Owner, Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Practice Manager, Client Service Representative
Client Service Representative
Client Service Representative
Lead Veterinary Technician, Inventory Manager
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
The “Wes” behind WesVet, Dr. Wesley Schoonover is a native of West Virginia, where he grew up and completed his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University. After graduating from the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Wes worked as a critical care veterinarian at the Animal Neurology, Emergency, and Rehabilitation Referral Center in Commerce, Michigan. To become a well-rounded veterinarian, he also worked at a cat-only clinic, an animal shelter, and other small animal clinics in Michigan during this time as a relief veterinarian.
In 2018, Dr. Wes moved to Music City with his family, working as an associate veterinarian at a local small animal practice while he prepared to put down roots and fulfill his dream of opening his own clinic.
Dr. Wes and his wife, Ciera, have three children—sons named Rowan and Jude, and a daughter named Nora. The four-legged babies of the family include Jasper the cat and Sterling the dog. When Dr. Wes isn’t working, he and his family enjoy playing golf together, watching sports, traveling, and supporting the West Virginia Mountaineers (and the Titans!).
Dr. Wes has a passion for emergency medicine, neurology, and internal medicine cases. He is thrilled to start building relationships with pets and their families here in the Brentwood community by offering high-quality veterinary care for years to come.
Dr. Andrew Dobbs is a Nashville native, born and raised. After graduating from Montgomery Bell Academy, he completed his undergraduate education at Western Kentucky University where he also competed as a NCAA Division I swimmer. Shortly after undergrad, Andrew, his wife, Huntyr, and their dog, Luna, moved to the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean where he attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (2022).
Dr. Dobbs and Huntyr have five pets. Their dog, Luna, who has been with them since college, is their best friend along with the two island cats they rescued from St. Kitts, Zepp and Goodie, a Golden Retriever named Bowie, and a rescue cat named Sassy. In his free time, Andrew loves spending time with family and friends, playing Pickleball or watching sports (especially the Titans and Predators).
Andrew has a passion for dermatology, ultrasonography, and soft tissue surgery. He is ecstatic to be a part of the WesVet team and become a part of the community that Dr. Wes has created.
Dr Taylor Hays is originally from Atlanta where he expressed interest in the veterinary field from an early age. He graduated from The University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2009, and was especially inspired by a study abroad in the South African bush. After graduation, he worked as a giraffe and elephant keeper at the Jacksonville Zoo before attending The University of Georgia (again) for vet school in 2010. He met Dr. Wes in freshman orientation that year and they have been friends ever since!
After Vet School, Taylor completed a rotating small animal internal medicine, surgery, and emergency internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C.. Upon completing the internship, he moved to Baltimore and joined Everhart Veterinary Medical Group; first as an associate and later as Chief Medical Officer. For the past 10 years he has honed his skills in surgery, medicine, and especially dentistry–one of his main passions.
He arrives in Nashville with his wife Hailey, two boys Ellis and Easton, and their beloved dog, Dougie. They enjoy spending time together, being outdoors, traveling, cooking and eating great food, and watching the Dawgs win!
Jaelyn is native to Middle Tennessee, having grown up in Nolensville. She has been working in Veterinary Medicine since she was 15 years old with experience as a kennel technician, veterinary assistant, and receptionist.
Jaelyn joined the WesVet team in 2022 as a Client Service Representative. Since then, she has found a calling with business management and employee leadership. While she may be managing the hospital, she strongly values her connection with the clients & patients of WesVet and can be found at the front desk most days. She has completed the Veterinary Practice Management program through Penn Foster and looks forward to becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager after her exam in 2025.
Jaelyn loves working with animals and has a soft spot for rescues! She lives with her two cats Aurora and Bagheera. When she is not at work, Jaelyn can be found traveling, reading a good book, or attending dance and aerial classes in Nashville. She looks forward to her future at WesVet in assisting pets and their families with veterinary care.
Whitney has been enjoying life in Nashville for the past four years, having moved from Los Angeles, and she’s fallen in love with the city and its welcoming community. With over 18 years of customer service experience, Whitney is perfectly suited to greet you with a friendly smile when you visit or call WesVet. Though this is her first role in the veterinary field, her previous work in animal care and deep passion for animals make her a great fit for the team.
At home, Whitney is a proud pet parent to four rescue fur babies—three cats: Emmitt, Josie, and Sadie, and a dog named Cisco. Outside of work, she enjoys writing in her free time and reading. With a love for storytelling and animals, Whitney brings her dedication and enthusiasm to everything she does.
Amaya is new to the Nashville area coming all the way from Reno, NV. She has been in the veterinary field since 2019, starting on the swing shifts of ER as a Veterinary Assistant, to the day shifts of general practice as a Client Service Representative. Although Amaya is most familiar with being an assistant, she prefers to be one of the friendly faces to greet you and assist you with any and all needs. Amaya strives to be able to provide you with the best experience possible. Her future goal is to be able to manage a veterinary hospital someday!
When Amaya isn’t at WesVet, she is either spending time with her amazing husband, Logan, practicing archery, or cuddling on the couch with her rescue cat Penny, and her golden retriever pup Sierra.
Hannah has been in the veterinary field since she was 17 years old and she’s passionate about our fur babies! She started as a receptionist at a small clinic in Forsyth County, Georgia, then moved to Nashville to attend the Veterinary Technology program at Volunteer State Community College in 2015. All the while, she was working as a kennel tech/ technician assistant at a larger clinic in East Nashville.
In 2017 she married the love of her life, Micah, and later that month rescued her pup, Enzo. In 2023, they welcomed their first baby boy, Malakai!
After graduating from the Vet Tech program in 2018, she became licensed and has been working in both Emergency Medicine and Preventative medicine. Her true passions are surgery/anesthesia, inventory management, helping her team thrive, and helping teach the next generation of technicians. Meanwhile, if she’s not in the clinic practicing veterinary nursing, she’s probably either at home hanging out with her favorite guys (Micah, Malakai, and Enzo), binging a show on Netflix, reading a good book, exploring the Nashville food scene, or buying more house plants!
Kristen is a Vol State vet tech program grad with specialized post-grad training in wildlife medicine. She previously worked in high-volume spay/neuter, shelter, and emergency medicine, but her best skill is making our patients feel comfy and cozy in the office.
When she isn’t at WesVet, you can find her camping, birdwatching, or hanging out with her pets. Fun fact, she has quite a few! There’s Stella the rescue corgi, Dorcas the perfect angel cat, Leaves the too-curious-for-her-own-good cat, and her special needs kitten, Nesta. They keep her busy, but she always makes room to love on your babies while they are at WesVet. Kristen also keeps her wildlife medicine skills sharp by dedicating her days off to one of our favorite organizations: Walden’s Puddle!
Ieneke is our Technician who moved to the US from New Zealand 10 years ago. She spent the first several years of her career as a Graphic Designer in Los Angeles and Nashville, but eventually found she was not fulfilled by that career path. In 2020, she decided to get a job part-time at a local doggie daycare for a fun change of pace. It was then that she discovered her passion for animal care. Ieneke decided to enroll at Volunteer State Community College in the Veterinary Technician program and graduated in 2022. Since graduating Ieneke got licensed and has been working in both Preventative and Emergency Medicine.
Ieneke and her husband, Kyle, have 3 rescue fur-babies at home: their dog Riley and cats Mordecai and Toya. When Ieneke isn’t at WesVet you can find her at aerial yoga, reading a good book series, or hanging out with her husband and animals.
Jacqueline recently graduated with her Bachelor’s in Veterinary Nursing from Purdue University (Go Boilers!) and moved to Nashville to begin her professional career.
Jacqueline has always had a passion for animal care, and wants to ensure every patient feels loved and safe while in our care. She does not have any current pets of her own, but treats every one of your pets as such! She has a special place in her heart for dachshunds, and will always be sure to get some love from each one that comes through our doors!
If she is not at work, you will find Jacqueline spending time with friends/family, playing her electric guitar, reading, going to concerts, shopping, traveling, or simply enjoying life! She has many passions outside of veterinary medicine including music, interior design, human & animal welfare, and her faith.
She is ecstatic to be back at WesVet full-time after spending last summer with us for her practicum!
Emerald hails from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated with an Associate of Science degree from Pellissippi State in Knoxville and is currently enrolled in the Vet Tech Program at Volunteer State Community College. She is due to graduate next year (yay!)
She has been a part of the WesVet Family for 2+ years and has always loved being around animals. As it turns out, they love her too!
Emerald’s favorite dog breed is an Aussie and she is passionate about learning as many new things as possible. If she isn’t at WesVet, you can find Emerald hiking, hanging with her family, or traveling to new cities or countries.She is excited to continue her career in the veterinary field and says that she loves to learn and wants to absorb as many new things as possible!
Meet Osa, a passionate Nashville native and recent graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and General Science with Distinction (2024). Though she’s new to the role of Veterinary Assistant, Osa brings a wealth of experience from her time as Lead Kennel Assistant at a local doggy daycare, where she honed her skills in animal care and developed a deep understanding of our furry friends.
At WesVet, Osa is eager to expand her knowledge in the Veterinary field, with a clear goal of becoming a Veterinarian. While she may not have any pets of her own, her heart is brimming with love for animals—especially dogs, from playful Dachshunds to elegant Italian Greyhounds.
When she’s not caring for your beloved companions, you can find Osa indulging in her hobbies: crocheting, cooking, traveling, and creating cherished memories with friends and family. With her dedication and enthusiasm, Osa is ready to make a positive impact in the lives of animals and their owners!
Kennedy joined the WesVet team after graduating from Texas A&M in 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. She has aspirations to attend veterinary school after growing her skills as a Veterinary Assistant. Growing up, she lived in Australia and Thailand for 10 years and wants to make it back someday working as a Veterinarian!
Kennedy has a range of experience working with small, large, and exotic animals. At 17 years old she started her first job at an emergency animal hospital in Colorado. While in college, she took a position at an exotic wildlife ranch caring for and educating the public on wildlife and conservation.
While Kennedy does not have any pets of her own yet, she has a Maltese named Holly who lives at home with her family and she is an Auntie to her roommate’s dog, Bagel. She loves traveling, reading, attending concerts, and hanging out with friends! Kennedy is passionate and driven in expanding her skills within Veterinary Medicine at WesVet and we are excited to have her!
