Dr. Ann Davis – Veterinarian/Owner
Growing up on her family’s dairy farm in South Carolina Dr. Ann was exposed to many facets of animal care from an early age and can truly say that she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian her whole life.
After receiving a Bachelor of Sciences from Clemson University in 1987, she attended University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.
After graduating, she spent her first few years of practice at an AAHA certified small animal practice in the Raleigh/Greensboro area. It was during this time that she became interested in holistic medicine and completed the Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy taught by Dr. Richard Pitcairn in 1998.
Dr. Ann and her family moved to Brevard in 2003, and she worked for several years at the Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in Asheville. In 2008, she completed the Chi Institute’s Small Animal Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Course and opened Riversong Veterinary Clinic in downtown Brevard. Since then, she has enjoyed using her specialized training and over 25 years of veterinary experience to offer integrative services to local pets. Dr. Ann is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA).
When not busy with her duties as Owner and Veterinarian at Riversong, Dr. Ann enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family, including her furry family members Valentine, Joles, and Abe.
Dr. Kimberly Couch – Veterinarian
Dr. Kimberly Couch was born and raised on the Southwest Florida coast and has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was in kindergarten. She has worked in the veterinary industry since she was 16 years old, starting as a kennel technician and working her way towards becoming a veterinarian. She received her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Business Administration at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL in 2016. She then received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL in 2020. Go Gators!
Even before veterinary school, she was interested in natural remedies. She received her certification in veterinary acupuncture at Chi University and is working on her certificates in veterinary herbal medicine and veterinary rehabilitation (physical therapy). She has passion for integrating eastern medicine and western medicine together to provide the most comprehensive, holistic, treatment plans for her patients. She is also fear free certified and believes strongly in making veterinary visits more positive experiences for both pets and their owners.
Dr. Couch is happy to have called Asheville home for the last 4 years. In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors with her husband (Chad) and golden retriever (Franklin) reading at home with her two cats (Gypsy and Pebbles), practicing yoga, and tending to her plants and garden.
Renee Thrash – Registered Veterinary Technician
Renee is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and also graduated from AB Tech’s Veterinary Technology Program and went on to become a registered technician. Renee joined Riversong in July 2014 and is an essential team member involved in many aspects of procedures, patient care, lab work, prescriptions, and client education. At home, she enjoys walking with her sweet rescue cat, SC, and her Italian Greyhound, Sandy.
Leslye Guice-Hardin – Veterinary Care Coordinator
Leslye is a graduate of Kent State University where she studied Business Administration. She has worked for over 20 years in Animal Care both, shelter and veterinary medicine. Leslye recently re-joined the Riversong team after working with us in 2023. Leslye’s passion is all things feline. She enjoys learning and working with feline behavior, nutrition, and especially neonatal kittens. At home she enjoys growing and preserving food and hanging out with cats Lennox, Rylee, Jax, Blythe, Navidad, Doctor Mulligan, and Squirrel. She can also often be found throwing tennis balls for her pups Mae Mobley, Reagan, and Parker Cannon.