Our team is dedicated to providing the best care possible for your pets. Since opening our doors in 1943, we have always strived to maintain the most up to date up to date diagnostic equipment and to offer a wide variety of therapeutic options.
Our patients include dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and many small mammals. We know that, whatever the species, your pet is a beloved member of your family. We will do all that we can to ensure that you and your pet are comfortable in our hospital and receive compassionate care.
Find out more about our team below. Better yet, give us a call at (865) 483-6614 – we’d love to hear from you!
Dr. Kris Novinger
Dr. Kris Novinger is from a small community just outside of Pittsburg, PA. She has moved steadily southward since then, graduating from West Virginia ...
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Dr. Kris Novinger
Dr. Kris Novinger is from a small community just outside of Pittsburg, PA. She has moved steadily southward since then, graduating from West Virginia University in 1993, then moving on to the University of Tennessee. She graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Her professional interests are oncology, feline medicine, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. In her free time, she fits in as much pottery and jewelry making, exercising, and gourmet cooking as she can. She is an avid fan of all Pittsburg sports teams, as well as her beloved college teams, WVU and UT. She has been married to Dr. Stewart Novinger since May 1997.
Dr. Maria Fleming
Dr. Maria received her first degree, a BS in Biochemistry, from Gettysburg College in 1991. From there she moved on to Purdue University, where she ea...
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Dr. Maria Fleming
Dr. Maria received her first degree, a BS in Biochemistry, from Gettysburg College in 1991. From there she moved on to Purdue University, where she earned both her MS (’93) and DVM (’97). Prior to moving to Tennessee, Dr. Maria moved around the country gaining valuable veterinary experience. Dr. Maria has been with Oak Ridge Veterinary Hospital since December of 2007. Her veterinary interests include exotic animal medicine, nutrition, and surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Marc Filigenzi, and their three children; Anthony (11), Sofia (9), and Luca (9). Her furry family members include: 2 Schnauzers (Rosie and Nero), 2 horses (Joe and Skye), and one rabbit (Charlie). Additionally, they have quite a collection of ducks and chickens. Maria enjoys being an active member of her church, and would like to enjoy yoga and horseback riding, if there were more hours in the day.
Dr. Rick Hinson
Dr. Hinson was born at the University of Tennessee Hospital in 1971. As an Army brat he lived in Germany, Massachusetts and throughout the Southeast u...
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Dr. Rick Hinson
Dr. Hinson was born at the University of Tennessee Hospital in 1971. As an Army brat he lived in Germany, Massachusetts and throughout the Southeast until returning to Knoxville for undergraduate studies and eventual graduation from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. His professional interests are orthopedics and exotic animals. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys fishing with his 5 year old son, Woods, and gardening and raising chickens on his 29 acres in Morgan County with his wife of 11 years, Jennifer. Go Big Orange!
Dr. Stewart Novinger
Dr. Stewart Novinger is a Knoxville native and received his undergraduate and DVM from the University of Tennessee. He graduated from veterinary schoo...
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Dr. Stewart Novinger
Dr. Stewart Novinger is a Knoxville native and received his undergraduate and DVM from the University of Tennessee. He graduated from veterinary school in 1997 with Dr. Hinson and Dr. Kris Novinger. His professional interests are cytology (the study of cells), radiology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. Away from the hospital, he enjoys playing guitar, reading, collecting and learning about wristwatches, and helping the other Dr. Novinger cook. He is a huge fan of all UT sports and any team Peyton Manning plays for. The Drs. Novinger shares their lives with three dogs and three cats.
Bethany Wright
Bethany joined the team in 2014. She is originally from Maryville. Bethany has three daughters, four cats, one dog and one snake. When she is not work...
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Bethany Wright
Bethany joined the team in 2014. She is originally from Maryville. Bethany has three daughters, four cats, one dog and one snake. When she is not working she enjoys hanging out and relaxing with her family and watching Netflix.
Brandon Quindry
Brandon joined our staff in 2016. He is a native of Oak Ridge and resides here with his wife Stephanie, two birds, three guinea pigs and two dogs. Bra...
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Brandon Quindry
Brandon joined our staff in 2016. He is a native of Oak Ridge and resides here with his wife Stephanie, two birds, three guinea pigs and two dogs. Brandon is a not only a fan of combat sports but he participates in nearly every one of them! His favorite part about his job here is that he gets to work with his sister ( Jessica).
Donna Long
Donna is from Clinton and is a graduate of Clinton Sr. High School. She started working as vet tech in 2013 and joined the team at ORVH in September 2...
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Donna Long
Donna is from Clinton and is a graduate of Clinton Sr. High School. She started working as vet tech in 2013 and joined the team at ORVH in September 2015 . She had always brought her fur kids to us as a client and applied to join the ORVH team. Donna states ” I love my job so much because I have learned so much and my work is very fulfilling. I love the people I work with, the clients and their pets”. In her spare time Donna enjoys hiking with her 3 German shepherds and spending time with her family, husband Tim and children Jacob &Ashley.
Isaac Thomas
Isaac was born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN. Isaac joined our team August of 2011. This is his first veterinary job, and we could not be more pleased w...
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Isaac Thomas
Isaac was born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN. Isaac joined our team August of 2011. This is his first veterinary job, and we could not be more pleased with his progress. He says that his love of what he does keeps him motivated, and it shows. He is the PROUD parent of three cats: Tequila, Moe, and Guinness.
Jason Thomas
Jason has been at Oak Ridge Vet for over 10 years now. For the last three years, he has served as our head technician. Simply stated, Jason says he lo...
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Jason Thomas
Jason has been at Oak Ridge Vet for over 10 years now. For the last three years, he has served as our head technician. Simply stated, Jason says he loves his job, because he loves the animals. He has been married for 10 years to his wife, Emily, and they have two children: Lindsey and Jared. His family would not be complete without his two dogs, Sampson (boxer) and Ellie (Pekinese), and one snake (ball python). Outside of work he enjoys coaching both basketball and football, exercising, and being an avid sports fan.
Jessica Quindry Pearson
Jessica joined our staff at ORVH in 2016. She is originally from Knoxville but now calls Oak Ridge home. Jessica has three children, Sierra, Preston ...
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Jessica Quindry Pearson
Jessica joined our staff at ORVH in 2016. She is originally from Knoxville but now calls Oak Ridge home. Jessica has three children, Sierra, Preston and Kamden. She also shares her home with her flock of cats her golden retriever Titan. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Kara Lampkin
Kara has worked at ORVH since 2013. When she is not busy being a cheerful smiling face at our front desk Kara spends her free time snuggling with her...
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Kara Lampkin
Kara has worked at ORVH since 2013. When she is not busy being a cheerful smiling face at our front desk Kara spends her free time snuggling with her fur babies, doing crafts ( which mainly include glitter), drawing, painting and riding her pet unicorn. She is our resident Disney expert.
Lisa Greene
Lisa has been a valuable member of the Oak Ridge Veterinary Hospital team since 1991. During this time she has been a receptionist whose favorite part...
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Lisa Greene
Lisa has been a valuable member of the Oak Ridge Veterinary Hospital team since 1991. During this time she has been a receptionist whose favorite part of the job is of course working with the animals and clients. She says, “The plus of our job here is that we get to work with the animals all day!” She has two sons, Tyler and Mikey Jo. Her menagerie of animals include: 2 clawed frogs, 1 beta fish, 2 birds, a Kenyan sand bog, a hedgehog, 3 rats, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. She wins the prize for most pets and widest variety of pets!
Lyn Campbell
Lyn is the latest addition to the ORVH family. She is Co-Office Manager with Carolyn Starks. Lyn is a recent transplant from New Jersey, who has falle...
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Lyn Campbell
Lyn is the latest addition to the ORVH family. She is Co-Office Manager with Carolyn Starks. Lyn is a recent transplant from New Jersey, who has fallen in love with the landscape and people of Tennessee. She moved here with her better half, Ed, and their grouchy older cat, Toby. They share five grown children, who have left the nest making room for the anticipated adoption of at least one more kitty for Lyn and a puppy for Ed. The addition of pets will make their new home complete.
Clifford “Cliff”
Clifford is a ten year old domestic medium hair cat. He comes to us via NOAH Companion Animal Rescue Organization. Due to a chronic oral hygiene probl...
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Clifford “Cliff”
Clifford is a ten year old domestic medium hair cat. He comes to us via NOAH Companion Animal Rescue Organization. Due to a chronic oral hygiene problem, Cliff was not easily adoptable, however, his personality made him a perfect fit for us. He is a very social cat and can often be found “helping” the doctors and staff as they try to work on the computer. He enjoys drinking straight from the faucet and playing with pens in the sink.
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