Meet our team!

Eva Evans, DVM MBA cVMA

​Practice Owner

Dr. Eva Evans attended The University of Tennessee where she graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She received her MBA from The University of Maryland in 2015. Dr. Evans spent two years in Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked at a small animal private practice. In 2014, Dr. Evans moved back to Nashville, Tennessee and focused on Emergency medicine at an after-hours practice.  

Dr. Evans is a board member of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association and served as a committee member and then later the Chairwoman of the Board on the AVMA Political Action Committee from 2013-2019.

 Dr. Evans also serves on the Scholarship and Awards Committee with the AVMF evaluating scholarship applications from veterinary students. Additionally, Dr. Evans is a member of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative where she helps encourage and recruit female veterinarians into leadership positions. 

In 2015, she hatched the idea of City Pets, a technology driven, high quality, boutique style practice that focuses on creating a comfortable environment, empowering and educating pet owners, and providing the best service and medical care available. After nearly two years of planning, building and creating, City Pets Animal Care was born; the practice serves Germantown, Downtown, Mid-Town, East Nashville and surrounding areas and is a convenient option for those who commute to work in the Downtown area.  

Dr. Evans enjoys many aspects of Veterinary Medicine, but is truly passionate about Geriatric Care (including Hospice), Pain Management and Anesthesia, Acupuncture, Dermatology (focusing on allergies), Surgery, Imaging and Endocrinology. She shares her home with two crazy Boston Terriers, Mayzie and Roxy and her sweet calico cat named Gryffin.

Lauren Merritt, DVM

​Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Merritt joined City Pets in October of 2021. She is originally from Alabama, where she graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. While she enjoys learning about all things veterinary medicine, her interests include surgery, preventative medicine, dermatology, and nutrition. Dr. Merritt is excited to join the our Nashville community and looks forward to providing your pets with the best care possible. 

When she is not at work, Dr. Merritt enjoys painting, gardening, and hanging out with her rescue pup, Zelda.

Savannah

Practice Manager

Savannah attended Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biology/Pre-Vet in 2016.

She has been working with animals since she was 17 years old. She started as a kennel assistant at an animal hospital, and then worked at boarding and daycare facilities during college. Since she’s lived in Nashville, she worked at a local animal shelter for two years and then started here at City Pets!

Savannah has two dogs and two cats. Holly a Beagle mix, Sawyer a Golden Retriever Mix, Chloe a domestic short hair, and Beerus who is a special needs kitty.

When not at work, she  and her husband are avid movie-goers! From going to the theater for the latest movie to staying home and watching classics like Casablanca, they love it all!

Charlotte

Lead Medical Nurse

Charlotte graduated from Vol State with an Associate’s Degree in general sciences. During high school and college, she grew her passion for animals by working at a dog daycare and veterinary clinic in her home town. She joined City Pets in October of 2020. It was a childhood dream to be a veterinary nurse and she had several dogs, cats and small animals growing up. She has a special love for geriatric pets and the unique care they need. 

Charlotte and her boyfriend, William, live in Antioch with their Great Pyrenees mix named Sativa, three cats (Fluff, Captain and Oddy’nuff The Snow Leopard) as well as a hamster, six snakes, six lizards, three frogs, two parakeets, and a tortoise. 

When she’s not at the clinic or spending time with her pets, Charlotte enjoys cooking, all things Halloween, caring for her house plants, and attending reptile expos.

Adia

​Veterinary Nurse

Bio coming soon!

Ashley

​Veterinary Nurse

Bio coming soon!

Kena

Client Service Representative

Bio coming soon!

Nikole

​Veterinary Nurse

Since she was a young girl, Nikole always wanted to get into the veterinary industry. Following her dream, she first started her journey in the pet industry about 10 years ago. She started as a pet bather, progressed into a groomer, and moved onto dog training. Nikole received her first veterinary technician job at a community clinic about 7 years ago as a surgery tech. From there, she has done spay/neuter clinics, general practice, and emergency medicine. Nikole was an ER veterinary technician for 2 years – ER is where her heart is! Since coming to City Pets, Nikole says, “I’ve learned and grown so much in such a short time. I love all my patients, my coworkers, and my doctors!” Nikole’s dream goal is to one day become an emergency veterinarian!

Nikole has two cats – Tofu and Possum! They are her world and she doesn’t know what she would do without them! In her spare time, she loves dancing, drawing, playing video games, and spending time with her kitties.

Vanessa

​Veterinary Nurse

Vanessa has always loved animals growing up, but recently discovered her passion for helping animals almost 4 years ago when she started working at a small rural animal shelter here in Tennessee. Vanessa is originally from Tennessee, but recently moved to Nashville and worked at a local shelter here in the city. She is currently in school to become a licensed Veterinary Technician.

Vanessa has a big, orange cat named Sammy – who was a foster fail! In her free time, she likes to foster dogs & cats, bake, try new restaurants, and travel.

Jona

​Client Service Representative

Lauren

Lead Surgical Nurse

Lauren started at City Pets in September 2021. She is originally from Louisiana. Lauren has always loved animals and really discovered her passion for helping animals when she worked at an animal shelter for four years, helping with rescue and adoption placements.

​She moved to Nashville with her twin sister, her dog named Squish, and her cat named Panda. Both pets are rescues from the shelter she worked at previously and provide a good sense of home. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her sister, art projects, and taking Squish on new hiking trails. She loves volunteering at shelters around Nashville!