Meet The Team

OUR VETERINARIANS

Dr. Lisa Jividen

Dr. Lisa Jividen joined Plateau Animal Hospital in July, 2012 after Dr. Ed Higgins retired from 21 years of private practice.

I was raised on a small farm in North Alabama which provided me the opportunity to care for a variety of animals. My father was a WWII veteran who instilled in me a tremendous amount of pride, honor, and sense of duty to my Country. Therefore, I eagerly joined the US Army Veterinary Corps while in school. After graduation I served my country for 3 years caring for the Military Working Dogs and Soldiers’ pets. After my service in the military I eagerly jumped at the opportunity to have a small animal practice in Crossville, TN.

Dr. Dan Brogdon

Dr. Dan Brogdon received his DVM from the University of Georgia. He completed his residency and received a Master’s Degree in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois. He completed the Basic Eye Course at Stanford University. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) and American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM).

He has owned and operated multiple veterinary specialty hospitals throughout Georgia and Florida.

Dr. Brogdon enjoys playing golf, boating, camping, and traveling. He has been married to his wife, Janet, for 47 years. They have three children, twelve grandkids, and two beautiful dogs.

OUR STAFF

Donna Ford

Lead Receptionist

Donna joined the PAH family in January of 2019. She has been in the customer service field her entire life. She is originally from New Jersey. She has one four legged baby Maggie. When she’s not at the clinic working she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking!

Viki Avalos

Receptionist

Viki recently joined the PAH family in October 2021. She loves working customer service, is bilingual, and has worked numerous jobs in the food service industry. She feels super blessed to be working in an environment where she truly feels appreciated. Viki has always had a big love for animals and has two fur babies of her own, a pup named Bucky and a cat named Oskar. When she is not working her jobs, she loves trying out new coffee shops and restaurants. She has a big love for baking, music, dancing and anything involving art.

Jessica Mullins

Receptionist

I am the mother of two amazing children, and a pet parent to a cat named Susan. I am originally from Crossville and moved to Johnson City for college. I studied chemistry at ETSU and found that my real calling is customer service. I was a store manager for 8 years at a convenience store. I decided to move back to Crossville to be closer to my family. I didn’t realize I could be this happy with a job until I began working as a receptionist at PAH in August of 2019.

Amanda Brewer

Veterinary Assistant

Amanda is passionate about veterinary medicine, her three cats, Disney world and gardening among many other things. She truly enjoys her job as a vet tech and working with all the members at P.A.H.

Amanda is originally from Florida but has been a Crossville resident for several years. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Hillsborough Community College. She has worked previously as a veterinary technician and locally as a substitute teacher.

Rebecca Roos

Veterinary Assistant

Melissa Jackson

Veterinary Assistant

My love for animals has been the deciding factor for my career. I have been in veterinary medicine for over 12 years. I love all fur babies. I have 2 cats and 4 dogs and many farm animals too. I am a mother of two beautiful children. I love playing pranks and making people laugh. I believe in living life to the fullest.

Wendy Parham

Kennel Manager

Wendy has been with our PAH family since 2015. She is our Kennel Manager. She has an amazing repour with all of our animals. She has been married for 20 years and has 3 beautiful children. One of whom who blessed her with a grandson. Wendy is also has a sassy little dog named Tinkerbell and a cat named Miss Kitty. When Wendy is not taking care of the animals, she enjoys supporting her son in his dirt bike competitions, cycling, hiking and spending quality time with her family.