Jessica is originally from the west coast of Florida and went to veterinary school at the University of Florida (2011). She then went on to complete a small animal internship at Louisiana State University (2012) and small animal surgery residency at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Washington (2016). She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2017.

Upon completion of her residency, Jessica worked ER and surgery at Seattle Veterinary Specialists, and became a mom to two boys. She also served as the Surgery Internship Director and contributed to peer-reviewed journal articles.

Jessica moved to Chattanooga in 4/2019 with her husband and boys (Levi 4, Caleb 2). She loves teaching and remains active in her community by providing CE to local veterinarians and their staff. She is also the secretary of the Hamilton County Veterinary Medical Association and is scheduled to speak at the 2021 Music City Veterinary Conference.

Jessica is passionate about fitness and outdoor activities. Her favorites include weight-lifting, yoga, hiking, camping, and exploring new areas.

About coming on board…
“I am so blessed to be joining the amazing AESC team in Chattanooga! Everyone from Innovetive and AESC have been welcoming and patient, which makes the transition into a new position that much easier. I am excited to get settled in the new hospital and start working together - I’m sure great things are about to happen!”

My treatment style and philosophy…
“I believe that my job as a veterinary surgeon is to educate owners to the best of my ability so that they can make the best decisions for their pet and family. This often includes an extensive description of disease processes and all treatment options, which may result in the most conservative medical management or an extremely aggressive surgery. I am always happy to work with owners to achieve their individual goals.”

My specialty…
“Surgery is so therapeutic for me! I knew it was my calling because I love anatomy, working with my hands, and immediately correcting a problem in many cases. The diagnostic work-ups, medical management, and client relationships that typically surround my surgical cases are also a lot of fun and something I look forward to.”

Working with the Chattanooga public and their pets…
“Being from Florida, I am excited to begin practicing in the southeast. I hope to build strong relationships with pet owners and the referring veterinary community by being genuine and promoting open communication. I want clients to feel as comfortable with me as they are with their family veterinarians and I want referring veterinarians to feel as comfortable with me as they are with their veterinary school classmates.”