Stephanie Brinley, Practice Manager
Stephanie has been a part of the Bannon Woods family for over 17 years. Stephanie earned her bachelor’s in Marketing and Accounting from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky. Stephanie has had horses most of her life and continues to be an active member of the Equine community. As a youth, she competed in contest western pleasure and hunter divisions at both the local and national level. Stephanie resides in Fairdale with her husband, Aaron, and daughter Kayelee. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys competing on her Western Pleasure horse Hercules and coaching her daughter in the ring. Stephanie also shares her home with “fur babies” Bella and Darren.
Aimee Timmering
Aimee is from Bullitt County, Kentucky, where she currently resides with her husband, Catlin, and their two young children. She has three family dogs, Athena, Ralphie, and ClairBear, who inspired her love for veterinary medicine. Aimee is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending time with her family, whether it’s exploring nature, fishing, or having a fun day at the lake! Even in her free time, Aimee enjoys caring for orphaned kittens (who always seem to find her!). Aimee has always had a lifelong love of animals and looks forward to caring for your furbaby!
“Saving the world, one kitten at a time!”
-Aimee Timmering
Deborah
Deb is a Louisville native with more than 6 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant. She has been an integral part of the Bannon Woods family since 2020. Her professional interests include anesthesia, surgery, and bonding with all the nervous or anxious pets.
She loves to hike, run, or do anything outdoors with her canine companion, Grace. She has two cats – Shulk and Naofami. Deb also collects multiple types of exotic fish! Fun Fact – She and Julianna are sisters!
Dakota
Born in Valley Station, Dakota is very familiar with the Fairdale area, especially Bannon Woods. She has been a part of the Bannon Woods Family for 20 years! She participated in riding lessons and farm activities since she was 4 years old, and graduated to teaching riding lessons and summer camps on her own.
Her equine background is in Hunter/Jumper, contest, and some Dressage. Our practice manager, Stephanie, was even her riding instructor when she first started! Dakota has been part of the Bannon Woods Veterinary family since 2021, and leads our Reception team. She excels at patient care and client communication and loves the bonds she has with all our clients and their fur babies. She loves spending time with her husband Brandon, their 3 kiddos, and 2 dogs.
Selina
Selina graduated from Pleasure Ridge Park High School and has been part of the Bannon Woods family for 16 years! She began riding and working at Bannon Woods Farm since she was 4 years old. Selina was very involved in the training and summer camp program at Bannon Woods Farm also.
She has been part of the veterinary team since 2022, and excels as our equine nurse. Her professional interests include all things Equine, anesthesia, pharmaceutical and medications, and patient care. In her spare time, she loves to read and build projects with Legos. Selina also loves to spend time with her significant other, Jameson, and her 2 cats, Komi and Spoon. Fun fact – Selina is Dakota’s niece!
Julianna
Julianna (J) graduated from Jefferson Community and Technical College in 2020 with an Associate in Arts degree. She has 8 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and has been a part of the Bannon Woods team since 2022. Her favorite place to be is with our patients.
She specializes in patient care and underwater treadmill therapy. Whether your pet is here for hospitalization, surgery, treadmill therapy or a routine appointment, Julianna will make sure all their needs are met. In her spare time, she loves to read, build 3D puzzles, and play volleyball. J enjoys spending time with her 3 cats and 2 dogs. Fun fact – She is also our dog groomer on weekends!
Kristina
Kristina grew up in Fairdale and graduated from the Phoenix School of Discovery. She joined the Bannon Woods team in March of 2025 with 3 years of prior experience in the field. Kristina’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is anything involving patient care. She loves being with all of our patients and caring for them during their visits.
In her spare time she enjoys painting, embroidery, and cooking.
Kristina also loves spending time with her boyfriend, Josh. She has 3 fur-babies – a hamster, and 2 cats. Kristina also has a green thumb, with over 50 plants at one time!