Hospital Managers
Shari
Practice Manager
Before moving to the position of Practice Manager in July 2006, Shari began work for Sequoyah Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant. In addition to handling human resources, payroll, and training of our support staff, she is also tasked with operating the Sequoyah K9 Academy located next door.
Shari has developed a love of training, especially her own German Shepherds, which she has competed within multiple venues – obedience, protection and tracking. She has kept busy in this regard, titling several dogs under Service Dogs of America, IPO and AKC
Sarah
Office Manager
Managing Sequoyah Animal Hospital’s bustling office takes someone with an eagerness to regularly learn new things and an ability to assist in different areas of the clinic. Since June 2008, Sarah has done just that. In addition to overseeing our receptionists, maintaining inventory, placing orders, and working on various projects, Sarah even fills in at our sister facility, Sequoyah’s Muddy Buddies Dog Wash, when needed.
“After seven years of working here, the staff has become more like family,” she says. “We spend long hours together and we have a willingness to work as a team. Also, our clients are very loyal and it has been great to form relationships with them and their pets.”
When she’s not at work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, kayaking, and being outdoors. The couple has six dogs and a seven-year-old cat named Callie. The canine bunch includes two Basset Hounds, Clyde and Sissy; two Australian Shepherds/mixes, Stump and Haven; a Lab mix named Sped; and a German Shorthaired Pointer mix named Poncho.
Receptionists
Samantha
Receptionist
Samantha began work at Sequoyah Animal Hospital in December 2021. Previously a stay at home mom, she was looking to get back into the workforce and was excited for the opportunity Sequoyah had to offer for her to give back to the community she lives in. A quick learner, she makes delegating tasks and responsibilities to seamless.
When not at work, most of her time is occupied by her toddler and spending time with her family! She has one dog, Luna, and 2 cats, Forrest and Violet, that she adores.
Breanne
Receptionist
Bre joined our team in the Spring of 2023 as a veterinary receptionist. With no previous experience in veterinary medicine, she jumped right in from day one like she had always been here! A quick learner, with a fast-paced personality, she is a great fit for our team. She is often found answering phones and scheduling appointments, but also enjoys working alongside the veterinary assistants and technicians as needed.
While she doesn’t currently have any pets, she previously had 3 dogs – Chevy, Soco, and Harley, that are missed dearly! Outside of work, she is kept busy by her little boy. They spend a lot of time playing sports, swimming, fishing, cooking and hanging out at the playground.
Alicia
Receptionist
Alicia got her start in the pet care profession as a receptionist and bather at our sister facility, Sequoyah’s Muddy Buddies Dog Wash. She then transferred to our clinic as a receptionist in June 2014.
“I like working at Sequoyah because everyone works as a team,” she says. “It is a team I want to be on and I am proud to be on it. We all pull together to care for each patient and take care of all the daily needs of the clinic efficiently.”
Alicia takes pride in being able to help each client and patient in whatever ways she can. She brings her friendliness and flexibility to the workplace and is responsible for providing top-notch customer service, maintaining our appointment schedule, and checking our patients in and out.
Alicia is a pet parent to a two-year-old Boston Terrier mix named Rigby and a one-year-old cat named Boogie. She also has a toddler son, Carson, who keeps her busy while not in the office.
“Most of my free time is spent being a mother,” she says. “We enjoy being outside and spending time with family and friends.”
Alicia also enjoys drawing, doing hair and makeup for family members when they need her services, and writing to her sister who is in the Navy.
Abby
Receptionist
Abby joined Sequoyah Animal Hospital in 2023 as a receptionist. Her job responsibilities include checking in clients, scheduling appointments, filling medications, answering phones, etc. Abby says her favorite part of her job is meeting all the fur babies. She is very organized, attentive, and works well in the fast paced environment of the clinic. She loves the people she works with and all the patients. Abby loves the energetic pace at Sequoyah Animal Hospital and all the learning opportunities that she experiences.
Abby has four pets of her own: two dogs, a German Short Haired Pointer named Goose and a Frenchton named RJ, and two cats, a Tuxedo named Nova and A Maine Coon named Aurora. Abby and her boyfriend enjoy going hunting with her German Short Haired Pointer, Goose, any opportunity that they get.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time on the boat hunting, fishing, or just relaxing. Abby also enjoys spending time in the woods hunting and camping with family and friends.
Jada
Receptionist
In January 2025, Jada joined our receptionist team at Sequoyah Animal Hospital. Most days, she is found greeting clients, scheduling appointments, organizing correspondence between various areas of the hospital and assisting technicians and doctors as needed. Her tenacity and empathy make a great first impression as our clients enter the facility. She is always eager to listen and assist with any problem she is presented with.
Outside of the office, she is a busy mom to her daughter! She also enjoys music, writing, singing and listening to music. She also loves tumbling and dancing and has recently taken a liking to cooking. While she doesn’t currently have any pets of her own, she grew up helping her aunt raise German Shepherds and enjoys horseback riding any opportunity she gets.
Alyssa
Receptionist
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Bailley
Receptionist
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Carissa
Receptionist
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Veterinary Technicians
Alyssa
Veterinary Technician
Alyssa joined our team in June 2024 after completing a clinical surgery rotation with our practice. In May, she received her associate’s degree in veterinary technology from Chattanooga State Community College. She plans to take the VTNE in August to become a licensed Vet Tech. Some of her job responsibilities include intubating patients and prepping for surgery, monitoring surgeries and patient recovery, sterilizing equipment, and comforting owners. One of her favorite things about Sequoyah Animal Hospital is how the staff and doctors treat their patients and their owners like they are a part of the family, and how they go above and beyond for their patients no matter what the circumstances are.
At home, Alyssa has two dogs, Spike and Ivy, two cats, Kitty and Cheese, and a horse named Bella. She is a member of the Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association and helps her uncle breed Tennessee Walking Horses. In her free time, she likes to ride horses, crochet, hike, and garden. She is growing her own fruits and vegetables in her home garden now and recently started selling her crocheted items in a store. Alyssa spends most of her free time with her toddler, Nova.
Kennel Techs
Ava
Kennel Attendant
In May 2023, Ava joined our team as a kennel attendant. Her favorite part of her job is taking the dogs on walks and getting to know them better, making their stay feel at home. Ava is currently enrolled in high school and spends her afternoons at the clinic. She loves learning new things and is excited to help when needed.
Ava has 4 dogs, Waffles, Millie, Maggie, and Luna, and 1 cat named Izzy. She loves to spend her free time walking her dogs, reading, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Kayla
Kennel Attendant
In September 2024, Kayla joined our team as a kennel attendant. Prior to joining our team, she was an animal care assistant at her high school, allowing her to help care for a variety of animals. She was eager to join our team to allow her to continue to gain experience, and she has been an excellent addition. As a kennel attendant, her primary duties include caring for boarding patients, ensuring their happiness while away from home, and maintaining the cleanliness of the indoor and outdoor facilities.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys baking, gardening, and raising chickens. At home, she has 3 dogs of her own – 2 cocker spaniels and a chihuahua, and 30 chickens!
Teneal
Kennel Attendant
Teneal joined our kennel team in September 2024. A hard worker, she is an excellent addition to our team. She is often found feeding our boarding patients, cleaning kennels, letting the dogs out for potty breaks, cleaning the inside kennels, as well as outside runs. Currently a freshman in college, she is seeking a major in veterinary technology to continue her career in veterinary medicine. She enjoys the work environment and caring for the pets at Sequoyah Animal Hospital, and we hope to have her on our team for a long time.
When not caring for the pets at work, she has 3 dogs of her own at home: Zeus the German Shepherd, Coraline the Pug, and Rumplestiltskin the Morkie. When given the opportunity, she also enjoys painting, swimming, and drawing.
Camy
Kennel Attendant
Camy joined Sequoyah Animal Hospital as a kennel attendant in September 2024. A very driven and hardworking individual, it was an easy decision to bring her aboard!
Elizabeth
Kennel Attendant
During the summer of 2024, Elizabeth joined our team as a kennel attendant. She is always smiling and doing any task she is given to the best of her ability while she is at work. Her duties consist of feeding and caring for cats and dogs while boarding, giving medications, maintaining clean kennels for our boarding clients, and keeping the outside areas clean during pet rotations. The high standards for cleanliness and patient care are just a couple of things that make her proud to be part of the SQAH team.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, baking, art, jewelry making, and hairstyling. She can also be found spending some free time with her chocolate lab, Charlie!
Taylar
Kennel Attendant
Taylar joined Sequoyah Animal Hospital as a kennel attendant in June 2018. At the clinic, she is most often found taking care of the boarding animals and maintaining the cleanliness of the indoor kennels and outdoor runs. She enjoys getting to know all of our boarding friends and learning about their different personalities.
When not at work, she is a busy mom to her human and furry children! At home, she has 2 dogs, Luna and Lucky, and 3 cats: Tiny, Blue, and Queenie.