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Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, & care deeply about what we do every day.
Dr. Megan Bray
Dr. Megan Bray grew up in rural Hot Springs, Virginia with everything from dogs and cats to birds and horses. Her mother worked as a Veterinary Technician in Roanoke for a time, and Dr. Bray was hooked on the world of veterinary care early on in life. For her, no other career path would suffice! Dr. Bray’s passion for animals hasn’t let up since—she’s proud to help the area’s pets and animal owners every day as a veterinarian with the Taylorsville Veterinary Clinic family!
Dr. Bray attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree—much to the chagrin of her family, who are all University of Virginia fans—and worked in the University’s veterinary school, a local animal hospital, and in a research laboratory during her studies. She was accepted to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine during her senior year, then headed off to veterinary school to earn her Doctorate.
Dr. Aaron Lucas
Dr. Aaron Lucas has been a problem-solver ever since his early days growing up in rural Luray, Virginia. He’s also had a passion for animals his entire life! For Dr. Lucas, getting to improve the lives of not only pets, but the owners who cherish them, is a dream come true—he’s been a member of the Taylorsville Veterinary Clinic family since the summer of 2015.
Dr. Lucas attended Virginia Tech to earn his Bachelor’s degree in biology in 2004, and was then accepted into a program to focus on veterinary parasitology research. Next, he headed to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating as valedictorian in 2010 and becoming a licensed veterinarian. After practicing locally and teaching at the veterinary college, Dr. Lucas took a position at a mixed-animal practice back home in Luray for four years before relocating to Sykesville—that’s when he was offered a position here at Taylorsville Veterinary Clinic!
Dr. Betsy Stiefvater
Dr. Betsy grew up with patient and understanding parents who indulged her habit of bringing home stray and needy animals, including a cat with three legs and one who was blind. At the age of eight, she declared that she wanted to become a vet. Looking back, she’s not even sure that she knew what that meant, but she knew she loved animals and wanted to work with them as a career. Today, more than 25 years later, Dr. Betsy has no regrets about the path she chose!
While attending undergraduate school at Ohio State University, Dr. Betsy took a job as a kennel cleaner for a small animal vet clinic. The doctor there was a wonderful mentor and taught her many things. Once she was in veterinary school (also at Ohio State), she was able to perform more procedures and services at the clinic. After graduation, Dr. Betsy moved to Alexandria, VA to work at another small animal clinic. Having always wanted to live in the DC area, Dr. Betsy relocated to Maryland in 2000, and continued working part time while also raising her family.
Dr. Ashleigh Bisset, DVM
Ashleigh Bisset has always had a mind for science and a heart for animals—and eventually, her two passions found the same path. Growing up in Boyds, Maryland, she was the kind of student who genuinely loved biology class, fascinated by anatomy charts and constantly asking “why?” Her early career goals pointed toward human medicine. She majored in Exercise Science in college, preparing for a future in physical therapy. But everything shifted after her sister’s dog was in a life-threatening accident.
With spinal injuries and nerve damage, his recovery was long and uncertain. Ashleigh stepped in to help—applying everything she knew about physiology and healing from human medicine. That experience opened her eyes to something bigger: animals needed the same level of care, precision, and advocacy. Her path became clear.
