Meet Our Doctors
Our mission is to provide quality veterinary care to our patients, excellent service to our clients, and gainful employment to members of Murfreesboro community. We believe in participating locally, which is why we use local vendors and support community fundraisers! When you choose our hospital, a portion of every dollar you spend is returned to your community!
Dr. Lisa Tepp
Veterinarian
Dr. Lisa Tepp
Dr. Lisa Tepp graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine, in 2003. There, she met her husband Michael, who is currently practicing as a veterinarian in Nashville. They have three wonderful children and enjoy camping, hiking and spending time with family. In 2011, Dr. Tepp graduated from Healing Oasis Wellness Center; adding chiropractic therapy to traditional veterinary medicine has been very rewarding for alternative treatment to orthopedic and neurologic disorders. In addition to providing all around high-quality veterinary care, her special interests include dentistry, client education, and anesthesia and pain management.
Dr. Jessica Jennings
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Jennings
Dr. Jessica Jennings graduated in 2010 with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri. While finishing her last year in veterinary school, she performed her clinical at an equine practice in Middle Tennessee. Dr. Jennings fell in love with the greater Nashville area and decided to make it her home. For the past three years, Dr. Jennings has worked as an associate veterinarian in a fast-paced, small animal practice in Nashville, TN, where she took a special interest in internal medicine. In 2014, she moved to the Murfreesboro area to live with her husband, Justin. She lives there with their dogs, cat, and a small herd of Angus cattle. Dr. Jennings enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and doing almost anything outdoors.
Dr. Natalie Coiner
Veterinarian
Dr. Natalie Coiner
Dr. Natalie Coiner was born and raised in Tennessee. She is a 2018 graduate from the University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine and has worked in the veterinary field for over 11 years. Dr. Coiner lives in the Murfreesboro area where she and her fiancé, Samantha, have a small zoo of 2 arthritic Goldens, a Yorkie-Poo with skin allergies, a Scottish puppy, and a diabetic cat. She enjoys distance running, all types of music, and a good DIY project. Her special interests in veterinary medicine include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and animal behavior.
Dr. Mary Patsimas
Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Patsimas
Dr. Mary Patsimas graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She was raised in Tullahoma TN and moved back to middle Tennessee shortly after graduation. She loves living in the Murfreesboro area with her husband (who is also a veterinarian) and their two adorable, yet silly, cats. Dr. Patsimas has been working in the veterinary field since 2007 and has always had a strong passion for the profession. Her specific fields of interests includes alternative therapy, pain management, and geriatric care. In 2021 she completed a course through the esteemed Chi University and has earned a certification in veterinary acupuncture. Dr. Patsimas loves to share her knowledge with the families she cares for and always strives to treat each patient as if they were her own pet.
Dr. Julio Castillo
Veterinarian
Dr. Julio Castillo
Dr. Castillo graduated from LSU Veterinary School in 2019. He was raised in Southwest Arkansas and moved to Tennessee after graduation. Dr. Castillo loves exploring new foods and restaurants with his wonderful wife (also a veterinarian). Veterinary interests include surgery and wound care. Enjoys working with/collecting tools and starting DIY projects.