Dr. Harrell is a native of Hot Springs, Arkansas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and earned her veterinary degree at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. Her veterinary experience was honed in Hot Springs and in Kingsport TN before joining Monroe County Animal Hospital.

A member of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Harrell also serves the TN Department of Agriculture/TEMA 1st Responder to Agricultural Disasters and the Monroe County Board of Health.

The doctor and husband Charles have two daughters, Hannah and Haley, and one son, Matthew, and are members of the 1st United Methodist Church of Madisonville. Dr. Harrell’s favorite hobbies include dance, reading, camping, and watching the Atlanta Braves.

Dr. Murphy’s connections to Monroe County Animal Hospital began while she was growing up in Madisonville; her interest in becoming a vet lead to her involvement in a summertime volunteer program at the Monroe County animal clinic, working under the mentorship of Dr. David Kefauver and Dr. Boyd Curtis, the latter now one of her partners at MCAH. She first met Dr. Richard Buchanan on a late-night call to the Heiskell family’s Laurel Brooke Farm for a c-section on one of their cows. Inspired by her positive experiences and the menagerie of critters she grew up with, Dr. Murphy completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at the University of Tennessee campuses in Martin and Knoxville. She graduated from the UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and is a member of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association as well as the American Veterinary Association.

Dr. Murphy was wed in 2006 to Scott Murphy, who composes music for television “when he is not busy being the best husband and father in the world,” Dr. Murphy notes. In December 2013, they welcomed their daughter Eva into the world. Like most in her profession, Dr. Murphy’s pets were rescued, and include 4 cats named Sawyer, Yoda, Dylan, and Boots. Dr. Murphy and her family are members of Madisonville Presbyterian Church.

Professional travel leads Dr. Murphy to Zanzibar, Tanzania, on an exciting mission trip where she and her team spayed and neutered feral cats in Stone Town and went out in the “shambas” (countryside) to deworm and vaccinate cattle for foot and mouth disease. While she loves cooking and reading, her hobbies have evolved now that she has a child – playing with Eva is at the very top of her list of favorite activities.

Dr. Beason’s passion for animals started at a young age, growing up on his family farm with livestock and crops. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine. During his studies, he gained specialized experience through internships in equine medicine in Washington State and in bovine medicine in Argentina. He also interned with a mobile practice specializing in large animal veterinary care, operated by Sweetwater veterinarian Dr. Hugh McCampbell. Dr. Beason eventually purchased this field service practice, and has owned and operated it as Beason’s Veterinary Service LLC for several years. As a veterinarian with Monroe County Animal Hospital, Dr. Beason enjoys utilizing his strong companion animal skills, the perfect accent to his large animal fieldwork.

In his goal to continually grow as a veterinarian, Dr. Beason consults with experts to stay knowledgeable in the latest veterinary treatment options and he follows animal studies that impact the care his clients receive. He is a licensed veterinarian in both Tennessee and Georgia.

Dr. Beason’s life is full of animals, at work and at home. With his wife Mia, he continues working on their fourth-generation family farm. In his spare time, he enjoys training for endurance events such as marathons, triathlons, and obstacle courses. Dr. Beason has a soft spot for youth and is often seen at local 4-H shows writing health certificates, helping children with their animals, and encouraging future generations of farmers.

Dr. Kenzi Wattenburger was born and raised in Mendocino County, California. She was introduced to livestock at a young age through her family’s beef cattle business and 4-H, which led her to build her own swine breeding business during her freshman year of high school. Veterinary medicine then became a significant piece of her life through early employment as a kennel assistant with the local small animal hospital.

She earned her DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and holds memberships within the American Veterinary Medical Association, Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, and American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Her special interests include food animal medicine, especially small ruminants, and man’s best friend (your dogs).

When not caring for your animals, she is spending time with her beloved mini dachshund, Ginny, as well as hiking, kayaking, and exploring her new home in Tennessee.