Heather moved to Chattanooga from Chicago in search of warmer temperatures in 2017. She is a retired pastry chef which was a factor in our hiring decision 🙂 She has worked in the veterinary industry as a receptionist since moving to our beautiful city. Quickly after her coming to join the CHAI team, we knew … Read moreHeather – CHAI Life Pet Nutrition Market Manager
Rose began her career at CHAI in 2024 and has worked with animals for many years in the shelter medicine field. She is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana but has been here in Chattanooga for more than 15 years. Her passion is working with pets who require a little extra time, attention and TLC to … Read moreRose – Fear Free Certified Veterinary Assistant
Brooklyn is our incredible surgery department lead ensuring the highest standard of care for CHAI patients. She is dedicated, knowledgeable and highly proficient at providing exceptional post-surgical outcomes for patients under her supervision. Her compassion and care for her patients is immeasurable. We feel very fortunate to have such a competent and caring professional leading … Read moreBrooklyn – Surgery Department Lead
Kristen gained her Bachelors of Animal Science Degree in 2016 from Berry College and has worked professionally with animals since, continuing her education on and gaining licensure as a Veterinary Medical Technician in 2024. She has experience in both large and small animal veterinary medicine and has also worked as a carriage driver in downtown … Read moreKristen – LVMT, Integrative Technician and Surgery Team Member
Ashley has lived in Chattanooga all of her life and began her career of working with animals by working with children in equine therapy from 2011 until 2015. She graduated from Chattanooga State in 2019 as a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician and has recently graduated from CHI Institute where she was able further her knowledge … Read moreAshley – LVMT, Head Technician, Alternative Medicine Coordinator and Chi Institute Graduate
A life-long animal lover, Caroline gained her LVMT licensure through the Chattanooga State Veterinary Technician Program in 2021. She began her career at CHAI in 2022 and has since completed the Chi Institute course for business management. Caroline also has a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado, Boulder in Psychology and Art/Art history. Growing up … Read moreCaroline – LVMT, Practice Manager
Courtney has worked with animals professionally since 2010. During that time, she has explored many different aspects of the animal care field from grooming and kennel work to daycare and training. You may have seen Courtney around CHAI in our early days as she worked to help us get up and running smoothly before taking … Read moreCourtney – Client Services Coordinator
Meg is a graduate of Georgia State University with a B.A. in French and a concentration in French Literature. Shortly after graduation, Meg relocated to Chattanooga where she decided to turn her passion for animals into a career. She started off working a local doggie daycare and made her way to a local veterinarian’s office. … Read moreMeg – Director of Client Services
La Bella, affectionately known as “Blub”, came to work with us in March of 2022. Her beloved owner passed away earlier that year, and she found a new family with Meg, the head of our reception department. Blub insisted on joining her new caretaker on her afternoon shifts, and it only made sense to make her … Read moreLabella “Blub” – Head of Security and Reception Snack Management
