Meet Our Team

Lead Receptionist

Tammy has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, most of which was spent in emergency care and oncology. She found working in oncology extremely rewarding but is excited to be back in general practice. When not at work, Tammy loves spending time with her husband and their Chihuahua and Yorkie, Charles and Teyla, and their two cats, Oreo and Elvis.

Allie was born and raised in Bartlett, TN. She attended Mississippi State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences, and then completed another bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. Allie has worked in both small animal and equine practices throughout the years. Allie and her husband, Tripp, have multiple fur children: Mater (Weimaraner mix), Hank (Weimaraner), Kunama (horse), and a bunch of chickens. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time on her farm with her animals, riding her horse, fishing, and hanging out with family and friends.

Jessica attended Mississippi State University and accepted a technician position at Kelsey Canine after graduating from the university’s veterinary technology program in 2016. Jessica and her husband, Carson, got married in November 2020. She has a hound mix (Ripley), a young daughter (Riley), and is expecting another baby in April 2026. In her time away from work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and doing anything outdoors, especially camping and canoeing.

LVMT

Shay is from Darling, MS, and is brand new to the Memphis area. She received her first of three degrees from Northwest Mississippi Community College, her second from Mississippi State in Biological Science, and her third from the Mississippi State Veterinary Technologist program. She has a black and brown cheweenie named Thor who is super spoiled and loves him like a child. In her spare time, Shay loves spending time with Thor, her friends, and her family. She also enjoys writing, listening to music, and learning new skills.

Nydia is from New Albany, MS, and attended Itawamba Community College before earning her bachelor’s degree and certification as a veterinary technologist at Mississippi State. Upon graduating, Nydia worked at the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in anesthesia for a little over a year before joining the KCMC crew. She has four dogs (Houdini, CJ, Luna, and Brownie) that stay with her parents, and one who lives with her (Fluff). Nydia enjoys spending her time reading, rewatching shows, and spoiling her dogs. She also enjoys spending time with my family and friends.

Veterinary Assistant

Avian moved to Hernando, Mississippi, from Dallas, Texas, along with her husband, Wesley, and their two children, Zoe and Jaxon. While her B.A. degree is in Psychology, her passion and work experience have been almost entirely in veterinary medicine, specifically as a veterinary assistant. Avian’s family is further completed by their dogs, Trixie and Toby. She enjoys spending time outside with her family and watching her children in their taekwondo classes.

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator (The Pupparazzi)

Kinley is from Germantown, TN, and currently lives in Southaven, MS with her husband Denton. Together they have two dogs, Bailey (rottweiler) and Midas (golden retriever), and two cats, Morgan Freeman and Lemmi. She is studying Integrated Marketing Communications with a specialization in Social Media at the University of Mississippi. An avid equestrian, Kinley spends her free time competing in dressage and endurance.

Mary joined the Kelsey Canine team in December 2023 and has been brightening the front desk ever since! She loves greeting every client (and especially their dogs) with a smile and enjoys getting to know each family that comes through the door. Building personal connections and helping pets feel comfortable is one of her favorite parts of the job. Outside of work, Mary loves fishing, spending time with her family, and soaking up her auntie era with her nieces and nephews — they lovingly call her “Auntie May May.” Her biggest joy, though, comes from her two pups, Bru Bru and LuLu, who are truly her everything.