Veterinarians

Dr Rebecca McInroe joined our team July 2023. Born in California but growing up and coming to us from Atlanta, Georgia, she dreamed of being a veterinarian from the age of six. Her love of animals initially drew her to the field but her passion for medicine and strengthening the human-animal bond were her main…

Dr. John Mays joined Belmont Animal Hospital in October 2022. Born in Nashville and raised in Franklin, TN, Dr Mays has always called middle Tennessee home. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2016 (Go Vols!) Dr. Mays returned to Nashville to be close to family, and to be part of the excitement…

Dr. Judith Howell was born and raised in Nashville, TN. After graduating from Davidson College, Dr. Howell obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Dr. Howell’s professional interests include all aspects of small animal medicine, especially preventive medicine, integrative medicine, nutrition and senior pet care….

Dr. Sarah Zika is a Nashville native and happy to be working in the Belmont community close to friends and family since 2014. Her undergraduate biology studies at the University of Richmond led to a two-year Peace Corps service in West Africa, where she developed an interest in veterinary public health and infectious diseases. She…

Growing up in small town west TN, Dr. Smith dreamed of being a veterinarian from an early age. After earning a BS degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she completed her graduate school work at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. While she enjoys being in a general companion animal practice, her…

A Nashville native, and co-founder of Belmont Animal Hospital in 2009, Dr. Sewell received his undergraduate degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN in and his veterinary degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. His medical interests include internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Outside of the…

Dr. Bailey Nelson hails from Grand Rapids, MI. After completing her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, Dr. Nelson obtained her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Michigan State University in May of 2021. Dr. Nelson has been involved in veterinary medicine since 2014 working in various areas of a hospital from reception to veterinary assistant….