Veterinary Assistant
- Eve Lowe
- Brandea Taylor
- Keyla Brill
Veterinary Technician
- Annemarie Rhoads
Receptionists
- Karen Sippel
- Cathy Stone
- Roxie Shook
Support Staff
- Kathy Lishman, Bookkeeper
- Keyla Brill, Certified Groomer
Brandea resides in Summit Station with her family and is a graduate of Northern Michigan University with a BS in Zoology and a minor in Criminal Justice. Brandea started building her resume volunteering at zoos in the Midwest, which led to accepting an internship at an exotic animal ranch right out of college. Here, she gained experience in husbandry, enrichment, diet, education, and not to mention hand-raising some pretty cute kangaroos and camels.
A few years ago, life events brought Brandea back to Pennsylvania, where she immediately landed a job at an animal shelter. Here, she applied her knowledge to make her way up to running and eventually managing the shelter successfully, over the past 6 years. Brandea’s compassion for animals, and their caretakers, exudes through her work by going above and beyond to provide the best care possible. She is excited to bring her experiences to River Run and become a part of the vet team that cares for the four-legged family members in her community.
Annemarie has been in the veterinary field for over 22 years. Originally from Philadelphia, she was a police dispatcher and completed a veterinary assistant program during that time. While working the overnight shift in the police department, she also worked at the Philadelphia zoo during the day. After moving to Berks country, she started working as a veterinary technician and has continued to work in the field since.
She loves all animals and has volunteered in spay/neuter clinics and trap/neuter/release programs. She has also volunteered at a wildlife rehab. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her pets, listening to music and watching NASCAR.
Keyla has had a lifelong passion for animals, dating back to her childhood dream of working with them. Initially, she pursued veterinary technician studies before shifting gears to focus on cosmetology. After a fulfilling eight-year career as a hairdresser, Keyla felt drawn back to her true calling—working with dogs. In 2021, she began her journey by bathing and brushing dogs, quickly realizing grooming was a natural fit. She earned her certification as a dog groomer and has spent the past two years caring for her furry clients and enjoying their affectionate kisses.
Outside of work, Keyla loves spending time outdoors, especially walking her three dogs. She also enjoys adventures like ATV riding in the mountains and exploring new places whenever she gets the chance.
