Meet Our Team
Meet our talented team of doctors and support staff that make Kelsey Canine so amazing! Looking to join our team? Click here!
Dr. Carr Kelsey
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Owner
Dr. Kelsey has family roots in Collierville, dating back to the 1800s. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Auburn University and is a 1999 graduate of Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He and his wife Fran are active members of Grace Evangelical Church with their children Carrington, Ainsley, and Knox. Dr. Kelsey’s canine family members are Charlie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Shih Tzu littermates Cam and Lucy. His passions away from the clinic include spending time with his family, reading, and the outdoors.
Dr. Lacey Rush
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
A Germantown native earned a bachelor’s in zoology and a master’s in molecular biology at Auburn University before earning her doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of Tennessee. War Eagle and go Vols! She practiced general and emergency medicine in North Carolina before recently moving to Collierville with her family and numerous fur babies. Dr. Rush is passionate about working with clients to help them make good medicinal and preventative care decisions for their dogs. It’s a joint effort! Her other areas of interest include emergency and critical care, anesthesia and pain management, metabolic and endocrine disorders, and abdominal ultrasonography. Her favorite dog breed (though they are all fabulous in their own way) is the pug- their gregarious personalities and numerous wrinkles make “smooching” them irresistible to Dr. Rush. Outside of work, Dr. Rush enjoys running, competing in triathlons, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Lacey Rush
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
A Germantown native earned a bachelor’s in zoology and a master’s in molecular biology at Auburn University before earning her doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of Tennessee. War Eagle and go Vols! She practiced general and emergency medicine in North Carolina before recently moving to Collierville with her family and numerous fur babies. Dr. Rush is passionate about working with clients to help them make good medicinal and preventative care decisions for their dogs. It’s a joint effort! Her other areas of interest include emergency and critical care, anesthesia and pain management, metabolic and endocrine disorders, and abdominal ultrasonography. Her favorite dog breed (though they are all fabulous in their own way) is the pug- their gregarious personalities and numerous wrinkles make “smooching” them irresistible to Dr. Rush. Outside of work, Dr. Rush enjoys running, competing in triathlons, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Trudy Dunlap
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Holds a BS in Nutrition from the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed a rotating nutrition internship at The University of Arkansas for Medical Science and the VA Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Dunlap practiced as a Registered Dietitian with advanced certification in Nutritional Support in critical care and trauma. After practicing for several years at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Dunlap decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She felt this was a way to marry two passions – medicine and animals. Dr. Dunlap went on to earn her DVM from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Dr. Dunlap has practiced small animal medicine in Collierville and, more recently, in Downtown and Midtown Memphis. 1/5 Dr. Dunlap completed advanced training in acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine, including surgery, critical care, and internal medicine. Some of her favorite patients are geriatric old souls. The decision to return to her roots practicing medicine in Collierville, Tennessee, was an easy one because she knows the community is so welcoming and the Kelsey Canine Medical Center is top-notch. Dr. Dunlap lives on a small farm surrounded by horses, goats, chickens, geese, and a special turkey named George. She is married to Alex and has 2 children, Hannah and Will, who are twins (same litter). Her best friend is Sunny, her Border Collie mix.
Dr. Holly Crain
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Crain is a native Memphian and attended Briarcrest Christian School. She earned her Bachelor’s in Animal and Dairy Science from Mississippi State University. She went on to earn her DVM from Mississippi State in 2017. She has been practicing on the Gulf Coast since her graduation and before moving back to the Memphis area. Her favorite dog breed is a standard poodle. Dr. Crain lives in north Mississippi with her husband and daughter to be closer to family. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and their two pups.
Dr. Holly Crain
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Crain is a native Memphian and attended Briarcrest Christian School. She earned her Bachelor’s in Animal and Dairy Science from Mississippi State University. She went on to earn her DVM from Mississippi State in 2017. She has been practicing on the Gulf Coast since her graduation and before moving back to the Memphis area. Her favorite dog breed is a standard poodle. Dr. Crain lives in north Mississippi with her husband and daughter to be closer to family. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and their two pups.
Dr. Kristi Camp
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Camp is a New Orleans native who migrated “up north” to Memphis to earn her undergraduate degree in Biology from Christian Brothers University. Prior to veterinary school, she worked as a marine mammal trainer in the Florida Keys as well as in research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the Department of Infectious Diseases. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Geaux Tigers! (Sorry, Dr. Kelsey, not your tigers!) Dr. Camp practiced in Chattanooga before returning back to Memphis and has since then been practicing in the area. She and her husband have two little boys and live in Germantown. Her furry family members include Marlie’s dog (mommy’s sidekick), Beignet (the misbehaved golden retriever), and a cat named Arthur Fonzarelli (the one who runs the show). Outside of work, Dr. Camp enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer Ward
Practice Manager
Jennifer has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2004. Although the veterinary profession as a whole is her heart, her favorite areas to practice are dentistry and orthopedics. She and her husband, Carey, are avid Mississippi State fans and will celebrate 14 years of marriage in 2021. Together, they have one two-legged child (a son, Luke) and one four-legged baby, Sunny (a black lab). If Jennifer is not working on a Saturday, you will find the whole family water skiing at Pickwick Lake.
Tammy Jackson
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.
Paige Walker
Receptionist
Paige graduated from the University of Utah and moved to Memphis to be closer to family. She got married in September 1990 to her husband, David. They moved to Collierville in 1998 and have 4 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 1 granddaughter. Their 15-year-old mixed breed, Gus, was rescued from a previous place of employment. Paige started working in general practice in 1989, worked for 21 years, and then worked at Memphis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center for 11 years.
Sharon Watson
Receptionist
Sharon joined Kelsey Canine following her extensive career as an educator and coach. A life-long Memphian, Sharon attended The University of Memphis, where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education and her EdS in Educational Leadership. While at the University, Sharon was a Lady Tiger Athlete, competing in both volleyball and basketball. Coach Watson attends Grace Evangelical Church and plays percussion in the Grace Praise Band. She shares the love of Min Pin, “Ellie,” with her brother, Wes, and her sister-in-law, Vicky. In addition to music, Sharon enjoys reading and film editing.
Allie Nestor
LVMT
Allie was born and raised in Bartlett, TN. She went to Mississippi State University to earn her bachelor’s in Animal and Dairy Sciences, then completed another bachelor’s in Veterinary Medical Technology and became licensed in two states (TN and MS). Allie has worked in both small animal and equine practices throughout the years. Allie and her husband, Tripp, have 4 fur kids. Mater (Weimaraner mix), who is Allie’s whole world, Gerald (cat), Meeko (German shepherd), and Kunama (horse). In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her animals, riding her horse, fishing, and hanging out with family and friends.
Caroline Richardson
LVMT
Caroline graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in Veterinary Technology and is a licensed veterinary technician. She is from Olive Branch, MS, and is currently residing in Memphis, TN. Caroline has a Chocolate Labrador called “Harper,” and Caroline says Harper is her whole heart. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and finding fun things to do in and around Memphis. Caroline is a recent graduate new to the veterinary world and says, “I’m loving every minute of it!”
Jessica Conner
LVMT
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 Dachshund mix named Tucker, a hound mix named Ripley, and her cat Willow. In her time away from work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and doing anything outdoors, especially camping and canoeing.
Hailey Laney
LVMT
Hailey has been a licensed technician since 2017. She received her degree in Registered Veterinary Technology from Stanbridge University in Southern California. She and her husband Evan, are originally from the Southaven, MS area and moved back home once he got out of the military. Together, they have a five-month-old baby girl named Mary Anne along with two golden retrievers (Haven and Mattis), and three cats (Hazel, LoLo & Berlioz). In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and doing anything that involves the outdoors. She believes one of the best parts of veterinary medicine is having a trusting relationship with both the clients and their adorable pets.
Kalin Mayberry
LVMT
Kalin has been a licensed veterinary medical technician since 2016. She works full-time at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the Experimental Hematology Department and is able to fulfill her veterinary medicine passion at Kelsey Canine Medical Center on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. Kalin is married to her husband, Corey, who is a firefighter for the Memphis Fire Department. Kalin has 2 dogs- a rescued Belgian Malinois named Mia and a solid black German Shepherd Dog named Macy. Kalin is an avid fan of the NFL and regularly attends Tennessee Titans home games. Kalin’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is geriatrics; someone wise once told her “Age is not a disease”, and that has been her driving force behind helping our best friends receive optimal care in their golden years. A fun fact about Kalin is that her birthday is on National Dog Day!
Emily Littlejohn
LVMT
Emily graduated in 2021 from the Mississippi State University Veterinary Technology program, and is originally from Eupora, MS. She has a solid black German Shepherd named Mowgli. In her spare time, she enjoys going on hikes with her friends, spending time with her family, playing with Mowgli, and exploring Tennessee. She is excited to begin her career as a Vet Tech!
Avian Sullivan
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 has almost solely been in veterinary medicine, as a Technician assistant. Avian’s family is further completed by their cat, Hobbes, and their dogs Trixie and Toby. They enjoy spending time together outside and watching Zoe in her dance classes, and Jaxon on the baseball field!
Shay Sacks
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.
Brooke Wallace
Veterinary Assistant
Brooke moved here with her husband and her two teenagers from Columbus, OH (Go Buckeyes!) about 6 years ago. She previously was a preschool teacher for many years in the Collierville area. She’s a lover of all animals and prides herself on the mini zoo she’s created at home. She has a black lab mix named Daisy Mae, a Cavalier King Charles named Lenny, two bunnies named Winne & Gary, two birds named Taco & Chilli, and a hedgehog named Ruby Sue.
Kinley Brady
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.
Emma Payne
LVMT
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Alex Baudean
LVMT
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Amber Sports
Receptionist
Amber was born and raised in the Memphis area. Her passions include sewing, disc golf, and animals. She 3 shih tzus named Floki, Draco, and Yenifer and a cat named Coon. She is a proud wife and mother. She thanks God for blessing her with her little family.
Jacob Howell
Jacob is a rising senior at Collierville High School. He has a beagle named Bella who loves all food despite the trouble she gets in for doing so. He is an orchestra officer going on 7 years playing the cello; and also a member of the Dragons Mountain Biking team that competes in the Tennessee NICA league. Outside of school Jacob races recreationally on his bike and enjoys playing tennis with family. He spends his free time enjoying the outdoors or playing with his dog. Jacob is considering attending either Auburn or Mississippi State where he wishes to get a degree in Agribusiness.