About Us

The Clinic

Blake Veterinary Clinic is a new practice in Clarksville, TN. Drs. Richard and Candice Blake have had long family ties to the Clarksville area and have worked in the area for several years. In a fast growing city, they wanted to start a clinic that could still provide local, family owned care to their clients and patients. Quality medicine is a passion of theirs and both believe that each pet should be offered the best care that can be provided, while maintaining a close relationship with owners.

Our Mission

We are honored to have the opportunity to serve our clients, their pets, and the community. Our mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine for our patients. We strive to keep up to date on the newest techniques, technologies, and research to provide the best quality of life for our patients. We recognize the significance of the human-animal bond and aim to create a family focused relationship between the veterinarian, staff, client, and patient. We respect our staff and value their impact on the practice, patient care, and client interactions. Their well-being, training, and advancement in knowledge are invaluable. Our goal is to provide every human and animal that enters our practice with respect, compassion, a clean facility, and exemplary care.

Meet Our Team

Veterinarian Owners

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Dr. Richard Blake was raised in Strawberry Plains, TN. His family had a dairy farm and raised crops, where he gained a passion in animal care. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and achieved his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He has special interests in ultrasound/echocardiography, internal medicine, and surgery. When he isn't working or spending time with family and pets, he is researching history and metal detecting.

Dr. Candice Blake grew up in Clarksville, TN. She has always had a passion to work with animals. She also achieved her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Afterwards she wanted to return to Clarksville to serve her hometown community. She has a passion in surgery, preventative care, and internal medicine, as well as the human-animal bond. Outside of work, she loves to craft, create art, and spend time with her children.

We are excited to introduce our staff! They have been amazing helping us get our doors open and have such a passion for pet care. We can't wait for you to meet them!

Michelle

Hey! My name is Michelle! I was born and raised in Indiana, which is also where I met my husband. We were lucky enough to move to Alaska soon after our wedding day and lived there for 3 years. We also have a 2 year old daughter, who is perfect in every way! I started my career in the veterinary field in 2018 and have since found a passion for canine behavior.

I have two dogs, a German Shepherd named Chief, who I thank for helping me find my passion, and an Alaskan Husky named Koko, who was too lazy to be a sled dog in Alaska so a musher sold her to me.

Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, brunch with friends, and spending time with my husband and daughter as much as possible!

Kaitlyn

Welcome Kaitlyn to the Blake Veterinary Team. Kaitlyn is one of our technicans. She is originally from the Clarksville area and has been here her whole life. Kaitlyn has always had a strong love and passion for animals, so she graduated from Austin Peay and pursued her love of animals with a career in veterinary medicine. Kaitlyn and her fiancé have 2 dogs (French Fry and Juno), 2 cats (Sassafras and Ferdinand), 2 horses (Cody and Hank), 2 reptiles (Mushu and Mojave), and 13 chickens. In her free time, Kaitlyn loves anything art/craft related, reading, or doing any sort of outdoor activity. Kaitlyn has previously worked with the Blakes; so when they decided to open their own clinic, she knew right away she wanted to follow them on this new adventure. We look forward to working with her again and our other staff members!

Kim

Meet Kimberly, one of the Assistants joining our team here at Blake Veterinary Clinic. Kimberly was born and raised north of here in Kentucky but just recently moved right across the border into Tennessee. For the first 11 years after high school, she waitressed at a small-town restaurant where she gained communication skills that continue to benefit her to this day. She grew in that role and moved into a management position in which she learned many other valuable skills. Kimberly decided in 2020 that she wanted to move into a position that allowed her to work with animals, something she has always had a deep love for. She comes to us with nearly 4 years of Veterinary Medicine experience and has recently applied at Purdue University in the Veterinary Nursing Program to further her education and obtain her associate in applied science to then become a Licensed Tech. Along with having a love for animals Kimberly enjoys hiking, crocheting, and spending time with her human and fur children. She has two human daughters named Ashlynn and Presleigh and her fur-babies include a Great Dane named Maverick (the most handsomest boy), a newly added Long Coat Dalmatian puppy named Goose (his proper name is Silly Goose), a Maine Coon named Reba MeowcEntire, and two adopted kitties: Freya the tortoiseshell and Salem the black cat. Kimberly has expressed that she is very happy to be working alongside us again and is excited to have the opportunity to work with our new clients and patients.

Autumn

Hello! My name is Autumn. Lived in Germany for four years before moving to Clarksville. I have lived in Clarksville for the last 14 years. Born and raised in Pennsylvania. I have two adult

daughters, and one grandson. Bachelor`s of Science degree in Health Care Administration. I have a couple of cats Ivan, Honey Boo Boo and Rafiki. Love to spend time outside as much as

possible.

Courtney

Welcome Courtney to the Blake Veterinary Team! Courtney is originally from Southwestern Virginia and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech. She has 6 years of experience working as a veterinary assistant during which she has worked with small animals, wildlife, and large/farm animals. She has three cats (Runts, Thor, and Soot) and one cow, (Cookie, who’s back in Virginia). During her time at Virginia Tech she met her husband, who’s in the army and shortly after getting married they moved to Clarksville. Outside of work she enjoys reading, writing book reviews, baking, crocheting, and traveling to spend time with family and friends.

Brittany

Welcome Brittany to the Blake Veterinary Team! Brittany is one of our assistants. She was born in Germany but considers Clarksville to be home. After graduating High School, she joined the Army and served in the military for 6 years, which ultimately landed her back in the Ft. Campbell area. After getting out of the military, she decided to jump into the veterinary field in 2019. She is very dedicated to the overall health and wellbeing of all pets and will ensure that you receive the best care! In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and two kids! She has two Australian Shepherds and one Cat. Also, GO BIG BLUE!

Olivia

Hello, my name is Olivia. I grew up in Clarksville and have lived here my whole life. I graduated from Austin Peay State University with a bachelors of business administration. I have two kids a girl and a boy. I love animals and have always had a passion for loving and caring for them.

Jenni

Hello, my name is Jenni. I was born and raised in Northern California where I attended school for Veterinary Technology in the late 90's. I have been blessed with a fulfilling career as a Veterinary Technician for 27 years. I have worked with small, large, and exotic animals, private practice and shelter medicine. I settled down in Clarksville in 2020 when I married my amazing wife Elizabeth. Together we have an adult daughter named Bella, 7 cats, and 10 chickens. In my free time I'm passionate about growing, canning, and preserving my own food, exploring nature, and spending time with my human and animal family.

Claudia

Hello! My name is Claudia! I am originally from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. I graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. My husband and I spent five years living in the Upper Peninsula before the military brought s to Clarksville. We currently have two Australian Shepherds, Ellie and Rosie! In my free time I love reading, photography, hiking, spending time with my husband, and traveling. My goal is to visit all 50 states before I turn 50. There are 18 more to go!

Sly

Sly is the bestest girl. She was adopted by the Blake's when the MCACC found her as a sick stray and brought her to their care. She loves attention of all forms and has taken on many roles in the clinic. Such as: Staff Morale Ambassador, Client Cuteness Administrator, Restraint and Technique Demonstrator, Grief and Stress Counselor, and Treat Tester.