Meet Our Veterinary Team!
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Lovell Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Dr. Rachel McEnroe
Veterinarian
Rachel McEnroe graduated from UT Knoxville in 2014. She takes pride in fostering a collaborative environment so that pet parents and her veterinary team feel confident in the care she recommends. She loves spending time with family, friends and her cats, reading, digging in the garden, and listening to music with her husband and two young children.
Ashlan Yost
Practice Manager
Ashlan Yost has been practicing for 16 years and graduated from Lincoln Memorial University. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and less fearful. She especially enjoys anesthesia parasitology anaglesia study. She loves spending time with her daughter, travelling, decorating, hiking, and cooking in her free time.
Beth Cooper
DVM
Beth Cooper has been practicing for 25 years and graduated from Texas A & M University. She is treating patients as if they are her own. She explains terms the patient’s owner can understand and multiple treatment options when possible. She loves to watch football, do puzzles, read, and go hiking in her free time.
Sherri Mellskog
DVM
Sherri Mellskog has been practicing for over 30 years now. She prides herself on her compassion, providing fear-free techniques and staying up-to-date on the latest advances. In her free time, she enjoys horse-back riding and spending time with her family and pet, Gus.
Sarah Riedel
Kennel Technician
Sarah has been a technician for two years now. She takes pride in being first line of defense for her clients and their pets. She also has dedicated her life helping animals and making sure they are happy and healthy. The wagging tails and slobbery kisses are a plus. In her free time, she enjoys baking, jewelry making, spending time with pets, or just listening to music.
Helen Ottinger
Kennel Technician
Helen is a graduate of Wake Forest University and has two years of experience in veterinary medicine. She takes pride in prioritizing the comfort of her patients to ensure she can provide them with the best possible care.
In her free time, Helen enjoys hiking with her dog.
Kelsey Obrien
Kennel Technician
Kelsey attended Pellissippi State Community College and has just entered the veterinary field. She takes pride in welcoming new animals and ensuring their happiness and comfort. Every day brings her the excitement of new experiences.
In her free time, she enjoys drawing, spending time with her friends, and shopping.
Allison Lee
CSR
Allison is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she earned a degree in Animal Science. With 4 months of experience in the veterinary field, she finds joy in contributing to the well-being of pets. Allison takes pride in being part of the process that helps animals feel their absolute best. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, swimming, reading and cuddling with her dog, Eden and her cat, Mipha.
Brooke Avila
Brooke is one of our Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician. She has been in the practice for about 5 years and attended Austin Community College. Brooke prides herself in treating her patients like they are her own babies. She always keeps their feelings in mind and puts them first. In her free time, Brooke likes outdoor activities, reading, watching movies and spending time with her family.