Our Doctors 

Dr. Taylor Frey

Medical Director

Dr. Frey grew up just outside of Philadelphia PA but moved around a little bit throughout her college years. She has lived in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Dr. Frey recalls always wanting to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, and she never recalls considering any other profession. She graduated from The Ohio State for undergrad with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She got her DVM from the University of Tennessee and then completed a small animal rotating internship at a specialty hospital in Nashville. Throughout vet school Dr. Frey focused on zoo and exotic animal medicine, and she has had the amazing opportunity to work at a few different zoo’s as well as travel abroad for work. It is because of these experiences that she has a strong passion for exotic animal medicine and being able to provide general and emergency care to all kinds of pets. Throughout her life she has had pet guinea pigs, rats, birds and rabbits and she currently has a dog, a snake and foster rabbits. Dr. Frey is pretty easy to identify at work as her hair is always a bright color but that color does change on a regular basis to keep it fun and exciting! When Dr. Frey is not at work you can find her throwing some axes (she is in a competitive league), snowboarding, traveling and just spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Rachel Hughes

Dr. Rachel Hughes grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington in 2011 before heading north to Canada to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. After finishing her studies, she decided to escape the cold and return home to Maryland. Dr. Hughes now works full-time at an emergency hospital in Ellicott City, where she has been a part of the team since 2019.

She loves the fast-paced and diverse cases in emergency medicine and is passionate about helping pets and their families navigate difficult situations. She understands how stressful it can be when beloved pets are unwell and makes it her goal to ensure clients feel supported and informed about the best options for their pet’s care. Her clinical interests include surgery, wound management, and ultrasound imaging, and she is committed to treating every patient with the same care and attention she would want for her own animals.

At home, Dr. Hughes shares a special bond with her pets: two adorable cats, Indi and Funyun, and a playful (and sometimes naughty) dog named Nellie. Her love for her own animals inspires her to go above and beyond for her patients. Recently, her family has grown to include her baby daughter, Penelope, who brings endless joy to her life. In her free time, Dr. Hughes enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, camping, binging true crime documentaries and podcasts, and attending live music events.

Dr. Amanda Jones

Dr. Jones grew up in Mercer County, New Jersey (Central Jersey, it exists!). As a child she remembers always wanting to become a veterinarian. Dr. Jones decided that this was certainly the career for her right before she began applying to college. Dr. Jones graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences with a pre vet focus, and had a minor in dance. She proceeded on to Kansas State University to obtain her DVM degree. Dr. Jones resides in Baltimore, and joined the Ellicott City team in September of 2022. She has a Great Date named Cleo (who often accompanies her to work!), two cats (Simba and Kovu), two guinea pigs (Clifford and Arlo), and a 3-legged bunny named Cherie. When not at work, she enjoys reading and collecting books, dancing, playing video games, and exploring Baltimore. A fun fact about Dr. Jones is that breakfast is her favorite meal - so no matter the time of day, breakfast food as to be her first meal, or she feels that her entire day is thrown off!

Dr. Jennifer Kelleher

Dr. Jennifer Kelleher holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Kelleher loves making a difference in animals' lives through her specialized care and the bonds she forms with pets and their owners. She's especially passionate about tackling tricky behavioral issues, helping pets and their families live happier, healthier lives together. Dr. Kelleher is equally passionate about emergency care, recognizing the need for reliable support during life’s most critical moments.

A canine lover at heart, Dr. Kelleher shares her life with six dogs: Milo, Harper, Annie, Chad, Petey and Daphne. When she's not at work, you'll find her hiking with her dogs, participating in dog sports, reading, or watching movies.

Dr. Melissa Reidy

Dr. Melissa Reidy has been with EAH off and on for ten years! Originally from Maryland, she made the decision to attend veterinary school in Dublin, Ireland in 1999, graduating in 2004. After returning home to Maryland, she spent many years in general practice before turning her attention to emergency and relief work. Her special interests include feline medicine, geriatric medicine, and palliative care. She is also very involved with traditional chinese veterinary medicine, or TCVM, and enjoys helping her patients with alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. 

Dr. Reidy lives in Glen Burnie with her four cats and two shih tzus, Mose and Stanley, and in her free time enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling with the dogs.