Any shelter is only as good as the people who work there. We take pride in the level of care and commitment that our staff demonstrates daily. Their jobs are not just jobs to them. Each of them truly loves the animals in their care, and they do their best to make sure the dog and cat residents are healthy and happy and that their environment is comfortable and clean. Before you learn anything more about the team, you may already know you want to join us. To apply for employment scroll down.
Meet The Staff
I began working at the Humane Society in 2011 as a kennel tech. Under the supervision of the former Director, I learned about animal behavior and basic shelter medicine. I am a Certified Rabies Vaccinator and a Certified Euthanasia Technician. I took over as Director in October of 2015 and have been challenged and rewarded while learning how to run the shelter! I have had many different careers in the past from Special Education to Social Services, to helping my husband run a business, but nothing speaks to my soul like being here at the shelter. I have so many ideas and initiatives all aimed at helping us become the best shelter we can possibly be. My favorite breed is the German Shepherd Dog but I love all dogs and cats who come through our door! I am the proud mother of four grownup human children and two wonderful dogs, a Labrador Retriever and a German Shepherd.
Dr. Rachel was born and raised near Pilot Mountain, NC. She went to NCSSM for the last couple years of high school to better prepare her for college and vet school. She went to NCSU for her undergraduate and veterinary degrees. She’s since lived on the NC coast, Washington state, and now here back in western NC. She loves to work on any animal that walks through the door or ones she sees on the farm. Her primary interests are surgery and internal medicine cases. She shares life with her adventure partner Mike and their furry and feathered kiddos. In her personal time, she can be found on two wheels either mountain biking, dirt biking, or on her dual sport motorcycle. She also enjoys rock climbing, CrossFit, snowboarding…well anything outside.
Join Our Team!
Your Work Can Save Lives
You don’t have to be a veterinarian to help us improve the lives of animals.
But you do need to be conscientious and customer-service oriented!
If you are, the Yancey County Humane Society may be a great place for you to work.
We are committed to training all of our employees, and to ensuring they have the skills necessary to work in a shelter environment. Our goal is to work hard to save the lives of over a thousand animals a year. You can become a part of this rewarding experience by applying for one of our positions today!The Yancey County Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.