Dr. Ted Horner & Dr. Dana Horner Dr Dana Horner and Dr. Ted Horner are co-founders of Orchard Park Animal Hospital. They met while attending vet school and married in 1997. They purchased Hoof and Paw Animal Clinic located in Cross Plains in 1998 and relocated the clinic to White House in 2007. Dr. Dana grew up in Springfield, Tennessee and is a 1988 graduate of Springfield High School. She attended Tennessee Tech University and received a B.S. in Animal Science. In 1996 she graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine receiving her DVM. She enjoys golf, Titans and Volunteer football, and spending time with family. Dr. Ted grew up in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee and is a 1990 graduate of Waverly Central High School. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin for his undergraduate studies and received his DVM from the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Dr. Ted enjoys reading, paintball, the outdoors, and spending time with family. In May of 2004 they were blessed with a daughter Sydney who runs the house and hospital. Sydney enjoys books, cheetohs, batting her blue eyes at daddy, and dancing.

Dr. Brett Houlberg Dr. Brett C. Houlberg is a co-founder of Orchard Park Animal Hospital. Dr. Houlberg was born in Wisconsin and grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He has loved animals his whole life and declared that he wanted to be a veterinarian as early as 6th grade and proceeded to make that dream come true. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1990 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in zoology in 1993. During this time he worked as a veterinary technician. After graduating from UW, Dr. Houlberg attended the University of Tennessee Veterinary School. Upon graduation in 1997, Dr. Houlberg worked in Johnson City, Tennessee for 1 ½ years. In 1998, he moved to the Atlanta area where he practiced for 3 more years before finally settling in the Nashville area in the fall of 2001. He has worked in Hendersonville, as well as the Rivergate Pet Emergency Clinic. Dr. Houlberg’s patients include small animals and exotics. His interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and geriatric care. Dr. Houlberg married his wife Shelley in February 2007. They met while he was caring for her sick ferret, Phillipe, and have been inseparable ever since. Together they have 2 ferrets (Phillipe and Pierre), 3 cats (Persephone, Loki and Mama Kitty) and a boxer/chow mix named Maya. Brett and Shelley are expecting their first child (a boy) in March of 2009. Dr. Houlberg is an avid football fan and cheers on the Vols, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. His other interests include paintball, camping, fishing, reading, movies, playing cards and spending time with friends and family. He looks forward to practicing for the rest of his career at Orchard Park Animal Hospital.

"As doctors of Orchard Park Animal Hospital we are blessed to have the best staff anywhere. We pride ourselves on great service and dedication to helping pets and parents get through those exciting and difficult times."

Dr. Ted Horner, Dr. Dana Horner, and Dr. Brett Houlberg.

Jen I grew up as an avid animal saver in New Mexico. I was well known in my family for my attempts to “have mother fix” the various animals I would bring home. When I was 5, I acquired my first puppy. We were peanut butter and jelly! Also a Nature and philosophy lover, I am a true believer in the purr at heart.

Linda Linda was born and raised in Middle Tennessee, married with one son. I’ve lived in White House for 29 years and have enjoyed every minute. My hobbies are sewing and ceramics. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Doctors Ted and Dana Horner since 1998 and look forward to the future. I’ve always had a great love for animals, but working with pets and seeing the relationship and joy they bring to our lives is just tremendous.

Emma Emma was born and raised in Tennessee. I have worked in veterinary medicine for 37 years, 29 years at Caudle Vet Clinic in Nashville and the past 8 at Hoof and Paw Animal Clinic. I’m married and have two children and two grandchildren. I cannot imagine any other job that is as fulfilling as helping people take care of their four legged best friends.

Jen I am Jen….better known as the “NEJ”. I have been working as a veterinary assistant for 8 years, 33 years if you count my childhood. It is an ever changing job bringing new challenges and rewards daily. I enjoy working with pets and their families helping them through the fun and difficult times. There is no other job that I could imagine doing. I have a four-legged daughter “Anna” and all of my spare time is spent with my twin niece and nephew. Family is the most important thing in life be it two-legged or four-legged and I always carry this philosophy in my job.

Joyce Joyce has two daughters and two granddaughters. I’ve worked as office manager of Hoof and Paw Animal Clinic for eight years. My daughter, Dr. Dana, introduced me to veterinary medicine when she was only “three years old.” My experiences over the past eight years have made all of the “hardships” of the child with the long college life worth it.

Pam I have worked at Hoof and Paw Animal Clinic for 8 years and have been working in this profession since 1990. I have a son and daughter who keep me busy and often drive me crazy. My husband and I have been together for 16 years. We have a dog named “Madam Huzzy”, five misfit cats “Kung Fu, Kabuki, Xena, Dora, and Junior”, one naked rat “Wrinkles” and a fish named Fish. I have raised a variety of woodland creatures and birds over the years. As you can see my love for animals is unending. My other passion is cooking and my coworkers appreciate me mostly for chocolate chip cheesecake and brownies. If ever a pet in need I am there… just ask the folks at Chick-Fil-A.

Jennifer Hello, my name is Jennifer “Stevie”. I am the newest member to the Orchard Park family. I grew up around horses and have loved animals all my life. I have two boxers that rule my house. When not at work I am baking on a lake somewhere enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer.

Lindsey & Kayla Lindsey I have been taking my pets to Hoof and Paw for as long as I can remember and every visit there had made me want to become a veterinarian. I’m a lover of all animals except snakes and lizards! I’m a junior at East Robertson High School and am a member of the golf team. I have taken this job because I love to help animals and also love to play with them. Kayla I knew the second Hoof and Paw decided to relocate I wanted the opportunity to be a part of such a great place! I’ve loved dogs since I was a little girl. I have four of my own and adore them very much! I am a junior this year …soon to be senior… and the decisions of what career and what college to choose has slowly crept up on me! I’ve always wanted to be veterinarian, so a chance to be a part of Orchard Park seemed to be the perfect idea. It has only been a few weeks now, but I can tell this job is all I’ve ever wanted! The staff here is wonderful- I love it here!

Brooke Hi, I am Brooke and I have lived in Gallatin all of my life. Believe me, I am not as young as I look. I’ve been married for five years and spend a lot of my time playing with my kids. I have a daughter who is 2 years-old and a son that was born December 30, 2006. I’ve been in this profession since 1998. I attended Columbia State and received my Associates degree and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I was inspired to go to school because of my love for animals. I have an 8 year-old 70 pound mix dog named “Chance”, 2 cats “Sydney” and “Annive, and a hamster named “Blackberry”. Oh yeah and I have a wonderful husband who is the ring master of our circus.

Susie Susie Hello everyone, I’m Susie. Originally from Indianapolis, I love calling Tennessee home. I am really excited to be a member of the OPAH family. I am privileged to be working with such great clients and a caring and competent staff. I have been working in veterinary medicine for fifteen years. Animals are my life…my husband and I have five dogs, three horses and one cat. We are honored to share our home with them. I truly believe that all animals are God’s special gifts to us and we must provide a quality of life for them. I enjoy spending time with my husband, wildlife watching, photography, and horseback riding.