Dr. Hughes graduated from Alfred University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Equestrian Studies. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Since graduation she has practiced at various small animal hospitals throughout East Tennessee. She has a passion for preventative care. Dr. Hughes grew up in Vermont but fell in love with East Tennessee while attending veterinary school.   In her free time she enjoys gardening, horseback riding, and spending time on the lake with friends.