We are proud of our staff family and the practice that we support. We strive to bring our clients the best in veterinary care and our number one goal is always that you and your loved ones leave happier and healthier.
Doctors
Dr. Miranda Jones-Bailey
Dr. Jones-Bailey grew up in Alabama. Her interests in veterinary medicine started with her love for horses. She attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia for her undergraduate studies in chemistry and pre-veterinary medicine. While studying at Berry, she worked at the equestrian center and a local mixed animal hospital, rode on the equestrian team, and participated in several animal related organizations. She graduated with honors in three years and returned to Alabama to pursue her career in veterinary medicine. In 2003, she graduated with honors with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she practiced small animal medicine in Florida prior to moving to North Carolina. She has worked in several small animal hospitals in the Raleigh area until opening Youngsville Animal Hospital. During her years in small animal practice she developed an interest in orthopedics and animal exercise rehabilitation. In 2014 she completed the University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation. Dr. Jones-Bailey and her husband, Mike, have a son and daughter. Their extended family includes dogs, cats, horses, and fish. They enjoy spending time outdoors.
Dr. Robert Bakal
Dr. Bakal was born and raised in New York and Florida. He came to North Carolina to attend NC State where he received his bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and his veterinary degree. Dr. Bakal has over 20 years of experience. His early career was spent working in Fish and Wildlife medicine and he still has a great passion for treating “exotic” animals. His professional interests include exotic animal medicine and surgery, small animal surgery, fear free practice, and preventative care. Outside of work Dr. Bakal likes to spend time with his daughter and 3 step daughters. He has numerous pets including 2 dogs, several snakes, Dart and Tree frogs, and marine aquaria. He enjoys going to area sporting events (Especially NC State), fishing, and woodworking.
Practice Manager
Ashley Brown
Ashley joined Youngsville Animal Hospital in 2022 as Practice Manager. She has a background in Practice Management and hospitality. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of South Carolina. She enjoys client communication, human resources, marketing and has a passion for giving clients and their pets the best care and service at all times. Ashley spent a lot of her childhood in Beaufort, South Carolina, but traveled frequently because her dad was in the Marine Corps. She has three dogs: 2 German Shepards, Bella & Lynx and a Miniature Schnauzer, Fritz. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and anything soccer.
Veterinary Support Staff
We like to think our staff is what really sets Youngsville Animal Hospital apart from all the rest! Our team wants to show you how a family-first approach is how we make your experience the best it can be.
Kenia Roa
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Louisburg, NC Kenia attended Louisburg College where she played soccer for two years and earned her Associate’s degree in General Art. She’s always had a passion for animals and has personal experience in caring for all of her family dogs. She has two dogs of her own whom she loves to take on hikes and the the dog parts. In her spare time, Kenia enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with her boyfriend Luis and her two pups! She wants to continue her veterinary education and one day open up her own clinic. She’s very excited to join the YAH team and is eager to work with such a great group of animal lovers!
Terri Seaver
Veterinary Assistant
Terri has worked in the Veterinary Medicine field for 10 years, primarily as a Client Care Coordinator. She has always had a passion for animals, but didn’t realize how much she loved this field until she ventured into it! Terri has been married to the love of her life, Earl for 32 years! They have 4 children: Ethan, Elyssa, Coleby and Tauny. They also have 4 grandchildren, Cadence, Emeryson, Addy and Chance. Her ‘extended’ family also includes Marvin, their English Mastiff, Mack, their English Bulldog and Alex, a Persian kitty. Her family and her faith is her sanctuary. Outside of her love of veterinary medicine, her interests include cooking and baking…She loves to feed people and show them love thru her treats! She also enjoy listening to Contemporary Christian music and rockin’ to 70’s music with her honey!
Rachel Adkins
Veterinary Assistant
Rachel Adkins born in West Tennessee moved to the Youngsville area with her parents and two sister in 2004. She has been working in restaurants the last few years but always knew she wanted to work with animals. During the pamdinic in 2020 she started volunteering at Saving Grace where she fell even more in love with helping dogs and other small animals. She is excited to start her career at YAH as a Vet Assistant and in the future before a Vet Technician. In her free time she loves to spend time with her long time boyfriend Ben walking, playing with, and cuddling her two fur babies Oakley (German Shepherd) and Diesel (Lab Mix) She also enjoys weekends at the beach and watching college football.
Madison Croom
Veterinary Assistant
Madison joined the YAH team in 2022. Her passion growing up was always caring for animals. Madison started working with animals as a kennel tech when she was 18. There has never been a time in her life where she hasn’t had a pet. She has owned fish, a bearded dragon, Guinea pigs, dogs, a cat, and a gerbil. Madison has adopted her three angels; Aladar, Stella, and Sage. Sage, her cat, loves to play catch with her toy egg. They inspire Madison every day to follow her passion for caring for animals. Madison goals are to own a huge piece of land to have a farm and so her dogs can run until they can’t anymore. In her free time she likes to work out, go on adventures with her boyfriend and her dogs, and be outside. Madison is very excited to continue to grow with YAH!
Mary Chalk
Reception
Mary is from Youngsville, NC and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is currently pursuing graduate education in the field of psychology but has always had a passion for animals and wants to include them in her profession. She and her fiancé live locally and have 5 animals together – a lab mix, three cats, and a dwarf rabbit. Mary has always wanted to work with animals and loves getting to meet everyones pets! In her free time, she enjoys doing art, taking classes, fishing, cooking and creating! She loves all animals and is ecstatic to be a part of the Youngsville Animal Hospital team!
Cleaning Procedures
Your health and safety, as well as that of your pets’, is our #1 concern at YAH. We want you to know that when you come into our practice you are entering an environment that takes the utmost care in ensuring your visit is the safest, cleanest experience possible. The video below is an example of how we clean each room prior to each individual examination. Precautionary steps are also taken multiple times per day in our waiting room to ensure sanitation to the max of our abilities.
YAH in the Community
We are PROUD to be a member of the Youngsville, North Carolina community serving Greater Youngsville and the surrounding areas of Franklin, Granville and Wake Counties. We strive to be a business that gives back to the community that we serve. We are honored to support the following community involvement groups:
- Franklin Co Chamber of Commerce
- Youngsville Area Business Association (YABA)
- Youngsville Area Kids Soccer (YAKS)
- Youngsville Parks and Rec
Been thinking about adopting a pet? We are proud to serve and partner with local area rescue organizations as well. Visit our adoptions section to get some advice on adopting a pet and some links to some of the local rescues that we partner with.
Facility Tour
Our facility features cozy spacing sure to make your trip to YAH a comfortable and convenient one. We have three exam rooms, each with fold down wall tables (for your little friends), a laboratory complete with start of the art diagnostic equipment and medications, a treatment area for wet/dental procedures and minor diagnostics, a full surgery suite capable of in-house soft tissue procedures and a brand new X-ray with digital radiography capabilities. Click through the pictures below and have a preview of what awaits you at Youngsville Animal Hospital.
Areas We Serve
We are proud to call Youngsville, NC home as your choice for hometown veterinary service! We are also pleased to serve clients in the entire surrounding areas including:
- Your choice for hometown veterinary services in Louisburg, NC is Youngsville Animal Hospital!
- Your choice for hometown veterinary services in Creedmoor, NC is Youngsville Animal Hospital
- Your choice for hometown veterinary services in Bunn, NC is Youngsville Animal Hospital!
- Your choice for hometown veterinary services in Wake Forest, NC is Youngsville Animal Hospital!
- Your choice for hometown veterinary services in Franklinton, NC is Youngsville Animal Hospital!