Support Team
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Client Service Representatives
Veterinary Degree: Auburn University
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​Dr. Malone has been with Animalia since the very beginning, helping Dr. Preston to open the practice in 2010. As Medical Director, he is always working to ensure we are maintaining the highest possible standards of care. He can often be found playing soccer on weekends and evenings with his son and daughter. He also loves the outdoors, making time for fishing, traveling, and taking care of his furry kids, Stanley and Rosie.
Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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​Dr. Lewis keeps busy with her twins boys and two dogs, Clementine and Randolph. She is a vegan who loves to read and travel the world! Dr. Lewis has been with Animalia since 2016.
Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Veterinary Degree: Ross University;
One year small animal rotating internship at Auburn University
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​Dr. Turner has been with Animalia and Veterinary Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine since 2013. Outside of work, she can be found exploring nature with her husband and two boys. Kristal also enjoys Pilates, practicing yoga and reading cuddled next to her dogs, Roo and Wallace.
Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville;
One year small animal rotating internship at Oklahoma State University
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​Dr. Batey enjoys spending time in Murfreesboro with her three dogs, Layla, Zoey and Flea. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading, traveling and being with her family. Dr. Batey joined Animalia in 2019.
Veterinary Degree: Auburn University
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​Dr. Moser spends her free time volunteering with her church, watching college football and basketball, cooking, and traveling with her husband and three dogs, Maggie, Huey and Bailey. When they are not in Franklin, you can find them either visiting friends and family across the country or at the beach! Dr. Moser has been part of Animalia since 2017.
Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Monica originally joined the practice in 2011 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, later stepping into the role of Practice Manager. Following completion of her MSSW degree with a certificate in Veterinary Social Work, she took a hiatus from the veterinary field to work at Hands On Nashville as Director of Programs. In 2020, she was thrilled to accept the opportunity to return to the practice as Hospital Administrator. She loves being able to play a part in supporting the human animal bond for everyone who is part of the Animalia Community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, outdoor adventures and spending as much time as possible with her tabby cat, Frank, and Appaloosa gelding, Wilson.
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Katy joined Animalia in 2021 as our Inventory Coordinator. She has been in several roles throughout her Veterinary career in Nashville over the past 13 years, but found herself in an inventory management position and discovered her passion. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Williamson College in Cool Springs. Katy was born and raised in Franklin, TN and loves that she gets to call this home. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, doing CrossFit, kayaking, live music, and can be found at many Titans and Predators games during football and hockey season! Katy has 2 dogs, Darla and Bonnie and 3 small, furry critters named Popcorn, Pete, and Repete.
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Ashley joined Animalia in 2013 as a veterinary assistant, later stepping into the role of rehabilitation team lead. In 2015, Ashley took a break from Veterinary medicine and joined Mars Petcare working in research & development and as team lead for the Mars Volunteer program. She is excited to have rejoined the Animalia family in 2020 as practice manager, focusing on her passion for team development, as well as process and program development and implementation. In her free time, you can find Ashley working on her mini farm alongside her young son, Liam, husband, Nic and their menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and over 25 chickens!
Michelle happily joined Animalia after being introduced as a client and industry friend in 2015. She quickly fell in love with Animalia’s mission, heart for rescue and passionate team of caregivers and medical professionals. Her background is in editorial photography, equipped with 16 years of small business management experience and a degree in Specialized Technology from Antonelli Institute of Photography & Graphic Design in Philadelphia, where she was awarded Best Portfolio of her graduating class. Michelle’s love of wildlife photography and communications began while operating the photography and digital media department for Eastern National and the National Park Service following graduation.
Michelle manages our communications, marketing, public relations and community partnership efforts. Outside of work, she can be found with a camera in hand, multiplayer video gaming, kayaking with her fishing gear, collecting anything from the 90’s, and fawning over her scruffy pups, Gracie and Clarabelle!
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Kelly joined the Animalia team in 2021 as our Technical Team Lead. She was raised in Southern California where she began as a kennel technician. Kelly has always loved worked with animals while educating pet parents. She decided to pursue her career and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician while attending the Veterinary Allied Staffing Program in California, receiving her license in 2016. Kelly later put her license to use as a Veterinary Technician Supervisor with special interests in surgery, dentistry, educating clients, and teaching new technicians. Outside of work, Kelly can be found kayaking, keeping busy with her children’s sports, or camping with her family and three dogs, Zeus, Damian, and Puppy.