Meet Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Bethany Sallee

Veterinarian

Dr. Beth Sallee grew up in Lexington, KY, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of KY, and is an Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate. Following a preceptorship in Charlotte, NC, she started her career at Cherokee Hospital for Animals in Johnson City. After managing and expanding that practice for 30 years, she sold her business and transitioned to Fort Henry. Dr. Sallee is very excited to provide “Quality Care with a Gentle Touch” that defines the personalized service received at our Clinic.

During her 35-year veterinary career, Dr. Beth Sallee received training in ultrasound and echocardiology to aid in advanced diagnostic techniques. She has an interest in internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and dermatology, and performs routine surgeries. She uses her years of experience and training to help provide top-level diagnostics, therapies, and treatments to our clientele, eliminating the need to travel to a different facility or town in many instances.

Dr. Beth Sallee and her husband enjoy an active lifestyle including boating, camping, snow skiing, and scuba diving. She loves riding, jumping, and competing in dressage competitions with her horse and pampering her pets, and she always looks forward to sharing her caring attitude with all our clients and their fur babies.

Dr. Rachael Carpenter

Veterinarian

Dr. Rachael Carpenter attended Carson-Newman College and The University of Tennessee Knoxville where she completed her Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Animal Science. In 2012, Dr. Carpenter earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Carpenter’s enthusiasm and love for veterinary medicine arose at an early age. Her father is a veterinarian, and she has been an intricate part of his practice throughout her life. As a child, she cared for the animals, followed her Dad around the clinic, “helped” him with surgery, and would even wake up during the night to see emergencies and go on large animal calls. The motivation to become a veterinarian was evident; improving the quality of life for both animals and their owners through medicine provided the greatest payoff of personal satisfaction she could ever receive. This realization has motivated and inspired her to strive for excellence and to pursue this fulfilling career.

Dr. Carpenter is married to Dave, a Wildlife Sergeant for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Together, they have three precious children, Charleigh (9), Ava Claire (7) and Luke (4). She is also a pet parent to a Miniature Australian Shepherd, Pearl, and a Miniature Schnauzer, Violet, and several chickens. The Carpenter family loves spending time together, exploring the outdoors and spending time on the farm. Dr. Carpenter enjoys taking care of her plants and baking for those she loves. They are active members of First Baptist Church of Blountville and dearly love their church family.

Dr. Carpenter finds great fulfillment in helping people make positive and informed choices regarding the health of their pet. It is her priority to always give her best to her clients and their furry family members.

Dr. Becky Bailey

Veterinarian

Dr. Becky Bailey graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Her special interests are surgery and dentistry.

She resides in Tennessee on a small farm with her husband Jeff, and four dogs. They also raise sheep, and have several horses. Outside of work she loves to ride horses, hike, bird watch with her husband, and enjoy family time.

Dr. Kayla Swanay

Veterinarian

Dr. Kayla earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno before moving to the East Coast to pursue her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, graduating in 2015. Since then, she has been proud to serve the Tri-Cities communities, developing special interests in soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, and preventive medicine.

In her spare time, she is a volunteer puppy raiser for the Guide Dog Foundation. She helps future service dogs gain fundamental skills and experiences that will allow them to change someone else’s life for the better. She also enjoys rescue and hospice care, and usually has at least one senior/rescue pet in her home at any given time. She spends quiet days on her farm with her dogs, cats, miniature pig, ball python snakes, as well as her horses. She is a fan of true crime, traveling, cross stitching, performance arts, outdoor adventures and reading.

Dr. Kayla Swanay understands the important role pets play within the family and is dedicated to helping them live long, healthy, and happy lives. Clients are encouraged to make an appointment for their beloved canine or feline companions so that Dr. Kayla can work with them to develop a personalized plan that ensures each pet receives the best care possible. Please join us in welcoming her to the Fort Henry Family.

Amanda

Technician

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Austin

Technician

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Bella

Technician

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Mollie

Technician

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Lori

Manager

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Lisa

Customer Service Representative

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Tonya

Customer Service Representative

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