Our Staff

Kendra

Practice Manager

Kendra is our wonderful Practice Manager here at Shallowford Animal Hospital. She has been working in the Veterinary Industry since she was 17 years old, starting out as a Kennel Assistant and working her way up to Technician and now Practice Manager. Kendra lives in the area with her four dogs Jack, Pogo, Rudy and Ditto along with two cats, Pyewachet and Mugen. When not keeping the clinic running she enjoys camping, hiking, swimming, reading, and playing video and board games.

“I love animals and I love helping people. Animals are like children and it’s our job to be their advocate. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to offer comfort and hope to pets and their owners.”

Darrell

Technician Team Leader

Having spent 3 years at McKamey Animal Center working in Shelter Medicine, Darrell joined the team at Shallowford Animal Hospital and is our Technician Team Leader. He is married with 2 children and has 2 dogs including a Corgi mix named Daemon.

“I started in the Vet Industry through Shelter Medicine and spent 3 years learning the basics of veterinary medicine and also gaining extensive background in behavior evaluation. In 2011 I joined the Shallowford Animal Hospital team and have enjoyed almost every second since that time.”

Nancy

Groomer

Nancy is one of our resident groomers here at Shallowford Animal Hospital. She has over 25 years of grooming experience and is certified by the National Dog Groomers Association. Nancy attends continuing education seminars frequently to keep her knowledge up to date. She enjoys gardening and taking walks with her chihuahua named Tiny.

“I enjoy working with clients and their pets so the pets don’t have ‘bad hair days’ and have a long and healthy life.”

Sara

Receptionist

After attending the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she studied Psychology, Sara moved to Chattanooga and started work at Shallowford Animal Hospital. She has one fur-baby, a chihuahua named Tobias (Toby). She enjoys spending most of her time outdoors doing physical activities such as kayaking, hiking and camping with some lounging in the hammock being a must-have activity as well. She also enjoys playing fetch with Toby and painting.

“I work in the Vet Industry because I absolutely love animals and I enjoy being able to play a part in their well-being.”

Lori

LVT

Lori graduated from Chattanooga state and earned her associates of veterinary technology. Lori likes to hang with her friends and family, put together puzzles, go to the shooting range, fish, and hike.

“My passion in life has always been animals and has never dreamed of doing anything else but working along side with the animals and taking care of them.”

Rachel

Administrative Manager

She has worked in various roles in the veterinary field since 2005. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the University of California, Davis in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology.

Rachel lives with her husband, and they have a Border Collie named Dixie, and 4 rescue cats: Max & Sam (brothers), Mocha and Midnight. She enjoys spending time with her husband as well as her family who live only a few hours away. She also enjoys birding and has an on-going list of all the species of birds she has seen throughout her life.

“I began working in the vet field because of my love of animals. Through working in the vet field, I’ve learned that I enjoy working with clients, educating them, and problem-solving with them.”

Megan

Tech Assistant

Megan joined the Shallowford Animal Hospital team in summer 2017. She attended UTK for her freshmen year, and UTC for her sophomore year. She changed her major between science and business and now she is going to go for a veterinary technician degree online.

Megan lives with her parents and one of three brothers. She has 3 cats, Bonzai, Paxil, and Ninja. She also has two fish tanks with around 10 fish between them. When she’s not working, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling and scuba diving, especially traveling to go scuba diving. She also loves reading and is a movie fanatic.

“I work in the vet industry because I have always had a passion for helping animals and I’ve loved working with them in other jobs. Growing up I always dreamed of being a vet or a vet tech, and this is more of a reality now.”

Jasmine

Receptionist Team Leader

Jasmine is a newcomer to the Chattanooga community. She previously spent two years working in the veterinary industry in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jasmine enjoys working in the veterinary field because it is a career that allows her to combine her love of animals with her interest in customer care/service.

When she is not working, Jasmine is an avid reader, and she also loves all things Marvel and Disney.

Heidi

Tech Assistant

Heidi expects to graduate from Chattanooga State Community College with a Science degree. Prior to joining the staff at Shallowford Animal Hospital in March of 2019, Heidi spent three years working at the Chattanooga Zoo. She decided on a career in the veterinary industry because she loves helping animals with their needs.

Heidi has two wonderful furry babies named Harper and Colt. In her time away from the hospital, Heidi likes to go hiking, rock climbing, and doing other outdoor activities.

Carolina

Vet Tech Assistant

Carolina is one of our amazing Veterinary Technician Assistants here at Shallowford! She has been in the Veterinary field for over 4 yrs. and plans on pursuing her Veterinary Technician License soon. Carolina lives in GA with her husband, son, their 4 dogs and 1 cat. When not taking care of pets, she enjoys crafting, gardening, and building miniature dollhouses. “I grew up with animals and always pretended to take care of them, so my passion for animals started young! I love to educate others about the health of their pets, and ultimately to care, love and keep them healthy.”

Wendy

Tech Assistant

Wendy has worked in the veterinary field for over 22 years, 14 of those years have been here at Shallowford Animal Hospital. Her current role is veterinary assistant. In 2019, Wendy left Shallowford to purse a different career path. After two short years, she realized that veterinary medicine is where God wanted her to be. She has a passion for the industry and the clients she serves. 

Wendy has three dogs (Sheba, Cleo, and Gabriel) and enjoys reading, jet skiing, going to the movies, and spending time outside in her spare time. 

Madison

Receptionist

Madison works as a receptionist for Shallowford Animal Hospital. She has a biology degree from UNG and previously worked at the Tennessee Aquarium. 

Madison has a black cat named Circe and enjoys reading, painting, baking, and taking care of her plants in her spare time. She has a strong passion for animals and their wellbeing.

Ashley

Groomer

Ashley joins Shallowford after attending ABC grooming school and continued her training after school by working with a very talented groomer in Seal Beach, CA. Ashley has always been drawn to animals, so it was an easy decision to make a life doing what she loves the most. Ashely shares her home with her husband, two daughters, and a cat named Mr. Ploppers. When not grooming, she enjoys camping, baking, hiking, Disney vacations, softball, and being with family!