Our Staff

Doctor

Norris W McGehee

Norris W. McGehee, DVM, Diplomate ABVP is a 1987 graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and became owner of McGehee Clinic For Animals in 1990. He is certified as a Diplomat by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Medicine. Dr. McGehee has worked at the clinic since he was a young boy. He knew then that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his uncle and founder of the clinic, Dr. Eugene H. McGehee. Every day Dr. McGehee shows that here is much more to playing his role at our clinic than just having his name on the building. His dedication to implementing and practicing the best medicine possible is evident in every step he takes. Dr. Norris is married to Lauren and has three sons, Hud, 9, Ian, 7, and the late Norris McGehee, Jr. In his free time, Dr. Norris enjoys being active with the East Memphis Rotary Club, spending time with his family,and being outdoors. Dr. Norris has a Golden Retriever named Blossom.

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Dr. Melissa J Barnes

Melissa Barnes, DVM graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.Fortunately for us she is a real hometown girl and decided to stay in the Memphis area.Dr. Barnes joined the McGehee Clinic in January of 2008 and has been keeping pets healthy and clients happy ever since.Her love of animals radiates off her every day as she walks through the door to the clinic. When she is not at work (Missy, as she is affectionatley known) loves gardening,reading and being with her family. By the by...this would not be complete without saying...GO VOLS !
P.S. Norris, may I have your UT chair?

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Dr. Megan Westfall Arevalo

Megan Arevalo, DVM relocated to Memphis and joined our practice in August of 2008. She is a graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators) and has been working as a small animal veterinarian in the Jacksonville area. She was trained in animal acupuncture from the Chi Institute and enjoys dermatology,behavioral medicine, and client education. Megan relexes by spending time with her husband,Alex,and her family and friends. She is a runner and loves to travel. We are so lucky the newlyweds decided to make Memphis their home. All Gator fans please contact her as she is drowning in Big Orange country!

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Management

Leigh McLean

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Leigh joined us in the spring of 2008 after an 18 year career in the restaurant business. The fact that she gets to see and visit with so many of her clients from Lulu's is a definite plus! It's not as big a career change as one would think as it is all about taking care of the client (and their pets). She is into the bribery way of managing by supplying a well stocked candy jar and plenty of homemade sweets. Leigh has three children, a semi adopted son, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and a granddog named Milo to spoil while waiting for grandchildren. Her free time is spent with friends, family, volunteering, baking, and at her getaway cabin on a lake in Arkansas. Thank you for your patience, Norris!

Technician

Melissa Johnson , LVMT

Melissa received her Bachelors Degree from Murray State in Kentucky. She then moved to Boulder, Colorado. In 2003, she and her husband Mike relocated to Memphis and fortunately for us to McGehee Clinic. Melissa is the "go to girl". In her five years here she has made herself invaluable as the person who can answer almost any question most of us might have. With her high energy (which is hard to have when you exist on root beer and Doritos) she is an inspiration to the work ethic for all of us. She was voted Technician of the Year in 2007. In her free time she enjoys wakeboarding, swimming, and horseback riding. She and Mike enjoy the company of their cat Lambeau, and Labrador, Vincent. Melissa is expecting her first cjild in the Spring of 2012. As we all know this child has no choice but to be a Packers Fan!! GO PACKERS!!!!

Amanda Sandlin , LVMT

Amanda has worked at our clinic since 1997. She graduated from Columbia State Community College in 2002. She loves the fun staff and the great clients at McGehee Clinic. Amanda collects anything panda-related and enjoys spending time with her husband, Hunter, their new baby Judah and their two pets: Ladybug, a Border Collie mix; and P.J. Fattigans, a gorgeous fat cat. Little known to the outside world is the fact that she is a Rocky Horror Picture Show fan and can participate with the best of them. Get out the newspaper!

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Reception

Courtney Sage

Courtney has been a member of our reception staff since 2001. She has a BFA in Fiber from Kansas City Art Institute but chose a career in the veterinary world due to her love for animals. She thinks her job is the best because of the wonderful staff and many sweet pets she encounters every day. She enjoys spending time in Belize, looking at clouds, and being surrogate mother to Cleo, our African Grey parrot and clinic mascot. She has two cats, Sadie Strange, a tabby with avocado green eyes; and L'Baby, a chartreux mix from the country. We think Courtney is so amazing because she can greet almost everyone (client or pet)who walks in the door by name. Her dream is to move to Belize and we keep telling her how much she will hate it so she'll stay with us!

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Annie Phifer Crain

Annie has been a member of our team since 2003. She is often one of the first people you see when you walk through the door. Annie can greet you and your pet by name as you are walking in and knows what kind of food you need to buy for them when you don't remember! She loves working here because she loves all animals! Annie graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in History. Annie has 2 Golden Retrievers, Buck and Katie, and in April 2010 she and Cason became proud parents to Lillian Everett. Welcome to the McGehee Clinic Family Lilly!

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Rhonda Welborn

Rhonda enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and raising their two children, Scott Jr. and Emma. She works as a receptionist and a kennel assistant. Rhonda's favorite pastime is reading. You rarely see her without a book or her Kindle! She enjoys being hands on with the animals, especially Labrador puppies. Most importantly, to aggravate her co-workers, she is an Arkansas Razorback fan!

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Suzy O'Daniel

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Suzy joined our staff in the Spring of 2010. She has already become our "jack of all trades". She works reception, helps in treatment and anywhere else she is needed. She will also help to keep the clinic webpage and Facebook pagee updated (tell her of any ideas you'd like to see on these pages PLEASE!)
Suzy has B.S. degree in Psychology/ Social Work from Union University in Jackson, TN.......this may come in handy with this bunch!
Suzy loves her schnauzers and is currently momma to of them! -Grayson and Sadie Noel. She also fosters for a schnauzer rescue group.

Cleo , Clinic Mascot, Bird-In-Residence

Cleo is an African Grey Parrot born in 1986 who has lived most of her life at the clinic. As our mascot, she is loved by all the employees and clients for her many different voices and surprising phrases! She has the intelligence of a 5 year old child(as well she should since she watches videos all day) and is constantly pampered by Courtney (her surrogate Mom) and alot of her friends. Cleo is also into recycling. She spends alot of time tearing up old yellow pages and making messes. Come by for a visit anytime!

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Kim Roberson

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Kim Roberson joined our team in July 2011. Kim started working in animal clinics when she was 18 yrs. old. She currently helps in several areas of the clinic-sometimes all at once! One day you may find her working in kennel then the next time you may see her working the front desk with her sweet smile :-) Kim LOVES to clean and we love that about her!! Give her some Pine-Sol and Windex and she is one happy girl!
Kim and her husband, Barry live with their 3 dogs-Willow. Sunny and Ruby Lynn and 4 cats-Althea, Lucy, Naomi and Tomas.

Kennel

Bobby Bess

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Bobby is the resident "old timer" having been here since 1998. He is the authority on how to fix everything and where a missing something may be hiding! He knows almost all the pets by name and has shaved generations of cats for their owners. His love for all the animals really shows through by his dedication to the clinic. In his spare time he enjoys BMX racing with his son Brian and taking road trips.

Connie Reynolds

Connie joined our clinic in March of 2006. As our fearless kennel leader she keeps us on our toes making sure all our pets are getting the best possible care and attention. Her theory is that all the animals belong to her that are here at McGehee and she lets their owners borrow them! Whatever the "Mom" of the clinic is doing, her heart is with the animals. She always goes the extra mile; tying bows on the pretty girls, a little longer in the bathtub for a rubdown, and writing a special note on our take home report cards. If there is extra love, Connie is giving it. Special to her are Yorkies and Bulldogs: however, she has a Pomeranian, Dinah and a cat named Barney. She works side by side with her daughter Rhonda a couple of days a week and they enjoy lunching together. In her spare time, Connie enjoys crocheting and taking care of her grandchildren.

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Jordan McDugle

Jordan started working at the clinic when he was a junior at White Station High School. We are lucky to still have him here with us as he continues his education at the University of Memphis. His love of animals and people shows in everything he does. His dream after college is to be a Christian Youth Minister, and we are sure he will attain that goal. Jordan loves playing sports, riding his bicycle, eating all the sweets he can find, drawing penguins (weird), and his job. He currently lives with 2 Greyhounds, one Chihuahua mix, one mother, and one brother. Go Tigers! View

Verna Newman

Verna joined our team in July 2009. This was a career change for her and with her love of animals we wonder why she waited so long! She is always ready with extra walks, cuddles or attention for each furry family member that comes through our doors! Verna has 2 dogs, Dick and Jake, that are lucky to have her as their momma! Welcome Verna to the McGehee Clinic Team!

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Grooming

Lisa Pfund

Lisa Pfund has over 7 years experience in the grooming industry, and is a member of A.S.P.C.A. She was born and reared in Memphis, and calls Midtown home. She shares that home with two Shih tzus named Tootsie and Gonzo.

Assistants

Marcy Stacks

Marcy graduated from Arkansa State University in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science. She married her sweetheart, Robert, in September of 2006 and started a family right away. They have Raven and Karmin, both are Great Danes. Two cats, Cleo and Orion complete this household (for now). Marcy has been a part of McGehee Clinic since the spring of 2008 and currently is spending her lunch break studying for her veterinary tech license. You better get all A's!
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Rachel Owens

Rachel Owens joined our staff in September 2011. She has a daughter named Sara and 3 fur babies, Becca the cat, and 2 rescue dogs Danicka and Duke. Rachel attended cosmetology school in 2009 ( you may see her with different hair color from time to time !)
Rachel has joined forces with Melissa Johnson to cheer on the Green Bay Packers. She also admits to being a Tennessee Vols fan.
Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors and loves Sharks.... You can find her in front of the TV during Shark Week !
You will find Rachel assisting in treatment and also helping out in kennel. We appreciate her willingness and ability to help in several areas of the clinic.
We are happy to have you join our family Rachel!!

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Keenan G Smith

Keenans love of animals started in high school when he volunteered at a veterinary clinic. Following that he worked at a shop taking care of reptiles,small animals, and birds. When he joined us in late 2007 he brought his experience and enthusiasm with him. When Keenan is not working he loves playing basketball,football, and spending time with family and friends. He insists he can sing and dance,but, that bit of talent is saved for his numerous girlfriends to admire. His fellow employees would like to ask Keenan to please turn the boom down in his car!
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MCGEHEE CLINIC FOR ANIMALS

Our Staff