Staff
Volunteer Veterinary Clinic Inc
Brandon Dixon
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Owner
Dr. Brandon Dixon graduated from The University of The South with a degree in English Literature, in 1990.
He then studied at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1996, with a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
He came to work, at Volunteer Veterinary Clinic, in 1999 and liked the place so much he purchased the practice in 2006!
He lives in Hendersonville with his family; Mary, his moon and stars; “Huckleberry, the oldest clumber spaniel that is graceful and kind; and Churchill, the youngest of the Clumber brothers. a rambunctious puppy that has brought the family great joy, if not a great deal of peace.
He, from a glad kindness cannot take his eyes. His heart in hiding, stirred for a bird.
Hannah SÁenz
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Associate
Hannah Sáenz graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine before taking a rotating internship in internal medicine, surgery, and emergency work in Miami, Florida. After her year long internship, she stayed in Miami for 6 more years doing mostly emergency work in all species. She also participated in a 6 month exotic only internship where she worked on all species including small exotic mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, primates, and wildlife.
Hannah and her husband moved to Tennessee in 2020 to start a family and be in a more nurturing environment than Miami could provide. Hannah has been with Volunteer Veterinary Clinic since the move. She greatly enjoys performing surgeries on a variety of species and getting to work with all animals.
In her free time, Hannah loves to read classic novels and murder mysteries and work on arts and crafts such as sewing and painting. She has two pets at home, an American Eskimo named Eleanor, and a black cat named Emma. She hopes one day to have a bunny.
SNEHA KRISHNAN
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Associate
Dr. Krishnan is new to the Nashville area and loves it!
She has a strong interest in exotic companion animal medicine, especially reptile medicine.
She grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington, with a degree in conservation and marine biology. She then attended veterinary school at Colorado State University with a research focus in zoological medicine.
Her interest in exotic medicine led her to the Bronx Zoo, where she worked on conservation, in an endangered species of swine called Babirusa.
In her free time, she enjoys playing violin, making Tic Tok videos, and teaching/performing Indian Classical Dance.
She lives with her husband and hyper rescue dog, named Opal.
MARY DAVIS
RN, Practice Manager
Mary has worked for VVC since 1991.
She is a Registered Nurse that “went to the dogs” (so to speak:), many years ago! She was a bone marrow transplant nurse, prior to that, and found her life’s work and true love when she entered into veterinary medicine.
She and her fiancé have 2 beautiful, four legged boys that generously share their home with them!
Mary is also a certified “barre” instructor and loves working out, playing and walking with the dogs, spending time with her family and finding “joy” in each and every day.
ALICE CLAYTON
Receptionist
Amy Pater
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amy has worked in Veterinary Medicine since 1999. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology from Miami University (Ohio) and an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University. She obtained her technician's license in 2015. She has been with VVC since 2011 and you will usually find her with our exotic animal patients or in surgery, but she always comes out to say hi to all of our canine and feline patients! When she is not working, you will find her at home with her own pets, crafting, and attending to all the things her teenage daughter is into!
Lisa Cantu
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Lisa, I’ve been a Veterinary Assistant for 1.5 years, at VVC!
I take great pride in giving outstanding care to all animals and I truly love what I do.
Tammy Waynick
Veterinary Assistant
Tammy brings 15 years of experience to our team! She started at a small veterinary practice (2008-2014, TVC) and went onto working in spay/neuter services (2014-2020, SSNA).
In 2020, Tammy joined our team, working with small animals and has been assisting with exotics for over a year.
When at home with her husband, she loves being on the couch and snuggling their 3 dogs. While sometimes, their two cats grace them with their presence.
ALYX SANDERSON
Veterinary Assistant
I would consider myself lucky.
Since my introduction to the work force, I’ve worked with all sorts of animals.
After assisting a dog groomer, I worked at the New England Aquarium, preparing food for the Giant Ocean tank.
From there I took over for a Pet Care department, at a pet store.
All those experiences brought me to the real thing.
I’m so happy to work alongside other passionate professionals, caring for “the darlings.”
Whitney Demonbreun
Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist
Employed at VVC since 2017.
Lori Smith
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lori joined VVC in the spring of 2019. She is a graduate of Purdue University Veterinary Technician School in 1983. She has over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with only a break to be a stay-at-home mom. Her greatest passion is loving people and their pets. In her spare time, she loves riding her Paso Fino, Cruz. Her rescue kitty Cosette demands her daily lap time, and her Australian Shepherd, Tucker loved being a therapy dog (retired). Her greatest joy is being with family whether by Skype or in person which means traveling to Minnesota or South Africa.
ANALISA HAYMAN
Veterinary Assistant
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