Jennifer Jones, CVPM
Practice Manager
Jennifer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and moved to Asheville in 1997. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration. She received her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) credentials in 2015. She currently lives in Leicester with her husband, Travis, their Welsh Corgi, Duncan, and their new kitten, Connor. Their angel Corgis, Brewster and Wrigley, watch over them and Beacon, too! Jennifer enjoys traveling, boating on the lake, hitting a few golf balls now and then, and spending time with her family.
Renée Caron
Client Relations / Receptionist
Renee moved to Western North Carolina 6 years ago from Durham, NC. She has over 20 years administrative experience working in human medicine and academia. She began her career in veterinary medicine volunteering as a dog walker, became an adoption counselor at a local animal shelter and spent time working at REACH Animal Emergency since settling in the mountains. She lives in Weaverville with her dogs Ivy and Delilah, and enjoys painting in her spare time. She is excited to be part of a primary practice and watching your furry family members grow and live their healthiest lives!
Christine Hart
Client Relations / Receptionist
Although she is originally from GA, Christine prefers calling the mountains home for the past 8 years. Her family includes her 3 human children, 2 dogs and 3 cats. She loves exploring all the beautiful nature hikes and waterfalls with her pups, swimming in the summer with her kids, visiting breweries with her boyfriend, or just watching Netflix with her cat! Christine thinks pet owners are often surprised to realize how quickly we become attached to their furry friends but it’s so easy when you see all that pure love in furry ears, wet noses, and tail wags! Working in Veterinary medicine has given her the most fulfillment and she is excited to be part of the Beacon Vet family!
Larissa Clegg
Lead Veterinary Nurse
Larissa was born and raised in California and has been an Asheville resident for 25 years. From a young age, she realized her true path was in veterinary medicine. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 15 years, beginning in a small feline-only clinic, then taking on emergency medicine for a decade. During this time, she also gained experience in zoo medicine and worked as a laboratory technician in a veterinary pathology office. Larissa’s second passion is art, and she enjoys sketching, painting, sculpting, and everything in between. She lives in Asheville with her wife, Lauren, and a menagerie of dogs and cats. She is very honored to be a part of the Beacon family.
Lindsey Comer, RVT
Veterinary Nurse
Lindsey fell in love with veterinary medicine while earning her certificate in Veterinary Assisting in 2011. Ten years later, she continued her education and graduated Cum Laude with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Over the course of her career, Lindsey has gained a diverse range of experience in general practice, emergency medicine, ICU, exotic animal medicine, and veterinary research. Outside of veterinary medicine, Lindsey’s first love has always been music. She is a classically trained violinist and violist and currently performs with the Blue Ridge Orchestra. When she’s not at the hospital or making music, Lindsey enjoys reading, playing video games, expanding her ever-growing LEGO collection, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her daughter and partner. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lindsey is thrilled to call the Asheville area home and is grateful to be part of the Beacon Veterinary Hospital team.
Abbey Burbach, RVT
Veterinary Nurse
Abbey grew up in Georgia but has lived in Asheville for the last 7 years. She went to Cedar Valley College, graduated with an Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, and has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2018. As well as general practice, she has worked in the surgery department at a specialty veterinary hospital and worked for the ASPCA Poison Control Center. In her spare time, she likes reading, knitting, tending to her house plants, and spending time with her husband and fur (and reptile) babies. She has two dogs, Hammond and Oscar, three cats, Mitzi, Toad, and Midna, and a leopard gecko named Jean Luc.
Lyndsey Dalton
Veterinary Nurse
Lyndsey was born in rural western Pennsylvania, raised in Durham North Carolina, and considers herself lucky to finally call western NC home. After completing her Associate in Science, she traveled and lived overseas for a couple of years; however, she vowed to professionally pursue her lifelong interest in the veterinary field once she returned stateside. She has worked as a veterinary assistant in both general practice and ER/Specialty over the past 6 years, and she has developed a soft spot for geriatric patients. When she’s not working, you will likely find her hiking with her pack of small dogs, thrift shopping, or attending a local band’s show. She is very excited to be a member of the Beacon team after working alongside their staff during hurricane relief clinics in 2024. Despite being a residential transplant, Lyndsey knows that western NC is home and is excited to work alongside others who feel the same.
Duncan Wood
Veterinary Nurse
After receiving his Master’s degree in chemistry, Duncan moved to Asheville in 2015 and has called it home ever since. In addition to his background in laboratory science, he has over 10 years of veterinary experience working in general practice, emergency and ICU settings. When he’s not working, he likes to spend his time gardening, playing D&D with friends, composing on the piano, cuddling with his two cats, and going on outdoor adventures with his dog Wendy. His favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to see the beautiful, unique relationships between different people and their pets.