our team

...well hello there!

Dr. Caroline Lea Tyndall

Dr. Lea grew up on her family's tobacco and cattle farm in Eastwood, North Carolina, just outside of West End. Her love for animals and passion to become a veterinarian began at an early age and has continued throughout her life. She attended NC State University where she obtained both her bachelors in animal science and her doctorate of veterinary medicine. Following graduation, she started her career here as an associate veterinarian for Animal Health Center in 2015 which she maintained until purchasing the practice from Dr. Keith Harrison in October 2018. Dr. Lea has a special interest in feline medicine, but thoroughly enjoys all aspects of medicine and surgery. She is a member of several professional associations including the American Association of Feline Practitioners as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lea's family have been Moore County natives for over 4 generations and she feels very blessed to have the support of her local family and friends as she continues her passion in this community. Outside of work, Dr. Lea and her husband Jared stay busy with their three precious children (Olivia, Allison, and Cameron) and their pets Eddie (Pug), Walter (French Mastiff), and Skitt (dilute calico kitty). They also love cheering on the Wolfpack at NC State and are proud football season ticket holders!

Jared Tyndall

Jared is not only our hard working practice manager, but he also happens to be Dr. Lea's wonderful husband. Jared began his career as a veterinary assistant at a private practice in Raleigh in 2004. He stayed with that practice until 2014 when he joined Banfield Pet Hospital in Cary as their practice manager until Dr. Lea was able to convince him to leave to join the West Pine team. Jared is a huge animal lover, and has a special interest in caring for our more fearful pets who sometimes need an extra dose of TLC. In his spare time Jared thoroughly enjoys plyayng with their 4 children and watching sports, especially football. GO BRONCOS AND WOLFPACK!

Dr. Toni Raines
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Raines joined us in July, 2024 as an Associate Veterinarian. She is a 1997 graduate of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced at multiple small animal practices in North Carolina and New Jersey. She has special interests in internal medicine and preventive care. She was excited to return to practice in Moore County and work with someone whom she helped to mentor in Dr. Lea. She enjoys spending time with family and enjoying quiet time at home.

Dr. Jennifer Behrmann
Associate Veterinarian

Dr Behrmann is a 2011 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and joined us in May, 2024. Since beginning her career in Southern Illinois she has practiced in several states including Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. She has been practicing locally since moving here with her husband 3 years ago. They have decided to put down some roots here while they work on establishing their little farm. Dr Behrmann’s passions include preventative medicine, client education, geriatric care, and wound management. Dr Behrmann may take the care of her patients very seriously, but she is also a source of entertainment- no one ever really knows what might come out of her mouth next. She and her husband share their residence with 2 dogs (Kona, Carolina dog, and Drax, Doberman), 3 cats (Fizzgig, Lord Nelson, and Jester (Murder Mittens)), and 3 horses (Coal, Dixie, and Duncan). When not choring on the farm, they enjoy horseback riding, traveling, and the quiet of their back porch.

Dr. Ally Lane
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Lane is a 2026 graduate of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up on a small farm in Laurel Hill, NC, where her love and passion for helping animals began. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and is eager to discover her special interests while providing compassionate care to both pets and their families. In her spare time, Dr. Lane enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and quilting. At home, she has a spoiled dog named Dusty (English Springer Spaniel) who keeps her busy with long walks and games of fetch.

Dana Nuzzo

Dana has been a veterinary receptionist since 2006. After many years in Florida, she returned to her home in North Carolina. . Dana has always had a fondness for Yorkies, but loves all animals. As our amazing receptionist she enjoys the clients, their pets, and working with a great team! In her spare time she enjoys being a Seven Lakes socialite, so look out for her around town!

Leslie Veach

Administrative Assistant

Leslie joined us in July, 2024. Growing up, she had a strong love and passion for animals and began her career in 2003 as a veterinary assistant at private practice in Rockingham, NC. She worked her way up to Practice Manager for her last two years there and is excited to see what opportunities West Pine Animal Hospital and Pet Resort can bring. Outside of work, her joy is spending time with her wonderful family at her home and getting as much outdoor time as she can.

Brianna Parsons, RVT

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Brianna has been with us since August 2019 when she was hired as an Animal Care Specialist and Vet Assistant. She has had a life long love of animals and sees them not just as pets, but as companions. She loves to read and spend time with her own fur baby, a beautiful tuxedo kitty named Cookie. Her experience here has convinced her to pursue this as a career and she received her official certification as an RVT in July, 2025

Meg Campbell
Lead Client Specialist

Meg started as a client specialist in August 2021 and has a great love for animals. She is our clinic comedian and comic relief, always keeping us on our toes. She has two spoiled rotten rescue dogs, Nala and Merle, that she loves very much. Meg is proof that a quick search of Indeed can help you plant your feet in the right profession and proceed to grow where you're planted. Megs talents include interior decorating, for every season, and being the “work mom” to our younger staff. Call Meg and schedule your appointment today!

Emma Wooten
Veterinary Assistant

Emma joined us in April, 2021 as a part time Animal Care Specialist. She has more recently decided to make veterinary medicine her career, moved to a full time Veterinary Assistant and enrolled in the Penn Foster program to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Having a career working with animals is something she has thought of since she was a small child and is excited to see what the future holds. She is a proud "Cat Mama" , and proclaims to be an aspiring "Crazy Cat Lady".

Emily Tortora
Veterinary Assistant

Emily has been here with us since May, 2022. She began as a part time Animal Care Specialist and soon realized how much of a passion she had for her job. She switched career paths and started working full time as a vet assistant. She is now enrolled in a registered veterinary technician program to prepare herself for a long veterinary career. In her spare time, Emily enjoys traveling, the outdoors, music, and the gym.

Loralye Veach
Animal Care Specialist
Veterinary Assistant

Loralye joined us in March 2025. She has always been drawn to animals but found she had a true passion for the work at her first Animal Care position in 2023. She is interested in all facets of veterinary care and truly enjoys taking care of, and spoiling, your pets. She is excited and feels blessed to have the opportunity to continue her growth with us!

Gracie Parsons
Animal Care Specialist

Gracie joined the Animal Care team in August, 2025. She has wanted to work with animals since she was a small child. She had previous experience dog sitting and rescuing kitties before joining the team to expand her knowledge in Animal Care and veterinary medicine. She hopes to continue her work rescuing cats.

Nicole Walsh

Nicole has been a fantastic veterinary assistant with us since 2009. First with Animal Health Center and now with West Pine Animal Hospital. She graduated in 2007 with her bachelors in biology from Western Carolina University. She is the proud pet parent to Kiki- a beautiful black cat! She is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program to become a registered technician to help serve the pets of West Pine Animal Hospital even better!

Amelia Parsons
Veterinary Assistant

Amelia has been with us since march 2023, hired as an animal care specialist and vet assistant. She has always been a lover of animals and will be pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. She loves hanging out and listening to music with her best friends - Athena (husky,mix), Bos (pitbull), Squeaky (smokey-grey kitty) and Salem (tortie kitty).

Linda Shearer
Veterinary Assistant
Social Media Coordinator

Linda has been with us since April of 2022 when she was hired as an Animal Care Specialist but has since moved to Vet Assistant. She has always loved animals and enjoys helping pets in need. Linda is a very fun and upbeat person. She wants to pursue her career in vet medicine because of her passion for animals. She is a proud pet mom to her 7 dogs. Bella, Izzy, Maggie, Chuck, Marley, Bailey and Muffin and loves spending time with them in her free time. She has a newly discovered passion of sharing information, and quite a bit of fun, on our social media outlets. Check out her work in our pages on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Krysta Poston
Resort Supervisor
Veterinary Assistant

Krysta joined us in March 2024 as an Animal Care Assistant and has since become both a Veterinary Assistant as well as Pet Resort Supervisor. She graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2018 with a major in Media Studies and a minor in Sociology. She is very dedicated to her love of animals and has been working in pet care since 2020. She loves to combine her love of animals and her degree in media to help create fun events and photos for the pets in her care.

Kaitlyn Parsons
Animal Care Specialist

Kaitlyn joined the team in June, 2024. Simply put, she loves to be around animals in every way. She strives to ensure each and every animal in her care feels special and secure. She has taken the chance to learn and excel in her career while with us. She is especially fond of kitties, but adores every animal and relishes the opportunity to spoil yours!

Randa Sutton
Client Specialist

Randa joined the front desk team in August, 2025. She has many years of experience with clients in both veterinary and human medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially at the beach!

Tyler Diaz-Batten
Animal Care Specialist

Tyler joined the team in September, 2025. He had no experience in the industry prior to this job, but was quickly shown the best ways spoil your pets by the rest of our dedicated staff. He continues to grow in his work and has truly enjoys his work. In addition to our Resort guests, he has a passion for fishing and football.