Meet Our Team

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Paxton Parker is a 2020 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Ohio, but has been in Tennessee long enough to root for the Vols. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband, daughter, two dogs and cat as well as hiking, exercising, and reading."

Manager

Karen is originally from New York and spent 15 years in Florida before settling in Knoxville in 2006. She has been in the management field for over 30 years and has been a Veterinary Practice Manager since 2010. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, traveling, and home remodeling. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband. Karen has a special love for pit bulls and currently lives with two rescues, Pebbles and Oliver, and two cats.

Vet Assistant and Office Manager

From landscaping to reception, Kaylin does just about everything here at Companion Animal Hospital, but she primarily works as a veterinary assistant. Kaylin has mostly worked with exotics and horses up until now and worked as a zookeeper. Kaylin's hobbies including hiking, kayaking, home improvement, and her biggest love of all, horses. She shares her life with her two pitbulls, two cats (one of whom is blind and has special needs), multiple reptiles, and fish.

Customer Service Representative

Originally from Indiana, Abbey has lived in Tennessee most of her life.  She has always loved animals and has a passion for their happiness.  Abby has three cats and enjoys drawing, painting, and furniture rehab in her spare time. She is a huge fan of the outdoors and appreciates the Tennessee scenery while hiking and trail running.

Veterinary Assistant

Deanna started working kennels here in 2013 and then was hired full time to help as a receptionist and veterinary assistant. Deanna has lived in Knoxville her whole life and enjoys being with friends and family. Deanna always knew she would work with animals.

Veterinary Assistant

Sarah lives in Corryton with her husband, Alex, their dogs, Cleo and Lily, and cat, Izzy. She is currently attending Penn Foster College to achieve her Veterinary Technician Degree. She has a heart for making every animal she meets feel loved and safe, no matter its size or species. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys going on spontaneous adventures and having game nights with her friends.

Veterinary Assistant

Brittany is a 2022 UT graduate with a degree in Animal Science. While in school, she was a member of the Pride of the Southland Color Guard. Brittany is from Bel Air, Maryland, but moved to Knoxville after graduating from high school. Back home in Maryland, she has two dogs named Sammy and Milo and a cat named Tux. She is also a foster mom for a cat named Millie, who lives with her in Knoxville. Outside of work, Brittany loves to run and is training for a half marathon.