Administrative Team

Monica Weiss-Sharp, Hospital Administrator

Monica originally joined the practice in 2011 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, later stepping into the role of Practice Manager. Following completion of her MSSW degree with a certificate in Veterinary Social Work, she took a hiatus from the veterinary field to work at Hands On Nashville as Director of Programs. In 2020, she was thrilled to accept the opportunity to return to the practice as Hospital Administrator. She loves being able to play a part in supporting the human animal bond for everyone who is part of the Animalia Community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, outdoor adventures and spending as much time as possible with her tabby cat, Frank, and Appaloosa gelding, Wilson.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
  • Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician
  • Licensed Master Social Worker
  • Veterinary Social Work Certificate
Ashley Omnes, Practice Manager
Ashley joined Animalia in 2013 as a veterinary assistant, later stepping into the role of rehabilitation team lead. In 2015, Ashley took a break from Veterinary medicine and joined Mars Petcare working in research & development and as team lead for the Mars Volunteer program. She is excited to have rejoined the Animalia family in 2020 as practice manager, focusing on her passion for team development, as well as process and program development and implementation. In her free time, you can find Ashley working on her mini farm alongside her young son, Liam, husband, Nic and their menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and over 25 chickens!
Michelle King, Communications Manager
Michelle happily joined Animalia after being introduced as a client and industry friend in 2015. She quickly fell in love with Animalia's mission, heart for rescue and passionate team of caregivers and medical professionals. Equipped with 12 years of small business management experience and an Associates Degree in Specialized Technology from Antonelli Institute of Photography & Graphic Design, Michelle manages our communications and marketing efforts. Outside of work, she can be found kayaking, fishing, and fawning over her scruffy fur babies, Gracie and Clarabelle.

​Certifications:
  • ​Fear Free Certified Professional

Katy Nemeth, Inventory Coordinator

Katy joined Animalia in 2021 as our Inventory Coordinator. She has been in several roles throughout her Veterinary career in Nashville over the past 13 years, but found herself in an inventory management position and discovered her passion. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Business at Williamson College in Cool Springs. Katy was born and raised in Franklin, TN and loves that she gets to call this home. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, doing CrossFit, kayaking, live music, and can be found at many Titans and Predators games during football and hockey season! Katy has 2 dogs, Darla and Bonnie and 3 small, furry critters named Popcorn, Pete, and Repete.

​​Certifications:
  • ​Fear Free Certified Professional (In Progress)

Kelly Jennings, Technical Team Lead

Kelly joined the Animalia team in 2021 as our Technical Team Lead. She was raised in Southern California where she began as a kennel technician. Kelly has always loved worked with animals while educating pet parents. She decided to pursue her career and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician while attending the Veterinary Allied Staffing Program in California, receiving her license in 2016. Kelly later put her license to use as a Veterinary Technician Supervisor with special interests in surgery, dentistry, educating clients, and teaching new technicians. Outside of work, Kelly can be found kayaking, keeping busy with her children's sports, or camping with her family and three dogs, Zeus, Damian, and Puppy.