About TVSS

Dr. Patrick Loftin is a North Carolina native and graduated from the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. He completed an internship at Louisiana State University, and then completed his surgical residency and Master’s of Science at Kansas State University. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. Dr. Loftin returned to Raleigh in 2018 to join the TVSS team. He loves working with so many wonderful hospitals throughout the Triangle and surrounding areas, providing specialized care for their patients and the pet owners who love them.

Outside of work, he loves spending time with his wife and three children, especially anything involving the outdoors or the Wolfpack!

Jessica’s roots run deep in North Carolina. Raised along the Neuse River in Eastern North Carolina, she later made the move to Central North Carolina, where she has continued building both her life and her career for the past 15 years.

With almost 20 years in veterinary medicine, Jessica’s journey reflects dedication, resilience, and a true passion for growth. She got her start in vet med as a Certified Veterinary Assistant and steadily advanced to the role of Practice Manager, gaining hands-on clinical knowledge and leadership expertise along the way. Having worked in multiple veterinary practices, she brings a well-rounded perspective to team development, hospital operations, and creating stellar client and patient experiences.

Jessica’s leadership style is driven by a simple but powerful belief…”culture eats strategy for breakfast”. She is committed to creating an environment where both teammates and clients feel valued, supported, and heard. She passionately believes in our mission of providing the highest standard of care to our patients and clients.

Outside of the hospital, Jessica’s heart belongs to horses. An avid equine enthusiast, she spends her free time riding and caring for her beloved “ponies.” She also treasures time with her husband and family, enjoys getting lost in a good book, binge-watching documentaries, and can happily spend hours in any library she finds.

Nicole Allen is our senior surgical assistant who has been an integral part of TVSS since 2012. Nicole took a brief hiatus in 2020 after having her daughter but has been back with TVSS since 2021.Nicole grew up in Massachusetts and moved to North Carolina as a teenager. She spent several years in Charleston, SC before moving to Raleigh in 2012.

With over 20 years in the veterinary field, Nicole has worked in various areas of veterinary medicine, including emergency and general medicine, but her true love is of veterinary surgery and especially orthopedics.

Nicole has two cats Lily, a stray, who wandered up to her house and never left and ZuZu who was found under a car hood sitting next to the engine. Her newest addition is Fenway, a rescue from Charlie’s Rescue. When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Reagan. Nicole loves everything about CrossFit and she’s a Level One trainer. Her love of sports, especially the Red Sox and Patriots, keep her attention when she’s not chasing around her young daughter, her rescue pup or her two wild kitties.

Courtney comes to TVSS as a recent graduate from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She has always had a passion for animals since a young age and began her veterinary medicine journey a few years ago as a veterinary assistant intern at a local animal shelter in her hometown of Camarillo, CA. Since then, she has continued her journey by being a kennel technician and animal research assistant. Courtney has decided to continue to pursue her passion here in hopes of becoming a registered veterinary technician, where she can help improve animal lives.

In her spare time, you will find Courtney hanging around her four cats (Dipper, Kasper, Ash, and Toad) or finding new ones to pet and love. She also loves to spend her time sitting down with a good book, napping, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Katelyn originally joined TVSS as a surgical assistant in 2021 but took a year off to welcome her first son. With a deep-rooted passion for veterinary medicine, she knew she wanted to return to the field and continue making a difference in the lives of pets and their people.

With hands-on experience in surgical care, Katelyn has developed a strong foundation in animal health and a deep appreciation for the precision, teamwork, and compassion that veterinary medicine requires. Transitioning into client communication has allowed her to combine her clinical background with her love for educating and connecting with pet owners—ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

Originally from New Jersey, Katelyn moved south in 2016 to earn her degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University. At home, she enjoys the company of her two dogs, Berkley and Rhea, and two cats, Tina and Oliver. Outside of work, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, spending time outdoors, or diving into new hobbies whenever she can.

Jonathan is a veterinary technician that grew up in Wake Forest. He started his journey in Veterinary Medicine over 2 decades ago in high school and never looked back. Jonathan has worked many different aspects of the field, mostly in general practice. With all his experience, surgery has always been one of his biggest passions. He does have his Veterinary Technician Degree and recently passed his Veterinary Technician National Examination to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

When Jonathan is not working, he enjoys spending time with his son. He also loves going to the beach, doing Spartan races, photography, fishing, and anything car related. He is also a big fan of college football and professional soccer. His four dogs include a Pitbull mix, Rottweiler, Boxer, and French Bulldog. There are also two cats to round out the family.

Josh comes to TVSS from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine where he worked as a veterinary assistant. He is currently enrolled in Penn Foster College working towards his goal of becoming a registered veterinary technician. With a strong interest in exotic veterinary medicine, he hopes to one day have the opportunity to work with a variety of exotic animals including his favorite – giraffes.

Josh grew up in North Carolina and currently resides in Raleigh with his two dogs, Sadie and Nevaeh, and cat Gary. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and gardening as well as spending time with his friends and family.