Meet Our Team
Dedicated, knowledgeable, and respectful professionals
who put your pet's health and well-being first
Our Amazing Staff
The heart of Dog and Cat Depot — each one bringing
passion and care to every visit
Jen
Veterinary Technician / RN
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 an RN.
Susan
Veterinary Staff
Susan was born and raised in Western Colorado and 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.
Chelsie
Veterinary Assistant
Chelsie is one of our long time Vet Assistants who moved to Rogersville in 2010. 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 you come up with and earning your pets' trust. She is a mom of 2 Australian Shepherds, 5 cats, and 2 teenagers. She enjoys cooking, family time, hiking, planting, and reading comics and books.
Jorie
Veterinary Staff
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.
Brenda
Veterinary Staff
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.
Kevin
Facilities and Support
Kevin is a woodworker by trade, which was a tremendous help during renovation of the clinic. He enjoys horseback riding, is an avid outdoorsman and takes full advantage of beautiful East Tennessee woods and water activities whenever he can.
Wesley
Surgical Support and Maintenance
Wesley joined the team in August of 2023. He came to Tennessee from the state of Washington. He keeps our surgery packs processed and focuses on many behind-the-scenes activities including building maintenance and the never-ending laundry.
Megan
Veterinary Technician (Part-Time)
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.
Tilhinha
Veterinary Staff
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 is originally from the Azores islands in the Atlantic Ocean and came to the states at age 2. 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 she has cared for was a fawn whose mother was killed on the highway — she cared for "Bucky" before taking her to a wildlife rescue.
Zachary
Veterinary Staff
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.
Josie
Veterinary Assistant
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.
Brinnley
Veterinary Assistant
Brinnley joined the Dog and Cat Depot Team in 2025 during her summer break. She plans to pursue her education in Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University to become a Veterinarian. She was born and raised in Tennessee and 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 time outdoors with her fur babies, hiking, fishing, and floating the river.
Macy
Veterinary Assistant
Macy has lived in Rogersville her whole life. She joined our team as a full-time Veterinary Assistant in December 2025. She knew from a very young age she would want to work in the veterinary field. She enjoys always learning something new every day and being able to help everyone with their beloved pets. She plans to further her education at Lincoln Memorial University. In her spare time she enjoys going places with her dog, Gunner, and being home with her 2 cats and horse.
Brianna
Veterinary Assistant
Brianna joined The Dog and Cat Depot in February 2026. She received her Veterinary Assistant Associates Degree through Walters State and plans to go back to college to become a Veterinary Technician. Since she was a little girl she has always had a passion for saving animals including cats, dogs, birds and chinchillas.
Buddy
Clinic Cat and Security
Buddy has taken up permanent residence at the 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.
Our Doctors
Experienced veterinarians dedicated to the health and wellbeing of your pets
Dr. Wayne Lilly
Veterinarian – Surgery and Dentistry
Wayne Lilly was raised in southern West Virginia on a beef cattle farm. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. After graduation he practiced mixed animal medicine for six years and has since practiced small animal medicine. He has a special interest in dentistry and surgery. He has assisted licensed wildlife rehabilitators for over 25 years by providing medical care to sick and injured wildlife. He enjoys spending time with his family, being involved with his church, gardening and beekeeping.
Dr. Tracy Beeler
Veterinarian
Dr. Tracy Beeler is an East TN native and received her DVM from the University of TN College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. While spending the majority of her career as an emergency clinician, she now focuses on wellness and preventative care in general practice. She has a passion for animal rescue work and has volunteered with rescues and humane societies for over 30 years. She enjoys antiquing and thrifting, writing, and quilting and currently shares her home with 2 obstinate felines and a couple of spoiled barn cats.
Dr. Laura Cooper
Relief Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Cooper graduated from the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine and has been licensed to practice veterinary medicine since 2017. Her primary interests are small animal medicine, emergency medicine, and routine soft tissue surgery, with a focus on preventative care. She strives to make the veterinary environment as stress free as possible for her patients. Dr. Cooper values spending quality family time with her husband, Bradley, and her son, Brenden. She joined the Dog and Cat Depot as a Relief Vet in 2024.
Dr. Michele Franco
Veterinarian – High Volume Spay/Neuter
Dr. Michele Franco joined the team in the fall of 2024. She is currently living her dream of being a high volume spay/neuter vet. In her spare time at home, she is a mother of 2 children, Hattie and Hayden. Dog mom of Bruce, Sam, Chipper, and Manny. Cat mom of Baker, Cotton Candy, Eva, and Emery. Horse mom of Blake, and also a professional chicken tender.
Dr. Lisa Twark
Veterinarian / Founder
Lisa Twark, DVM graduated from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. She has lived in Rogersville, TN since that time and worked at several veterinary hospitals, shelters and spay-neuter clinics in the region before opening the Dog and Cat Depot. She is honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve the dogs and cats of this region. She enjoys spending quiet time at home with her husband, as well as hiking, traveling, and reading.
Compassionate Care
We treat every pet as if they were our own, with kindness, patience, and understanding.
Professional Excellence
Our team stays current with the latest veterinary practices to provide the best care possible.
Team Approach
We work together with you and your pet to ensure the best health outcomes through collaboration.
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