Our Staff

Tracy, Office Manager 

Tracy has been with the ACC since August of 1997. She began working for Dr. Knight as a technician. She later became a groomer and was soon promoted to office manager. With over 20 years of experience working with our clients and patients, Tracy is invaluable to the ACC as a manager and staff member.

Tracy has a 24-year-old son, Zane, who recently graduated from South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in biology. She lives in Mobile with her husband, Rodney, and their 2 dogs, 3 cats, and 7 chickens. When she's not at the office, she likes to spend as much time as possible outside and at the beach. At home she enjoys gardening, cooking, and canning.

Ryane, Receptionist/Technician

Ryane has been with the ACC since November of 2016. A native of Mobile, Ryane brought pets to Dr. Knight for many years before becoming part of the team. She has a cat named Hobo and she also helps love and care for her housemates' dogs and cats. Though more of a cat (and rabbit) person, she loves dogs too, especially large breeds.

Ryane got her degree in foreign languages at South Alabama in 2013. She has studied and worked in Germany and Russia, and returned to Mobile in 2015 to spend time with friends and family. Currently she uses her language skills as a freelance translator.

Emma, Technician

Emma started working at the ACC in July of 2018. Emma is a native of Mobile. She is currently in school studying to become a dental assistant.

Emma has lots of experience bathing and grooming dogs, and she is also trained as a technician. She ensures that all pets staying with us are clean, fed, and loved. At home, she has a dog and two horses of her own. She has a particular interest in equine science.

Kiana, Kennel Assistant

Kiana came to work for the ACC in December of 2019. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, she moved to Mobile a few years ago and graduated from Baker High School. She has lots of experience with animals and has volunteered with Project Purr for 5 years.

Kiana has two cats of her own and loves exotic pets. Besides her animals, she also spends lots of time taking care of her plants - gardening and growing fruits and vegetables is one of her favorite hobbies.

Ciara, Technician

Ciara has been part of the ACC team since October 2019. She moved to Mobile 2 years ago from Rock Hill, SC. She is currently in school studying to become a licensed veterinary technician.

Ciara loves exotic pets and has worked with birds, reptiles, and small mammals of all kinds at her previous job. She has 2 dogs and a cat of her own. Her favorite animal is a great white shark. When she's not at work, Ciara likes to spend time with her friends.

Alex, Technician

Alex joined the ACC in January of 2020. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2019 with a degree in Biology, and she plans to continue to vet school at Auburn this year.

Alex is from Gulf Shores and currently lives in Mobile with her husband and their three dogs - German Shepherds, Riley and Chloe, and Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, Cookie. Outside of her work as a vet tech, Alex is the drum major for South Alabama's marching band. She also enjoys playing the clarinet and spending time with her family and friends.