Meet The Doctors & Team

1616 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Serving Murfreesboro and the Surrounding Areas Since 1962
615-893-0825
Serving Murfreesboro and the Surrounding Areas Since 1962
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About Murfreesboro Animal Clinic

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About
  • Dr. Lisa Bartolotto
    Dr. Lisa Bartolotto was born in Michigan and later moved to Kentucky where she met her wonderful husband and attended the University of Kentucky for her pre-vet studies in 1982. She was accepted to Auburn University Veterinary School in 1985 with early admission. She graduated in 1989 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She did her preceptorship at Hillsboro Animal Hospital in Nashville before coming to work at Murfreesboro Animal Clinic in June of 1989. She enjoyed serving the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association as an Executive board member from 2000-2002. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and helping both pets and their caretakers cultivate their human-animal bond. She has a special interest in surgery and geriatric medicine.
She and her husband, Al have been married for over 30 years. They have a farm in Lascassas and raise black Angus cattle. They also have 2 horses, 7 dogs, 2 cats and 2 rabbits. Their English mastiff, Delilah and their yellow lab, Vanilla along with their rabbits enjoy being the center of attention at many of the local schools for presentations on veterinary medicine and animal care.

She enjoys the outdoors, hiking and biking with the family as well as quilting. They have 4 children, Michelina, Caleb, Jaylyn, and Joshua and one granddaughter, Marina. They attend church at Lascassas Baptist Church where Dr. Bartolotto enjoyed teaching 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school for 10 years. She has many pre-vet students who have worked for her over the years and enjoys teaching them about the profession.
Dr. Richey
About
  • Dr. Richey
    Dr. Richey is a 2015 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and native to Middle Tennessee. She moved back to Murfreesboro with her husband, Justin, cat, Kitkat, and dog, Oliver, to begin work with MAC in June 2015. Since then, she and Justin have had three children. Dr. Richey joined the Murfreesboro team as a business partner in June of 2019. Dr. Richey has a special interest in small animal dentistry, internal and integrative medicine. She achieved advanced training in small animal dentistry through elective courses at the University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. She took multiple externships that specialized in dentistry or had advanced dentistry capabilities. She is the 2015 recipient of the Albert S. Dorn award for Excellence in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
  • Dr. Richey believes in an integrative approach to medicine, utilizing both Western and Eastern techniques to heal and treat pets. She received special training in small and large animal acupuncture through selective rotations and externships. She uses her limited training in acupuncture and to treat geriatric arthritis, pain from IVDD, and various muscle injuries. She also promotes laser therapy which has been proven to shorten healing time on wounds, injuries, surgical sites, and alleviate pain.
  • Dr. Richey, Justin, their three children, Kitkat, and Oliver are ecstatic to be part of the MAC family and to be serving you and your family.

Meet Our Staff

Michelina Jordan
About
  • Michelina Jordan 
  • Michelina received her bachelors in Animal Science and a minor in Biology from MTSU in December of 2017. She has worked at Murfreesboro Animal Clinic for 10 years. She is one of our Fear Free team leaders. Michelina is also a certified Animal Assisted Therapist, who owns and manages Mini Creek Farms (an animal assisted therapy program in Lascassas, TN). Michelina lives on a farm with her daughter Marina, and 20 pets (and counting). Michelina plans to continue working at Murfreesboro Animal Clinic while her animal assisted therapy program develops.
Karri Heathcott
About
  • Karri Heathcott
  • Karri is originally from Illinois but has lived in Tennessee since 2003. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two children and one grandchild. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, gardening, and vacationing at Disney World.
Bri Dannehl
About
  • Bri Dannehl
  • Bri is a senior at MTSU finishing her undergraduate degree in horse science and general science. After graduating, she hopes to attend a school of veterinary medicine. Having grown up in Louisiana, she loves wildlife and wildlife conservation. She enjoys spending time outdoors and on the water. 
Shannan
About
  • Shannan
  • Shannan is originally from Texas she relocated to Murfreesboro 5 years ago. She has been with Murfreesboro animal clinic for over a year as a receptionist. She has 2 fur babies Saidy a Australian shepard mix and Garfield a domestic medium hair cat.
Brittini
About
  • Brittini
  • Hi everyone! My name is Brittini, and I have been with Murfreesboro Animal Clinic on and off for ten years. I am a single mom of two sweet girls, and I am in school for nursing! In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my girls. I look forward to seeing all your sweet babies!
Alyssa
About
  • Alyssa
  • Alyssa moved to Murfreesboro in 2021. A fun fact about her is that she loves pigs!
Bailey Cofer
About
  • Bailey Cofer
  • This is Bailey from South East Tennessee. She is attending MTSU as a Pre-Vet major and plans to continue her education in veterinary medicine after graduation. Previously working at an animal shelter, she loves animal rehabilitation and engaging with her community. She also enjoys playing with her kitty, Toast!
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