The Team at Tellico Bay Animal Hospital

Veterinarian

I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2018 prior to accepting my first position here at TBAH. I have immensely enjoyed my time working with the other doctors and great staff here- God blessed me with an amazing first job that I never want to leave! I did my undergraduate at UT Knoxville where I majored in Animal Science with a minor in Biology. I enjoy the variety of cases we encounter in general practice and love that we have something different every day! I am now serving as the Managing DVM at Tellico Bay Animal Hospital and enjoy the challenges that it provides me.

I was raised in Rockford, TN where I still live today on my family’s farm. We raise a commercial herd of ~100 Angus cattle, ~50 Katahdin/Dorper sheep, 2 horses, ~30 chickens, and of course dogs and cats! My high school sweetheart, Clint, and I got married after my first year of vet school. He has continued to put up with my animal obsession and he is guilty of bringing in more and more sheep!

In March 2020, my daughter Riley Jane, was born! Three years later we’ve added a little boy to our family, Lee Archer! They are my greatest accomplishment out of everything I’ve done- I’m so thankful for them and the joy they bring me. My little family loves spending our days on the farm or in the mountains taking in God’s beautiful creation. Hiking has always been one of my favorite hobbies and in 2016, to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, I participated in the Hike 100 program and hiked over 100 miles of the park that year! I also enjoy planting flowers and gardening around our yard. I’m also known as the crazy plant lady with over 50 houseplants inside my home!

Dr. Ashley Ross is originally from Arizona, where she began her career in veterinary medicine in 2009. She went to veterinary technician school, became a certified veterinary technician, and worked as a lead tech in a veterinary emergency room, while getting her undergraduate degree in biology in pre-medicine at Grand Canyon University. After graduating from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, she decided to call Tennessee home and moved to Knoxville where she nurtured a love for surgery, diagnostic ultrasound and clinical pathology, while utilizing her experience of emergency medicine in general practice.

From a very young age, she has been a competitive athlete and often spends her weekends playing on a coed soccer team- The Dolly Llamas, running, going to the gym, golfing with her boyfriend, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors east Tennessee has to offer at the lake kayaking, swimming, and fishing. When not being active, Ashley is an avid sports fan, who loves going to Nashville MLS & hockey games, and watching her favorite football team The Arizona Cardinals.

Her home is filled with 2 crazy dogs, a mischievous & goofy bloodhound named Orion, who often uses his nose to sniff out trouble, and a spunky rat terrier named Jane, who runs the house doing parkour.

Office Manager

I was born and raised in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, where I reside with my husband, Tim, and our three children: Megan, Kristen, and Isaac. We have several pets and enjoy spending time with them. I have worked in veterinary medicine for about 25 years and have loved working with the animals every day. One of my favorite hobbies is attending concerts- some of my favorites are for King and Country, Casting Crowns, and Zach Williams just to list a few.

As the office manager, I’m usually working in the background at TBAH to keep things flowing smoothly and ensuring we have everything in stock that the clinic needs. When needed, I also help in the rooms and with reception but you typically won’t see me when you visit the clinic as there is plenty to keep me busy in the back!

Vet Assistant

I was born and raised in the Vonore area where I still live today in the beautiful Doeskin Valley. I’m blessed with a precious son named Shane Thomas. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to church, and just living our life out in the country. I feel God led me to TBAH as I prayed for the perfect job for me to be given and it was. In my short time here, I’ve enjoyed working with a team of people who give it their all. I love seeing all the animals and meeting their owners too. Blessed to have this opportunity and plan to be around for many years to come.

I was born and raised in Madisonville but currently live in Decatur after marrying my husband, Jake in 2023. Although it is a bit of a drive for me now, there’s no place I’d rather work. Together, we have a Brittany spaniel named Maple, an Aussie named Cowboy, and two cats named Matcha and Bloom. I graduated from Cleveland State Community College with an Associate of Science in Psychology and Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries before transferring to Unity College Distance Education for my Bachelor’s of Science in Captive Wildlife Care. I also completed an internship in the summer of ‘22 at Zoo Knoxville in the Grasslands Department, where I helped take care of the giraffes and zebras. Currently, I am enrolled in Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician program to become licensed. When I’m not caring for animals, I enjoy going hiking, reading, and writing my book! I have been in veterinary medicine since August of 2022, and I have truly found what I want to do for the rest of my life—I love getting to love on your fur babies!

Hi, my name is Ashley. I live in Maryville with my big blended family. My husband and I have five children (4 boys and one girl) that range from 7 months old to 16 years old. Outside of work I enjoy drawing/painting, playing video games and spending time with my 3 dogs, 2 cats and bearded dragon. I have been working in veterinary medicine for around 2 years- I started at TBAH in July.

Veterinary Assistant

I was born and raised in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and have continued to live locally my whole life. I live on a farm with Kendra, where we have horses, goats/sheep, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats. I love the farm life and working in veterinary medicine. I first began working in veterinary medicine ~18 years ago, and I always find my way back to it! In my free time, I like to go on jeep rides and horseback riding with Kendra. My favorite breed of horse is the American Quarter Horse. Due to another Sarah working at TBAH, I’ve been nicknamed “Sam” for short.

Vet Assistant

I was born and raised in Michigan where I grew up on a farm prior to moving to Tennessee with my family when I was young. I have been working in animal care for the past six years but specifically in veterinary medicine for two years. Outside of work, I like to hike with my two cats! I also have an 11 year old Yorkie named Bella. My favorite part of veterinary medicine is being able to help the animals.