Providing compassionate
eye care to restore your
pet’s health & quality of life.
UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES, 6/15/20:
Our front door will remain locked to enforce our restricted clinic access policy. When you arrive at our facility, please call our main clinic number @ 615-690-9399 for further direction.
Our hours of operation will remain shortened. Nashville office is currently 8 a.m. to 4 .pm., Monday through Friday, but surgery drop offs have resumed their normal time of 7 – 7:30 a.m. Chattanooga office has resumed normal hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Surgery drop offs are at 8 a.m. for Chattanooga patients.
To help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, Veterinary Ophthalmology Services is reducing face-to-face interaction by asking all clients to remain in their cars and not enter the building. Bathrooms are available at CVS Pharmacy on Harding Place or Walmart on Powell Ave. We also ask that if you are feeling ill to please call to reschedule your appointment and we will happily help find you another time to come in.
If you need medications, please call our office 24 hours in advance to allow us to get your items ready for you and take payment from you over the phone. When you arrive to pick up your medication, please call us from your car and we will bring your items to you.
We appreciate your patience as we all navigate this territory together. As always, the health and wellbeing of our patients and clients are our utmost priorities. If you have any questions or concerns, call us (615) 615-690-9399 or e-mail office@vostn.com.
Stay tuned to our Facebook or web page for further updates. Thank you to everyone for your assistance, and stay safe!
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services works closely with your veterinarian to provide the most up-to-date eye care and surgical treatments for your pet. Our AAHA-accredited specialty referral practice has been seeing small animals, horses, exotics, and wildlife in middle Tennessee and surrounding states for over 20 years.
An ophthalmic exam includes a thorough evaluation of the structure and function of your pet’s eyes and visual system. If problems are identified, options and recommendations can be made which may include medical and/or surgical procedures to help restore your pet’s health and quality of life.
Standard exam room tests include Schirmer tear test, tonometry (intraocular pressure measurement), and fluorescein stain.
For many ophthalmic problems, further evaluation may be needed to determine proper medical or surgical treatments. Some of these procedures may require a few hours stay and/or mild sedation. We will provide written estimates for any recommended procedure before it is performed.
A CAER exam screens for hereditary eye diseases and abnormalities in purebred dogs. Results are utilized by breeders as a guide to produce healthier dogs and by the OFA CAER (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals’ Companion Animal Eye Registry) to track and provide information on trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.
Surgeries are performed throughout the week by all of our doctors. An estimate for the recommended procedure will be provided at initial examination. All new patients have an initial examination prior to recommending or scheduling any surgical procedures. All of our surgeries are outpatient procedures.
Our doctors have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease in horses. Visit our Equine Ophthalmology page for more information on our services for equine patients and practitioners.
Cataracts, Glaucoma, Vision Loss, Eye or Eyelid Trauma, Eye or Eyelid Tumors, Corneal Ulcers, Chronic “Dry Eye,” and Ocular Inflammation.
Resources for Referring Veterinarians Learn More About the Diseases We TreatPlease note phone calls for ALL locations are sent to our central office in Nashville. Phone availability is during the main office business hours, and is in Central time.
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Central Time. (Surgery patients may be asked to drop off earlier.)
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
4344 Kenilwood Drive Nashville, TN 37204
From north: Take I-65 South to exit 78 A/B. Stay in the left lane once on the exit to reach Harding Place/ TN-255. Get into the left lane on Harding Place, and make a left turn onto Sidco Dr. Drive about 0.7 miles, then take a left turn onto Kenilwood Dr. VOS is the first right turn after the Paddy O’ Furniture store.
From south: Take I-65 North to exit 78 for Harding Place / TN-255. Continue straight through the traffic light to reach Sidco Dr. Drive about 0.7 miles, then take a left turn onto Kenilwood Dr. VOS is the first right turn after the Paddy O’ Furniture store.
A printable version of written directions to both our main office and satellite locations is available here.
phone: 615.690.9399 fax: 615.690.9398
email: office@vostn.com
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services, Chattanooga 1618 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 101 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Please note all phone calls are through our central office in Nashville. Phone availability is during the main office business hours, and is in Central time.)
Location Map Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. (Surgery patients may be asked to drop off earlier.)
Please contact our staff in Nashville at 615-690-9399 to make an appointment for our Chattanooga location.
FROM EAST BRAINERD RD: Turn onto Gunbarrel Rd. (heading north toward the Hamilton Place Mall.) Go approximately .3 mile. Pass Crye-Leike Realty Center and Siskin on the right. Turn right into the Corporate Image complex (the sign lists Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics at the top, see image below) and drive straight back towards Erlanger Cardiology. We are in building number 1618, facing Erlanger Cardiology, next to Johnson Audiology. 
FROM SHALLOWFORD RD: Turn south onto Gunbarrel Rd. (heading toward the Hamilton Place Mall). Go approximately 1.5 miles. When you see Women’s East Hospital/Erlanger East Hospital on the right, get into the left lane. Turn left onto Ziegler Rd. (Comtrust Federal Credit Union is on the corner.) Pass the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics on the right and turn into the parking lot on the right into the Corporate Image complex, and continue driving straight (see image below.) We are on the right, at the end of building number 1618, next door to Johnson Audiology and facing Erlanger Cardiology. 
Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital – Murfreesboro 2223 Northwest Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Location Map
Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital – Goodlettsville 910 Meadowlark Lane Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Location Map From I-65, either direction: Take exit 96 for Rivergate Parkway, then turn onto Rivergate Parkway toward Hendersonville and Rivergate Mall. Drive about a half mile, then turn right onto Bluebird Dr. At the first cross street, turn left onto Meadowlark Lane. Blue Pearl will be on the left. Dr. Bergstrom sees patients at this facility twice monthly; please see our Travel Schedule for availability at this location and contact our staff in Nashville to make an appointment for this location. Please note we do not have access to telephones at travel facilities; please contact our staff at our main office in Nashville for assistance. Phone availability is during the main office business hours, and is in Central time. Blue Pearl staff does not have access to our records.
Our ophthalmologists see equine patients at large animal facilities by special arrangement. Please contact our main office to make an appointment. Please note we do not have access to telephones at travel facilities, please contact our staff at our main office in Nashville for assistance. Phone availability is during the main office business hours, and is in Central time. Staffers at these facilities do not have access to our records. We have several locations where horses can be examined (we are unable to accommodate large animals at our main office):
Equine Performax Veterinary Services (The Jaeckle Centre) 1158 Saddle Springs Dr. Thompsons Station, TN 37179 Location Map
Franklin Equine Services 4660 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, TN 37067 Location Map
Tennessee Equine Hospital 1508 Thompson’s Station Road West Thompson’s Station, TN 37179 Location Map
Dr. Laratta has specialized in animal eye care for many years. He received his veterinary degree from Michigan State University, trained and served as Staff Ophthalmologist at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and was on the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, for many years. Dr. Laratta established the first full-time veterinary specialty practice in Tennessee in 1992, which originally served Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-cities area.
Service to the community has always been an important part of Dr. Laratta’s professional and personal life, including providing continuing education to practitioners and training interns and residents. He and his family have enjoyed living in Tennessee for 30 years and have a strong interest in conservation and animal welfare.
Dr. Huskey obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2003. She completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She acquired a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in 2007 and was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2008.
Dr. Huskey joined our practice in the fall of 2007. She sees patients at our main office in Nashville and at a satellite facility in Murfreesboro twice a month. She believes in the human-animal bond and provides quality care in the treatment and prevention of ophthalmic disorders.
Dr. Voyles obtained her veterinary degree from Auburn University in 2001. After spending nearly 6 years in general small animal practice in Fairhope, Alabama, she returned to Auburn University in 2006 and joined the faculty as the Community Outpatient Clinician. She completed her ophthalmology residency and Master’s degree in 2011, and continued to serve as the Faculty Ophthalmology Clinician at Auburn until 2013. She completed her board certification in veterinary ophthalmology in 2016.
Dr. Voyles joined VOS in June 2013. Aside from treating small animals, she has a special interest in equine eye disease and serves as the primary ophthalmologist for our equine patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Voyles enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and her pets.
Dr. Bergstrom received his DVM from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013 and completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia. Following his internship, he returned to the Midwest where he completed a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at Purdue University. He received board accreditation in 2017, and has been with VOS since September of that year. Dr. Bergstrom developed a particular interest in horses while at the U of I, but loves the species variability that comes from practicing Comparative Ophthalmology. In his free time, he enjoys running, fishing, and spending time with his friends, family, and pets.
Dr. Marlo obtained his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois in 2013. He completed his small animal rotating internship at the University of Missouri. Following his internship, he remained at Missouri to complete a Comparative Ophthalmology residency in 2017 before joining VOS at our Chattanooga location in September of that year. During his free time he enjoys outdoor sportsmanship and traveling with his wife.
Dr. Laratta has specialized in animal eye care for many years. He received his veterinary degree from Michigan State University, trained and served as Staff Ophthalmologist at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and was on the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, for many years. Dr. Laratta established the first full-time veterinary specialty practice in Tennessee in 1992, which originally served Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-cities area.
Service to the community has always been an important part of Dr. Laratta’s professional and personal life, including providing continuing education to practitioners and training interns and residents. He and his family have enjoyed living in Tennessee for 30 years and have a strong interest in conservation and animal welfare.
Dr. Huskey obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2003. She completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She acquired a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois in 2007 and was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2008.
Dr. Huskey joined our practice in the fall of 2007. She sees patients at our main office in Nashville and at a satellite facility in Murfreesboro twice a month. She believes in the human-animal bond and provides quality care in the treatment and prevention of ophthalmic disorders.
Dr. Voyles obtained her veterinary degree from Auburn University in 2001. After spending nearly 6 years in general small animal practice in Fairhope, Alabama, she returned to Auburn University in 2006 and joined the faculty as the Community Outpatient Clinician. She completed her ophthalmology residency and Master’s degree in 2011, and continued to serve as the Faculty Ophthalmology Clinician at Auburn until 2013. She completed her board certification in veterinary ophthalmology in 2016.
Dr. Voyles joined VOS in June 2013. Aside from treating small animals, she has a special interest in equine eye disease and serves as the primary ophthalmologist for our equine patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Voyles enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and her pets.
Dr. Bergstrom received his DVM from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013 and completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia. Following his internship, he returned to the Midwest where he completed a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at Purdue University. He received board accreditation in 2017, and has been with VOS since September of that year. Dr. Bergstrom developed a particular interest in horses while at the U of I, but loves the species variability that comes from practicing Comparative Ophthalmology. In his free time, he enjoys running, fishing, and spending time with his friends, family, and pets.
Dr. Marlo obtained his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois in 2013. He completed his small animal rotating internship at the University of Missouri. Following his internship, he remained at Missouri to complete a Comparative Ophthalmology residency in 2017 before joining VOS at our Chattanooga location in September of that year. During his free time he enjoys outdoor sportsmanship and traveling with his wife.
Molly has lived all over the country, with her last move being from Oregon to Tennessee. She has over 20 years of experience working with animals, including managing a veterinary clinic for cats. She has 4 cats of her own, and enjoys spending time with her husband Aaron and their two children in her spare time. Molly has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2006, and has been our Practice Manager since 2017.
Contact: molly@vostn.com
Betsy was raised in Nashville, attended college in New Hampshire, and spent 20 years living in the Seattle area before settling back home in Nashville. Betsy has been working as a veterinary technician since the late 90’s, with experience in day practice and emergency. She spends her free time with her family and playing outside with her dog. Betsy has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2012.
Kerri was born and raised in Brentwood, Tennessee. She graduated from Columbia State Community College with an AAS in Veterinary Technology and obtained her LVMT status in 1997. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and her dogs. Kerri has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 1999.
Lesley was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. She moved to Chattanooga after high school to attend the University of Tennessee, where she received her bachelor’s degree in biology. After graduating, Lesley spent over 5 years as a veterinary assistant in Chattanooga before deciding to move back to the Nashville area to be near her family. She has a dog named Houser and a cat named Charlie Pickles, and enjoys cooking, photography, and camping/road-trips with her husband. Lesley has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2010.
Christa has worked in middle Tennessee veterinary clinics for more than 20 years. She grew up in Knoxville and visits the east Tennessee mountains as often as possible. She enjoys traveling, camping, stock car racing, watching football games, and spending time with her boyfriend Chris. Her favorite pastime is cuddling with her two cats Waylon and Lefty. Christa has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2011.
Lauren grew up in south Georgia. She graduated with her AAS in Veterinary Technology from Ogeechee Technical College and obtained her licensure in 2013. She practiced as a Registered Veterinary Technician in Georgia for two years before moving to Tennessee with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys most outdoor activities and spending time with her two Australian Shepherds. Lauren joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in March 2015.
Amy has been a veterinary technician for over 10 years and an animal lover as far back as she can remember, and she loves what she does. Amy joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services’ Chattanooga staff in 2014 and has enjoyed diving into a specialty. Amy currently lives in Chattanooga with her husband and two cats, Molly and Oliver. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, swimming, and reading.
Stephanie moved to Nashville from New Hampshire in 2004. She has been a veterinary assistant for more than 16 years. She has a special affinity for bull-terriers and participates in agility training for her bullies in her spare time. Stephanie has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2012.
Caitlin grew up in Franklin, TN, and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She currently lives in Franklin with her husband, 6 dogs, 5 horses, and one cat. In her spare time, she enjoys riding, kayaking, and spending time with her friends & family. Caitlin joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in November 2014.
Jamie is a native of the Murfreesboro area. She loves animals and enjoys spending time with her kitties and her Great Dane, Navarre. Jamie is a professional actress and currently works with the Nashville Children’s Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Shakespeare Company, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Jamie has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2008.
Becky was born and raised in middle Tennessee. She is retired from Nissan North America and decided to pursue a lifelong desire to work with animals. She has four chihuahuas: Peanut, Dallas, Connor, and Snowy. Her many interests include cooking, swimming, travelling and spending time with family and friends. Becky has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2010.
Laura graduated from Snead State Community College in 1995 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology, obtaining her LVT status. In 2004, after several years of veterinary experience, she qualified to become a member of the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists. She lives in the Chattanooga area and has been working with the Veterinary Ophthalmology Services satellite office there since 2011. When not working, Laura enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her husband and young son.
Originally from New York state, Rachel was raised in North Carolina, where she attended and earned her AAS degree at Gaston Community College in 2000. She also attained her RVT status that year before relocating to middle Tennessee in 2001. Rachel has over 20 years of experience as a technician working in general practice, veterinary dentistry, and emergency & critical care before joining Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in 2014. She shares her home with two poodles, a collie, and a mixed breed dog, as well as a couple of cats, a handful of ducks, some chickens, and very handsome peacock & his lady friend. In her time off, she can be found being entertained by her menagerie, spending time with friends, or simply enjoying Earth’s other beautiful creations.
Kristen was born and raised in Brentwood, TN, and obtained her Bachelor of Animal Science degree at MTSU in 2011. She had worked in the veterinary industry for 6 years before her sweet shih-tzu, Honey, experienced sudden vision loss in the summer of 2015. After several visits to VOS with Honey, Kristen was so impressed that she applied for a position here and happily accepted in the fall of 2015. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, and fishing at Tim’s Ford Lake with her friends and family.
Emily grew up in Franklin, TN, before moving to North Carolina, where she graduated from Wake Forest University. After college, she lived in Asheville, NC and received an AAS in veterinary medical technology. She returned home to Nashville in 2013, where she now lives with her husband, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. She enjoys anything and everything “outdoors,” as well as Nashville’s incredible music scene. She joined the VOS family in 2016.
Shasta is a native of the Chattanooga area. She has been a veterinary assistant since 1998, working in multiple areas of small animal practices. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and pets, and has been a member of VOS at our Chattanooga location since 2016.
Mary relocated to Tennessee after too many cold, snowy winters in Chicago. She enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her husband, daughters and three rescue dogs, KC, Rexx and Cookie. She joined the VOS family in 2016.
Katherine, originally from Kentucky, attended the University of Louisville. She moved to Nashville in 2013. She enjoys boxing, yoga, and hiking with her German Shepherd, Kemba. She has been with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2017.
Amber grew up in Mt. Juliet, TN, and attended Columbia State Community College where she graduated with her AAS. She spends her free time with her husband and their boxer. Amber has been with VOS since 2017.
Tiffany grew up in Dyersburg, TN. She attended Columbia State where she studied veterinary technology and graduated with an AAS. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and reading when she has free time. She has been with VOS since 2017.
Brittany grew up in Hendersonville, TN and attended The University of Tenessee at Knoxville before graduating in May, 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She enjoys spending time with her three cats and boyfriend, and joined the VOS team in 2017.
Jenny has been a veterinary technician for over 16 years and became a part of Veterinary Ophthalmology Services’ Chattanooga staff in April of 2018. In her down time, she enjoys hanging out with her daughter and their pets: ‘Luna’ the cat, ‘Shiver’ the chihuahua, and ‘Hammy’ the hamster.
Rose is a Florida native where she grew up on a large cattle ranch and started her love for all animals, including wildlife. She relocated to Tennessee in 2004 to attend Lincoln Memorial University where she received her veterinary science degree in 2009. She has worked with large, small, and exotic animals. Rose joined the VOS Chattanooga staff in July 2018.
Morgan grew up in Northwest Connecticut where she completed her collegiate studies and passed her Veterinary Technician National Exam. She relocated to eastern Tennessee in August of 2019 and shortly thereafter joined the staff of our Chattanooga office. She enjoys hiking and camping with her three dogs along with traveling.
Molly has lived all over the country, with her last move being from Oregon to Tennessee. She has over 20 years of experience working with animals, including managing a veterinary clinic for cats. She has 4 cats of her own, and enjoys spending time with her husband Aaron and their two children in her spare time. Molly has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2006, and has been our Practice Manager since 2017.
Contact: molly@vostn.com
Betsy was raised in Nashville, attended college in New Hampshire, and spent 20 years living in the Seattle area before settling back home in Nashville. Betsy has been working as a veterinary technician since the late 90’s, with experience in day practice and emergency. She spends her free time with her family and playing outside with her dog. Betsy has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2012.
Kerri was born and raised in Brentwood, Tennessee. She graduated from Columbia State Community College with an AAS in Veterinary Technology and obtained her LVMT status in 1997. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and her dogs. Kerri has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 1999.
Lesley was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. She moved to Chattanooga after high school to attend the University of Tennessee, where she received her bachelor’s degree in biology. After graduating, Lesley spent over 5 years as a veterinary assistant in Chattanooga before deciding to move back to the Nashville area to be near her family. She has a dog named Houser and a cat named Charlie Pickles, and enjoys cooking, photography, and camping/road-trips with her husband. Lesley has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2010.
Christa has worked in middle Tennessee veterinary clinics for more than 20 years. She grew up in Knoxville and visits the east Tennessee mountains as often as possible. She enjoys traveling, camping, stock car racing, watching football games, and spending time with her boyfriend Chris. Her favorite pastime is cuddling with her two cats Waylon and Lefty. Christa has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2011.
Lauren grew up in south Georgia. She graduated with her AAS in Veterinary Technology from Ogeechee Technical College and obtained her licensure in 2013. She practiced as a Registered Veterinary Technician in Georgia for two years before moving to Tennessee with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys most outdoor activities and spending time with her two Australian Shepherds. Lauren joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in March 2015.
Amy has been a veterinary technician for over 10 years and an animal lover as far back as she can remember, and she loves what she does. Amy joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services’ Chattanooga staff in 2014 and has enjoyed diving into a specialty. Amy currently lives in Chattanooga with her husband and two cats, Molly and Oliver. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, swimming, and reading.
Stephanie moved to Nashville from New Hampshire in 2004. She has been a veterinary assistant for more than 16 years. She has a special affinity for bull-terriers and participates in agility training for her bullies in her spare time. Stephanie has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2012.
Caitlin grew up in Franklin, TN, and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She currently lives in Franklin with her husband, 6 dogs, 5 horses, and one cat. In her spare time, she enjoys riding, kayaking, and spending time with her friends & family. Caitlin joined Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in November 2014.
Jamie is a native of the Murfreesboro area. She loves animals and enjoys spending time with her kitties and her Great Dane, Navarre. Jamie is a professional actress and currently works with the Nashville Children’s Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Shakespeare Company, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Jamie has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2008.
Becky was born and raised in middle Tennessee. She is retired from Nissan North America and decided to pursue a lifelong desire to work with animals. She has four chihuahuas: Peanut, Dallas, Connor, and Snowy. Her many interests include cooking, swimming, travelling and spending time with family and friends. Becky has been working with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2010.
Laura graduated from Snead State Community College in 1995 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology, obtaining her LVT status. In 2004, after several years of veterinary experience, she qualified to become a member of the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists. She lives in the Chattanooga area and has been working with the Veterinary Ophthalmology Services satellite office there since 2011. When not working, Laura enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her husband and young son.
Originally from New York state, Rachel was raised in North Carolina, where she attended and earned her AAS degree at Gaston Community College in 2000. She also attained her RVT status that year before relocating to middle Tennessee in 2001. Rachel has over 20 years of experience as a technician working in general practice, veterinary dentistry, and emergency & critical care before joining Veterinary Ophthalmology Services in 2014. She shares her home with two poodles, a collie, and a mixed breed dog, as well as a couple of cats, a handful of ducks, some chickens, and very handsome peacock & his lady friend. In her time off, she can be found being entertained by her menagerie, spending time with friends, or simply enjoying Earth’s other beautiful creations.
Kristen was born and raised in Brentwood, TN, and obtained her Bachelor of Animal Science degree at MTSU in 2011. She had worked in the veterinary industry for 6 years before her sweet shih-tzu, Honey, experienced sudden vision loss in the summer of 2015. After several visits to VOS with Honey, Kristen was so impressed that she applied for a position here and happily accepted in the fall of 2015. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, and fishing at Tim’s Ford Lake with her friends and family.
Emily grew up in Franklin, TN, before moving to North Carolina, where she graduated from Wake Forest University. After college, she lived in Asheville, NC and received an AAS in veterinary medical technology. She returned home to Nashville in 2013, where she now lives with her husband, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. She enjoys anything and everything “outdoors,” as well as Nashville’s incredible music scene. She joined the VOS family in 2016.
Shasta is a native of the Chattanooga area. She has been a veterinary assistant since 1998, working in multiple areas of small animal practices. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and pets, and has been a member of VOS at our Chattanooga location since 2016.
Mary relocated to Tennessee after too many cold, snowy winters in Chicago. She enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her husband, daughters and three rescue dogs, KC, Rexx and Cookie. She joined the VOS family in 2016.
Katherine, originally from Kentucky, attended the University of Louisville. She moved to Nashville in 2013. She enjoys boxing, yoga, and hiking with her German Shepherd, Kemba. She has been with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2017.
Amber grew up in Mt. Juliet, TN, and attended Columbia State Community College where she graduated with her AAS. She spends her free time with her husband and their boxer. Amber has been with VOS since 2017.
Tiffany grew up in Dyersburg, TN. She attended Columbia State where she studied veterinary technology and graduated with an AAS. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and reading when she has free time. She has been with VOS since 2017.
Brittany grew up in Hendersonville, TN and attended The University of Tenessee at Knoxville before graduating in May, 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She enjoys spending time with her three cats and boyfriend, and joined the VOS team in 2017.
Jenny has been a veterinary technician for over 16 years and became a part of Veterinary Ophthalmology Services’ Chattanooga staff in April of 2018. In her down time, she enjoys hanging out with her daughter and their pets: ‘Luna’ the cat, ‘Shiver’ the chihuahua, and ‘Hammy’ the hamster.
Rose is a Florida native where she grew up on a large cattle ranch and started her love for all animals, including wildlife. She relocated to Tennessee in 2004 to attend Lincoln Memorial University where she received her veterinary science degree in 2009. She has worked with large, small, and exotic animals. Rose joined the VOS Chattanooga staff in July 2018.
Morgan grew up in Northwest Connecticut where she completed her collegiate studies and passed her Veterinary Technician National Exam. She relocated to eastern Tennessee in August of 2019 and shortly thereafter joined the staff of our Chattanooga office. She enjoys hiking and camping with her three dogs along with traveling.
