Meet Our Team

​Dr. Heather Shaffer

Veterinarian and Owner

Heather Shaffer is a native of Romney, West Virginia.  After graduating from Hampshire High School in 1997.  Heather received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Fairmont State College in 2001, attended West Virginia University, and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University in 2007. Heather now lives in Augusta with her husband and 4 children where she has a small farm with horses, cattle, and pigs.  Heather has a Golden Retriever named Hudson and a Great Dane named Ally.  She has several cats including Huckleberry, Blackie, and Mocha, as well as a Flemish Giant Cross rabbit named Carrot.  Her hobbies include photography, horseback riding, coaching youth sports, and attending WVU sporting events.   Heather’s special interests in the veterinary field include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, ultrasonography, and feline internal medicine.  In addition, she enjoys taking care of small pocket pets.  Heather wanted to be a veterinarian from the time she was 5 years old.  She worked with Dr. Hott in 1996-97 as a high school student.  Heather brings 14 years of experience to the practice and is very excited to work back in Hampshire County.  
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​Brittany Baker

Veterinary Technician

Brittany Baker grew up in Kirby, West Virginia. After graduating from Hampshire High School in 2008, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences and graduated in 2012.  Desiring to increase her knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine, Brittany enrolled in a veterinary technology program with Penn Foster and received her associate’s degree in veterinary technology in 2015.  She has been working in the veterinary field for 12 years. Brittany currently lives in Augusta with her husband Richard and son Jake. She has a golden retriever named Hickory and two cats, Smokey and Warble. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and being outdoors. Brittany’s special interests in the veterinary field include hematology, anesthesia, and surgery.  Brittany is thankful to have the opportunity to work back in her hometown. 
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​Katie Simmons

Receptionist

Katie had been a force at Augusta Animal Hospital since 1993.  After a career in the travel industry, Katie joined the AAH team as lead receptionist and jack of all trades.  Katie's knowledge of the inner workings of an animal hospital are unmatched.  In addition to her work here, Katie has spent years volunteering in the community.  She shares her home with her husband Dexter, son Tyler, and pets Patch, Dakota, and Swiper, all of whom are
re-homed pets.  Katie's hobbies include dog-training, gardening and antique furniture.