Our Team

We are definitely obsessed with pets! We have fostered and worked with local rescue organizations and have always had a houseful of our own pets. We also have a group of friends who are all very passionate about animals. One of the friends is a veterinarian, Dr. Carol Adams, and she started out as our vet almost 20 years ago. Many of us have always encouraged her to open her own clinic; however, she wanted nothing to do with “the business” of opening a business. In early 2019, we started to seriously discuss the possibility of collaboration. After many conversations and over many months, we developed a solid business plan to open a clinic where Dr. Adams could focus exclusively on her position as medical director and concentrate on direct patient care, and we would handle the business end of running the clinic. We all envision a different sort of veterinary experience for clients and patients. Personally, we have drawn on our experiences as pet owners and clients, and our goal is to provide a modern clinic that is staffed with a compassionate team of individuals who share our passion for animals. Our team is like family—we all have a common goal of keeping pets as healthy and happy as they can be! Overall, we want to provide personalized, integrative, and reliable veterinary care for pets while also providing a modern and convenient experience for pet parents.

Dr. Adams graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. The first 15 years of her career were spent working with large animals, primarily dairy cattle. She was also an instructor at Clemson University and locally at College of the Sequoias. Since 2007, she has worked with small animals, mostly dogs and cats, but also some pocket pets, reptiles, and just about any animal that requires veterinary assistance. She has a special interest in the disorders and surgery of brachycephalic breeds and has been fortunate enough to have Bulldogs and French Bulldogs as part of her family for the last 20 years. Most of her free time is spent caring for her Bulldogs, a Chihuahua who thinks he’s a Bulldog, two cats, two box turtles, and two desert tortoises.

As a new passionate and dedicated R.V.T. , I strive to provide the highest quality of care to all my patients. My goal is to ensure that every pet lives a healthy and happy life, and I am always eager to educate pet owners on the best practices for their furry loved ones. When I am not at the clinic, you will catch me trying to figure out ways to enhance my skills and knowledge, given that one of my goals is to become a veterinarian and eventually own a veterinary clinic. A fun fact about me is that I love being in the outdoors riding ATV’s and enjoying nature.

Liz has been in the veterinary profession since 2012 and she knew from a very young age that her life would be devoted to taking care of animals of all species… she loves them all! She started out by learning how to take care of her own pets as a child. Her father had a small farm and they had cats, dogs, horses and chickens. When she was 13 years old, she started pet sitting and walking dogs. She also worked at horse stables throughout high school as a stable hand. Her first job in vet medicine was at the SPCA and that became her passion. She has also rescued many animals: chickens, horses, goats, dogs, cats, and turtles. Her passion is helping animals and improving their quality of life – whether she is working with a pet during a wellness visit and vaccines or whether it is an emergency. She is always increasing her knowledge and is currently studying fear free strategies. She cannot wait to meet all of the clients and patients who comes to House of Paws!