lucky and a 5-year-old Havanese named Castiel (Cas for short). Those two single-pawedly jumpstarted my undying love for little dogs, and having dogs all my life definitely played a role in my interest in veterinary medicine. I love them both to bits and miss them every day. Thankfully, my mom keeps me updated with frequent pictures, who knows what I'd do otherwise.

Outside of work, you can usually find me playing video games with my friends, writing silly convoluted stories, singing a LOT (I must drive my coworkers crazy; Bless their hearts!), reading manga, or watching anime. Gotta enjoy the simple things in life, right?

It's been such an exhilarating experience getting to know and work with our amazing clientele and their precious kiddos. I've already learned an incredible amount in my short time here, and I'm so excited to continue to cultivate my breadth of knowledge to help provide as best care to your babies as I possibly can!

Gracie is a senior studying Animal Science with a minor in Genetics at NC State. She is passionate about all animals, especially cats. At home she has three cats: her tortie Cher, her Russian Blue Grei, and her newest addition Bean.

Victoria is a North Carolina native and avid animal lover. She graduated from NC State in 2023 with degrees in Psychology and Anthropology. She joined the team in April 2023 and has been grateful for the opportunity to learn a new set of skills in veterinary medicine. In her free time, Victoria enjoys cooking and spending time with her hound mix, Yogi, and her husky, Gabe. She hopes to be able to combine her love of animals and helping others in the future.

Hello! I’m Sohaila Salem and an aspiring vet! I’ve been working at Walnut Street for 8 months now and love the people I work with!

Abby started in the fall of 2022 shortly after graduating from Holly Springs High School. Despite her age, she has been working in veterinary clinics for almost four years now. She is currently pursuing her applied sciences degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and certification as an RVT. While she’s not a North Carolina native, she has spent most of her time growing up here after moving from Chicago when she was young. Her home currently houses a menagerie of animals including her two axolotls, named Konami and Mona, and her two sugar gliders, called Sugar and Spice. Abby loves spending time caring for animals and can’t wait to see you for your next appointment!

Maliah joined our team in 2022 and is currently one of our lead receptionists. Ever since Maliah was a child, her passion has always been animals, with the dream of working in a veterinary setting. She got her first horse as a teenager and now owns a farm of 12 horses along with a jersey cow, goats, and other livestock. Maliah resides in Godwin with her partner, Ryan, two Golden Retrievers, and a Labrador Retriever. Her future plans are to expand her personal business and continue to live life to the fullest!

Rebecca’s educational background is in languages and linguistics. She studied at both UNC Charlotte and UNC Chapel Hill. She is excited to join the veterinary field where she combines her communication skills and love of animals (especially Corgis!) to happily work with our clients at the front desk. At home, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Watson, reading, and playing video games.

Dani grew up in the heart of the Black Hills in South Dakota, right at the base of Mt. Rushmore in Rapid City. She moved to Cary in the summer of 2021 and started looking to follow her passion for animal care. She joined the Walnut Street Animal Hospital team in November of 2021 and has been incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn about and care for the multitude of patients that they serve.

Dani lives in Cary with her husband, Logan, her two Miniature Australian Shepherds, Nyx and Calypso, her cat, Oliver, and is welcoming her first child in the Spring of 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies and is an avid reader.

Taylor lived most of her life in New York, then moved to North Carolina in 2017. She joined the Walnut team in 2022 to help others and their fur babies! Taylor currently resides in Raleigh with her partner, Hayden, and their baby boy, Grayson!