MEET OUR HOSPITAL TEAM!

VETERINARIANS

Dr. Shantila Rexroat, DVM  
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Shantila Rexroat is the sole owner of Adair County Animal Hospital & Laser Surgery Center.
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She grew up in Columbia and graduated from Adair County High School in 1989.  She attended Western Kentucky University for her undergraduate education and Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 1996. 

She has 3 children;  Elizabeth, Isaac and Jackson.

In her free time, she enjoys working out, arts and crafts, music, politics, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Terri Pettyjohn, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Terri Pettyjohn joined us as an associate at Adair County Animal Hospital in March 2020.

She grew up in Jamestown, KY and is a 2002 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minors in Chemistry and Biology.  Terri received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University in 2006. 
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Currently, Dr. Pettyjohn and her husband, Jeff, live in Russell Springs with their two sons and two dogs. She loves spending her free time with her family and pets, boating on Lake Cumberland, traveling, and working in her flower gardens.
Dr. Vasi Wilk, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Vasiliki Wilk is a 2021 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She joined our team in January 2023.

Vasi grew up in Rineyville, KY and attended Murray State University where she obtained her Bachelors in Agricultural Sciences in 2017.

She now lives in Campbellsville, KY where she is also a part-time firefighter/EMT and on the Campbellsville Fire and Rescue Special Operations Team!

In her free time, Dr. Vasi enjoys riding horses, hiking, hunting, fishing, and diving.

ADMINISTRATION

Mindy - 
Practice Manager & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Length of Time at ACAH: 20+ years

Hometown/Places Lived: La Grange, KY

Family: 2 sisters & 3 brothers. Mindy is the 3rd of 6 children and was raised & influenced by her mom, grandmother & Aunt Anna

Pets: Dogs -- Hoss Cat, KC, Rasta, Enya, & Pink
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Hobbies: Yard work, fishing or anything including water.

​Favorite Movie: Don Juan DeMarco

Next Item on Bucket List: Owning a convertible VW Bug

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? If not here, San Francisco.

Your "Happy" Place: Home - which is any place with the people I love. 

VETERINARY TECHNICIANS & ASSISTANTS

Amber - 
Veterinary Technician / Marketing / Communications
Joined our team:  September 2012 with a short break in there.
Hometown: Louisville, KY 
Family:  Josh, husband
Pets:  German Short-Haired Pointer/Beagle mix, Sammy and two cats, Oreo & Oliver.
​Hobbies:  Anything design related, singing, music, spending quality time with family and friends, photography, game nights!

​Favorite Time of Year:  Summer and Fall

Next Item on Bucket List:  More traveling-- Eastern and Southern Europe and Bali

​​If you could live anywhere, where would it be?  Kauai, Hawaii
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Your "Happy" Place:  Somewhere with crystal clear turquoise waters, palms trees, sunshine, and a hammock!

​Favorite quote or saying:  "Work smarter, not harder!"
Rebecca - 
Veterinary Technician
​Joined our team:  Fall 2017
Hometown/Places Lived: Born in Florida, Adair Co. since 2nd grade
​Family:  Daughter, Mika, and son Kolten
Pets: 2 rabbits (Max & Ruby); 2 parakeets (Otis & Earnest); 2 dogs (Herman & Bella); cat (Tucker); 2 rats (Julia & Julie); hamster (Booboo)

Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice or Supernatural shows.

Favorite Quote / Saying: "If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans."
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My "Happy" Place: Home but outside with my family.
Velina - 
Veterinary Technician / Canine Massage Therapy Specialist / Boarding Services / Building Maintenance
Joined our team: March 2020
Hometown/Places Lived:  Houston, TX/ Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Jamestown,KY
Family:  1 brother and elderly parents
Pets: 3 cats-- Blackfoot, Myst, and Snowy
Hobbies:  Reading, walking in the woods, nature photography

​​Next Item on Bucket List:  An extended stay in Ireland to explore family roots.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?  I love living here, but someday maybe a winter residence in Florida.

Favorite Quote:  "Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things." -- Thomas Merton
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Your "Happy" Place:  Being out in nature
Nicole-
Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech & Vet Assistant Training
Joined our team: October 2021
Hometown:  Campbellsville, KY
Family:  Kyle (husband) and two children:  Eleanor and Caleb
Pets: A mixed breed dog and 3 cats
​​Hobbies:  Spending time with my family, reading, and enjoying nature.

​Favorite Quote:  "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."

Next Item on Bucket List:  Begin traveling overseas with my family

If you could live anywhere where would it be?  Probably Australia or Italy
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Your "Happy" Place:  Somewhere in the mountains!  Peace and quiet for me!
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Favorite Time of Year:  Summer or Fall
Maddie - 
Veterinary Assistant & Boarding Services
Joined our team: April 2018
Hometown/Places Lived: Columbia
​Family: Dad and Mom, Tobie & Robbie Harmon, and 1 brother and sister.
Pets: My beagle mix, Bo, My Bichon, Max, and my cats, Ruby & Lola
Hobbies: Drawing, reading, painting, and hiking

Favorite Movie: Saw II

Next Item on Bucket List: Getting a pet bird!

If you could live anywhere where would it be? On Green River Lake

Favorite Quote or Saying: "Sonufagun"
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Your "Happy" Place: Curled up on my couch with my cats.
Jennefer - 
Veterinary Assistant
Joined our team: November 2022
Hometown/Places Lived: Dunnville, KY
​Family:  Daughter-- Jaylei
Pets: Dogs: Jagger, Jace, and Annie.  Cats: Salem, Sissy, and Sydney.  Horses: June and Jelly Bean.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, and horseback riding.

Favorite Movie: Big Fish and The Glass Castle

Next Item on Bucket List: Unsure. I need to think about that.

If you could live anywhere where would it be?  Anywhere it stays warm all year.

Favorite Quote or Saying: "Everything happens for a reason."
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Your "Happy" Place:  In the saddle
Heather - 
Veterinary Assistant
Joined our team: January 2023
Hometown/Places Lived: Campbellsville, KY
​Family:  Wife- Lexi and children-- Christian and Josie
Hobbies:  Football, Basketball, Fishing

Favorite Time of Year:  Winter

Next Item on Bucket List: Getting a national championship ring!

Your "Happy" Place / If you could live anywhere where would it be?  Alaska

Favorite Quote or Saying:  "You haven't seen the last of me." -- Cher
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Pets:  Cats: Chester Cheeto Rufus Dorito, Furguson Pippen Squeaks, Rosie MosCatto Lynne, Espeon "Essie," & TJ.  Dogs: Maggie & Winnie.  Snake: Callie
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Veterinary Assistant or Techician
Come join our team!  Apply here.
​Joined our team:  Coming Soon!
Hobbies:  Coming Soon!

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RECEPTION

Emily -
Customer Service Representative
Joined our team:  March 2021
Hometown:  Portland, TN
Family:  Husband, Bryndon
​Pets:  6 dogs-- Luna, Ranger, Little B, Dora, Keva, & Sophie. One Leopard Gecko -- Axel; Two Scottish Highland Cows -- Rory & Belle; Two Vietnamese Pot Belly Pigs-- Jelly bean & Pork N Bean; One Llama-- Ozzy; One Horse-- Delilah.
​​Hobbies:  Riding 4-wheelers and spending time on the farm

​Favorite Movie: A Dog's Purpose

Next Item on Bucket List:  To see every zoo in America with my husband.

If you could live anywhere where would it be?  The Smokey Mountains
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Your "Happy" Place: On the farm with my animals
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Favorite Time of Year:  Fall
Kayla -
Customer Service Representative
Joined our team:  September 2021

Hometown:  Hollywood, FL

Family:  William and my mom and brother and sister in South Florida

Pets: Dogs-- Piper & Kylo Ren and Horses-- Dreamer & Kaysee
​​Hobbies:  Trail Riding

​Favorite Movie:  Home Alone 2

Next Item on Bucket List:  Visit Churchill Downs

If you could live anywhere where would it be?  Montana
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Your "Happy" Place:  The Barn
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Favorite Time of Year:  Florida's version of winter
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KENNEL ASSISTANTS & HOUSEKEEPING

THIS COULD BE YOU!
Come join our team!  Apply here.

THE WELCOME COMMITTEE

Loopy the Macaw
Lobby Greeter
Joined our team:  2017
Family:  ACAH team members
​Pets:  Dude
​​Favorite Things About Working Here:  All the kids I get to meet and interact with.

Favorite Quote or Saying:  "BECCAAAA!"

​Favorite Food:  Peanuts and Bananas

Favorite Song:  Wheels On The Bus

Next Item on Bucket List:  Visit the beach and Margaritaville!
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Your "Happy" Place:  Outside in the summertime!
Dude the Cat - 
Lobby Greeter
Joined our team:  2020
Family:  ACAH team members
​Pets:  Loopy
​​Hobbies:  Food time!

​Favorite Pastime:  Nibbling into pet food packages in the lobby, stealing paperclips, and sunbathing.

Favorite Food:  Royal Canin ANYTHING

Next Item on Bucket List:  Attend career education visits at schools.

If you could live anywhere where would it be?  The Royal Canin Food Factory!
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Your "Happy" Place:  Anywhere I fits I sits.