Our Doctors
Dr. Caroline Davis-Bullman
Dr. Bullman grew up in Forest City, and is a graduate of RS Central High School. She then attended Clemson University, where she earned a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Animal Science. Dr. Bullman continued her education at Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, and completed a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2014. She and her husband, Brent, have one son, Callahan, and a daughter, Joanna. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their two dogs. She is excited to be back home and serving a community she knows and loves.
Dr. Bullman grew up in Forest City, and is a graduate of RS Central High School. She then attended Clemson University, where she earned a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Animal Science. Dr. Bullman continued her education at Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, and completed a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2014. She and her husband, Brent, have one son, Callahan, and a daughter, Joanna. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their two dogs. She is excited to be back home and serving a community she knows and loves.
Our Staff
Brent Bullman
Brent is brand new to the veterinary world, after joining our staff in early 2019. He is excited to switch gears from his previous construction career and work along side his wife, Dr. Bullman. He will be taking on an Office Manager role and will be helping out wherever is needed. He looks forward to getting to know our clients and their pets.
Brent is brand new to the veterinary world, after joining our staff in early 2019. He is excited to switch gears from his previous construction career and work along side his wife, Dr. Bullman. He will be taking on an Office Manager role and will be helping out wherever is needed. He looks forward to getting to know our clients and their pets.
Stephanie Phipps
Stephanie joined our TCAC team in May 2021, as one of our client services representatives. She is a native to Rutherford County. She has always had a love for animals and was excited to join the TCAC team. She and her husband, Justin, have two daughters, Samantha and Sidney. They also have two fur babies, Pablo and Rex.
Stephanie joined our TCAC team in May 2021, as one of our client services representatives. She is a native to Rutherford County. She has always had a love for animals and was excited to join the TCAC team. She and her husband, Justin, have two daughters, Samantha and Sidney. They also have two fur babies, Pablo and Rex.
Mackenzie Ingle
Mackenzie is one of our full time client services representatives. She joined the TCAC family in 2018 before going off to UNC-Wilmington. She recently re-joined our family in 2021 while going to school online at UNC-Pembroke. She's always had a passion for animals and is eager to learn about them. She lives at home with her fiance, Wesley. They have one dog, Levi and one cat, Finn.
Mackenzie is one of our full time client services representatives. She joined the TCAC family in 2018 before going off to UNC-Wilmington. She recently re-joined our family in 2021 while going to school online at UNC-Pembroke. She's always had a passion for animals and is eager to learn about them. She lives at home with her fiance, Wesley. They have one dog, Levi and one cat, Finn.
Heather Greene
Heather is one of our full time Veterinary Technicians, and has been a part of the TCAC family since 2010. She recently completed her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology in July of 2021. Heather is currently studying for her veterinary technician exam. She and her two children, Jake and Tristen, live in Rutherfordton with their 2 dog and 2 cats.
Heather is one of our full time Veterinary Technicians, and has been a part of the TCAC family since 2010. She recently completed her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology in July of 2021. Heather is currently studying for her veterinary technician exam. She and her two children, Jake and Tristen, live in Rutherfordton with their 2 dog and 2 cats.
Riley Newton
Riley is one of our full time vet assistants. She has been with us since June 2020. Riley recently graduated from Cleveland Community College with her associates degree. She spends her free time eating cupcakes and hanging out with her blue heeler, Diesel.
Riley is one of our full time vet assistants. She has been with us since June 2020. Riley recently graduated from Cleveland Community College with her associates degree. She spends her free time eating cupcakes and hanging out with her blue heeler, Diesel.
Lauren Eaker
Lauren is one of our vet assistants. She has been with us since 2022, after graduating from NC State with her bachelors degree in Animal Science. She is applying to veterinary school, and hopes to one day become a Veterinarian. Lauren loves spending time with her two dachshunds, Cookie and Scooby. She also enjoys helping out on the family farm with their herd of Brahman cattle.
Lauren is one of our vet assistants. She has been with us since 2022, after graduating from NC State with her bachelors degree in Animal Science. She is applying to veterinary school, and hopes to one day become a Veterinarian. Lauren loves spending time with her two dachshunds, Cookie and Scooby. She also enjoys helping out on the family farm with their herd of Brahman cattle.
Kelly Nolen-Circello
Kelly is our full time groomer. She has been with the TCAC family for 9 years, and has been professionally grooming cats and dogs for a total of 18 years. Her goal is to provide beautiful and functional haircuts for your pet and pet parents in a safe, professional and stress-free environment. She and her husband, Mike, have 2 children, Liam and Nora. Kelly also has two dogs, three cat and a chinchilla.
Kelly is our full time groomer. She has been with the TCAC family for 9 years, and has been professionally grooming cats and dogs for a total of 18 years. Her goal is to provide beautiful and functional haircuts for your pet and pet parents in a safe, professional and stress-free environment. She and her husband, Mike, have 2 children, Liam and Nora. Kelly also has two dogs, three cat and a chinchilla.
Savannah Culler
Savannah is a full-time floater, who helps out wherever she is needed. Savannah has been a part of the TCAC family since 2019. She is a graduate of East High School. Savannah and her husband James, have three dogs, three cats, and three horses.
Savannah is a full-time floater, who helps out wherever she is needed. Savannah has been a part of the TCAC family since 2019. She is a graduate of East High School. Savannah and her husband James, have three dogs, three cats, and three horses.
John Padgett
John is a full-time kennel assistant, who joined the TCAC family in November 2020. John and his wife, Yvonne, have four dogs and one cat that they enjoy spoiling. John can usually be found spending time in the play yard entertaining our boarding guest.
John is a full-time kennel assistant, who joined the TCAC family in November 2020. John and his wife, Yvonne, have four dogs and one cat that they enjoy spoiling. John can usually be found spending time in the play yard entertaining our boarding guest.
Peyton Padgett
Peyton is one of our full-time kennel assistants. She joined the TCAC family in July 2021. She is a graduate of Crest High School, and is taking classes to become a Veterinary Technician. Around the clinic, she can be found giving all the animals extra treats and making them feel at home. Peyton has one cat, Marvel.
Peyton is one of our full-time kennel assistants. She joined the TCAC family in July 2021. She is a graduate of Crest High School, and is taking classes to become a Veterinary Technician. Around the clinic, she can be found giving all the animals extra treats and making them feel at home. Peyton has one cat, Marvel.
Dawn Eldridge
Dawn joined the TCAC family in August 2022. She is one of our kennel assistants. She enjoys giving all the animals extra treats, cuddles, and attention. She has three dogs and one cat. Dawn is also a mom of six.
Dawn joined the TCAC family in August 2022. She is one of our kennel assistants. She enjoys giving all the animals extra treats, cuddles, and attention. She has three dogs and one cat. Dawn is also a mom of six.
Nellie Bullman
Nellie is a senior client services assistant. Her specialty is greeting at the front counter and giving lots of kisses and tail wags! She will gladly greet you at her gate with her paw out ready for a shake. |
Marshall Greene
Marshall is a client service assistant. He loves when people stop by to give him treats. He is Nellie's best friend and can usually be found snuggled up next to her in the front office. |
Chase Farris
Chase is one of our part-time kennel assistants and pet photographer. He has been a part of the TCAC family since 2015. He loves working with animals and lives at home with his 2 dogs and 2 cats. He enjoys taking care of our kennel guests and ensuring their stays are comfortable and fun!
Chase is one of our part-time kennel assistants and pet photographer. He has been a part of the TCAC family since 2015. He loves working with animals and lives at home with his 2 dogs and 2 cats. He enjoys taking care of our kennel guests and ensuring their stays are comfortable and fun!