We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
We accept Care Credit payments
We are members of BBB (Better Business Bureau)
We were voted "Best of the Best Veterinarian in 2020" by Rogersville Review
If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don't hesitate to call us at (423) 293-0199. Thank you!
Rick Brotherton
Practice Manager
Rick Brotherton has served as our practice manager since January 2020. Mr Rick is married to Dr Brotherton and is the Pastor of Grace Fellowship here in Rogersville, TN. He is a realtor and broker at Creye Like in Rogersville as well.
You will find Rick filling many roles at Dr B’s. You may see him putting up orders, entering data, preparing payroll, working on a computer, or cleaning the deck. Rick enjoys working with the team at Dr B’s. He brings calmness and a great sense of humor which is always appreciated in a busy practice. He routinely leads the team in prayer to make sure the day starts out on a good note and in the hands of the Lord. He assists and takes care of the many needs the team and the hospital has without every complaining. We appreciate him very much.
You will see Mr Rick at our events and especially the Christmas event where he and Santa make sure all pets, children, and adults have photos made with Santa.
Rick and Dr B have 4 children (Jordan, Daniel, Sarah, and Gracie) and 4 dogs (Jackson, Shelby, Mylee, and Ellie Mae) , 5 cats, (Punpkin Spice, Trump, Elsa, Brave, and Simba) and 2 very large goldfish (Dotty and Sunshine).
Regina Brotherton
Dr Brotherton completed her undergraduate degree from ETSU and graduated from UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Dr Brotherton is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. She obtained her PhD in Higher Education Administration with an emphasis on human development from Marywood University in Pennsylvania.
Dr Brotherton started her career out in Piney Flats, TN and from there she moved to Scranton, PA where she took a position as an instructor and later became the program director for the veterinary technology program at Johnson College. After Katrina, Dr Brotherton and her family move to Slidell, LA to minister to those in need at that time. She worked as Chief of Staff at Banfield. Later, she joined Louisiana Technical College where she started a veterinary technology program. While there she developed and implemented a statewide certificate program for veterinary assistants that gave high school juniors and seniors in the ag programs to gain certification and a seat in the veterinary technology program. Her next appointment was Associate Professor at Mississippi State University where she developed and implemented a veterinary technology program that was housed in the veterinary college at MSU. In 2012, Dr Brotherton moved back to Tennessee and became am Associate Dean at Lincoln Memorial University where she served as the student affairs dean as a founding dean of the veterinary college.
Dr Brotherton is a nationally known educator. She has served on the accrediting Committee of Veterinary Technology Education Association for 7 years. She served for 8 years on the AAVSB as an item writer for the National Veterinary Technician Examination. She has been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for 23 years.
Dr Brotherton enjoys providing optimum health care for her patients. Her motto is to treat the patients like her very own. Education in the health and well being of pets is her focus. She is caring and compassionate to each of her patients and loves what she does. Dr Brotherton is experienced but will reach out to colleague and referral centers to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Dr Brotherton has a wonderful health care team that mirrors her compassion and treatment of patients. She states, “I have never worked with a more dedicated, committed, caring and compassionate team than I have right now”. She opened Dr B’s Healthy Pets July 2017 and looks forward to serving our community for years to come.
Dr Brotherton has been married to Pastor Rick Brotherton for 41 years. They reside in Rogersville and have four children. They have several dogs and cats to complete their household. Dr Brotherton serves as an Assistant Pastor to Senior Pastor Rick Brotherton at Grace Fellowship here in Rogersville.
Tessa Rodgers
Tessa Rodgers started at Dr B’s Healthy Pets in the spring of 2023.
After working for 20+ years as a legal assistant in California, Tessa and her husband, Joel, and their furbaby Remi, relocated to Rogersville area. Since settling that have adopted their kitty, Henrietta, and their newest rescue, Murphy. All the neighborhood animals, dogs, cats, chickens and donkeys alike, have come to know Tessa as the neighborhood treat lady.
Tessa is turning her lifelong love of animals into a career. She joined us as a client services representative and has since transitioned to a patient care coordinator (PCC) that manages treatment plans and health care of our patients.
Gracie Brotherton
Gracie is Rick and Dr Brotherton’s daughter. She is an assistant to the staff. Most of you all recognize her pleasant, soft-spoken voice on the phone reminding you of your pet’s next appointment at Dr B’s.
You will catch her praying over your pets, reading to them if they are in the hospital and she helps to take care of their nutrition and husbandry needs.
She loves theatre, pets and small children. She has been on stage since she was 14. She has volunteered at Lamplight, Kingsport Theatre Guild, For His Glory and Theatre Bristol. One of her biggest roles was when she was cast at Theatre Bristol as Annelle in Steel Magnolias. She leads praise and worship at Grace Fellowship and she is a member of the Mercy Mountain Band. You may want to catch her at one of the productions!
She is a great addition to our health care team at Dr B’s.
Rebecca "Becca" Johnson
Becca joined out time in 2026 and serves as our lab technician.
Becca is from Rogersville. She is married to Tommy Johnson and has a son, Dakota Manis. She is currently enrolled at Tusculum College and will graduate in December 2026 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Becca enjoys jeep rides in the mountains and spending time with her family. Becca is an asset to our practice and the care of our patients. Help us welcome her to our pack!
Keshia Fugate
Intern for Patient Care Advocate (PCA)
Keisha is an intern that has joined Dr B’s Healthy Pets recently. She was born and raised in the area. She has several years’ experience as an office assistant and as a caregiver. Keshia loves animals and taking care of them. She has multiple cats that she currently cares from and would love to rehome.
Her hobbies are reading and traveling to historical places. Welcome Keshia to the practice!