Hospital Staff
A native of Albany, veterinary assistant Rebecca Beach has helped care for pets at Bush Animal Clinic since 2006. She enjoys working with animals and likes the friendly environment at the hospital. Outside of work, Rebecca likes to play paintball and ride four-wheelers. She has two dogs, Tuffy and Laylee.
Chasity Apperson has been a veterinary assistant at Bush Animal Clinic since 2002. Hailing from Tifton, Chasity attended the Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts and is a certified massage therapist. She loves working with the hospital's friendly staff and enjoys caring for animals each day. When she's not at the hospital, Chasity can be found hanging out with her four dogs, Molly, Sugar, Tripps and Sway, spending time with her friends and family and boating.
A receptionist at Bush Animal Clinic since 2008, Crystal Lund is a Warwick native and loves being part of the hospital's friendly, family-like atmosphere. Crystal received her teaching certificate from Penn Foster University in 2007. She shares her home with two Cocker Spaniels, Lady and Simba and a Lab named May. In her spare time, Crystal can be found working out by lifting weights and running. She also enjoys hiking and biking.
Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Deborah Bradfield is the groomer at Bush Animal Clinic. A member of the staff since 1995, she has worked in all areas of the hospital. She enjoys working with the friendly staff and loves meeting the clients and pets that come into the hospital. She shares her home with a number of pets, including dogs Kami, Katie and Doobie, and eight cats. Deborah's hobbies include gardening, bird watching and watching NASCAR races.
Receptionist Kaley Shanks joined Bush Animal Hospital in 2009. She loves all types of animals and enjoys working with Dr. Whatley and the friendly staff. Kaley has three dogs: Presley, a one year old female mix; Buddy, a three year old male Beagle mix; and Barney, a four year old Australian Shepherd. A volunteer at the Humane Society, Kaley likes to stay busy by working out, traveling, going out with friends and playing with her dogs.
Veterinary Assistant Lauren Jones joined Bush Animal Clinic in January 2010. Currently studying to become a licensed veterinary technician, Lauren loves animals and learning more about the field of veterinary medicine. She is the owner of 10 horses and two dogs, a Cairn Terrier named Avery and a Yorkshire Terrier named Bentley. In her spare time, Lauren likes to ride horses and four-wheelers as well as spend time outside with friends and family.