Team

Dr. Edds was born in Overton County and has enjoyed small town life from a young age. As a Vol For Life, she graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, fulfilled a United States Army Reserve contract as a Military Police Sergeant, and then completed her Doctorate Degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

She and her husband have been blessed with three wild and wonderful children (which you will likely see running around the office on any given afternoon) with another set to join them in December 2024. They all live in White County, together with their large herd of rescue critters, and affectionately call their farm “The Broken Goat Ranch”.

Her professional interests include working dogs (military, police, and agriculture), geriatric/quality of life care, rescue/trauma cases, and advanced soft tissue wound healing.

Outside of work, Dr. Edds’ most important hobby is being a mom, and she can always be found toting a kid or three wherever she goes. She also enjoys shooting sports (if you want your appointment to go over your scheduled time, ask about her favorite handgun), UT football, fishing, horseback riding, being outside with the family, and reading a good book.

Dr. Wilson joined the Bluegrass team as an associate veterinarian in 2020. She attended undergraduate at Clemson University and graduated from Oklahoma State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Since orange has treated her so well, Tennessee seemed like another great place to live.

Dr. Kate’s Tennessee veterinary experience started out centered around surgery and assisting in the spay/neuter community. But the excitement and variety of general medicine called her to Bluegrass. She has found no greater place to help foster the human-animal bond than by practicing the best medicine possible in the most welcoming of small towns. Besides surgery, her specific interests within veterinary medicine are wound care and ophthalmology.

Outside of work, Dr. Kate can be found insisting that she enjoys the frustration of raising Welsh Ponies, shouting at ill-behaved dogs, or embarrassing her mother with her poor gardening skills. More recently, she is a resident diaper-changer and spit-up cleaner to her daughter Josey, born Thanksgiving Day 2020. Her partner in crime is her ever-patient husband James, who is also a veterinarian. He is a helper with all of the projects she creates and the other half of the family they’ve begun here in Tennessee.

Dr. Ashley Lancaster joined the Bluegrass team as an associate veterinarian in June 2022. Dr. Lancaster is from a small town in North Carolina but was born in Illinois. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Following this, Dr. Lancaster got accepted into the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her Doctorate degree. After so many years in Tennessee, Dr. Lancaster and her husband decided to stay and moved to Crossville to finally settle down!

At her home in Crossville, Dr. Lancaster and her husband are in the process of starting their very own farm/mini zoo. They have a Golden Retriever with the sweetest soul, another Golden Retriever full of spice and sass (she’s the only girl pup of the family, what can I say), a somewhat clueless Springer Spaniel (he’s cute though), a nosey and wise terrier mix, 2 always hungry and very chunky tabby cats, 2 very cute rabbits that like to frequently get the zoomies, 1 horse that butt scratches on every fence post/barn door (truly nothing is safe), another horse that requires sunscreen on his nose to be outdoors, and some cows that spend their day laying in/damming up our tiny creek.

In the field of veterinary medicine, Dr. Lancaster is interested in just about everything. Some of her favorite areas of veterinary medicine involve (but are not limited to), small animal radiology/cardiology, exotic pocket pets, and a sprinkle of farm animals. Outside of being a veterinarian, Dr. Lancaster enjoys riding and playing with her horses (mostly just brushing them, it’s therapeutic), gardening and growing way more veggies than necessary, attempting to raise registered cattle, and watching back-to-back movies.

Yvonne started out as our clinic’s front desk receptionist, but transitioned into an office manager position in the summer of 2020. While you’ll still see her up front or hear her answering phone calls on occasion, she focuses more now on the behind-the-scenes operations of the clinic so that the rest of the staff can focus on taking exceptional care of your pet!

Yvonne and her husband, Bo, have been married since 2008 and have three wild, handsome boys. They have a sweet Yorkie mix named Bear (who is claimed by most of the extended family), a golden retriever mix named Cheezy (whose goal in life is simply to be petted and to steal all the stuffed animals in the house), and a small Australian Shepherd mix named Sadie (the most loving thing you’ve ever met).

In her very limited free time, Yvonne loves all things music, reading, and anything that takes place in or on the water. She’s so honored to be a part of the exceptional Bluegrass Vet team!

Teran is a Licensed Veterinary Technician that, like most of us, started loving and caring for animals at a young age. She has always had some type of furry critter to love on, whether it be a dog, horse, cat, or a cow. She’s had them all, and often many at one time! She graduated from White County High School, went on to Motlow State Community College to study music, and then changed schools and career paths to become a Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Volunteer State Community College with an Associate’s of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, and passed the State Board test to become a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician! Her work interests include: surgery, laboratory work, dental cleanings, and emergency cases.

Teran is recently married, and she and her husband live in Sparta with their furry critters: a blue heeler dog and 2 rescue cats. Her hobbies outside of work include horseback riding, singing, being with family and friends, and anything outdoors.

Kyrua grew up in Byrdstown, TN with 5 brothers and a sister. As a child, Kyrua always loved being around animals because of the calmness they seemed to bring her. After high school, Kyrua moved to East Tennessee where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. However, she decided to branch away from that work and pursue her desire to work with animals. After a short time volunteering at a small town clinic, Kyrua knew she had found her passion. As Mark Twain said, “find a job you enjoy and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”, and working with animals was that job for her. Kyrua enjoys working as a veterinary assistant because it is a challenging yet rewarding career. Kyrua’s professional interests are shelter medicine/rescue cases, veterinary social work, and abscesses.

Kyrua resides with her life partner, Tyler, and their daughter Elody in Cookeville where they have 6 cats and 2 dogs together. She enjoys going to the beach, reading books, and doing puzzles in her free time. Kyrua (as a former clogger) also enjoys going to bluegrass festivals and watching clogging competitions when she is not working.

Catherine is a Veterinary Assistant at Bluegrass Vet. Her fascination with animals, science, and nature is what pushed her into a career in veterinary medicine. This fascination with all living things began while exploring the mountains and woods of Tennessee with her parents as a child. While she dearly loves her small animal patients, she hopes to learn more about wildlife and exotic veterinary medicine. Catherine has recently been continuing her education and is a certified diabetes educator and feline friendly veterinary professional.

Outside of work, Catherine loves a good book, a warm drink, soaking up sunshine, and a hug from her sweet fiancé. Within the past year, her fur family has grown significantly. She now has 3 cats, 3 dogs, and a guinea pig. As you can imagine, she spends lots of her time loving on each one.

Megan began as the friendly voice you first hear when you call BVC and the smiling face you see when you walk in the building but is now doing all the dirty work in the back making sure your pets have a clean crate and warm blankets for their stay! She has been working with us since February 2021. Megan grew up in Sparta and graduated from White County High School in 2013. She has had a passion and a big love for animals ever since she was a little girl, so getting to work around animals all day, every day has been a dream come true!

When Megan is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loving on her dogs: Pepper the Frug (French bulldog-pug mix), Buddy, a lab mix, and Hemi, a beagle mix. She also enjoys anything outdoors, and you can often find her shooting guns, fishing, hunting, or making bonfires. Megan is so excited to be part of such an amazing, outstanding team at Bluegrass Vet!