Meet Our Veterinary Staff
Get to know the friendly, experienced staff at Griffin Animal Care. From the front desk to the exam room, our team is here to make you and your pet feel at home.
Dedicated Staff Who Treat Your Pets Like Family
At Griffin Animal Care, our team brings years of experience, a deep love for animals, and a genuine connection to our local community. We’re proud to have built a team that not only provides excellent care, but also creates lasting relationships with pets and their people.
Hospital Manager
Jessica Hudgins
Hospital Manager
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Kennel Technician
Vickie West
Kennel Technician
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Vickie has worked at Griffin Animal Care for 11 years. She and her husband Brian have two daughters and one granddaughter, Ava. Her pets include four cats and two dogs — Shelby and Britney — who can often be heard calling for her from the kennels. In her downtime, she enjoys writing and spending time with her family and pets.
Amy Cannon
Kennel Technician
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Madison Evans
Kennel Technician
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Doctor’s Assistants
Carol Johnson
Lead Technician
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Jennifer Kirksey
Doctor’s Assistant
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Jennifer has been with Griffin Animal Care for 19 years. She and her husband have two children and love supporting their kids’ activities — especially baseball and softball. Jennifer enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family, including their pets, Boz and GabbiElla.
Angela Knight
Doctor’s Assistant
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Angela has been a part of our team for over four years. She shares her life with two children, four dogs, three cats, four chickens, and two turtles. In her spare time, she enjoys geocaching, gardening, reading, and motorcycling with her husband and kids.
Jessica Martin
Vet Assistant
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Alanis Strickland
Vet Assistant
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Emily Williams
Vet Assistant
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Anslie Magestro
Vet Assistant/Part Time Reception
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Colleen Joyner
Vet Assistant
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Receptionists
Macy Sullivan
Lead CSR
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Lynn Johnson
Receptionist
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Lynn has been with Griffin Animal Care for 29 years. She enjoys spending time watching her two daughters play softball and caring for her dogs and rabbit at home. In her spare time, she can often be found working in her yard.
Karen Napoletano
Receptionist
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Karen has two daughters and two grandchildren. Over her nine years at Griffin Animal Care, she’s brought warmth and kindness to our front desk. Karen enjoys singing, playing piano, and being active in her church. Originally from Griffin, she now lives in Thomaston with her husband, Jay, and their dog, Dot.
Ruth Donaldson
Receptionist
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Ruth has been a part of our team for 24 years. She shares her home with four dogs and seven cats and also works at the UGA Plant Pathology Lab. When she’s not helping clients or growing flowers, she enjoys playing keyboard at church, staying active, and spending time with her family.
Morgan Justice
CSR/Part Time Assistant
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Ruth Alexander
Client service representatives
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