STAFF

Dr. Shawn Sette and Jennifer Sette

Dr. Sette graduated from Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He began his professional career at the Kanawha Valley Animal Emergency Clinic in South Charleston during the summer of 1993. The Emergency Clinic provided very challenging cases and an exciting atmosphere. Dr. Sette found his niche in client interactions and education. Looking for an environment where he could get to know his clients and patients on a deeper level, Dr. Sette purchased Hurricane Animal Hospital in 1998 and began practice as a family veterinarian. Dr. Sette enjoys continuing his education and attends several veterinary meetings and conferences throughout the year. He has special interests in orthopedic surgery and allergy therapy. He also spends many hours developing programs that continually educate and update his staff. In his time away from work, Dr. Sette enjoys outdoor activities. He lives in Hurricane with his wife, Jennifer, their daughter Katelyn and son Matthew. His home is also shared with their 4-legged children named Spencer, Meadow, Yeti and Yowie.

Jennifer, our Hospital Manager, has 16 years experience in the veterinary field. She worked for a local veterinarian during her junior high and high school years, and continued there during the summers while attending college. In 1993, she met Dr. Sette and began assisting him at the Animal Emergency Clinic while finishing college. These jobs led to an office manager position with the Emergency Clinic. Jennifer now manages Hurricane Animal Hospital, and enjoys working with her husband on a daily basis. Jennifer enjoys participating in community events and educational programs. She teaches a 2 nd grade Junior Achievement Course at West Teays Elementary every year, and hopes to add more Junior Achievement to her schedule. She is dedicated to providing our clientele with the high quality service they deserve, and encourages you to update her with your ideas of how she can improve our hospital. She also enjoys horseback riding, camping, boating, and hiking. She has two dogs, two cats, and two beautiful children named Katelyn and Matthew.

Candace Kirk-Milam
Registered Veterinary Technician

Candy first worked with Dr. Sette at the Animal Emergency Clinic in South Charleston in 1996. Since that time, Candy has graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program at Morehead State University of Kentucky. Candy is a great asset to our hospital and our patients. Her years of experience and vast knowledge of medicine allow her to easily communicate with the owner regarding what the pet needs. Candy has an incredible compassion for all animals, and also keeps the rest of the team laughing. Candy has received her Certification as a Veterinary Dental Technician, and is in the beginning stages of working to receive specialization as a Veterinary Anesthesiology Technician. She also completed her training in the summer of 2004 to test for Certification as a Canine Physical Rehabilitation Therapist. Candy enjoys reading in her free time and spending time with her husband, Dusty. They share their heart and home with Smoovy, a Golden Retriever, and Captain, a domestic shorthair cat.

Elissa Tincher
Customer Service Director

Elissa has been with Hurricane Animal Hospital longer than anyone here. Dr. Kinder hired Elissa in 1997 before Dr. Sette purchased the hospital. Her told Dr. Sette and Jennifer to “keep an eye on her, she has a lot of potential”. He was definitely correct. Elissa always has a smile on her face and loves making those around her smile as well. She has become Jennifer’s right hand and assists with training programs, customer service and other management issues. If you ever have any questions or concerns, she is the one to take care of it. If she doesn’t know the answer she will be sure to find it! Elissa and her husband Khris share a home with Diesel the cat and their newest addition is a mixed breed dog they named Loki. They adopted Loki from the local animal shelter.

Abby Adams
Veterinary Technician

Abby started working with us in April 2004. She graduated from Fairmont State College with a degree in Veterinary Technology and worked as a Veterinary Technician at Middletown Animal Clinic in Fairmont, WV for 3 years. Abby focuses on exam rooms, where she can educate clients on animal health care and work closely with the doctor during pet exams. In her free time, Abby enjoys jet skiing, making crafts, and spending time with her husband Brian. They share their home with Penny, a boxer mix, and Savannah, a Persian cat.

Lisa Flynn
Veterinary Assistant

Lisa first started working at Hurricane Animal Hospital in 1999. She is a valuable exam room assistant because she enjoys talking with owners and making everyone laugh. Lisa is our comic relief. Always smiling and making the rest of us smile as well. Lisa is one who whistles while she works! She enjoys spending all the time she can with her little boy, Mason and her husband Shawn. Lisa, Mason and Shawn share their home with Tucker and Deon, their miniature schnauzers.

Kristina Galyen
Veterinary Technician

After graduating from Morehead State University’s Veterinary technology program in 1995, Kristina worked with Dr. Sette at the Animal Emergency Clinic in South Charleston. She continued her career as a Veterinary Technician in Indiana when her husband relocated there. We are very pleased that she has come back to our area and rejoined our team in July of 2001. She is currently working towards her Certification as a Veterinary Dental Technician. Kristina also runs our safety program. Kristina’s primary interests are surgery and labwork. She says the best thing about working in a veterinary hospital is watching a pet that has battled a major illness walk out the door with its owner to go home. Kristina enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Matt and their two daughters, Kayla and Amber. They also share their home with two cats, Bella and Thomas, and a black Labrador retriever mix named Albert.

Jami Moore
Veterinary Assistant

Jami started working for us in January of 2001. She first heard about us during a veterinary explorers high school program and decided that this was the job for her! She has worked in just about every aspect of the hospital, first as a kennel assistant, then an exam room nurse, a surgery assistant when needed, and finally to join the front desk as receptionist. In 2007, she took over as office manager and is now supervising the reception team as they greet all of our clients at the new hospital. She views the meeting and greeting of all of our patients as her favorite part of working here. At home, she has a small zoo of her own. She currently houses two dogs, a Jack Russell named Maggie, and a Yorkie mix named Mya. She also has two cats, Hobbes and Holly. A 75 gallon fish tank graces her living room. And as if that were not enough, she also has 3 ferrets, Isabella, Simon, and Sophia, and a chinchilla named Piper! Talk about lots of furry kids! On her free time Jami enjoys reading, playing games with her friends, and gardening. She hopes to be on the Hurricane Animal Hospital team for a long time to come

Nicole Lines
Animal Caretaker

Nicole is a past and present team member of Hurricane Animal Hospital. She originally came to work for the hospital in 1995 until her daughter, Sarah Nichole was born in 1998. After taking some precious time to be with Sarah, she is back with us again. And welcomed back she is! Nicole enjoys spending time with her daughter, white water rafting, traveling and hiking. She started working with animals when she was eighteen years old, and continues to do a great job with them today! She shares her home with Goldie the fish, Bevis, Butt-head and Goosey the cats, and Otis the dog. Garfield the cat has also recently found his way into their home.

Laura Jordan
Animal Caretaker

Laura has been with us since July 2004. She started doing kennel work here at our hospital and is working her way up the proverbial ladder. Laura is a Hurricane High School graduate and Marshall University student. She plans to continue her studies through veterinary school. Laura enjoys reading, singing in the church choir, and taking care of her dogs, Fisher and Georgie.