MEET OUR STAFF
Rene’ Holt, DVM
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Rene’ Holt has always had a love for animals, especially the exotic ones! She grew up in rural Mississippi and was always surrounded by her family pets which included dogs, cats, horses, sugar gliders, and even a raccoon. There wasn’t a time where she didn’t want to grow up to be a veterinarian. She has always had a true compassion for all animals.
Dr. Holt received her Animal and Dairy Science degree from Mississippi State University and from there she continued at Mississippi State and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She moved to the Huntsville area with her husband, Michael, after graduation and has been practicing in the area ever since. Dr. Holt has 4 children to whom she has passed down her love of animals to.
Dr. Holt started Rocket City Mobile Vet in 2018, Rocket City Veterinary Hospital in 2022, and has now added Rocket City Veterinary Emergency to the family in early 2023.
Dr. Holt has special interests in emergency, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and exotic medicine. She currently has 3 cats, Nora, Jon Snow & Declan, 2 dogs, Félicie & Carolina, a betta fish named Guy, and a very spoiled Cockatoo named Harlow. In her spare time, Dr. Holt loves spending time with her family and planning parties.
Madison Martin, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Madison Martin is excited to be practicing her passion in her hometown. Dr. Martin was raised right here in the Rocket City since she was 5 years old. Even from a young age it was clear that she had great compassion for animals of all kinds, including a brown recluse she once caught and tried to keep as a pet. Dr. Martin’s first official furry companion was a ferret named Pooky who she quickly realized needed more friends in the form of 2 more ferrets! Dr. Martin’s interest in animal care only grew with her as she spent more and more time out at the barn with her horse, Pogo.
Dr. Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the College of Agriculture at Auburn University before continuing her education at Kansas State University where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. During her time in school, Dr. Martin became fascinated with exotic animal medicine as she oversaw the College’s Herpetarium and volunteering within the Exotic Animal Department. Since graduating, Dr. Martin has moved back to be closer with her family and put down her own roots.
Dr. Martin now has special interest in exotic companion animal medicine and surgery. She is currently the Exotic After-Hours Veterinarian for the Rocket City Veterinary team. In her free-time Dr. Martin prefers to read, play video games, and snuggle with her dog, Eowyn. Of all the animals she works with, rats are probably her absolute favorite patients!
Moriah Lorge, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Lorge’s bio coming soon!
Jenny Markle
Practice Manager
Jenny has been working in veterinary medicine since 2007. She has held a position in all aspects of a veterinary hospital, but most of her career has been as a veterinary assistant. She has an Associates in Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Jefferson State Community College. In 2018 she joined Rocket City Mobile Vet and has since moved into the position of Practice Manager.
Jenny grew up on a farm and has had a passion for animals her entire life. She currently has 4 animals of her own, all of whom are rescues – Sallie (a Cocker Spaniel) who has been her best friend and companion since 2012, Cricket (a Shih-Tzu), Walter (a Siamese), and Pocket (a Hedgehog).
She loves to read and has discovered a love of plants. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, which includes her husband, Michael, and her son, Lincoln.
Cheyenne Pitts
Lead Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Cheyenne has been in the veterinary field since 2017. She has spent most of her career as a veterinary assistant but as moved into the role of lead receptionist at Rocket City Veterinary Services.
Cheyenne is also currently pursuing a nursing degree and aspires to be a Nurse Practitioner.
Cheyenne’s interests include getting her lashes and nails done, watching reality tv, and spending time with her family; including her fiancée, Jackie, and their 5 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 bearded dragons.
Jackie Harris
Co-Lead Veterinary Assistant
Jackie has been in the veterinary field since 2011 and has spent most of her career as a veterinary assistant. Since joining Rocket City Veterinary Services, she has taken on the role a lead clinic technician assistant.
Growing up, Jackie always had a passion for making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them! Her interests include educating clients, dentistry, and working with exotics.
Jackie and her fiancée, Cheyenne, have 5 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 bearded dragons. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, fishing, and watching Auburn football.
Adam Carter
Co-Lead Veterinary Assistant
Adam joined Rocket City Veterinary Services in March of 2022 but has been in the veterinary field since 2016. Adam grew up in Jupiter, Florida and moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 2007.
He has a variety of exotics, two dogs (Pepper and Sasha), and three cats (Garnet, Maurice, and Eleanor). His hobbies include hiking and playing the piano. His passion at work is emergency and critical care, and client education.
Brittany Rivera
Veterinary Assistant
Brittany joined Rocket City Veterinary Services in November of 2021. Brittany has been working as a veterinary assistant for 6 years. Brittany is currently studying to get her bachelor’s degree in biology and then plans to go to veterinary school and become a veterinarian.
Brittany has 2 spoiled dogs at home. In addition to spoiling her fur-babies, she loves going to Disney every year and LOVES Stitch. She is saving up for her own farm where she can get even more animals to love!
Amanda Alaffa
Veterinary Assistant
Amanda has been in the veterinary field since the beginning of 2021. She is currently enrolled at Ashworth College to pursue a degree to become a licensed veterinary technician.
Amanda has lived all over the US as a military spouse. She joined the US. Army National Guard from 2010-2016 and was a Military Police Officer. After settling down, she was able to pursue her dream of working with animals.
Animals have always been a large part of her life. She can’t think of a more rewarding career than that of getting to help animals.
She enjoys spending time with her husband, Ram, and 3 daughters: Abigail, Addison, and Avery. Amanda is the proud owner of 4 dogs, a cat, a rabbit, and two saltwater fish tanks. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, golfing, fishing, and just about anything that has to do with the outdoors.
Cassie Bunn
Veterinary Assistant
Cassie has been working in the veterinary field since 2006, most of which has been in specialty medicine, and has a special interest in surgery and critical care. She is currently pursuing a degree in veterinary technology through Jefferson State Community College with the goal of obtaining her license in veterinary technology.
Cassie was born in Florida, but raised in Oklahoma, and has moved a lot with her family before finding the Madison area to be her home. On her free time, she enjoys Church activities, reading, spending time with family, and painting.
Cassie has a Ragdoll mix named Timothy, and a Sheltie mix named Kiara. She considers herself a “cat person,” though also has a love and passion for dogs and exotic animals.