While growing up in Folkston, Georgia, I attended Charlton County Schools and graduated from CCHS in 2000.  After graduation, I attended the University of Georgia, where I majored in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Animal Health (2000-2004).  After receiving my Bachelor of Science degree, I attended the University of  Georgia Veterinary College (2004-2008).  Not only did I receive an excellent education, but I also enjoyed amazing experiences (including many UGA football games) and made life-long friends. 

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I began my career in Brunswick, Georgia, where I worked at a small-animal clinic for the past 9 years.  My goal has always been to open my own veterinary clinic in my hometown.  While attending school in Folkston, I shadowed a veterinarian for six years as part of a school program.  Opening my own veterinary clinic in my hometown will enable me to give back to my community and perhaps mentor other hopeful veterinarians in our schools.

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My home is filled with various pets, but the most famous is Tallulah (from Tallulah’s Tips), who is a Great Dane.  She is funny, stubborn, and lovable. Phoebe is a recent rescue that we love. She is a pit bull mix and stubborn. Mavis is also a pitt bull mix that came to me with 3 legs. This does not slow her down one bit. Phoebe and Mavis love to run and play together. They also love to play with the daycare babies. I also have 4 cats that I have adopted over the years. Their names are Stolley, Tigger, Spit Fire, and El Gato Tic Toc Loki. They are hilarious, and all have different personalities. I have pet koi (all have names) that I love very much and a silly turtle named Speedy-T. My world is definitely a better place when there are animals around.