Talented, Compassionate People
No endeavor is better than its people. So we are especially proud to have more licensed veterinary technicians serving as nurses in our hospital than any other in the area. Many have been with us for five, ten or fifteen years. All provide an exceptional complement to our four licensed veterinarians, who have over 35 years of combined professional experience caring for pets.
In addition, as part of our continual training and education, we close our doors every Thursday from 10am-2pm (suspended for Summer 2010...open regular Thursday hours, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm) to have staff meetings, complete with educational guest speakers, talks from our veterinarians and training walk-throughs for everything from heart disease diagnosis and treatment to devising new ways to minimize your wait time for an appointment.
Doctors
Robert L. Blaylock, DVM
Dr. Blaylock was born and raised in Dickson, Tennessee. He earned both his B.S. and D.V.M. from UT-Knoxville. As an undergraduate, he marched in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. In vet school, he represented the school at several national conferences and participated in cancer research.
Following graduation, Dr. Blaylock practiced large and small animal medicine in Paris, Tennessee before moving to Murfreesboro in 1994. He became practice owner of the Animal Care Veterinary Hospital (formerly Jackson Animal Care Clinic) in 1999.
He and his wife Bonnie have two children. In his spare time, Dr. Blaylock is likely to be working on projects with his church, reading or walking in the woods. Pets include his border collie, Lucy, four cats, Katie, Wilson, Oliver and Akiva, an aquarium and pond fish.
Kyle Daniel, DVM
Dr. Daniel was born in Columbia, Tennessee and attended high school in Hendersonville. He attended MTSU as and undergraduate and received his D.V.M. from Auburn University.
Following graduation, he practiced at a small animal clinic in Montgomery, AL until September 1998, when he joined the Animal Care Veterinary Hospital team. In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Daniel enjoys caring for avian, exotic and pocket pets. He also leads a monthly high school Explorer program in veterinary medicine at the clinic's post. He especially enjoys keeping the animals at the community Discovery Center in tip-top shape.
Dr. Daniel and his wife Stephenie have 3 children, all living on a small farm with Polled Hereford cattle. Pets include one cat Micha, and Zoie their Papillion.
He enjoys serving Christ at his church, at work, in the community and on the board of Special Kids.
Dr. Daniel is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
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Amy Bell Shirley, DVM
Dr. Shirley lives with her husband Michael and son Tristan. They have a cat, Bob Dylan Jr, and two horses Misty and Rhodora. They live on a small farm and as a hobby, raise goats for the local 4-H program, for which Michael serves as an extension agent. They have Lightning, a great Pyrenees and Raider, an Akbash as guardian dogs for their goat herd. Also on the farm, they have chickens, sheep, cows, and a small flock of racing pigeons. Dr. Shirley attends and is active in a local church community, and enjoys being with family, traveling, reading and doing things outdoors such as riding her horses and snow skiing. The Shirley's are supporters of the MTSU agricultural department and enjoy attending MTSU Blue Raider athletic events. They are also past members of the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Middle Tennessee and serve as volunteers for Tennessee's German Shorthair Pointer Rescue in Tennessee.
Kerrie Robinson Taylor, DVM
Dr. Taylor joined the ACVH staff on July 24th, 2006. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. She attended Riverdale High School, where her mother has taught for over 27 years. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduted in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She was then accepted into the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with the class of 2005. After graduation, she returned home to Murfreesboro and began working. She has an interest in small animals as well as exotic pets including birds, reptiles, ferrets and various other pocket pets. When Dr. Taylor is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing with her Papillon named Pierre.
Management
Duke Tidwell, Practice Manager/VP of Operations
Duke is a native of Nashville who attended Father Ryan High School, Downtown Campus (Go Irish!) and Middle Tennessee State University where he attained his BA in Agribusiness/Business Administration in 1994.
Duke began working for Jackson Animal Care Clinic, then under the ownership and administration of Dr. George Jackson and his charming wife Betty, in the fall of 1990, bringing with him three years of experience from a busy five-doctor practice in Nashville (Mobley Veterinary Clinic) where he worked while attending high school. Over the years, Duke has watched and participated in the transformation of Jackson Animal Care Clinic into the amazing Animal Care Veterinary Hospital, Inc. that you see today. “I am proud of where we came from and excited about our vision of the future. Not only our vision for ACVH, Inc. but for the profession of veterinary medicine in general.”
Duke is currently pursuing his CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) certification. Hobbies and pastimes include buying and selling antiques, gardening, remodeling, karaoke and traveling. The addition of Apollo, his chocolate Chihuahua puppy, to his household in July 2005 has been a blessing and a life-changing experience!
Licensed Technicians
Terri Manning, LVMT
Terri was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but has lived most of her life in various parts of Tennessee. She is married to Michael Manning of Lebanon, TN and has 1 daughter, Tobi. Her pets include a dog, four cats, several small mammals (hamsters, rats and mice), a couple of lizards, five tree frogs and many snakes.
Terri has been with Animal Care Veterinary Hospital since July 1999. She earned her Operating Room Technician Diploma through the United States Army. After working in the Operating Room in a human hospital, she decided she would rather work with animals. She became ACVH's head surgery assitant when she was hired. A couple years after working with us, Terri decided she would like to become a licensed veterinary medical technician. She went through the Veterinary Technology Program at Columbia State Comminity College, and graduated with honors in May 2004.
Terri has continued to be ACVH's head surgery technician ofter graduation. She is also very knowledgeable about reptiles, snakes in particular, and has since become one of our reptile specialists.
Lindsay Meyer, LVMT/Outpatient Coordinator
Lindsay grew up mostly in Columbia, TN. She graduated from Columbia State Comminity College in May 2004 and started with Animal Care in Septemer 2004. Lindsay is a a licensed technician as well as our Outpatient Zone Manager. Lindsay, her husband Jeremy and her two children Leah and Drew love spending time together outdoors. She also spends her time playing with her two dogs Tux, the dachshund, and Vada, the boxer. Occasionally Lindsay fosters pets and helps them find new homes. In her spare time, she dabbles in crafts, loves to cook and bake, and enjoys traveling with her family.
Ashley Foster, LVMT
Kristal Stanfield, LVMT
Reception
Boulay Vongsithi
Boulay recently moved here to Murfreesboro, TN from Providence, Rhode Island. She's been with ACVH since November 2007. Boulay has two very active boys. She also has a very active young Pug name Stella. When she is not at work, she enjoys hanging out with her family and taking walks with her dog.
Rebecca Mitchell
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Morgan Florida
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Oasis Resort Staff
Grooming
Anita Ward, Pet Stylist
Animal Caretakers
Rebecca "Becky" Mullins
Kelsi S. Laws
Katelyn Stafford
Rebecca "Becca" Morbitzer
Veterinary Assistant
Robyn McMillan, Inpatient Assistant
Robyn joined the ACVH team in June of 2002 bringing with her experience from working at Petland Murfreesboro and from volunteering at the local humane society.
Robyn was born in Charlston, SC and lived there until she graduated from college. After finishing college she married her husband, Michael to whom she has been married for almost 20 years. Together they have 2 teenage sons who attend Riverdale High School, James is a senior and Justin is a Freshman.
Robyn has two dogs, a sheltie namde Phoenix and a Yorkie named Max. She also has 2 cats. One is an orange longhair tabby named Peekaboo and the other is a deaf white shorthaired cat named Chelsea. In additon to these more common pets, Robyn has a bunny named Thumper and a white and yellow cockatoo named Bella.
"Michael's job brought us to Murfreesboro 8 years ago and this is where we hope to remain permanently."
Outpatient Nursing
Nora Martin
Brittney Rivet
Fondly Remembered
Melissa L. Payne, DVM
November 30, 1970 - July 16, 2006
Dr. Melissa Payne was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident July 16, 2006. She was an outstanding veterinarian and a cherished friend. Her memory lives on in our hearts!