Meet Our Veterinarian Team
Meet the Veterinarians and team of Animal Clinic Downtown. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get To Know Our Veterinarian Team
Bio
Dr. Shayla Saulsbury is originally from Central California and made her way to Tennessee for her Master’s Degree in Biomedical Professions at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). She did go on to veterinary school at LMU as well. After undergrad, she married her husband, Lyndy.
At home, Dr. Saulsbury and Lyndy share their home with an old lab mix, a coonhound, a handful of exotics (bunny, dwarf rats, budgies, a rosy boa), and lots of house plants.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, swing dancing, reading, horseback riding, traveling, and anything arts and crafts related.
Bio
Dr. Jessica Gauldin is originally from Virginia and graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Biomedical Science and Doctor’s of Veterinary Medicine degree. Her professional interests include preventative medicine and surgery. Dr. Gauldin has one dog named Ace and two cats named Ninja and Nightfury. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and writing.
Medical Director – Dr. Love
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Dr. Dayna Love, originally from Canfield, OH, graduated from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Love’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is surgery, but she enjoys most aspects of general practice. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, playing intramural soccer, and hiking with her dogs, a boxer mix named Simba and a hound mix named Link. Dr. Love also enjoys trying out new restaurants and breweries in town, traveling, and exploring new cities.
Associate Veterinarian – Dr. Clark
Bio
Dr. Rachel Clark is a small animal veterinarian and a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing near Atlanta, Georgia, she’s excited to return to the Chattanooga area, where she completed her undergraduate studies and developed a strong connection to the community.
Dr. Clark enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, with particular interests in dentistry, ultrasound, and exotic animal primary care. She is Fear Free certified and passionate about creating a calm, positive experience for both pets and their people. She also values mentorship and enjoys working collaboratively with both new graduates and experienced colleagues.
At home, Dr. Clark is closely followed by her cat, Kayli, whom she adopted from a rescue at six months old. Kayli has been her loyal shadow ever since. In her free time, Dr. Clark enjoys scrapbooking, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and planning her next Disney adventure.