Our Caring Veterinarians

Dr. Mark Ledyard

Dr. Mark Ledyard graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He devotes much of his time to performing soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and root canals, and takes a special interest in ultrasonography. Dr. Ledyard is involved with many animal-related organizations and neighborhood associations, volunteering and serving on their boards.

Outside the office, Mark frequently participates in local and national races while actively pursuing his favorite hobby of running.

Dr. Jennifer Knepshield

Dr. Jennifer Knepshield graduated from Louisiana State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 and joined CSAH in 2002. She brings to our hospital a special interest and skill in emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery.

Formerly known as Dr. Logan, she was recently married and enjoys spending time with her husband and wonderful daughters. Their dogs, Limo and Gilbert, complete the family and accompany their frequent hiking and camping trips.

Dr. Beth Rhyne

Dr. Beth Rhyne graduated vet school from the University of Illinois. Originally a North Carolina native, she joined CSAH in 2006, bringing a personal interest in avian and exotic animals, as well as physical rehabilitation for all animals. As a graduate of the University of Tennessee’s Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabiliation in 2010, she holds the title of CCRP (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner), and runs our veterinary rehabilitation therapy program, which includes underwater treadmill therapy. She has completed a Stem Cell On-Line Credentialing Course through Vet-Stem Regenerative Veterinary Medicine and is now a Stem Cell Credentialed User for various orthopedic issues. She is currently a member of IVAPM (International Veterinarian Academy of Pain Management) , AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), ASGV (Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians), and AARV (American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians).

When able she enjoys attending and occasionally lecturing at Phoenix Landing Parrot Foundation meetings and caring for WNC Nature Center animals. She shares her home with a senior Blue and Gold Macaw, as well as a dog, cat, and husband, Brad.

Dr. Erin Husted
Dr. Erin Husted

Dr. Erin Husted graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She is an integrative medicine practitioner with a special interest in canine and feline preventative medicine, dermatology and feline infectious disease. Dr. Husted is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and is trained in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine diagnostics, food therapy, and herbology. Dr. Husted joined CSAH when she moved to Candler, NC in May of 2008.

Dr. Husted and her husband are continually overjoyed with their young daughter, Sami, who joined a loving home filled with 1 dog and 3 cats.

Dr. Jaclyn Amber, Veterinarian
Dr. Jaclyn Amber

Dr. Jaclyn Amber graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech) in 2009. Originally from Southern Maryland, Dr. Amber has enjoyed exploring and experiencing beautiful Asheville with her canine and feline “furkids.” Her Lab mix, Lexi, loves hiking in the beautiful mountains. Ella, her hypothyroid beagle mix, enjoys smelling all of the good food all around town but doesn’t understand why her mom won’t let her eat it. You may even see her Maine Coone mix, Moxy, around the hospital; she has lymphoma but loves hanging out at Charlotte Street so much that she accompanies Dr. Amber to work on most days. Dr. Amber appreciates a holistic approach to medicine and has a particular interest in geriatrics. On the other end of the spectrum, she also adores puppies and has been leading our Puppy Preschool classes since September 2011. She believes that maintaining a strong human-animal bond  and good quality of life are essential through all stages of life. Dr. Amber is currently studying Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at the Chi Institute in Florida.

Dr. Mary Peters

Dr. Mary Peters graduated from University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she elected to continue her training by performing one-year internship in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency at a 24-hour emergency & referral practice in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Peters is particularly interested in ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography. After a visit to Asheville in 2007, she knew that she wanted to be a part of this community.

A hiking enthusiast and music lover, she spends much of her free time seeking new outdoor adventures and traveling with her husband, Chad, to live music events. At home, she enjoys spending quality time with her two cats, Mango and Milton.

Dr. Denise Henry

Dr. Denise Henry graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She brings to the Charlotte Street Animal Hospital team a special interest in internal medicine and oncology. Dr. Henry moved to Asheville in 2012 with her husband, two daughters, and their cat, Sydney. In her free time, she especially enjoys spending time with her family and sampling the wide array of Asheville’s culinary offerings.

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