​​Dog And Cat Depot

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Zachary joined our team in 2024. Working in warehouse logistics and inventory for years, he decided it was time for a complete change. His love for animals brought him to us. His family is his number one hobby with Lego building a close second!! His fondness for the outdoors and history also keeps him in both the woods and in the libraries. 

Olivia is currently in school working toward becoming a licensed veterinary technician. She’s originally from the sunshine state, but after one vacation to Tennessee, she fell in love with the Volunteer State and decided to make it home—and she hasn’t looked back since! Her passion for animals began at a young age, having been raised around many different types. That love has only grown stronger over the years—no matter the size, every animal has a special place in her heart. Olivia shares her home with one very spoiled pup named Hazel Grace, and proudly says her favorite breed is “rescued.” When she’s not caring for animals or studying, you’ll likely find Olivia out exploring nature, taking adventures with her boyfriend, or cozying up with an episode of her all-time favorite show, Friends. 
She’s excited to meet your pets and can’t wait to help care for them like one of her own! 

KEVIN

Susan

Kevin is a woodworker by trade, which was a tremendous help during renovation of the clinic. He enjoys horseback riding, is an avid outdoors-man and takes full advantage of beautiful East Tennessee woods and water activities whenever he can.

​JERRY

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Brinnley joined the Dog and Cat Depot Team in 2025 during her summer break. She has one more semester of high school and then plans to higher her education in the Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University to become a Veterinarian. She was born and raised in Tennessee and attends First Independent Free Will Baptist Church in Bean Station. She has had a love and passion for animals since she was a little girl. She has a Chiweenie, German Shepherd, cat, and 17 chickens. She enjoys spending her time outdoors with her fur babies, hiking, fishing, and floating the river.

Sydnee 

Brenda has been involved with animal rescue for years. She has a 35 year old Miniature horse that she has had for 30 years, 2 big horses, a goat, 4 dogs and 3 cats. Most were adopted or taken in as strays. Her second love is riding her motorcycle all over the country. Brenda has worked with local Vets, rescue groups and spay/neuter in East Tennessee since 2003.

Zachary

Ana

Sydnee (Feel free to call her Syd) joined the Dog and Cat Depot team in 2025 while finishing her last year of high school.

She decided to work at Dog and Cat Depot because her whole life she ALWAYS wanted to do anything that involved animals and has owned many animals including her current 28 chickens, making her a true Chicken Tender! She plans to add to her clutch and she also owns three cats and two dogs. 

While working at the Dog and Cat Depot she hopes to  learn about animal behavior, medication, and proper interaction.
 She also really like seeing new places and traveling and enjoying the simple things in Life like Christ, Family, and Friends!

After working for 50 years in the "human" medical field and not ready to be a lady of leisure, we are thrilled to have Tilhinha join our team in 2024! She has always loved animals and as of her hire date has one cat, Notcho. She is originally from Islands called the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean and came to the states at the age of 2. She married a local boy in 1995. Tilhinha has lived many places, but the bulk of her time has been in California. She has lived in Rogersville during several different time frames and has decided to make it her last stop before retirement. The most exotic animal that she has had the privilege to care for was a fawn whose mother was killed on the highway. She cared briefly for "Bucky" before taking her to a wildlife rescue to be released into protected land to live out her days. 

MEGAN

Jen joined the Dog and Cat Depot Team in 2020. She has worked in the veterinary field most of her adult life and brings a wide range of knowledge and expertise. You may find her wearing many hats at the clinic. Along with her experience in the veterinary field, she is also an RN. 

About Our Amazing Staff!!

JOSIE

Chelsie Newcom is one of our long time vet assistants who moved to Rogersville in 2010 with her family from a small town in southern central Kentucky where she served as a part time puppy trainer/dog bather and was a long time General Manager here in Rogersville before joining Dog and Cat Depot. She joined our team in May 2019 and has truly enjoyed meeting and caring for everyone as well as watching your fur babies grow. Her favorite part of the job is hearing all the unique and creative names that you come up with in addition to earning your pets trust. She loves all creatures big and small and has a passion for nature. She is a mom of 2 australian shepherds, 5 cats, and 2 teenagers. She enjoys cooking and having family time. Other hobbies include hiking, planting, and reading comics/books. 

She is Fear Free Certified and is currently attending Penn Foster for her vet assistant certification. 

​CHELSIE

Jorie joined our team in fall of 2024. She has been working in the animal welfare field for 10 years and is Fear Free certified. When she is not here, you can find her outside hiking, gardening, or scuba diving.

​JAZZIE

​MELANIE

BRINNLEY

He's just a little guy!!

​TILHINHA​

​JEN

BRENDA

Jorie

Susan was born and raised in Western Colorado, she has lived in East Tennessee for about 25 years. She lives on a farm North of Rogersville with an assortment of rescue and farm animals. She has been involved with animal medicine, rescue, and husbandry for over 20 years. In her free time she pursues several creative hobbies as well as outdoor activities, such as camping, bicycling, kayaking, and swimming.

​Cow

Josie joined our team in December of 2024 as a vet assistant. She just began her pre- vet studies at LMU. She is an avid animal lover who spends her spare time caring for her animals on her mini farm. She also enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with her family.

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Melanie was born and raised in Hawkins County. She attends Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with her husband, Kevin, where they have been Sunday school teachers and assistant youth leaders. Her heart and soul is her husband and children; Trevor (25), Keaton (21) and Kaylee (21). She has had a love and a passion for all animals since she was a little girl. She has a Yorkshire Terrier, Jazzie and cat named Jerry. She enjoys spending time with her family camping, cooking, fishing, traveling and collecting antiques. Dog and Cat Depot is thrilled to have her on the team as a Customer Support Specialist.

Ana is a second year Veterinary student at LMU who moved here from Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. You will see her at the clinic during her school breaks. She grew up in a small town on a hobby farm and showing pigs at the county fair. She has been highly involved in her school and community since ayoung age. She has been in the veterinary field for 5 years working in general practice, emergancy medicine, and specialty surgery. She has Archie, a golden doodle who has traveled with her on her moves from Wisconsin to Florida to Tennessee. On her free time she likes to sleep, hunt, spend time on her boyfriend's farm, hangout with her dog, and go on adventures, and is Fear Free Certified!!

Buddy has taken up permanent residence at the vet clinic as not only the clinic cat, but is considered our security for the building, so watch out!! He receives love from the staff every day and the ongoing medical treatment his asthma requires.

             All Aboard

To A Happier, Healthier Pet

Megan has a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee. She worked with us full time for several years and now works for the Health Department full time (and provides us with our rabies tags!). We are so happy that she still joins us from time to time to help cover shifts. In her free time, Megan likes to fish, cook, read, and spend time with her family. 

​​Buddy