Meet Our Team

Dr. Joshua Hower, WCRAH Medical Director, was born and raised outside of Philadelphia PA. As a child he was drawn to all things involving animals and science. He attended the University of Rhode Island for his undergraduate degree in Marine Biology, with a special interest in sharks and fishes. He then returned to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and received his doctorate in 2015.

Dr. Hower spent the first 5 years of his veterinary career in Wilmington NC, where he worked in general practice and emergency medicine. He joined the WCRAH team following a move to Asheville in early 2020, and has continued to expand his interests in soft tissue surgery and emergency/intensive care medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Hower spends his time enjoying the mountains of Western North Carolina and cheering for Philly sports teams. His hobbies include camping, fishing, photography, and hiking with his two black lab mixes named Keira and Wren.

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Brandy, is the Inventory Manager here at WCRAH. She joined the team in 2018, but has been part of the veterinary field since 2003. This field is truly her life’s passion—she has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, and still wouldn’t trade it for anything.

She's been married to her best friend for 15 wonderful years. Together they share their home with six cats and sweet chocolate Lab/Shepherd mix, Rex. She is also a proud aunt to 14 amazing nieces and nephews who mean the world to her.

When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family, thrift shopping for hidden treasures, and taking joy rides through the mountains.