Our Doctors

Dr. Dan Crocker is a native of Franklin, KY.  He is the third son of Helen and the late Dr. Kenneth Crocker.  “Dr. Dan”  graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1979 and the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983.  Professionally, Dr. Dan Crocker is interested in all areas of small and...

Dr. Roni Crocker co-founded Crocker Animal Hospital with her husband, Dr. Dan Crocker in 1990. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1980, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1984 and a Certification in Canine Rehabilitation Therapy from University of Tennessee in 2011....

Dr. Karen Reesor is originally from Barren County, Ky. She attended Western Kentucky University for her pre-veterinary undergraduate studies. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She practiced in Brandenburg, Ky. for 2 years. She started working at Crocker Animal Hospital in 1998 and became a partner in 2003. She and...

Dr. Amy Wyatt Gant was born in Clarksville, TN and grew up just outside of Atlanta in Grayson, GA. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a B.S in Animal Health in 1998, and then attended veterinary school at UGA, graduating in 2001. She joined Crocker Animal Hospital as an associate in May...

Dr. Jaclyn Waddell is originally from Lewisport, KY. Dr. Waddell attended Western Kentucky University majoring in agriculture for three years before moving on to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Auburn with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She began working at Crocker Animal Hospital in June shortly after graduation. Dr....

Dr. Claire Crocker is originally from Franklin, Kentucky and is the daughter of Drs. Dan and Roni Crocker. Dr. Claire attended Murray State University, majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, before attending veterinary school at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Claire graduated from Auburn in May of 2018. She grew up on a farm and...

Dr. Tina Brown was born and raised in Covington, Kentucky, but has become firmly rooted in the Woodburn community.  She attended Western Kentucky University where she completed a B.S. in Animal Science, and then attended veterinary school at Auburn University.  Professionally, Dr. Brown has a special interest in dermatology and helping clients raise their new...

Dr. Hannah Newman is originally from Conyers Georgia, where she grew up riding and showing her horse Chase. She attended University of Georgia for both her Bachelor’s and her Master’s degrees in Animal and Dairy Science. She made the move to Columbus Ohio to attend The Ohio State University for her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine,...

Dr. Lloyd Elliott, Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, just days after his 50th birthday. Growing up on a hog farm in Estill Springs, Tenn., Dr. Elliott learned to appreciate nature and animals.  His parents and extended family fostered a desire to explore, to excel, to discover how things work, to laugh, to...