Meet Our Team
Meet the veterinarians and team of Boones Creek Animal Hospital. We’re excited to be able to care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team
Our Veterinarians
Tim Dalpiaz
DVM
Tim Dalpiaz graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, where he earned his DVM. Dr. Dalpiaz then completed his clinical internship at Louisiana State University, where he was able to work alongside several accomplished board-certified oncology specialists with a wide variety of medical conditions. His professional interests include surgery and dentistry.
When Dr. Dalpiaz is not busy caring for his patients, he enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, traveling, and parachuting. He lives in the Tri-cities with his two daughters, and their sphynx cats Joe and SJ.
Whitney Lemarr
DVM
Whitney Lemarr graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, where she earned her DVM. After graduating, Dr. Lemarr completed her clinical internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Lemarr especially enjoys internal medicine, where she has the ability to treat a broad spectrum of patients.
In Dr. Lemarr’s spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and reading anything that she can get her hands on. Dr. Lemarr resides in the Tri-Cities with her son, several dogs, and cats.
Sara Newell
DVM
Sara Newell attended Mississippi State University for her undergraduate degree and went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee in 2001, where she earned her DVM. Dr. Newell worked in a mixed animal practice in Sevier County for a year and a half after graduating, but since then, she moved back to the Tri-City area, where she has been practicing ever since. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and their families and particularly enjoys dentistry, internal medicine, and physical rehabilitation.
During her free time, Dr. Newell can be found camping, hiking, and curling up with a good book. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, Dr. Newell lives in Jonesborough with her family, dogs, cats, horse, and chickens!
Brooke Baker
DVM
Dr. Brooke Baker is originally from Dalton, Georgia, but fell in love with the East Tennessee mountains during her undergraduate studies. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Tennessee State University, with a concentration in chemistry and biology. Dr. Baker attended veterinary school at Ross University on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts; she completed her clinical year at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Baker’s interests include soft tissue surgery and educating clients on preventative measures to keep their pets happy and healthy. In her free time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with her two rescue dogs Charlie and Gurdy as well as her cat named Toad. Her hobbies include gardening, canning, scuba diving, and travel.
Licensed Veterinary Medical Technicians
Katie H.
LVMT
Katie graduated from St. Petersburg College in FL in 2015, where she received her certification as a licensed technician. She moved to the area from Knoxville in 2013 and started here in 2018. Katie has a husky, Boomie, a terrier mix, Suki, and two cats at home.
Rachael J.
LVMT
Rachael graduated in 2017 from Lincoln Memorial University, where she received her certification as a licensed technician. She started in 2018 and has a pit bull, Maple, at home, as well as 2 cats. She likes to read and crochet.
Kayla R.
LVMT
Kayla graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2021, where she received her certification as a licensed technician, and started at BCAH later that year. She grew up in Kingsport and has a hound mix, Daisy, and 3 cats at home. Kayla enjoys painting.
During her free time, Dr. Newell can be found camping, hiking, and curling up with a good book. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, Dr. Newell lives in Jonesborough with her family, dogs, cats, horse, and chickens!
Veterinary Assistants
Nikki H.
Veterinary Assistant
Nikki is from the Tri-Cities and has been in veterinary medicine for 9 years. She started here in 2020 and has a collection of cats at home.
Michelle S.
Veterinary Assistant
Michelle has worked in veterinary medicine for over 15 years and started with us in 2022. She has two chihuahuas at home and is an avid reader.
Sumre W.
Bio Coming Soon
Kelly
Kelly moved to the Tri-Cities area in 2009 and has been in veterinary medicine for over 20 years. She started in 2023 and has a golden retriever, Ginger, and 5 cats at home.
Sarah
Sarah grew up in Johnson City and started here in 2024. She has several animals at home, including a dog, cats, horses, and chickens!
Maria
Veterinary Assistant
Maria grew up in Johnson City and started in 2013. She likes to collect dogs; the pack currently numbers 4, with her Frenchie and Frenchie Mix, Fig and Patton, and two lab mixes, Gunner and Rue.
Receptionists
Brianna LF
Receptionist/Customer Service Representative
Brianna grew up in NY and moved to the area in 2017, starting at BCAH the same year. She has 2 German shepherds at home, Zazu and Lacey, as well as 3 cats. She likes reading and crafting.
Catherine L.
Catherine is from the Tri-Cities and started here in 2019. She has an Australian Shepherd, Aussie and a Blue Heeler, Dingo, at home, and likes kayaking and rooting for the Chiefs.
Nikki C.
Customer Service Representative
Nikki is originally from Washington state, and started here in 2025. She has two cats at home, and enjoys baking in her spare time.