Staff

Dr. Smalls is originally from Wilmington, Delaware. She received her bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia University. She graduated from Tuskegee University School Veterinary Medicine in 2007.  Afterwards, she completed a rotating internship program at VCA Newark Animal Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Dr. Jeboda is from Bear, Delaware, and received her degree in Pre-veterinary medicine from the University of Delaware. She went on to veterinary school and is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of veterinary medicine. She has a strong passion for preventative medicine and has a special interest in internal medicine. During her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing the piano.

Chris has been a vet tech of Dr. Smalls’ since 2008. After Loving Touch Animal Clinic opened in 2014, he became the Hospital Manager overseeing the facilities daily operations. After hours he enjoys spending time on his farmette with wife and all their animals which include dogs, cats, goats, chickens, turkeys and ducks.

Ashley has her BS in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation. She worked in research for 10+ years and has been working as a Vet Tech for 15+ years.  In her free time Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends including her 3 dogs Sneakers, Charlie and Munchie and her cat Dash. If she isn't with them, you will find her at the barn enjoying horseback riding.

Lauren has been a vet tech since 2009 and had joined the LTAC family in the summer of 2016. She attended University of DE majoring in Animal Science. She has a love for exotics, puppies and kittens. She enjoys watching them grow at each visit, but still very much so has a soft spot for the senior pets. In her free time, she enjoys training and competing in AKC agility, obedience, and conformation with her 2 Papillons, Belgian Malinois and her Miniature American Shepherd puppy. Lauren also has a cat and 2 guinea pigs.

Melanie has been in the veterinary field since 2006 and joined the LTAC family in 2022. She started as a receptionist, then ventured into the veterinary technician world. She is currently our Lead ReceptionSpecialist. In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Melanie has a golden retriever, a cat, and an amazon double-yellow head.

Chelsea can be found at the front desk ready to greet your fur babies. Chelsea is not only new to the LTAC family- she’s new to the veterinary field altogether! When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, the answer was always a vet, as she has always been passionate about animals. Life led her to the restaurant industry, with 14 years of customer service under her belt! In her spare time, she can be found with loved ones, at the beach, or out in nature when the weather’s just right.

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My love for animals began when I started my career as a dog and cat groomer in 2006. Family is the most important thing to me, including my 3 great danes - Willow, River and Sky. In my time off you can find me behind my sewing machine or in the flower garden.