Meet the Doc
Dr. Morgan West McCaskill grew up in the foothills of North Carolina on her family's dairy farm. She got her first horse at 5 years old and has continued to ride and be a part of the industry ever since. She continued her path in the animal industry by attending North Carolina State University and receiving a B.S. in Zoology with minors in both Animal Science and Nutrition. During her senior year at NCSU, she was introduced to animal chiropractic in one of her equine science courses and decided to pursue the career. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree for humans from Sherman College of Chiropractic in South Carolina and continued with post graduate training in animal chiropractic in Texas. Following this training she became a certified animal chiropractor by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).
The AVCA was founded in 1989 by Dr. Sharon Willoughby, DVM, DC, with the purpose of establishing standards of education and practice in the field of animal chiropractic. The AVCA only offers certification in Animal Chiropractic to licensed Chiropractors and Veterinarians, who in turn must satisfy continuing education requirements to maintain a current status. The Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) is the primary national credential for this field in North America. More information about AVCA doctors can be found at animalchiropractic.org
Dr. Morgan moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from Sherman College where she ran her own practice for 2 years. Following the birth of her daughter, Dr. Morgan decided to move back to North Carolina to be closer to family and the Blue Ridge Mountains that have always been home. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her husband, Brett, daughter, Sadie, and their two dogs, Zoe and Ace. She also enjoys riding her horses, Dixie and Drifter, and working on her family’s cattle farm. Dr. Morgan looks forward to working with you and your animal to help you both maximize your health.
Photo Credits: Copper Arrow Photography - top right and bottom left photos; Montana Canter Photography - top left and bottom right photos.
Meet Our Scheduling Extraordinaire
Carol West is stepping in to help with appointment scheduling and managing Dr. Morgan’s calendar. Carol is a retired high school science teacher and native of Lenoir. When she is not helping with scheduling, you can find Carol outside hiking, horseback riding, snowboarding, and working on the family farm! Or at her full time job as grandma to Sadie
Photo Credit: Montana Canter Photography
Meet Our Social Media Manager and Farm Call Assistant
Tiffany Shepherd is a native of North Wilkesboro, NC where she enjoys outdoor activities such as trout fishing, kayaking and spending time with all of her animals. She has helped deliver baby animals, dropper or bottle raised anything from baby squirrels to calves, and holds several other certifications such as Wildlife Rehabilitator, Cattle Artificial Insemination, and Excavator Operation. Tiffany is a fellow graduate of North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!) in Agriculture Extension Education, BS with minors in both Animal Science & Horticulture. She also has a graduate degree is from NC A&T State University, Agriculture Education as a Professional Service, MS.
Tiffany is also certified in Equine and Canine Sports Massage and is in the process of getting her Masterson Method certification. She is growing her own animal bodywork business as well and is currently accepting new clients, Summit Equine and Canine Bodywork
