Medical Team

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Dr. Blake Malone, Medical Director

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Veterinary Degree: Auburn University
Special Professional Interests: 

• Internal Medicine
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Dentistry​​

​Dr. Malone has been with Animalia since the very beginning, helping Dr. Preston to open the practice in 2010. As Medical Director, he is always working to ensure we are maintaining the highest possible standards of care. He can often be found playing soccer on weekends and evenings with his son and daughter. He also loves the outdoors, making time for fishing, traveling, and taking care of his furry kids, Stanley and Rosie.

Dr. Lisa Martin, Veterinarian

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Veterinary Degree: University of Missouri, Columbia
Certifications: 

• Veterinary Acupuncture

• Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine Certification Candidate

Special Professional Interests: 

• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Western Herbal Medicine
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Dentistry​
• Acupuncture
• Fear Free Certified Professional
  

When not at work, Dr. Martin can often be found working on her beautiful garden, restoring her historic home, biking, drawing, and eating healthy, delicious food! She also spends time with her mischievous cats, Midnight and Micah, and her sweet dog Hanna. Dr. Martin has been part of Animalia since 2013.
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Dr. Kristal Turner, Veterinarian

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Veterinary Degree: Ross University;
One year small animal rotating internship at Auburn University
Certifications: 

• Veterinary Acupuncture

• Canine Rehabilitation
• Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine Certification Candidate

Special Professional Interests: 

• Integrative Medicine
• Acupuncture
• Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Dr. Turner has been with Animalia since 2013. Outside of work, she can be found with her husband and two small boys or cooking, reading, doing yoga, or surrounded by her animals Roo, Wallace, and Suade.
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Dr. Kathy Lewis, Veterinarian

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Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Special Professional Interests: 

• Internal Medicine
• Dermatology
• Western Herbal Medicine
• Behavioral Wellness
• Fear Free Certified Professional

Dr. Lewis keeps busy with her twins boys and two dogs, Clementine and Randolph. She is a vegan who loves to read and travel the world! Dr. Lewis has been with Animalia since 2016.
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Dr. Lizzie Moser, Veterinarian

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Veterinary Degree: Auburn University
Special Professional Interests: 

• Soft Tissue Surgery
  
• Dentistry
  
• Dermatology
  
• Internal Medicine

Dr. Moser spends her free time volunteering with her church, watching college football and basketball, cooking, and traveling with her husband and two dogs, Maggie and Huey. When they are not in Franklin, you can find them either visiting friends and family across the country or at the beach! Dr. Moser has been part of Animalia since 2017.

Dr. Katie Conklin, Veterinarian

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Veterinary Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Special Professional Interests: 

• Behavioral Wellness
• Fear Free Veterinary Care
• Endoscopy
• Pain Management
• Anesthesia
• Fear Free Certified Professional
  

Dr. Conklin spends her time outside of work with her husband, son and furry kids, Butters, Tom Brady, Norman and Lena Pearl. She also enjoys cooking, NFL football, running and reading. Dr. Conklin has been with Animalia since 2017.