SMITH COUNTY ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons


Dr. Hannah Baker

Dr. Baker grew up in Leesburg, Florida. She studied Animal Science at the University of Florida before moving to Virginia to attend Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Baker earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2020. Her professional interests include acupuncture, working with horses, small ruminants, and other farm animals, in addition to cats and dogs. Dr. Baker lives in Carthage with her husband, Nicholas, their children, Emma and Elijah, 2 horses, Paxton and Chance, and 2 dogs, Julep and Finley. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Lindsey Dixon

Dr. Lindsey Dixon grew up in Carthage, Tennessee, where she enjoyed shadowing her grandfather, Dr. Gordon Petty. She graduated from Smith County High School, and then went on to study at Tennessee Tech University. After early admission into the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. In 2009, she opened Smith County Animal Clinic. Dr. Dixon lives in Carthage with her husband, T.J., and their two wonderful children, Ella and Wyatt. Her pet family includes 4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses, and a chicken. In her free time, Dr. Dixon enjoys gardening, traveling, and horseback riding.

Kathy, Kennel

Job Titles:
  • Technician
Kathy is from Phelps, Kentucky. She works part time in the kennels at Smith County Animal Clinic. She is a down to earth girl that loves spending time with family and friends. She loves her dogs and cats and likes going to rodeos and trail riding her horse, Henry. Kathy loves working at Smith County Animal Clinic with a great bunch of girls that are like her family.