Our Veterinary Team in Asheville, NC
Your connection with your pet is truly unique—an enduring relationship founded on absolute love and confidence. At Partners Animal Hospital Asheville, we're dedicated to nurturing this special bond for the long haul. Get to know the amazing individuals who bring warmth and friendliness to our practice, making it a comforting space for all pets and people.
Dr. Morgan Frye (he/him) Medical Director, Managing Partner
Dr. Morgan Frye is a West Virginia native that has always aspired to be a veterinarian. This desire started with a love of his family dogs as a child and watching his family veterinarian fix his pet quail’s broken leg. Dr. Frye earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Marshall University and is a 2014 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduation, Dr. Frye practiced in the Chicago area before making the move to Asheville in 2017. His interests in veterinary medicine include surgery, ultrasound, preventative, and geriatric care. He also enjoys getting to know the people and pets he sees every day and learning about how they bring joy to each other’s lives. Dr. Frye is a Fear Free Certified veterinarian.
Outside of work, Dr. Frye values his family time with his wonderful wife, son, daughter, and Orca the dog. When there is time his other hobbies include cooking, gardening, biking, hiking, and fly fishing. Dr. Frye is a lifelong cycling enthusiast and a passionate college football fan.
Dr. Jim Earley(he/him) Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Jim Earley is a graduate of the Veterinary College at the University of Georgia (Cum Laude in 1991). He completed a rotating internship program in small animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University. He has continued his education through the years focusing on internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound (with a special interest in cardiac ultrasound), and Fear Free techniques. He is a proud Certified Fear Free Veterinary Professional and a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Earley grew up in Alabama, and always had a heart for animals. Pets were considered to be part of his family, and he was always willing to help injured wildlife. Veterinary medicine combines his passions for medical knowledge, technical skill, and cultivating the human-animal bond. He appreciates that many people recognize animals are more than pets - they are family. Dr. Earley enjoys working with families to provide the best veterinary visits.
Dr. Earley is a foodie who loves to cook and grill. Joined by his lovely wife, Georgia, they enjoy dining at many of the wonderful restaurants in the area. When away from practicing veterinary medicine, he enjoys restoring houses, fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with his crew. His crew includes two (or more...) dogs and a clowder of cats.
Amanda, BS, RVTg (she/her) Practice Manager
Amanda was born and raised in central Mississippi, and moved to Asheville in 2020 to live near her family. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology (from Mississippi State University), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (from Western Governors University). She is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA), the Veterinary Hospital Manager Association (VHMA), and the North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians (NCAVT).
Amanda’s 15 years of veterinary experience includes small animal general practice, emergency and critical care, specialty medicine, laboratory animal medicine, exotic care, and academia. Her primary professional interests are anesthesiology, end-of-life care, and dentistry. Her special interests as a manager are staff development, communication, and servant leadership. She enjoys speaking on veterinary technician topics, and hopes to speak at conferences one day.
Outside of work, Amanda is passionate about flat track roller derby and has been involved with the sport for over a decade. She currently serves as Head Referee and Treasurer for the local league, Blue Ridge Roller Derby. When she’s not skating or hitting the gym, Amanda enjoys video games, DIY projects, film, and music.
Megan(she/her) Client Service Representative
Zoe(she/her) Client Service Representative
Tanya, RVT (she/her) Registered Veterinary Technician
Tanya spent her first years in Okinawa, Japan before moving to a farm in middle TN. There, she developed a deep love for horses, later competing in show jumping and teaching riding lessons. Tanya graduated from Columbia State with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 2011, beginning her career in small animal medicine as a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT). Tanya has called WNC home since 2015, caring for critically ill and trauma patients in an ER/ICU as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), becoming a surgery team leader, and working in general/day-practice environments. Tanya finds great joy in working with other veterinary professionals, providing high-quality care (while taking time with each pet and their owner), pursuing continuing education, and passionately extending her caring heart for God's creatures to the wonderful clients (and their owners) who entrust their care to our practice. Tanya also enjoys cooking and baking, and crafting handmade gifts and cards, and volunteering at her son's elementary school. She and her husband (Collin) enjoy exploring WNC together with their son (Hudson), who is the joy of their lives. They also have two very friendly indoor cats, “Baby Gray” and “Butters,” and a coonhound, “Daisy,” who are all part of their family.
LaRay, RVT(she/her) Registered Veterinary Technician
Ashley, RVT(she/her) Registered Veterinary Technician
Jessi, RVT (they/them) Registered Veterinary Technician
Jessi was born and raised in Asheville. They first started working with animals as a volunteer foster in 2013, later becoming employed at the rescue as an animal care technician in 2015. They went on to work as a veterinary assistant and eventually enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at AB-Tech. They graduated in 2021 and obtained their RVT license shortly thereafter.
Jessi specializes in and is passionate about neonatal kitten care, and even completed an internship at the Austin Pets Alive! Neonatal Kitten Nursery in Texas. They also share a special attachment to their feline patients and take pride in working with frightened and "spicy" kitties to keep them as calm and comfortable as possible. They also have a strong interest in veterinary anesthesia, behavior, and palliative care.
Outside of work, Jessi enjoys spending time with their partner and their own four cats at home. They also partake in tabletop role-playing games and will always accept a challenge to a Pokémon battle.
Peach (she/her) Veterinary Assistant
Peach is fairly new to Asheville and is originally from sunny California. She knew from an early age that she wanted to work with animals. Peach could be found bringing home strays/lost pets and doing her best to rehabilitate them/find their homes. She says that to simply call her an animal lover, is an understatement!
At home, Peach has her own personal petting zoo consisting of 6 cats (5 tuxedos and an orange tabby), 3 dogs (an Anatolian Shepherd, a Husky and a Pitty), 2 goats, and some guinea pigs whom her two kids love helping look after!
Peach is currently pursuing her degree to become a registered veterinary technician at Penn Foster and is a Fear Free level 3 Certified Veterinary Professional. When she isn’t in an exam room or assisting with a dental procedure, you can find her in our treatment area snuggling a spicy kitty friend. She is also well-known in the clinic for singing custom songs to your pet while they are getting diagnostics done. Peach can’t wait to meet your pets!
Kaela (she/her) Veterinary Assistant
Kaela was born in Houston, TX, but has called WNC home for over 12 years. She started her career working with animals in a dog daycare and boarding facility, as well as creating her own pet sitting business, which led to her interest in veterinary medicine. She is currently pursuing a degree in veterinary technology and is enrolled in an online program to become an RVT.
Kaela is passionate about Fear Free techniques; she is a certified Fear Free pet-sitter as well as a certified veterinary professional and enjoys working with high FAS patients. Dogs are Kaela’s passion, but she is also interested in reptiles and other exotics. She especially loves big dogs and has two herself; a Doberman pinscher and Doberman/Mastiff mix. Kaela’s faith in God is very important to her in both her personal and professional life and she is a proud member of Beech Glenn Baptist Church. Outside of work, Kaela enjoys hiking, going on picnics, listening to music and even dabbles in some guitar playing!
Abby (she/her) Veterinary Assistant
Abby began her career in veterinary medicine as an assistant in 2020. She is a proud Asheville native and grew up in an avid Tourist baseball household! Abby is Elite Fear Free Certified, and would like to pursue a career as a credentialed veterinary technician one day. Her favorite things about working in veterinary medicine are building relationships with clients (and their pets!), and making nervous animals feel at-home during vet visits.
When she’s not making fellow staff members laugh with her never-ending puns, Abby enjoys baking, reading, crafting, playing DND, and listening to Taylor Swift. She has two cats and one dog at home. We are lucky to have Abby as a member of our team at Partners Animal Hospital Asheville!
Russ(he/him) Veterinary Assistant