Dr. Cheryl L. Sammons, DVM
Dr. Sammons graduated from The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1995. She worked in Memphis, Tn at a AAHA-certified, 4 doctor practice for 4 years, where she grew her passion for dermatology and internal/geriatric medicine.
Upon finding a location and being eager to commit more time to veterinary medicine, she and Brian opened the doors at South Franklin Animal Hospital in 2008. The hospital was opened with love and support of so many friends, loyal clients, and staff. South Franklin Animal Hospital was opened with guidance and direction from the Lord.
Dr. Cheryl Sammons has been married to Brian Schwarz for 15 years, and has two wonderful, active children Dalton {12} and Grace {8}. Dr. Sammons is very involved in supporting both Page Middle School and Oakview Elementary School where her children attend, respectively. She is passionate that education of animal caretaking and respect for animals, starts with early generations. Dr. Sammons loves to have kids come to the practice to not only learn what a veternarian does on a daily basis, but to allow kids to meet all the small creatures at the practice. Currently at SFAH there is chinchillas, cats, rabbit, guinea pigs, goffin cockatoo, rats, and a ferret.
Dr. Cheryl currently has at home two yorkipoos, two dobermans, a devon rex cat, and a cockotoo, Sophia.
Dr.Sammons is continuing her love of Veterinary Medicine with further education in wellness medicine, internal medicine case work ups, and behavior for animals. She supports and embraces the human-animal bond, and continues her practice in educating clients in preparing for letting an animal go, and dealing with the loss of a beloved pet.
