Meet our Team

Dr. Lively is a 1994 graduate of Vanderbilt University, having majored in Molecular Biology. She was in the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Class of ’99 where she graduated with honors in the top tier of her class. After vet school, she completed a competitive internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She was elected as Tennessee's New Graduate Representative for the AVMA's annual Leadership Conference. In 2005 she successfully achieved status as a Diplomat for the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, specializing in Canine and Feline practice. In 2006, she was recognized as the TVMA’s Young Veterinarian of the Year. Most recently, she was awarded the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine’s First Decade of Achievement award. Dr. Lively currently serves as a Board Member to the Young-Williams Animal Center, and is a past board member for the Companion Animal Initiative in Tennessee. She is also an active member of the Society for Theriogenology, the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association, the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society,  and the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Peer Review Committee. Dr. Lively has served as president of the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association. Her primary professional interests include senior pet care, critical care, pain management, reproductive medicine and endocrinology.

Dr. Adele Mays graduated first in her class at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She received the Sterling Radiology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Veterinary Radiology and was also awarded the Chancellor's Citation for Extraordinary Professional Promise. Dr. Mays is a 1989 graduate of Vanderbilt University, with a double major in English and Philosophy. Dr. Mays' areas of special professional interest include radiology, ultrasonography, and endoscopy.

Dr. Amie Goodrich joined Village Veterinary Medical Center in 2009 after spending most of her life in upstate New York. She received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Cornell University. In 2004, Dr. Goodrich graduated at the top of her class from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine near Boston, Massachusetts. While at Tufts, she received multiple awards including the Academic Excellence Award, Radiology Award and Westminster Kennel Club Scholarship. Dr. Goodrich strongly believes in the integrative medicine approach and works with owners to find the appropriate balance of conventional medicine, nutrition and supplements, mental enrichment, and complementary therapies for each patient to achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Goodrich has particular interest in internal medicine, dermatology, oncology and preventive healthcare. She and her husband Ron live with their feline companions.

Dr. Catherine Daker is a 2008 graduate from The University of Tennessee with a BS in Animal Science. Catherine originally joined our team in 2008 as a veterinary assistant. She then went on to attend UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2013 in the top tier of her class; trading in her title here of veterinary assistant to that of a DVM. Dr. Daker is a member of Phi Zeta honor society and received several scholarships throughout her time as a veterinary student. Her professional interests include preventative healthcare, internal medicine, and pain management. Dr. Daker lives in Knoxville with her dog, Callie, and her cat, Lyla. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, horseback riding, and watching football.

Dr. Laura Sharbel grew up in Knoxville and graduated from Colby College in Waterville, ME in 2004 with a BA in Environmental Studies. Laura worked for Village as a veterinary assistant for 4 years before attending the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 2015 and was co-president of her class. Dr. Sharbel has a special interest in internal medicine, surgery and ophthalmology. She lives in Maryville with her husband John and their three young boys, Atticus, Wyatt and Logan. They also have a sweet border collie mix, Huckleberry. Laura enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her family.

Dr. Amanda Niethammer was born and raised in South Carolina, graduating from Francis Marion University with a BS in biology. She moved to Knoxville for veterinary school and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Dr. Niethammer then completed a year long medical and surgical internship in Nashville, TN before returning to Knoxville to settle down. Her professional interests include internal and emergency medicine, neurology, and small mammal medicine. Amanda especially loves guinea pigs! She resides in Knoxville with her husband Matt, daughter Nora, and 2 dogs, Macey and Panda. In her free time she enjoys traveling, going to the movies, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Allison Smith graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999 with a BA in Integrative Physiology and a minor in Biology. Before committing to a career in veterinary medicine, she worked for several years in San Francisco, CA for Walt Disney and Arthur Andersen. Dr. Smith graduated in the top of her class from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She is a member of Phi Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. She was one of four recipients of the Merck Award for demonstrating outstanding qualities of citizenship and leadership in 2005, and received the Myron Taylor Myers Scholarship based upon potential for success in 2006 and 2007. Dr. Smith joins VVMC from a high volume small animal practice and has a special interest in internal medicine, clinical pathology, and oncology. She lives in Knoxville with her husband Fred, their daughter Penelope, and son Freddy.

Dr. Kari Rothrock has lived in Farragut since 1990. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of Tennessee in 1999 with a major in biology. Dr. Rothrock graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 as a member of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. Dr. Rothrock’s special interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and feline medicine. She is a member of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Rothrock shares her home with her husband, Ben, daughter, Addison and their cat, Sophie. Dr. Rothrock is currently spending the majority of her time with her daughter and fills in as needed but she will always be a part of our Village Family. In her spare time Dr. Rothrock enjoys traveling, playing cards, and watching sports (especially football and UT basketball).

Dr. Shalein Bonney is a 2003 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University, where she also received a BS in equine science with an emphasis in equine reproduction and a minor in microbiology. While in veterinary school, she placed a strong emphasis on genetics and reproduction and was awarded three American Kennel Club (AKC) scholarships for her Great Dane genetics research. Dr. Bonney has been breeding and showing Great Danes since 1989. Her Danes have been inducted into the Great Dane Club of America Hall of Fame for agility, obedience, and conformation. She has worked in reproduction for over 15 years and is currently a resident of the American College of Theriogenologists. Dr. Bonney is still actively breeding and showing her Danes while studying to become board certified in theriogenology.

Dr. Baine graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation she completed a small animal rotating internship at Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa, FL and subsequently completed a 3-year Avian and Exotic Companion Mammal Residency at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained board certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice. Dr. Baine was awarded the AAV Donald W Zantop Emerging Leader Award in 2015. Previous awards include AAV Resident Manuscript Winner 2013, AAV Student Manuscript Winner 2009, and Phi Zeta Excellence in Animal Health Research Award 2013. She has authored and co-authored over 15 publications including studies evaluating medication use in avian patients. Her special interests include preventative medicine, behavior, and surgery.

Samantha graduated salutatorian of her Veterinary class of 2019 at the University of Tennessee where she was recognized for her achievements in various specialties from radiology to community practice, and is a member of Phi Zeta.

Dr. Morgan received her DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 1976. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at South Shore Veterinary Associates, South Weymouth MA. She went on to a residency in small animal medicine at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston MA and a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Morgan is board certified in both small animal medicine and ophthalmology. Over the past 28 years she served on the staff at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, became a tenured professor at the University of Tennessee, and served as Chief of Staff at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital, Springfield MA.