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Dr. Kevin Ware’s passion for animals started with his first best friend Samantha, a rescue Doberman. Later, his love for marine mammals cultivated his interest in all animals. Dr. Kevin Ware graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas. Afterwards, he completed his DVM degree from Louisiana State University in 2010. At LSU, he was acknowledged and given two individual clinical proficiency awards in small animal internal medicine and oncology. He was also voted by his peers to represent the LSU Class of 2010 at the Western Veterinary Conference. In 2011, he completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Red Bank, NJ. During his internship, Dr. Ware’s experience in medical and radiation oncology continued to develop. His zeal for oncology led Dr. Ware to complete a three year radiation oncology residency at MedVet Medical & Cancer Center for Pets in Columbus, Ohio.  Dr. Ware was trained by Deborah Prescott, DVM, PhD, DACVR, one of the most accomplished veterinary radiation oncologists in the country.

Dr. Stacey Wylie is a Pennsylvania native who received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University in 2009. She earned her veterinary degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. After graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ. She then returned to Michigan State University and completed a 3-year residency in small animal internal medicine in 2017, receiving Resident of the Year in both 2016 and 2017. After board certification and residency, Dr. Wylie worked at a large emergency and veterinary specialty center for several years before joining the VRC team. She loves all things medicine, but her special interests include renal, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory diseases as well as endoscopy and feline medicine.

She currently resides with her husband and daughter. She has 3 cats (Aeris, Yuffie, and Leon) and adorable pittie/boxer mix (Arya). Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, playing ice hockey and volleyball, reading, and playing video games. She is also a passionate MSU Spartan and Philadelphia Flyers fan.

Gabina Youn, BVetMed, is originally from California and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona. She completed her veterinary degree at The Royal Veterinary College in London, England in 2014. After veterinary school, Dr. Youn completed a small animal rotating internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist in Akron, Ohio. She then completed a surgery specialty internship at VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina before settling down in Athens, GA and pursuing a career in emergency medicine.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and trying new recipes for her husband and two sons, snuggling on the couch with her 3 dogs and 2 cats, and completing numerous DIY projects such as building dining tables and bookshelves.