Good Medicine, a Family Feel, and Deep Community Roots
Dr. Caroline Lea Tyndall
Veterinarian, Owner
​Dr. Lea grew up on her family's tobacco and cattle farm in Moore County, NC. Her love for animals and passion to become a veterinarian began at an early age and has continued throughout her life. She attended NC State University, where she obtained both her bachelor's in animal science and her doctorate of veterinary medicine. Following graduation, she started her career as an associate veterinarian for Animal Health Center in 2015, which she maintained until purchasing the practice from Dr. Keith Harrison in October 2018. After the previous owner's closed Raeford Animal Clinic, she purchased that practice and reopened it as Raeford Animal Hospital in June 2022. Dr. Lea has a special interest in feline medicine but thoroughly enjoys all aspects of medicine and surgery. She is a member of several professional associations, including the American Association of Feline Practitioners as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lea is excited to be able to help the pets and pet owners of Hoke County and looks forward to a mainstay in the community for years to come. Outside of work, Dr. Lea and her husband Jared stay busy with their three precious children (Olivia, Allison, and Cameron) and their pets Eddie (Pug), Jules (Golden Retriever), and Skitt (dilute calico kitty). They also love cheering on the Wolfpack at NC State and are proud football season ticket holders!
Dr. Leah Tucker
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Tucker joined us in June 2022 as an associate veterinarian. She is a native of High Point, NC, and attended college in Greensboro prior to graduating from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She then spent 7 years at the coast working in both general practice and emergency medicine before coming to the Sandhills to move away from hurricanes and closer to family. Dr. Tucker's special areas of interest are feline medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and wound management. When not at work, she enjoys reading, knitting, and cooking. She is currently the underappreciated human servant of 3 cats: Smudge, Spooky, and Muggsy Bogues.
Jared Tyndall
Practice Manager
Jared is not only our hardworking practice manager, but he also happens to be Dr. Lea's wonderful husband. Jared began his career as a veterinary assistant at a private practice in Raleigh in 2004. He stayed with that practice until 2014, when he joined Banfield Pet Hospital in Cary as their practice manager until Dr. Lea was lucky enough to convince him to leave to join the West Pine team. With Dr. Lea so busy at West Pine, Jared relished the opportunity to spearhead the opening of Raeford Animal Hospital and is excited to continue to see the practice grow with the city of Raeford. Jared is a huge animal lover and has a special interest in caring for our more fearful pets, who sometimes need an extra dose of TLC. In his spare time Jared thoroughly enjoys watching sports, with pro football being his favorite sport and the Denver Broncos being his favorite team.
Dr. Ally Lane
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Lane is a 2026 graduate of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up on a small farm in Laurel Hill, NC, where her love and passion for helping animals began. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and is eager to discover her special interests while providing compassionate care to both pets and their families. In her spare time, Dr. Lane enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and quilting. At home, she has a spoiled dog named Dusty (English Springer Spaniel) who keeps her busy with long walks and games of fetch.
Amanda Gibbons
Admin Assistant
Amanda has been working in the veterinary field since 2003 and joined Raeford Animal Hospital in February 2022. She has done everything from animal care to vet assisting to inventory and is now our head client specialist, where she enjoys connecting with our wonderful clients. She has raised 2 sons and is a dog mom to her rescue mixes, Macy and Rue, as well as her 3 French Bulldogs, Kevin, Fiona, and Joey. In her free time, she enjoys learning to play the lyre harp and restoring and customizing vintage children’s toys from the 1980s.
Amanda Gibbons
Admin Assistant
Amanda has been working in the veterinary field since 2003 and joined Raeford Animal Hospital in February 2022. She has done everything from animal care to vet assisting to inventory and is now our head client specialist, where she enjoys connecting with our wonderful clients. She has raised 2 sons and is a dog mom to her rescue mixes, Macy and Rue, as well as her 3 French Bulldogs, Kevin, Fiona, and Joey. In her free time, she enjoys learning to play the lyre harp and restoring and customizing vintage children’s toys from the 1980s.
Tori Osorio
Veterinary Technician
Tori completed her studies to be a registered veterinary technician in 2026. She has been with us since June 2022. Tori is passionate about working to make visits go smoothly for some of our more anxious patients and enjoys putting her new technical skills to work for things like blood draws, surgical prep, dentistry, and anesthesia monitoring. Outside of work she can be found scrolling Taylor Swift TikTok and making her own iced coffee. Tori has one dog named Bee (a husky/blue tick coonhound mix), who is an avid tree climber and her inspiration for her work with anxious patients in the clinic.
Yvonne Lospinuso
Veterinary Technician
​Yvonne is our fabulous veterinary technician. Yvonne is a 1986 graduate of Central Carolina Community College's School of Veterinary Technology. Following graduation, she was employed by Animal Health Center in Moore County as well as right here at Raeford Animal Clinic. She was excited to return to Raeford when we opened Raeford Animal Hospital. We feel very fortunate to have her continued service and years of expert skills. In her spare time Yvonne enjoys riding her motorcycle and gardening. Yvonne has a few pets, including her very special kitty "J.R." (short for Just Rotten) and a few fish.​
Emily Tortora
Veterinary Assistant
Emily has been here with us since May 2022. She began as a part-time animal care specialist and soon realized how much of a passion she had for her job. She switched career paths and started working full-time as a vet assistant and spends time at both West Pine and Raeford. She is now enrolled in a registered veterinary technician program to prepare herself for a long veterinary career. In her spare time, Emily enjoys traveling, the outdoors, music, and the gym.
Emma Wooten
Veterinary Assistant/Animal Care
​Emma joined us in April 2021 as a part-time animal care specialist. She has more recently decided to make veterinary medicine her career and moved to a full-time veterinary assistant position. Having a career working with animals is something she has thought of since she was a small child and is excited to see what the future holds. She is a proud cat mama and proclaims to be an aspiring "crazy cat lady."
Nya Pattillo
Client Specialist/Veterinary Assistant
​Nya joined Raeford Animal Hospital as a client specialist in July of 2023. She's been surrounded by animals since early childhood and spent the majority of her school years volunteering at her local animal shelter. While in Nashville working towards a bachelor of science in human & organizational development, Nya volunteered with rescues, zoos, and wildlife sanctuaries. It was during a trip to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee that she decided acting as clinic support was what she wanted to do, making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible so the veterinary staff can help those in need. In her free time she enjoys reading, drawing, researching random facts, and being the proud mother of her darling senior dog Nellie and a spoiled little cat, Dewey.
Deja Wilson
Veterinary Assistant
Deja joined us in June 2023 as a part-time veterinary assistant. After completing and enjoying an internship program with us through Hoke High School, she decided to officially join the team. She has always had a passion for animals, and this has inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. In her free time, she enjoys powerlifting and staying active to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She is currently enrolled at NC State as an undergraduate with eyes on applying for the College of Veterinary Medicine there next year. She returns to work with us every chance she gets!
Emily Stephens
Veterinary Assistant
Emily originally joined us in 2022-2023 as a veterinary assistant. Life moved her away for a time, but she has returned home and joined us again as of May, 2026. She is a certified veterinary assistant and is currently working towards a degree in animal science with designs on applying to NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in the coming years. Outside of work she enjoys spending any time outside, being with her family and friends, and spoiling her kitty, Socks.
Elaine Rogers
Client Specialist
Elaine has been with us since July 2024. Her love for animals began in Oklahoma on her childhood farm. She began her journey in the veterinary industry as a groomer in 1997 and worked her way through almost every part of veterinary practice, from kennel tech to veterinary assistant. If there is something to be done in a veterinary hospital, she has done it! She has been focused on the front desk for the last 10 years and has developed good relationships with clients everywhere she has been. In her spare time, she enjoys bingeing movies and TV shows and making jewelry.
Alisha Mowry
Groomer
Alisha joined us in January 2025 but has lived in Raeford for many years. Her husband is currently in the army, and they have 2 adorable kids, Oden and Rhea. They own a small hobby farm where they have a dalmatian named Dotty, a cat named Chino, a pony named Poppy, a miniature horse named Yuka, plenty of chickens, and two Patagonian cavies named Gizmo and Greta. Her passion for dog grooming started back in 2012 when she received her pet grooming certification from Animal Behavioral College. Since then, she has groomed at multiple salons from Colorado Springs to Fayetteville and now here at Raeford Animal Hospital. She loves to pamper and spoil your pets and aims to turn every grooming visit into a spa day! In her free time she enjoys pet and family photography as well as spending time with her wonderful family.
Dylian Santos
Animal Care Specialist
Dylian joined the team in April 2026. With a background in pet boarding, she found it to be an easy transition to her role and is very excited to gain valuable experience assisting the veterinarians as much as possible. Her ultimate goal is to attend veterinary school in the coming years. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and anything with a little adrenaline, such as bungee jumping or skydiving.
Ready to Experience Veterinary Care That Feels Like Family?
Raeford Animal Hospital is proud to be the trusted, locally owned choice for pet wellness, veterinary care, and P.A.W. Wellness Plans in Raeford, NC, and the surrounding communities. Call us at (910) 479-3346 or stop by to meet our team and see the difference a truly local practice makes.
