Meet Our Team

  • Tim Gravatte

    Dr. Tim Gravatte and his wife Holli are the proud parents of four children; Ethan, Nicholas, Emily and Benjamin. He purchased Pennyroyal in July 2009. He has been full time now in the clinic since 2020. He has 3 cats, Dash, Indy, Karai.

    B.S. in Biology, University of Kentucky, 1987

    D.V.M., College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 1992

    Member American Veterinary Medical Association

    Member Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association

  • Donna Ross
    Office Manager

    Donna Ross is our office Manager and has been at Pennyroyal since the doors opened in May, 1997. She was at Dr. Zaffarano's side through the initial opening of our clinic and has never looked back!  Donna is a former nurse and wears many hats here at Pennyroyal. She managed the practice of her husband, Dr. James Ross for many years. Donna is the proud grandma of 3 beautiful kids, and not only does she take care of all of us, she has her 2  dogs, Poppy and Tilly, 3 cats, Buster, Chester and Rosie, and her 2 birds, Chico and Candy Man.

  • Megan Mitchell
    Vet Technician

    Megan Mitchell joined our Team in 2008. She spends most of the time as a vet tech but sometimes she pops up to the front desk! Megan and her husband Eric, are the proud parents of twin boys, Bennett and Beckett and a daughter, Olivia. She also has a handsome gray cat named Bentley that was left at the clinic in a trap, a Pit Bull mix Addy Grace, and 5 other cats, Chloe, Charlotte, Seamus, Murphy, Phoebe - some which are from Kentucky Save Rescue. She is a ray of sunshine for us at Pennyroyal with her outgoing, bubbly personality and love for animals.

  • Lisa Knuckles
    Receptionist/ Vet Technician

    Lisa joined our wonderful team in 2016 with 25 years of experience in the veterinary field. She is the proud mother of 3 sons, Shane, Nicholas and Justin. 4 grandkids Averie, Amelia, Austyn and Hank. She recently remarried and moved from Sadieville to Lexington. She has 1 dog, a lab mix named Mack. She is happy go lucky at the front desk and ready to greet anyone or anything that comes through the door, so you are sure to see her smiling! 

  • Hannah Dembo
    Receptionist

    Hannah started with us  November 2022. She and her boyfriend have 6 cats, Calypso, Mork, Catten Jack, Sinyatta, Penelope and Olaf. She is a wonderful person and always eager to help any way she can.  She keeps us all laughing everyday!

  • Kendall Marrs
    Vet Technician

    Kendall started with us August 2023. She is a burst of energy and keeps all of us on our toes. She has 2 cats Buki and Maru who keep her company at home.

  • Sophia Fisher
    Vet Technician

    Sophia started with us November of 2023. She always has a smile and is ready to help with anything that comes in. She has 2 cats, Mochi and Anarchy,  Pepper and Peach who are guinea pigs, and a rabbit named Poopah.