Sandi West

Owner

Sandi West is the proud owner of Forest Park Animal Clinic, a veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families. While she is not a veterinarian herself, Sandi’s deep love for animals and passion for their well-being have been the driving force behind her career. With over 20 years of experience in the veterinary industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as owner. Sandi works closely with the clinic’s team of skilled veterinarians and staff to ensure that every pet receives the best care possible. Her goal is to build a practice where not only the health of pets is prioritized, but where clients and their pets feel truly valued, welcomed, and supported. 

Thrya Walker, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Thyra Walker is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. She attended The University of Kentucky and completed undergraduate studies at The University of Tennessee with a major in animal science. Dr. Walker is a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in Atlanta, Georgia, Columbia, and Camden, South Carolina. She has been with Forest Park Clinic since 1998. Dr. Walker formerly sat on the Alumni Council of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and currently serves on the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) as the Community Outreach Coordinator. She has served on the executive board of the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association.

Amelia Roos, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Amelia Roos has been in the veterinary field for 17 years! After working for 7 years at her local veterinary clinic and going through undergraduate school at Cal Poly Pomona, she was accepted into St. George's University, School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She still considers Grenada her second home. After finishing veterinary school and her clinical year at the University of Tennessee in 2017, she pursued additional training through a rotating internship program at the University of Georgia. Don't worry, she is still a Vols fan! She values education and collaborative medicine with clients, enjoys managing endocrine disease, arthritis, anesthesia, elective surgeries and dentistry. Outside of the clinic, she spends time with her partner and 3 dogs, enjoys weight training, traveling and going to grab a beer at a local brewery. In the Autumn, you can find her supporting Vols football or really, anything American football related. 

Wayne Lilly, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Wayne Lilly was raised in southern West Virginia on a beef cattle farm. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. After graduation, Dr. Lilly practiced mixed animal medicine for six years and has since practiced small animal medicine. He has a particular interest in dentistry and surgery. Dr. Lilly has assisted licensed wildlife rehabilitators for over 25 years by providing medical care to sick and injured wildlife. He and his wife have two children and three grandchildren. Dr. Lilly enjoys spending time with his family, being involved with his church, gardening, and beekeeping.

Leigh Whitmire, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Leigh Whitmire grew up in West Tennessee and has lived in Knoxville since earning her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee in 1999. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 2003 and has practiced in the Knoxville area since graduation. She is excited to continue serving the Knoxville area as a team member at Forest Park Animal Clinic where she can continue to promote and strengthen the human-animal bond. In her free time, Dr. Whitmire enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, anything fitness related, and cooking

Seth Patterson, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Seth Patterson is originally from Franklin, Tennessee. He has lived in Knoxville since 2005 when he began his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, and then continued at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine to receive his DVM in 2013. Dr. Patterson has been practicing nearly ten years in Knoxville as a companion animal veterinarian since graduation.

He loves working with feline patients, and the fluffier the better! His favorite canine patients tend to be brachycephalic breeds, because he has raised boxers and bulldogs in the past. Dr. Patterson currently has two fur babies named Ekko (domestic long hair) and Ahri (French bulldog). In his free time he enjoys building computers and participating in online computer gaming.

Tonto

VP of Pet Relations/Office Meowanger

Meet Tonto, our beloved orange tabby and resident sun enthusiast at Forest Park Animal Clinic. Tonto resides upstairs in the office and enjoys the luxury of his own dedicated room. You'll often find him basking in the sunlight from his window perch or indulging in afternoon naps with our staff during lunch breaks. Tonto brings joy and comfort to everyone he meets, embodying the spirit of relaxation and companionship here at our clinic.

Rocket

VP of Pet Relations/Office Meowanger