About Seymour Veterinary Clinic
We Care About Your Pets
When it comes to your pets, you can trust with confidence the Seymour Veterinary Clinic. Since 1977, our doctors have cared for Seymour families through veterinary services, community building, and exceptional treatment to our four-legged patients. Our clinic is staffed by compassionate professionals focused on providing unequivocal pet care in a relaxed environment for you and your animal. With more than forty years of experience, the Seymour Veterinary Clinic team are tried and true specialists, whose goal is the safekeeping of our small animal patients.
Our Goal is Simple.
Your pets are our priority. Whether routine check-ups, pet exams, surgery, or boarding, you can trust the Seymour Veterinary Clinic for all your pet’s needs. We offer a simple selection of services to include:
- Wellness Checkups
- Exams
- Surgical Services
- Specialty Services
By overseeing each step, we help provide a happy, healthy life for your dog or cat. Preventative maintenance, early detection, and building a relationship with our patients and their owners, allows our staff to get to know your pet to recognize issues before they become problematic.
We know your pet is family.
The Seymour Veterinary Clinic treats each dog and cat with respect and gentleness through reliable service. If you are in Knoxville, Sevierville, or Seymour TN, our promise is exceptional care that you can trust. When your pet needs care, you can expect the best treatment from our five doctors and compassionate staff. Your pets have found a second family in the Seymour Veterinary Clinic.
OUR TEAM
Heather Lollar, DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Lollar has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since elementary school. She graduated from Maryville High School and continued on to the University of Tennessee earning a BS in Agriculture with an Animal Science major. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in both Blount and Sevier counties for the past 15 years.
Many of her clients and staff refer to her as the Chihuahua Whisperer as she takes a special interest in this breed, especially the ones with a big personality. Outside of caring for her patients, Dr. Lollar enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and extended family and friends. Dr. Lollar has three chihuahuas (Greatta Jean, Hazel Jane, and Gus), a Pomeranian mix named Chase, two cats (Henley and Hudson) and a bearded dragon named Jim. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, running, camping, and cheering for all the UT sports teams. Go Vols!
Mica Bentley, DVM
Dr. Bentley graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. Since that time, she has been practicing in Sevier County and at Seymour Veterinary Clinic since 1985. All aspects veterinary medicine and surgery, along with great clients, continues to fuel her passion for her work.
Aside from work, she loves trail riding and camping with her horses. She has three gated horses, Stormy and Lacey are her riding horses, and Cadillac is for her three granddaughters to ride. She also has two dogs, Bandit and Sandy, and three cats, Patches, Spooky and Blue.
Laura Christian, DVM
Laura Christian grew up in Knoxville and graduated from Bearden High School. She began her veterinary career in high school while volunteering at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary medicine during summer vacation. Laura then graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Biology. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2002 from the University of Tennessee and has been working at Seymour Veterinary Clinic since graduation.
Dr. Christian enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery but has a special interest in dentistry and preventive medicine. In her spare time, Laura enjoys hanging out with her two rescued greyhounds and four spoiled house cats. She also enjoys gardening, baking, and watching movies
Christie Randolph, DVM
Dr. Randolph first gained interest in veterinary medicine during her senior year at Maryville High School while volunteering at the Blount County Animal Center. She then attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a Pre-veterinary concentration and Biology minor. After undergrad she went on to the vet school program at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She adores small dogs and cats, and she has a sweet Jack Russell Terrier named Doodle. Outside of work she loves beaches, karaoke, swimming, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family.
Olivia Lakatosh, DVM
Dr. Lakatosh knew from a young age that she was destined to be a veterinarian. She began her journey at the University of Tennessee, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Animal Science in 2014. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018.
Driven by her lifelong passion for veterinary care, Dr. Lakatosh has honed her skills, even completing additional coursework and training in diagnostic imaging, particularly small animal ultrasound. With six years of experience in a rural mixed animal practice in western South Dakota, Dr. Lakatosh brings a wealth of knowledge and care to her work. She finds joy in tackling a variety of cases in general practice, especially those that allow her to find practical solutions to improve the quality of life for both pets and their human companions. She is excited to return to her hometown of Seymour and continue to make a positive impact on the community she holds dear.
Outside of work, Dr. Lakatosh enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and cherishing moments with her family and pets—Tyson the Tennessee Brown Dog, her two cats KeyCat and Queenie, and Xerxes the corn snake.