Meet Our Team

Dr. Elizabeth Caldwell is a 2008 graduate from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a native of Signal Mountain, TN, outside of Chattanooga. She and her family moved to Knoxville in 2012, where they have a small farm with horses, sheep, cows, and a few cats and dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, and competing her Quarter Horse in eventing and dressage.

Dr. Caldwell looks forward to serving as your veterinarian in Fountain City and surrounding areas.

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.

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.

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.

Sarah lives in Corryton with her husband, Alex, their dogs, Cleo and Lily, and cat, Izzy. 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.

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.

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.

Destiny was born and raised in Knoxville. Growing up in the vet field, it’s no surprise that’s where she would find a career. Besides loving on your fur babies, Destiny enjoys watching her boys play youth sports (football, basketball, and soccer), adventures with her husband, and UT football! GO VOLS!