Country Hills Veterinary Hospital Team

Dr. Mark Greene

Owner & DVM

Mark Greene Owner & DVM After graduating from Auburn in June 1993, I quickly opened this practice in 1994. I had such a drive to help with veterinary care in this area. This is where I grew up and always continued to hold a special place in my heart. I enjoy on placing such a emphasis on preventative care, its so important for our pets to live a long and healthy life so I enjoy giving people those tools to ensure those pets are safe and protected. I also find great pleasure in treating a sick animal and seeing it become well, knowing I had the ability to use the knowledge I have obtained to assure an owner and help a pet to become better. Personal: I enjoy working on my farm, and spending time and caring for my many animals. I also enjoy spending time with my son and his many sporting activities. I also am a proud father of three daughters who attend college, that I enjoy catching up with and spending weekends with.

Dr. Melanie Greene

Owner & DVM

Melanie Greene Owner & DVM, I have been with Country Hills from the beginning! I specialize in soft tissue surgery and dental. I feel like you can’t take care of animals well without really loving the people that they mean so much to. I love that people allow us to share in their lives by allowing us to care for their precious furry family members! Our pets give us so much joy. By helping them stay healthy or feel better when they are sick, I feel like I can bring joy to each person or family we meet. Easing fears or comforting in loss also gives us a deep connection. In my free time I like to spend time on our farm with our dogs, cats and my son’s activities. I love hiking, traveling to spend time with our grown daughters, church activities reading, and any land sport.

To the families we serve,

There is nothing better than helping raise a happy, well-adjusted dog or cat and being able to care for that pet throughout his or her life! Our community is so close knit, and we have been blessed to share in so many lives over the years. We treasure the friendships we have made and each person who enters into our County Hills family.

Dr. Lakita Newsom

DVM

Dr. Newsom graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Since then, she’s enjoyed working in small and mixed animal practices in eastern Kentucky.

She is very excited to be returning to Country Hills, where she actually began her career in veterinary medicine!

Dr. Newsom has been married to her husband, Kevin, since 2009, and they have two wonderful sons-Kyson (age 7) and Mack (age 4), who are also animal lovers. Together, they enjoy playing outdoors, watching movies, and playing video games. They are active members of Little Paint First Church of God. Dr. Newsom loves to read when she has a spare moment to herself.

Dr. Mark Greene, Dr. Melanie Greene, and the entire staff at Country Hills Veterinary Hospital are very excited to welcome Dr. Newsom!

Dr. Kate Webb

DVM, MPH, GradCert(BioDefense)

Dr. Webb grew up in Flatgap, Kentucky, and graduated from Johnson Central High School. She attended Morehead State University to earn her Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science. She is a Class of 2024 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, where she also concurrently earned her Master of Public Health in 2022 and her Graduate Certificate in Biodefense in 2023. While in veterinary school, Dr. Webb also interned with the CDC and was heavily involved as a class officer (Treasurer) and as the President of the Students for One Health Club, as well as a student liaison for the American Public Health Association.

Although Dr. Webb loved her work with the CDC, the Appalachian hills are where her heart belongs. She has a passion for exotics, preventive medicine, One Health, and disaster medicine. Country Hills Veterinary Hospital was an instrumental place that helped her get into veterinary school, and she couldn’t be happier to return here to serve the people of Appalachia.

In her free time, Dr. Webb principally enjoys playing video games and gardening. She also selectively breeds New Caledonian geckos. She is currently pursuing a proven Olive gene line, and is so excited to offer passionate veterinary care to folks who love all things furry, scaley, and slimy.

Ashleigh Goff

Practice Manager

Ashleigh Goff start date 8/2019, Practice Manager, “I love working with our clients and leading introducing out staff to the latest technology to better serve our clients and their pets. I enjoy leading out team to success and seeing the impact, my staff has on our entire community. Its heartwarming to see our employees share such a love for the animals in our community.” Personal: I am a mom, a bonus mom, and a dog mom! I love everything out doors and enjoy riding our horses, with my children. I enjoy spending time with them at home and enjoying everything these mountains have to offer.

Nikki Lowe

Kennel Assistant

Nikki Lowe has been an employee with Country Hills Veterinary Hospital since September 2024. Nikki is our Kennel Assistant, providing care for our hospitalized and boarded animals. Nikke does a phenomenal job ensuring our patients and boarders feel like they are at home. Nikki enjoys spending her free time with her dogs and her husband.

Isabelle Kester

Vet Assistant

Isabelle Kester has been with Country Hills Veterinary Hospital since September 2022. Isabella is an assistant here with Country Hills. Isabella has a passion that is unmatched for large animals. Isabella enjoys spending time at her barn with her horses and goats as well as spending time with her husband.

Brittany Adkins

Vet Assistant

Brittany Adkins is a customer service representative here at Country Hills Veterinary Hospital . Brittany is a returning employee with us, after two years of employment and returning this past year, she is thrilled to be back where she has the ability to help animals daily. Brittany spends her time with her beagle and three wonderful children Kayson, Braylee and Milleigh. She often finds her self either helping animals or on a ball field with her babies.

Ava Stiltner

Vet Assistant

Ava Stiltner has been with us here at Country Hills since May 2023. Ava has an undeniable passion for those injured or in need or extra care and treatment. Ava is an assistant here at Country Hills Veterinary Hospital. Ava enjoys the outdoors riding ATV’s and exploring and often spends her time outside of work with her husky.

Abigail Lafferty

Vet Assistant

Abigail Lafferty has been with Country Hills Veterinary Hospital for the previous two years. Abigail is an assistant here at Country Hills. Abigail enjoys working with all animals, including injured wildlife. She takes great pride in offering the best possible experience with our clients. Abigail enjoys attending rodeos and horse shows with her husband.

Amanda Johnson

A Vet Tech/Nurse

Amanda Johnson start date 7/2002, a vet tech/nurse, “I love the country environment and how everyone is so family oriented, people in our community are so quick to lend a helping hand, and it’s the most reqarding part of this job is to give back to the community by helping care for their pets” Personal: I am a single mom, I love to spend time with my son, I enjoy doing outside work around my home and work in my garden”

Jackie Fleming

Kennel Technician

Jackie Fleming August 2021 “Kennel Technician” “I love the fact I can help make a comfortable and clean environment for our boarders, sometimes it can be worrisome for a pet parent to leave their pets but I take such great pride in giving our boarded pets the best and most comfortable stay while their pet parents are away.” Personal: I have a German shepherd that loves to go on hikes, and enjoys everything outdoors, so we do a lot of exploring. In my evenings after work I also love to unwind playing video games.

Alexis May

CSR/Vet Assistant

Alexis May “May 2020” “CSR/Vet assistant” You will find me in all different positions within the clinic at any point in time, I work mainly as a CSR, but I also specialize in our lab technology, as well as assist with nurse responsibilities. I take pride in my job knowing I can explain to our pet owners, the entire process of what their pets will experience and it gives them a comfort. Personal: I have a little boy, who loves animals and outdoors, we hunt and fish in our spare time, and enjoy these beautiful moutians.

Chloe Lykins

Vet Assistant

Chloe Lykins 02-22 “ Vet assistant” Although I am a vet assistant I speicalize in Puppy wellness, I ensure I always explain the importance of puppy care to ensure a long pet life. This is something I take great pride in. Personal: I am always up for a new adventure, I love finding the beauty in all things, photography has always been a hidden passion of mine.

Taylor Scarborough

Vet Assistant

Taylor Scarborough “Vet Assistant” 09-20 Im normally found in surgery and spend my day assisting Dr. Melanie in her surgeries for the day. In this area you can often see strays so it’s a blessing to know I’m helping do my part to stop that with each spay and neuter we preform daily. Presonal: In my free time I love to enjoy the outdoors and everything this earth provides us.

Raven Wells

Vet Assistant

Raven Wells 8-21 Vet Assistant, I specialize in insuring a Safe and Stress-Free environment for our clients and pets. I ensure proper restraint protocol is followed and the pet can feel safe and secure while in our care! Personal: I love everything out doors, I hunt and fish and enjoy spending my evenings after work playing video games.

Jeana Ratliff

Groomer

Bio coming soon!

Hannah Mullins

Prevet Student

Hannah is a prevet student who specializes in working with our Drs in surgery as well as working with emergency cases.

Sydney Kimbler

Kennel Technician

Sydney Kimbler joined us over the summer and specializes in working with our boarding pets and kennels. She takes so much pride in ensuring their stay here is great.