Meet Our Team
Behind our exceptional care at Providence Animal Hospital is a dedicated team of professionals eager to care for the pets throughout Mt. Juliet each and every day. Get to know the staff we’re proud to have running our locally owned and operated hospital.
Get to Know Our Staff
As a proudly AAHA-accredited hospital, we take the utmost care in the team we put together. Our on-call office staff and veterinary team members have all been chosen for their experience, expertise, and deep passion for animal care, each bringing their own personality and skill set to our facility. Learn more about our team as you meet them below.
Veterinarians
Madison Gentry, DVM
Our Team
Dr. Aaron Hollis, DVM, Veterinarian
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Hollis founded Providence Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in August 2010 after beginning his career in Mt. Juliet as an Associate for Dr. Mike Harris (retired). Dr. Hollis is a 2000 graduate of Auburn University and a proud member of the TVMA and AVMA. He proudly designed and built the first AAHA-accredited hospital in Mt. Juliet. He shares his home with his wife of 21 years, Vickie, daughter Lauren, a sweet rescue terrier named Sophie, Oscar, the perfect orange tabby, and too many horses to list here. In his spare time, Dr. Hollis cheers on his daughter’s equestrian pursuits and enjoys all things horse racing.
Loren Palmer, DVM
Associate veterinarian
Dr. Loren Palmer grew up in Mount Juliet, TN. She became a member of the Providence Animal Hospital family in 2014 when she started as a veterinary assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary concentration at The University of Tennessee at Martin. From there, she moved to Rocky Top and earned her DVM degree at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Throughout veterinary school, Dr. Palmer was involved in several clubs, including the Companion Animal Club and the Surgery Club. She served as the student liaison for the American Heartworm Society at UT. She was the recipient of the Dechra Excellence in Dermatology award.
Dr. Palmer’s specific interests in veterinary medicine include dermatology, cardiology, dentistry, and preventative medicine. She chose the veterinary medical field to strengthen the human-animal bond and develop beneficial relationships to serve those in her community, as well as their beloved pets.
After experiencing each part of the state, from rural West TN to the Great Smoky Mountains of East TN, Dr. Palmer and her husband are excited to be back home in Wilson County. They have a German Shepherd mix named Diesel, a Plott hound mix named Rocky, several chickens, and goldfish. In her free time, Dr. Palmer enjoys indoor and outdoor gardening, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to be back at Providence Animal Hospital practicing veterinary medicine!
Debbie
Lead Patient Service Coordinator
Debbie followed her son and daughter-in-law to Nashville from California. She and her husband enjoy living in Tennessee and seeing all the new sights. Debbie has worked in the veterinary profession for 22 years, and we are blessed to say that Debbie has been a smiling face and Lead Receptionist at Providence Animal Hospital for 9 years! She loves working with people and helping them help their beloved pets. Debbie and her husband enjoy traveling the world, trying new local restaurants, attending concerts, and all things Disney! They share their home with four fiesty felines: Luna, Thumbtack, Nash, and Corsair. Debbie and her husband love Tennessee and plan to retire here, but we hope not too soon!
Mary
Lead Veterinary Technician
Mary Short is a licensed veterinary technician. She was born in nearby Smyrna but grew up in sunny Florida before moving back to Middle Tennessee. She has been a technician for 10 years. She received her veterinary assistant certificate and veterinary technician degree from Volunteer State University. Her son Gauge is her mini-me, and they share their home with three four-legged babies, Rex, Rocko, Storm, and Strike Domino. Mary Jo has multiple years of customer service experience specific to the veterinary industry, most recently in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Mary Jo is our Patient Service Coordinator as well as an Administrative Assistant.
Caleb
Veterinary Assistant
Caleb joined PAH in July of 2023 and is a service provider and veterinary assistant at Providence Animal Hospital. He was drawn to PAH because he loves working with animals. Working with dogs is a passion that he has always had. Caleb grew up in White House, TN. He enjoys baseball, men’s softball, music, and spending time with his family.
Becca
Becca has been working in the animal care industry for over five years. She shares her life with two fur babies, Bubbles and Leonard, and loves all things Halloween.
Molly
Molly began her career here at Providence Animal Hospital while she was in high school, caring for our Pet Resort guests. We are proud to announce that Molly has been accepted to the University of Tennessee Veterinary School, Class of 2029. Molly spends her Summers and school breaks working as a Veterinary Intern and taking great care of your pets.
Madison
Coming Soon!