RAC (615) 851-6868 / ROTR (615)695-9555
RAC (615) 851-6868 / ROTR (615)695-9555
•Dr. John Ayers was raised right here in Goodlettsville, TN. He is a graduate of Kansas State University. Dr. Ayers has post graduate training in small animal surgery and orthopedics. He is glad to be back home in Tennessee and enjoys serving his hometown community.
•Dr. Tyler Mason is a Nashville local and grew up in Mount Juliet, TN. He attended Wake Forest University in North Carolina for his undergraduate degree before completing his veterinary degree at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Mason has always had a great passion for animals and has worked in the veterinary field since he was in high school. Outside of work, he is an avid sports fan and a big supporter of the Titans and Predators. In his spare time Dr. Mason enjoys playing golf, and hiking with his wife and two dogs Winston and Bennie.
•Dr. Sarah Durlin is originally from Utica, KY. She attended Western Kentucky University for undergraduate and graduate school. She began working as a small animal veterinarian in TN after graduating from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Her husband Ray, son Henry, and daughter Emma share their home with their two mixed breed dogs Annie and Mikee.
The mentorship of Dr. Doug Peterson and the late Dr. Jenks Britt greatly influenced Dr. Durlin's decision to become a vet. Her favorite part of being a vet is having the honor of meeting and caring for such important family members through all stages of their lives.
•Dr. Amber Semirosum is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. After growing up in McKenzie, TN and finishing her bachelors and doctorate degree in Knoxville, she decided to make the move to Middle Tennessee. She is a big fan of cats and enjoys feline medicine, but is passionate about all areas of small animal practice. She is excited to be serving the Goodlettsville community and making a positive impact on your furry family members.
•Dr. Katie Simon was born and raised on her family farm in St. Florian, Alabama. It was these early days of tending to animals that nurtured her interest in veterinary medicine. She first started working in the Veterinary field as an assistant 20 years ago. After high school, she left her hometown to pursue medicine and eventually graduated from Mississippi State State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She has worked with exotic and large animals and emergency services. Outside of work, Dr Simon enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, board games and spending time with her loving husband, two dogs and extended family and friends.
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Root Animal Clinic (615) 851-6868
Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic (615)695-9555
rootontheridgeanimalclinic@gmail.com
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For emergencies that occur outside business hours, please call:
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Franklin
(615) 333-1212 or
NVS + Animal Emergency in Nashville
(615) 386-0107
Root Animal Clinic 111 Hollywood Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 851-6868 phone (615) 851-7588 fax Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic 2557 Highway 41 S Greenbrier, TN 37073 (615)695-9555 phone (615)903-0119 fax
Root Animal Clinic
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6pm
Saturday: 7am–12:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5 pm
Saturday: 7 am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed