Veterinary Ophthalmology Services was established in 1991. It serves as the only full-time animal eye care facility in middle Tennessee. While our main office is located in the Metropolitan Nashville Area, the clinic has outpatient services in Chattanooga, and north of Nashville, in the Rivergate area, in order to provide convenient services to area veterinarians and clients.
Veterinary ophthalmology is a branch, or specialty, of veterinary medicine that addresses the health and disease of eyes and vision in animals. A veterinary ophthalmologist is involved in all phases of animal eye care. The specialist works with general practice veterinarians and other veterinary specialists to help diagnose and treat animal eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, vision loss, eye infections, eye cancers, corneal ulcers, dry eye problems, eyelid abnormalities, diseases of the retina and genetic eye problems. Treatment options and recommendations are made to help return our animal’s health and improve their quality of life.
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Doctors
Louis J. Laratta DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Dr. Louis J. Laratta has specialized in animal eye care since 1982. He received his veterinary degree from Michigan State University, trained and served as Staff Ophthalmologist at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York and was on the faculty of University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee for many years. Dr. Laratta established the first full-time veterinary specialty practice in Tennessee in 1991 which originally served Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-cities area.
Teaching and services to the community have always been an important part of Dr. Laratta's professional life, including providing continuing education to practitioner and training interns and residents.
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services, which is currently based in Nashville and Chattanooga, works closely with your general veterinary practitioner to bring the most up to date eye care and surgical treatments for your companion animals and horses. By early detection and timely intervention, your pet's vision and eye comfort can be preserved and maintained for many years.
Amity M. Huskey DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO
Dr. Amity M. Huskey obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2003. She completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She acquired a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois in 2007 and was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2008.
Dr. Huskey joined our practice in the fall of 2007 and travels to a satellite clinic in Rivergate twice monthly. She believes in the human-animal bond and provides quality care in the treatment and prevention of ophthalmic disorders.
Staff
Kerri Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician
Kerri was born and raised in Brentwood, Tennessee. She graduated from Columbia State Community College with an AAS in Veterinary Technology and obtained her LVMT status in 1997. Kerri enjoys hanging out with her two Boston Terriers, two Boston Terrier/English bulldog crosses, one English bulldog, two parakeets and numerous fish. Kerri has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 1999.
Valerie Veterinary Assistant
Valerie moved to Tennessee 16 years ago from California. She lives in Christiana with her husband John and daughter. Valerie has 2 cats and 2 fish and enjoys hiking with her mixed breed dogs Pretzel and Leo. Valerie has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 1999.
Amanda Customer Care Representative & Marketing Facilitator
Amanda is native to the Nashville area and has lived here all her life. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2001 with a degree in Liberal Arts. She now lives in Murfreesboro with her husband Cameron and cat Flash. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in her art studio and playing tennis. Amanda has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2006.
Molly Customer Care Representative & Practice Coordinator
Molly has lived all over the country and recently moved to Tennessee from Oregon. She has over 14 years of experience working with animals and managing a veterinary clinic for cats. She has two cats of her own and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Aaron, and two children. Molly has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since August 2006.
Laura Customer Care Representative & Administrative Assistant
Laura moved from Memphis to Middle Tennessee 10 years ago. She now resides near the Murfreesboro area with her husband and 3 children. She has been an animal lover for many years and now has 1 german shephard mix and a cat. Laura has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and enjoys crocheting, working puzzles and playing video games with her kids. Laura has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2008.
Maggie Customer Care Representative
Maggie grew up in the Nolensville area and now resides in Franklin, Tennessee. She lives with her cat Sweeney and is considering pursuing a veterinary technician degree. In her spare time she loves to cook, try new foods, and go to concerts. Maggie has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2009.
Candace Customer Care Representative
Candace grew up in Jackson, Tennessee and has lived in the Nashville area for several years. She lives with her dog Sofia and enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. Candace has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2009.
Jamie Customer Care Representative
Jamie is a native of the Murfreesboro area. She loves animals and enjoys spending time with her kitties and her Great Dane, Navarre. Jamie is a professional actress and currently works with The Nashville Children's Theatre, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Jamie has been working at Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2008.
Kate Veterinary Assistant
Kate is a resident of Lookout Mountain, GA just outside of Chattanooga, TN. She has 8 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and has worked in positions both in an emergency shelter as well as a day clinic. When she is not working, Kate is actively involved in wildlife rehabilitation and enjoys growing in knowledge and ability artistically and as a seamstress. Kate works primarily at our Chattanooga clinic and has been with Veterinary Ophthalmology Services since 2007.
Märgen Customer Care Representative
Märgen resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee where she recently graduated from UT Chattanooga with a degree in Psychology. She is primarily interested in publishing and journalism, but has a love for animals and works in our Chattanooga office when scheduling allows. She lives with her cat Cleo and loves hiking, gardening, reading, writing, horseback riding, and long walks on the beach.
