Meet Our Staff

Dr. Strange grew up here in Nashville. He graduated college from The University of Texas in Austin and for 1 year while there, Dr. Strange was a “Handler” for the university mascot, BEVO. If you ask him about it, you are bound to get some interesting stories. After college, he attended veterinary school at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He came to work at Harpeth Hills in May of 2005. Dr. Strange loves to talk about traveling and being outside with his family, whether hiking or boating on the water or discovering and climbing on waterfalls. He also enjoys rock climbing, movies, reading and sports of all kinds.

Dr. Wehby is a Nashville native and a member of two large local clans: the Baltz family and the Wehby family. He graduated from Father Ryan High School in 1978 and received a journalism degree from the University of Tennessee. After working as a sportswriter in Chattanooga for seven years, he returned to Knoxville and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1994. Dr. Wehby is a huge sports fan, especially football, golf and rugby. He lives in Bellevue with his wife, two children, two mutts and a wire-haired dachshund.

Dr. Kardenetz received her DVM degree from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 with concentrations on the canine, feline, and equine species. Dr. K has been working as a relief vet at our clinic since 2018, but joined our team as an Associate Veterinarian in 2021!

Jennifer has worked in the veterinary field since 2007. She joined the HHAH team as a veterinary assistant in 2013, and moved into the Office Manager position in 2024. Outside of work she loves spending time with her family.

Lulu is a Nashville native who joined our team in November 2020 as a Receptionist. Outside of work, she loves photography, hiking, and seeing live music.

Marissa joined Harpeth Hills in February of 2022. Growing up on a ranch, she developed a love for nature and animals. Eventually settling in Tennessee with her husband, she enjoys hiking on the weekends with her two siberian huskies.

Pictured is her husky, May.

Erica started working in the veterinary world in 2012 as a kennel tech. She joined Harpeth Hills in January of 2024 as a receptionist. She has always loved all animals; her favorites being giraffes, dogs, and cats. Erica is from North Carolina, but now lives in Tennessee with her boyfriend and cat, Waffles. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, traveling, and arts & crafts. 

Kim started working with horses and raising dogs in her early teens. This eventually led her into the veterinary technician field, where she has spent the majority of her career. Kim joined the Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital family in October 2002. Not only does she work as a veterinary assistant, but in 2016 she also began helping out at the reception desk. Kim enjoys gardening, hiking, boating, and horseback riding. Her motto is, "Life is what you make it and I try to make my little corner of it better."

Sara was born and raised in Nashville. Sara has experience working in all areas of the hospital: She began her career at Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital working as a Boarding Attendant back in 2011 and quickly moved to the Reception desk a few months later. Sara rejoined our HHAH family in 2019 as a Veterinary Assistant. In her free time, Sara enjoys going to concerts, watching movies, relaxing at home with her 3 cats and 1 dog, and playing "Robots" with her son, Ayden. She is a lover of all mammals.

Emma started working at Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital in March of 2024. She is from Nashville and recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is currently getting her masters in biomolecular science at Lipscomb University and is applying to vet school. Outside of work she enjoys running and walking her dog, Lyla!

Lillian joined the team in July of 2024. She enjoys taking care of her 5 pitbulls, Odin, Sage, Toot, Nova, and Gotti. She loves seeing the pitties in the office! She strives to make sure clients feel heard and comfortable when they come to the clinic. Her passion is to advocate for those who can't and to give your pets the best care possible!

Emeline started with the Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital family in 1994 and is our most senior Kennel Attendant. She is usually the one responsible for bathing cats and dogs that either board with us or need a therapeutic shampoo/dip, or just to freshen up. She and her husband of over 23 years are the proud parents of 2 Chihuahas named Lil' Buck & Jazzy and 2 cats named Bridgette & Fancy and 2 blue poison dart frogs. She enjoys NFL football, horseback riding, coloring, and spending time outdoors with her husband at their camp in Coble, TN.

Teresa has been with HHAH since 2006. She enjoys taking care of client's pets when they stay in the boarding facility. At home she likes to cook, especially grill and try new recipes. She like to spend time with family, friends, and her cat, Lucy. She also like to kayak, canoe and fish.

April 15, 2012 - September 19, 2024

Minnie may have come from humble beginnings (she was a homeless stray) but through sheer will and absolute cuteness she became the matriarch of Harpeth Hills Animal Hospital. No bug was safe within the walls of our hospital, thanks to Minnie's single minded perseverance! Minnie had a real knack for knowing which dogs she could greet nose to nose and which dogs she had to steer well clear of. Her two-legged co-workers all loved her; each and every one would jump to get Minnie anything she wanted. When Minne wasn't supervising hospital employees, she loved watching birds as she lay in a patch of sun coming through the front window.