CEO
Ava
Ava was found on the side of the road covered in bumps, bruises, and fleas, and brought here to the clinic that she would eventually be named after. The team helped her feel better, and the rest is history—Ava quickly decided that she would like to develop her management skills by sticking around! She’s been a member of the Avalon Veterinary Hospital family ever since.
Here at the hospital, Ava spends her time checking up on patients and relaxing in her basket. She’s most productive when she’s able to get at least four hours of sleep during the work day—her proudest accomplishment is developing the proper loving and cuddling skills in the Avalon Veterinary Hospital staff so that they’re able to pass along those talents to other visiting pets.
When she has time between her beauty naps and her duties as CEO, Ava enjoys eating and would stuff herself during every meal if she could. She’s still trying to talk Avalon Veterinary Hospital’s care team into tripling her diet plan!
Owner / Veterinarian
Jennifer Morley
Dr Morley purchased the practice years ago from out of state owners after working at Avalon. Dr. Jennifer Morley has been smitten with pets ever since she can remember—she never even considered a career path other than veterinary medicine! Animal care is simply in her nature.
Dr. Morley is a native of Central Illinois and attended Illinois State University to earn her bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry. Next, she graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 with Honors, she earned her Doctorate and became a licensed veterinarian. Dr. Morley practiced in Illinois, Indiana, and Oregon before moving to Tulsa to continue her veterinary journey. She joined the Avalon Veterinary Hospital team in the spring of 2017, and brings with her special interests in feline medicine, behavior modification, geriatric care, and ophthalmology.
Dr. Morley and her husband of 25 years, Mark, have two boys named James and Jon. The family lives on a 20-acre farm that they share with a variety of wonderful pets. Dr. Morley has four dogs—Yadi the Doberman; a geriatric Labrador named Elvis; an elderly Yorkie mix named Daphne who was adopted back in Oregon; and a naughty pit bull mix who goes by Mabel—as well as two cats named Bob and Ramona. The family also lives with a fish named Garth, Violet the miniature pony, two Quarter horses called Diva and Lyric, and a gentle Appaloosa gelding named Spec.
Veterinarian
Dr. Erin Tygart
Dr. Erin Tygart is a dedicated veterinarian passionate about providing compassionate and comprehensive care for your beloved pets. Dr. Tygart has a deep understanding of animal health and a gentle touch that puts pets at ease.
A graduate of Oklahoma State University 1999, Dr. Tygart has a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and continues to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the industry.
When not tending to patients, she enjoys backpacking, running, painting, and spending time with her family including her husband, two children, and her own animals. Her pets at home include a plethora of dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Tygart is committed to ensuring that every pet receives the highest quality care possible.
Practice Manager
Holley
Holley was only 10 years old when she adopted her first puppy; their relationship lasted for 15 happy years, and Holley has held a deep love and respect for our canine companions ever since. For her, working in the field of veterinary medicine simply makes sense! Holley is one of the hospital’s Veterinary Technicians.
Holley first began working as a Kennel Technician while living in Harrison, Arkansas, and started training on-the-job to become a Veterinary Technician shortly afterward. She helped pets at that clinic for the next six years before moving on to another nearby hospital for a time. Next, Holley relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma for her husband’s job and signed on at a corporate practice for the next four years. When she heard about an open position here at Avalon Veterinary Hospital from a friend, she jumped at her chance to better pets’ lives in a close-knit, family-centered setting—Holley joined the hospital family in June of 2017 and has been caring for the area’s pets and animal owners here ever since!
In her spare time, Holley enjoys relaxing with a good book and doting on her own pets at home. She and her family have three cats—C.C., Hobiecat, and the extra-grumpy Gertrude—as well as a dog named Poppins.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Tobie
Registered Veterinary Technician
Tobie has had a passion for fixing things ever since she can remember. When she finished her time in the armed forces and couldn’t work on military vehicles any longer, she decided to try fixing her other love: animals. Tobie hasn’t looked back since! She’s a Veterinary Technician here at Avalon Veterinary Hospital.
Tobie’s animal-care journey began at another local hospital, where she learned the ropes of the profession. Next, she transitioned to a busy emergency center before signing on at a surgical referral facility. In the fall of 2018, Tobie joined the team here at Avalon Veterinary Hospital, and she’s been tending to the needs of the area’s animal companions ever since.
She has a special passion for surgery work, and her favorite part of the job is learning new things on a daily basis.
Tobie’s interests away from work include photography, riding her motorcycle, listening to music, and enjoying the company of her own pets. She shares her life with a boxer and two loveable cats.
Rainee
Registered Veterinary Technician
Worksheets from Rainee’s kindergarten days proclaim that she wanted to work with animals when she grew up—her dream hasn’t wavered since. Rainee has wanted to help pets ever since she was six years old! She’s proud to make a difference in her hometown community as a member of the Avalon Veterinary Hospital family.
Rainee was only 17 years old when she began an internship with a local animal hospital. Two months later, she was hired on as an employee! She’s worked in the veterinary field ever since.
She is now an RVT, and took her state and national boards in 2020 and is now licensed. She has two doberman pinschers Malcolm and Darcy. They are both rescues, one from the shelter and another from a rescue group. She also has two cats who are rescues as well, Ava and Crunchy. Ava used to be our clinic cat but was adopted by her a few years ago, and Crunchy was found in a dumpster as a kitten several years ago as well. She is happily married and her husband and animals are her entire world.
Veterinary Assistant
Joy
Veterinary Assistant
Joy graduated from Broken Arrow in 2021, and later went to Community Care College to be a Veterinary Assistant. After interning here at Avalon for a couple of months, she officially joined our team as a new veterinary assistant in 2023. She has enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about veterinary medicine and see all of our adorable patients. Joy has been a wonderful addition to the team and has such a gentle spirit. She works hard to ensure that our patients have every need met during their visit.
Joy got her cat, Gecko, when she was 18 right after graduating high school, and he’s been glued to her side ever since. When she’s not at work, Joy loves spending her free time with her own cat, serving in her church, playing board games with her family, going on walks, and occasionally working on a craft.
Receptionists
Chloe
Chloe has has a lifelong love and passion for companion animals. She has wanted to work in the field for as long as she can remember, and spent three years at Oklahoma State University earning a degree in animal science, (Go Pokes!).
She is the first one to welcome you at the front desk, and is always eager to meet new patients and their people. Chloe is currently applying to veterinary school to continue a lifelong career in veterinary medicine.
When she’s not doting on your animal companions, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her own animals. She has a german shepherd named Ace, and a sweetheart kitty named Leopold.
Melanie
Even though Avalon Veterinary Hospital has been Melanie’s first job in the field, she has always had a great love of animals. You can find Melanie anywhere in the hospital from answering the phone, to patient care. She has a passion for showing pigs in high school, but since then she has traded her piggies for pitties! Her two pitbulls, Oakley a shy but sweet two year old male, and Missy who was adopted from here, may not have hooves but they do have big hearts! Melanie also has several horses and cows at home.
Outside of work Melanie enjoys relaxing with friends, running, and soccer. She plans to continue her education, and becoming a veterinary technician.
Groomer
Riki
Riki has been grooming pets for about 20 years. Her skill and kind heartedness ensures that your pet will look beautiful and have a paw-sitive experience. It’s very important to us to try and make every visit as stress free as possible. Riki has three dogs; Lari the toy poodle, Belle the beagle, and Boo Bear the Corgi mix, as well as her two cats Alex and Percy. When she isn’t beautifying your pets or spoiling her own, Riki also enjoys spending time in her garden. Please call to schedule your pets grooming appointment.