Jennifer is our practice manager and has been with us since 2017. She earned her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration in 2012. Jennifer has worked in veterinary medicine for over 20 years. She grew up in Cross Plains, where she currently lives with her son, Patrick. She currently has a dog and two cats. In her free time, she loves to cook, read, and enjoy time with friends and family. 

April joined RCAC as a kennel technician in August 2002 and has worked her way up to lead veterinary assistant. She is married and has three children. Her and her family care for four cats and two dogs—a pit bull named Allie and a black Labrador named Stoeger. You can follow Stoeger on Instagram at Sir_Frederick_Stoeger!

Shelby started her journey with RCAC in July 2020 as a veterinary assistant. She has always had a love for all creatures and medicine. In 2011, she competed with HOSA in the veterinary assisting category and was awarded second place in the state! She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2016. She has studied abroad in Tanzania, where she learned wildlife management and conservation. She is married and has a rescue dog, two senior cats, and two tiger salamanders. 

Lauren joined the RCAC team as a veterinary assistant in June 2020. She lives with two spunky “mutt” dogs, Remy and Maggie. Lauren’s future plans include pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys fishing, kayaking, and college football. 

 Katie joined RCAC as a veterinary assistant in January 2023. She is currently in school to become a Veterinary Technician. She would love to further her education and get a bachelor’s degree. Her hometown is Springfield, TN. She likes reading, drawing, baking, and crafting. Katie loves all forms of art. She has a German Shepherd named AVA. Katie has always wanted to work with animals. She was going to school for Marine Biologist and then large animal veterinarian. However she decided being a Veterinary Technician would allow her to do so much more for animals.

Reese joined RCAC as a veterinary assistant in June 2023. She resides in Cross Plains, TN. Reese is currently in school at Vol State. Her goal is to learn more about the veterinary field and to help make each pet healthy. She loves country music. Reese has 3 dogs named Dixie, Stella, and Dolly.

Holley joined RCAC as a kennel technician in January 2023. Her hometown is Springfield, TN. One day she would like to become a Veterinarian and own her own clinic. She loves working with animals and studying Science. Holley has 2 German Shepherds Kitana and Marley. 

Hannah joined RCAC in July 2023 as a kennel technician. Her hometown is Cedar Hill, TN. Hannah wants to go to college to become either a nurse or a veterinarian. She loves hanging out with family and friends. She has two dogs and two cats. 

Maggie has started working at RCAC as a groomer in May 2021. Originally from Illinois, she has been grooming for over 11 years, attending grooming shows, built long-lasting relationships with clients, and owned her own grooming salon for over three years.  Maggie moved to Manager of our kennel and grooming departments at the end of 2022. After moving around on the east coast, Maggie lives in the area with her spoiled pug and puggle, Gizmo and Tucker. She has earned her Bachelors in Science in Business and Administration with SIU, any spare time is filled with friends, sports, traveling, cooking, and outdoors.

Millie was born in Puerto Rico but moved to Clarksville in 1979 then to Pleasant View in 2018. She graduated from Miller Motte College with a degree in Microcomputers. Millie joined RCAC in February 2021. She has 2 children and a grandbaby. Millie loves to bake (and we love everything she makes!), she enjoys road trips, mystery movies, and going shopping with her grandbaby. 

Diane joined the RCAC team as a kennel technician in May 2020, Diane has transitioned to a receptionist and can be found helping clients at the front desk or over the phone. Diane has 5 dogs Sniper, Bubba, Pebbles, Lucy, and Chief. Diane has previously worked with animals in boarding and daycare facilities. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her fur babies, as well as hanging out with friends and family.

Turbo joined RCAC as a resident cat in 2011 when he was just six weeks old. He was brought in by a thoughtful client who knew the clinic was looking for a resident cat. Turbo spends his days hanging out in the Groom Room, keeping an eye on the groomers to make sure they do a great job! His other favorite activities are sleeping and hanging out with his cat pal, Diesel.