Our Hospital Staff
Veterinarians
Dr. Mary E. Flynn
Dr. Flynn grew up in Fort Wright, Kentucky and now resides in Nancy, Kentucky with her husband Greg and their three children Joe 8, Katie 5 and Olivia 2. Dr. Flynn attended the University of Kentucky School of Agriculture where she acquired a BS in Animal Sciences in 1984, and went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1988 from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced in both Eastern and Western Kentucky before deciding to open the Animal Care Center of Somerset in 1994. Dr. Flynn has 4 pets including, Venus the Boxer, Snickers the Chocolate Lab, Bobby Jo a Persian with a bad attitude and Sprinkles a little kitty with an even badder attitude! She is a huge UK fan who enjoys boating on Lake Cumberland and shuttling her kids to their extra curricular activities.
Dr. Vernon K. Hall
Dr. Hall was born and raised in Eubank, Kentucky. After receiving a degree in Vocational Agriculture from Eastern Kentucky University, he went on to earn his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1997. His interests include general surgery and work with exotic animals. Prior to returning to the area, Dr. Hall spent time working at clinics in Commerce, Georgia and Frankfort, Kentucky. He now lives in Science Hill, Kentucky with his wife Jessica. They share their household with two dogs, a bearded dragon, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, and rabbits. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Hall enjoys woodworking, hiking, and service to Christ in the Bueuleh Church of God.
Veterinary Technicians
Charlotte Bray
Charlotte has been part of the Animal Care Center for six years. She's always enjoyed caring for animals and cannot envision doing anything else. Her tenure at the clinic has provided her with six dogs and twelve cats. When she's not taking care of her menagerie, she's busy taking care of her three children Josh 18, Chad 16 and Cheyenne 8.
Jessica Hoskins
Jessica grew up in Pulaski County's Nancy community and now resides in Science Hill, Kentucky with her husband Jeremy. She graduated from Southwestern High School and attended Somerset Community College where she received an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Jessica's interest in animals started at an early age when she used to take in strays. She now has two cats Blue and renegade and two dogs Bear and Angel. They're spoiled rotten. Jessica now has a new addition to her family, Lily the Calico who won't take no for an answer.
Shannon Golden
Shannon lived in Oklahoma prior to moving to Eubank, Kentucky. She graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1999. She started in the kennels and has worked her way to becoming a technician at the clinic. She has one child, Savannah age 2. Her animals include a Samoyed called Snowbear, Dandy the Labrador, and a Himalayan named Boo.
Receptionists
Jody Allen
Jody grew up in Orlando, Florida and moved to Science Hill, Kentucky in 1996 with her daughter Samantha, now 13. Although her heart still remains in Florida, she acquired a Bachelors in Business Administration Degree from the University of Kentucky in 2002. She plans to pursue her Master's Degree in Business next fall . Jody has five pets, a Jack Russell Terrier called MooMoo, a Jack Russell Mix affectionately referred to as Olivia, a FATCAT named Vinnie, a fat little Guinae Pig named Georgie and Hen the Turtle.
Linnell Elliott
Linnell grew up as a globetrotting military brat. She came to Kentucky in 1995 with her husband, Ron, and her two sons, Patrick 19 and Corey 15. After their travels, they settled in the area with two dogs called Sissy and Duke, three cats Miss Kitty, Spaz and Boots , a turtle named Alfred, and Delilah the snake. Linnell and Ron are both accomplished bowlers and love to compete in tournaments.
Kennel
Amy Meece
Amy was born in Paducah and raised in Bowling Green, KY. She is now living in Somerset, KY with her husband Greg, daughter Eden, 6 and her son Adrien who is 8. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1995 and went on to attend Western Kentucky University studying general education. She has 4 dogs, Zena a Sheltie, Layla an American Bulldog, Danny a Weimereiner mix and Sweet Miriam a Westie. Amy also has Double Stuff and Keesa, her loveable cats, and a turtle named Tiny Tim. Amy enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping, photography, spending time with family and friends, helping others and especially rescuing animals. She has always had a fierce love for animals which started when she was a small child on her grandparent's farm. She is passionate about her job and plans on staying for a very long time.
