Meet Our Team
Expert Hands. Compassionate Hearts.
At VEHC, our team is comprised of highly skilled clinicians who thrive in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine yet never lose sight of the gentle touch your pet needs. We combine years of advanced ER experience with a shared commitment to clear communication and calm, steady care. We are here with the expertise to stabilize, the technology to treat, and the empathy to support you every step of the way.
Dr. Karriker
Dr. Karriker founded VEHC to bring a higher standard of independent emergency medicine to the Concord and Charlotte Metro communities. Specializing in trauma, transfusion medicine, and complex autoimmune disorders, her elite clinical background drives our hospital's advanced capabilities. As both owner and practitioner, she leads our team with a calm, steady hand, ensuring every family experiences transparent communication and unconditional compassion when it matters most.
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Johnson believes that nobody knows a pet better than their human, a philosophy that drives her collaborative approach to emergency triage. With 10 years of experience, she specializes in emergency surgery and critical care. She loves helping pets transition from a life-threatening crisis to a happy, healthy reunion at home.
Dr. Short
With 13 years of experience,
Dr. Short brings a seasoned perspective to our triage team. She specializes in stabilization, antibiotic stewardship, and pain control for critical cases. She is a published author on specialized surgery and excels at navigating complex emergencies for both domestic and exotic pets.
Dr. Telenko
After discovering his talent for high-pressure medicine at Kansas State University, Dr. Telenko now specializes in life-saving stabilization and emergency surgery. He is commited to providing gold-standard care and advocating for every patient's recovery.
Dr. Wolf
A passionate advocate for her patients, Dr. Wolf believes that prevention is the foundation of a healthy life. She leverages 13 years of clinical expertise to treat critical cases while helping owners navigate emergency wellness with compassion and is known for keeping a cool head under pressure.
Operations Director and Registered Vet Technologist
Brittany
I chose emergency medicine because I love the fast-paced variability of it. I started PRN at a small-town ER and immediately felt at home. I love the adrenaline rush, but most of all, I love being a resource for owners and their pets during a crisis.
Registered Vet Technician
Adyson
I love being able to care for and speak for those who can't for themselves. Even on the hardest days. Knowing I make a difference, no matter how small, makes it all worth it.
Registered Vet Technician
Bree
It is very rewarding to me to be there for the patients and their owners on one of their worst days to be that comfort to them and an advocate for their pets. Seeing cases that come in so critical and they walk out of the hospital doors happy is one of the best feelings in the world.
Registered Vet Technician
Casey
I love how each case is a learning opportunity because we can never predict what is coming through the door. It is
also, so heartwarming to see a critical patient recover knowing that you had an
impact on the outcome.
Registered Vet Technician
Jess - VTS, ECC
I love learning from the unique variety of complex ER cases and teaching others. For me, the heart of veterinary medicine is being a passionate advocate for families in crisis.
Vet Assistant
Aaron
I love the fast-paced nature of ER and helping pets when they feel their worst.
Vet Assistant
Ari
I enjoy having the ability to change pets' lives daily
Vet Assistant
Billie
I love seeing all the interesting cases that come in that challenge and increase my knowledge in the field.
Vet Assistant
Brandon
I thrive on the high stakes of trauma cases and finding medical solutions. I love that VEHC is privately owned, always evolving, and lets me step in as the team’s resident "morale booster".
CSR & Vet Assistant
Brittny
The learning experience! The amount of things I learn every day is incredible. Being a part of such an amazing team is indescribable. Every single one of my coworkers has such a passion for this industry and I just love being a part of VEHC.
Vet Assistant
Kaye
I enjoy helping those without a voice and helping a family in one of the most difficult times they will face.
Vet Assistant
Paige
There is always something new to learn. No two cases are the same and that keeps me thinking on my toes! Critical thinking and problem solving under pressure lets me use my skills to stabilize patients and see the direct impact of my work almost immediately.