About Our Clinic

Dr. Alison Achey, MS, DVM

Dr. Alison Achey, a Pennsylvania native, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Bioscience at Pennsylvania State University, where she continues to be an avid Nittany Lion fan. Following graduation, Dr. Achey moved to Florida where she worked at the Central Florida Zoo as a primate keeper and continued her education at the University of Central Florida, completing a Master’s certificate in Conservation Biology and a Master’s of Science degree in Biology with a focus in Animal Behavior.

Dr. Achey received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her senior rotations at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After completion of a shelter medicine internship in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Achey moved to Ohio and worked in shelter medicine and high volume spay and neuter services for six years. During that time she earned another Master’s Certificate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Shelter Medicine.

Dr. Achey has performed over 50,000 surgeries in her career ranging from high volume services in Ohio and Pennsylvania, volunteer work in Alaskan villages, and working with rescue groups in Tennessee and Virginia. Preventing overpopulation and providing preventative care is a passion of hers that she hopes to continue for many years to come.

Dr Achey now resides in Salem and lives with her significant other Jeremy and a menagerie of animals which includes her black lab, Briscoe; a yellow lab, Trace; four pot-belly pigs, Lucy, Eudora, Woodstock (Woody), and Peppermint Patty (Peppa); two goats, Linus and Schroeder; two donkey’s; four alpacas; a red-eared slider, Napoleon; and Kenyan sand boa, Gunde. In her free time, Dr. Achey enjoys tailgating at Beaver Stadium, traveling, kickboxing, and spending time with friends and family.

Kristin Munholand, RVT

Kristin, a Registered Veterinary Technician, is the Clinic Manager at Alleycat Spay & Neuter Clinic. Kristin graduated from Stautzenberger College with her associates degree in Applied Science for Veterinary Technology.

Kristin has been working in the veterinary field for over fifteen years, and has worked in various veterinary settings such as shelter medicine, spay and neuter, emergency, and private practice. Kristin has been around animals her entire life, so she has been set on this career path for a long time.

Kristin enjoys being able to make a difference everyday in both clients and animals lives. Kristin shares her home with her husband, Dave; her daughter, Mackenzie; her son, Davey; their two dogs, Roxy, and Duce; their two cats, Meadow, and Theo; and a horse, Mattie. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, spending time with family, friends, and pets, and exploring new places.

Katie Helscel

Katie is a technician at Alleycat Spay & Neuter Clinic. Katie received her associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Brown Mackie College in 2015. Originally from Ohio, where she spent three years at a high volume spay and neuter clinic, she now resides in Pennsylvania with her husband Todd and their four pets: a black lab named Missy and their cats, Richard Pico and Room.

She is currently full time at Alleycat Spay & Neuter Clinic, and is also employed part time at a high volume spay and neuter clinic in Pennsylvania. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors at the local park, visiting with family and friends, and crafting and DIY home projects.

Hannah Sparks

Tiffany Hysong

Kaylee

Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant

Kylie

Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant

Jessica Drohn, RVT

Jessica is a Veterinary Technician at Alleycat Spay & Neuter Clinic. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree of Science for Biology from Youngstown State University in 2013 and her associates degree of Applied Science for Veterinary Technology from Stautzenberger in 2016. She has been working for seven years in high-volume spay and neuter clinics and enjoys the fast-paced environment.

Jessica lives with her fiance Adam and two cats, Astrid and Persephone. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, DIY crafts, and hanging out with family and friends.

Tiffany Palmer

Tiffany is a veterinary assistant and receptionist at Alleycat Spay and Neuter Clinic. Additional Bio Coming soon.