Our vets.

Ashley Barton

DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CCRP
Board Certified in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture

Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Rehabilitation
On the job

Dr. Ashley Barton specializes in high-risk anesthesia for patients that need extra care and supervision during surgery due to conditions such as heart disease, respiratory disease, metabolic and endocrine disorders or previous trouble under anesthesia.

Her veterinary interests include loco-regional anesthesia, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, spinal disorders, platelet-rich plasma injections, therapeutic epidurals, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), therapeutic ultrasound, low-level laser, aqua therapy and therapeutic exercises.

Education
  • Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Chi Institute, Reddick, FL
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
  • Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Internship, Equine Medicine & Surgery, Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, Ringoes, NJ
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Maryland, College Park
Off duty

Dr. Barton enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and riding and competing with her horse, Finn.

Amanda Davis

DVM, DACVO
Board Certified in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
On the job

Dr. Amanda Davis loves teaching and greatly values client education and ensuring a comfortable visit for pets and their owners. She has received awards for her work in ophthalmology and has conducted research on stem cell therapy in keratitis.

Dr. Davis enjoys corneal procedures and cataract surgeries as she finds restoring vision and improving ocular comfort extremely gratifying.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Off duty

Dr. Davis enjoys traveling and spending time outside hiking and running with her husband and their two dogs, Phoenix and Lilly. She also has a love for art history and enjoys drawing and painting whenever creativity strikes.

Publications & Articles

Amanda Rathgeber

DVM

Surgery
On the job

Dr. Amanda Rathgeber has been exclusively practicing veterinary surgery for over seven years. She finds orthopedics, tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomies (TPLO), medial patella luxation (MPL) repair, fracture repairs, hip dysplasia management and osteoarthritis management the most gratifying to treat.

Education
  • Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Levittown, PA
  • Internship, Small Animal Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Mississippi State University, Starkville
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, Starkville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Lander University, Greenwood, SC
Off duty

Dr. Rathgeber enjoys spending time with her husband and son, spoiling their dog, Hagrid, and two cats, Stitch and Knuckles. She loves cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks year-round!

Michelle Untch

DVM

Surgery
On the job

Dr. Michelle Untch is an intern in our surgery service.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Untch enjoys hiking, geocaching, kayaking and traveling domestically and abroad. She has a cat named Angel.

Michelle Waschak

DVM, MS, DACVS
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery

Surgery
On the job

Dr. Michelle Waschak has been practicing soft tissue and general surgery for over 22 years. She is an active member of four different veterinary societies and organizations, including a foundation that provides veterinary care for pets of senior citizens and others who are in need.

Dr. Waschak enjoys operating in all fields of soft tissue surgery, including oncology, elective cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, companion dermatologic interventions (ears and skin lesions) and wound care and closure procedures. She finds it gratifying to conduct elective, minimally invasive procedures for therapeutic and preventative surgeries.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Master of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Tennessee Avenue Animal Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
Off duty

Dr. Waschak has been in a committed relationship for over 22 years and shares her home with two dogs, a rottweiler named Doyle and a rescue pit bull named PG, a rooster named Master Roo, a lovebird named Maggie/Sir. Chirpsa-lot and a flock of ducks.