Our Staff

Gordon Conklin, RT (MR)

I was born and raised in Michigan, moved to Tennessee in 2002 and joined UTCVM in 2008. I came to UT with more than 30 years of experience in Radiology and advanced imaging. Previously I supervised implementation of startup of MRI services at several hospitals and clinics and travelled the Eastern United States training technologists in a variety of MR systems. After years of scanning human patients I really enjoy working with companion animals and a diverse group of physicians, staff and students in a fun work environment. I am also happy to have the opportunity to help in Radiology with equine and exotic animal patients. When not at work I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible. I enjoy animals, bird watching, gardening, and I have also been known to watch the grass growing while enjoying a cold drink.

Katherine Haifley, DVM

I am originally from Washington DC, and moved to Knoxville for a year of clinical veterinary training in 2006, after spending 3 years at St. George’s University College of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. I then completed a clinical anesthesia internship at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. This valuable experience fueled my interest in anesthesia and I accepted my current position with VIS. My work with this service has enabled me to see a wide variety of cases and continue to expand my knowledge in clinical anesthesia. I am interested in the physiology of pain and pharmacology of pain management, and have enhanced my skills by becoming a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP). I feel that MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool for a variety of illnesses, and I am proud to help offer it to clinicians in the surrounding tri-state area. I look forward to meeting many more patients and caring for them with the best of my ability. When I am not at work I enjoy riding horses, reading, walking my dogs (Stewie and Matilda), baking, and camping.

Radiologists

Veterinary Technicians

  • Erin Wood, LVT
  • Jimmy Hayes, LVMT
  • Jessica Birdwell, BS, LVT, VTS - Anesthesia
  • Ginny Nystrom, LVT
  • Taly Reyes, LVT