Meet the staff
Patricia Riggs, DVM
Caryn Mullikin-Reception/Technician
Ali Whipple - Groomer/Technician
Dr. Riggs is a 2003 graduate of Ross University which included a clinical year at the University of Florida and undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky. She has practiced in Central Kentucky for 17 years and purchased Eastland Animal Clinic in August of 2016. Her number one goal is to simply keep animals healthy so that her clients can enjoy them for many years.
She has a husband, Garry, three children, Jessica, Patrick and JEM, two grandchildren, Cailet and Emma along with her Labrador, Layla and and several cats. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and pets along with gardening, landscaping her back yard and running.
Ali Whipple - Groomer/Technician
Caryn Mullikin-Reception/Technician
Ali Whipple - Groomer/Technician
Ali is from California and is a graduate of the Pet Smart Grooming Academy and has been with Eastland for 10 years. She has 15 years of experience working in the veterinary industry and brings plenty of valuable experience and knowledge to the practice.
Ali has a Poodle named Apollo and a cat named Mooch. She spends her spare time hiking, camping, kayaking, taking nature photography and participates in a kickball league along with costumes/cos play.
Caryn Mullikin-Reception/Technician
Caryn Mullikin-Reception/Technician
Caryn Mullikin-Reception/Technician
Caryn is a graduate of Animal Behavioral College and takes care of the front desk but, is always willing to step in wherever she is needed and is a great team player. Her love of animals brings plenty of passion and dedication to the job.
Outside of work she loves to spend time with her dog, Dodger, and cat, Billie Jean. Caryn’s hobbies include designing homes, gardening, cooking and biking.