Sound Veterinary Hospital: Meet The Staff

MEET OUR VETS

Dr. Blythe Hayes is the proud owner of Sound Veterinary Hospital. SVH was established in January 2020 after the retirement of Dr. Barry Welch and the business closing of the Animal Hospital of Nags Head. Think of all of the pets that have graced our doors since 1988! SVH has grown to a three-doctor practice with the addition of Dr. Jennifer Moore and Dr. Julie Bell. Sound Veterinary Hospital would love the opportunity to be the family doctor(s) for your pets and hopes to create a hospital environment that brings compassionate care to pets and their people.

Owner, Veterinarian

Blythe Hayes, DVM

Dr. Blythe Hayes graduated from Ross University in 2010 and completed her clinic training at Auburn University's School of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to the Outer Banks after graduation and began her fulfilling career as a veterinarian. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, senior care, dermatology and shelter medicine. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Hayes enjoys spending time with her husband, Sean, and their daughter. She looks forward to family time, spending time on the water, hiking and trail running. Her dog pack includes Labrador Retrievers named Annie (the Vice President), Marble, and Rusty and her Lab-herding Corgi, Tegan.

Associate Veterinarian

Jennifer Moore, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Moore graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. She has special interests in surgery, animal behavior and exotic animal medicine. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Moore enjoys spending time at the beach and in the water, working on home improvement projects, and relaxing with her furry family.

Associate Veterinarian

Julie Bell, DVM

Dr. Julie Bell graduated from the University of Tennessee in the College of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to the Outer Banks in 2003. Dr. Bell loves caring for all of Sound's furry friends. She has a 3-legged rabbit, Peggy, who was rescued from Norfolk [VA] Animal Control. In Dr. Bell's spare time, she enjoys working in her garden and reading.

MEET OUR STAFF

Practice Manager

Melissa Cooper, RVT

Melissa has been a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) since 2000 and has worked in the veterinary profession since 1993.

Passionate about the human-animal bond and providing the best animal care, Melissa joined Sound Veterinary Hospital in June 2021.

Her career special interests are animal behavior, training techniques, and making her patients feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.

Outside of work, Melissa's hobbies include paddle boarding, kayaking, and basically anything involving the beach, water and being in nature. She enjoys spending time with her family and beloved pets. Her favorite animals are Boykin Spaniels, yellow mutts and orange cats!

Bari Ferrell

Vet Assistant

Gabriella Kurz

Vet Assistant

Tanya Rich

Vet Assistant

Heather Demarest

Client Services Representative

Loreigh Tate

Vet Assistant

Kayleen Krafft

Vet Assistant

Jami Murray

Client Services Representative

Xamara Perez

Kennel Assistant

Evan Flewell

Vet Assistant

Jessica Foti

Vet Assistant

Pam Stratton

Client Services Representative

Krysti Garrett

Vet Assistant

OUR LILY CAT

Lily is our in-house resident cat and she is oh-so-ready for her closeup. She is the employee of the month, every month. Her duties include emotional support for the staff, sunbathing and looking beautiful.

I have 5 dogs that are under their care. Have been coming here from VA--- that is how good they are. I have yet to find a group in my area that I feel as comfortable with. Dr. Hayes is my primary and is an excellent vet--- so knowledgeable, compassionate and down to Earth. I recently saw Dr. Moore, a sad day having to put my beloved Pom to sleep, advanced kidney disease. She helped me let go and assured me this was the right and only thing to do. I think I've talked to every member of the staff--- you will not find a more devoted and compassionate team.

MEET OUR VETS

MEET OUR STAFF

OUR LILY CAT

Nettie L., Client