Our
Team

Dr. Chadwick is a recent University of Tennessee and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. She has a strong interest in chronic pain management and companion animal oncology.

Dr. Niklasch is a 2024 graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She has interests in dentistry, surgery, and exotic medicine. Before calling Knoxville home, Dr. Niklasch resided on the west coast of Florida.

Natalie Cagle graduated from Lincoln Memorial University's veterinary technician program. She has been a licensed technician since 2013. She knew she wanted to help animals ever since she was five years old. When not at work, Natalie likes to explore and do outdoor activities such as fishing with her husband, Ron. At home, she takes care of her two cats Dahlia and Stella who bring a load of love and fun to the family.

Chesney moved to Knoxville from her small Tennessee hometown in 2017 to pursue her dream of working with animals. In her free time she loves playing and writing music in a local alternative rock band with her husband and friends, hiking, coffee, indoor gardening, and cuddling with her dogs Gretal and Bono.

Kellie has had a passion for helping animals since she was very young, often convincing family and friends to help fallen wildlife or stray pets in her small Ohio hometown. After starting an exotic pet rescue in 2019, her dedication to animal rescue has driven her work in veterinary medicine and beyond.

Kim grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She has made Knoxville & Cedar Bluff Animal Clinic her home since 1994. During her down time, she enjoys working with horses, reading, crafts, growing African Violets & spending time with her cat, Oliver & Vizsla, Kody.

Christy Arnold has been a receptionist at CBAC since October 2004. She enjoys working with all of the multitudes of terrific clients and their excited or terrified fur babies. Christy was born and raised in Knoxville and lives nearby in the Claxton community. Christy is married to her her amazing husband Tim and has 2 wonderful young adults, an a beautiful step-daughter who has given them 2 very active grandkids. Christy has had many furry babies through out the years and spoiling a "supermutt" named Joey at this time. The family also has 2 more dogs Chandler a great pyrenees mix, Monica a boxer mix (Yes, it is the friends themes for the dogs!), and 3 cats; Little T, Oreo and Misha. In her down time she enjoys long walks with the pack, relaxing in the hammock, reading, or just playing around outside.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Becky has called Tennessee home for 14 years. She has two spoiled dogs; a border collie named Raz and a terrier mix named Arlo. Becky likes to read, play video games, and spend time with her dogs and family.