Dr. Galloway received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986 and his doctorate degree from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996.

Dr. Galloway opened Animal Care Hospital (ACH) in March 2003. ACH is a mixed animal hospital with a practice focus of veterinary dentistry. Both equine and small animal patients are seen for primary dental care and on dental referral from other veterinarians. Prior to opening ACH, Dr. Galloway practiced in Plainview, TX from 1996-1999, and then provided ambulatory large animal veterinary services in west Tennessee from May 1999 to March 2003.

Dr. Galloway’s professional interest and area of study is equine dentistry, and he is currently one of 10 veterinarians nationwide pursuing an equine tract fellowship with the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry.  Dr. Galloway was appointed to the Dental Education Committee for the American Association of Equine Practitioner (AAEP) in 2005.  He gives owner and veterinarian level presentations on equine dental topics, has taught veterinary students at the University of Tennessee and Mississippi State Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and has taught veterinarians at the annual AAEP Wetlabs.

Dr. Galloway is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Memphis/Shelby County Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Dental Society, the American Endurance Ride Conference, and is a member at large on the Executive Board of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Melanie Galloway

Dr. Galloway received her bachelor of science and doctorate degrees from North Carolina State University. After graduation from veterinary school in 1996, she practiced at Acres North Animal Hospital in Lubbock, Texas for three years, focusing on small animal and avian medicine and surgery. In 1999 she moved to Tennessee and practiced at Animal Hospital Raleigh-Bartlett and VetMed of west Tennessee, prior to joining ACH in 2003,.

Dr. Galloway’s practice focus is small animal dentistry. Her love of dentistry developed as a result of seeing the dramatic health benefits that dental care provides.  She began specialty training in 2001, since this field requires specific training in dental procedures, equipment, and materials, and is currently pursuing an Academy of Veterinary Dentistry Fellowship.  She has taught dentistry to other veterinarians at the Memphis/Shelby County VMA annual meeting.

Dr. Galloway is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Memphis/Shelby County Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Dental Society.  She is an executive board member for the Memphis/Shelby County Veterinary Medical Association.

The Galloways live on their family farm with their 3 children (triplets, a litter), 8 dogs, 2 cats, 4 horses, and 2 goats.