Supervisors
Suzanne Cianciulli
Practice Manager
Suzanne and her son, Parker moved to Haywood County in 2007. She has worked with animals since graduating high school in 1997. When Suzanne moved to Haywood County, she immediately took a job at Lowes in Waynesville as a Department Manager. After 2 1/2 years of working at Lowes, a Veterinarian Technician position became available at Junaluska Animal Hospital. She jumped at the opportunity to work with animals again! In 2012 she was promoted to Practice Manager. Suzanne loves working around her house, camping, hiking and enjoying these beautiful mountains.
Marguerite Smith
Accounts Manager
Marguerite and her husband, Keith moved to WNC in 1995 to be with her daughter, son-in-law and 3 grand son's. Marguerite has a degree in Psychology and social work. She worked at C.A.R.E., a children's advocacy center. After a couple of years there, she made the move to Junaluksa Animal Hospital in 1997. Marguerite started her career with JAH as a Client Services rep. After doing that for 7 years, she was promoted to Accounts Manager. Marguerite loves the changing seasons of NC, reading, hike and garden.
Kortney Wells
Technician Supervisor
Kortney was born in Florida and then moved to WNC in 2012. She has 2 kids and 3 four-legged kids. When she isn't working she loves to travel, camp, fish, and hunt.
Lacy Austin
Client Services Supervisor
Lacy Austin has lived in WNC off and on for 10 years. Having lived in many states, Lacy decided to settle down in WNC where she resides with 2 cats, Norman and Charlie and 2 fish, Earl and Stanley. In her spare time Lacy loves to garden and enjoys the great outdoors. Lacy has been with Junaluska Animal Hospital for 8 years in client services.
Receptionists
Penni Joseph
Client Services Associate
Animal Lover at Best! Penni has been in the veterinary field/medical field for many years. Penni has an Associates Degree in Operating Room Technology and a Certificate in Pharmacy Technology. She has been trained in Veterinary Assistance and is currently a Client Service Associate here at Junaluska Animal Hospital. She resides in Clyde with her dogs and cats. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two college age sons and enjoying all that mountain life has to offer.