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Our Staff:
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W. Michael Younker, D.V.M.
Owner, Chief of Staff
Dr. Mike Younker graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 after also attending undergraduate school at UGA. Born and raised in Marietta, GA, Dr. Younker married Terri, his high school sweetheart and have three girls... Amy, Hannah, and Kingslea. Dr. Younker enjoys cycling, golf, snow-skiing, winter sports and his real passion is music. A player of several musical instruments, Dr. Mike loves the cello and classical guitar the most. He plays every Sunday morning in the orchestra at church after teaching the College and Career students in Sunday School.
Dr. Younker started LaFayette Center Animal Hospital in 1987 and became partner with Dr. Baggett in 2002 when they purchased Huntington Creek Animal Hospital. Dr. Younker is the immediate Past President of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. He is the Hospital Director of Southern Crescent Animal Emergency Clinic. He will serve as Veterinarian and Chief of Staff at Fayette Veterinary Medical Center.
E-Mail: myounker@fayettecountypets.com
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Dr. Erin Beckler
Dr. Erin Beckler, a 1996 Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has worked at LaFayette Center Animal Hospital since 1998 as Dr. Younker's first full-time associate. She started her career in Illinois and then moved to Georgia with her husband, Brent, a mechanical and aerospace engineer. She has become synonymous with LaFayette Center Animal Hospital and will be an asset to Fayette Veterinary Medical Center. Her professional interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery (when she can eek Dr. Younker out of the surgery room!), and feline behavior. She has a very good "bedside" (cage-side) manner and is loved by our clients. She finds personal fulfillment in building relationships with our clients and bringing joy to them by helping their pets live happier, healthier lives. Dr. Beckler's personal interests include singing, reading, scrap-booking and horseback riding. Her days are kept busy by twin boys. Dr. Beckler has 5 cats, 2 dogs, and a grey thoroughbred named Dorean. "I can't imagine doing anything else but Veterinary Medicine. I decided upon this profession when I was three years old and never changed my mind! I love the variety of my days...my job is never boring."
E-Mail: ebeckler@fayettecountypets.com
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Dr. Lori Jones
Dr. Lori Jones has been a fixture at Huntington Creek Animal Hospital for many years. A graduate of University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jones is a very experienced clinician and surgeon. She is skilled in ultrasound and critical care. Dr. Jones enjoys water sports and showing dogs. She and her husband, Joey, live in Concord in their dream house on the Flint River.
E-Mail: ljones@fayettecountypets.com
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Dr. Ken Mullis
Dr. Mullis has been practicing Veterinary Medicine for 33 years. He is a skilled surgeon and has devoted an enormous amount of time over the past 15 years expanding on his knowledge and expertise in orthopedic repairs as well as many soft tissue techniques. He serves as an elder in Eagles Way Church in Griffin, Ga, and has been married to Margaret for 35 years. Dr. Mullis has three children and five grandchildren. His dog, Faith, is a standard poodle. Dr. Mullis enjoys music and spending time with his family at his lake house. We are excited to have him join our team and encourage you to make appointments with him for all of your pet’s medical needs.
E-Mail: kmullis@fayettecountypets.com
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Dr. Christine Welker
Dr. Christine Welker comes to us as a graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a talented veterinarian well-versed in emergency and critical care, having been a full-time associate at Southern Crescent Animal Emergency Clinic in recent years. Christine is also a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and has a keen interest in Feline Medicine and Surgery. Dr Welker is married to another veterinarian in the area. She has 2 cats and 1 dog, and enjoys spoiling her dog Oliver and traveling to warm beaches in her spare time.
E-Mail: cwelker@fayettecountypets.com
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Tricia Rentz
Practice Manager
Tricia is the Practice Manager of Fayette Veterinary Medical Center, and has held almost every position in the animal hospital since she was just a teenager. Tricia is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, having completed the American Animal Hospital Association's school for practice managers. But better yet, she has the experience that it takes to run the show. Tricia is also a Registered Veterinary Technician. She understands the client, the patient, and the staff of the animal hospital. She and her husband, Joe, live in Fayette County and enjoy outdoor activities and water sports.
E-Mail: tricia@fayettecountypets.com
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Sue
Project Manager
Sue has been the Office Manager at LaFayette Center Animal Hospital for four years. She loves all animals and has 6 cats. Her life dream is to own a no kill animal shelter one day. Sue loves to travel. Having visited 25 states, she hopes to visit the other 25. She loves gardening, doing home projects, and creating art work.
E-Mail: sue@fayettecountypets.com
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Support Staff
Fayette Veterinary Medical Center has a staff of over 30 great people. We could not function as we do without the contributions of each member. We are a family and we'll always treat you and your pet as one of our own family!
People may ask about what each staffer does. We have Registered (Licensed) Veterinary Technicians (RVT) who have passed a licensing exam after extensive training and education. The laws of Georgia require that only certain tasks can be done by an RVT. We are in complete compliance with these requirements. We also employ Veterinary Technicians (legally termed Veterinary Assistants), Technician Assistants, Kennel Assistants, Groomers, Bathers, Client Service Representatives, Managers, and of course, Veterinarians. Every employee attends weekly staff meetings for training, encouragement, and veterinary education.
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Brantley
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brantley has been a Veterinary Technician for 14 years, and has been a member of our team for 12 years. She became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2005. Brantley enjoys working in surgery, as well as taking care of patients in exam rooms. She is married with 3 children, and 2 step-children. She has 2 dogs and a cat. Brantley's hobbies are spending time with her family, attending church, and reading, when she has time!
E-Mail: brantley@fayettecountypets.com
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Brittany
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brittany joined our staff in April of 2009. She graduated from Suny Delhi's Veterinary Technician School in 2008. Brittany loves to create a special bond between our staff, the client, and their pets. She loves all animals, and has 4 dogs and 3 cats of her own.
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Kendra
Veterinary Technician
Kendra has been a familiar face with this practice for 21 years. She has been a veterinary technician for 17 years. Kendra is married and has three children. She also has one dog and 2 cats. Her gentle and loving nature is evident in all animals she works with. She loves going to the lake and boating in her free time.
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Amber
Veterinary Technician
Amber became a part of our practice in 2001. She started out in the kennel, and became a technician in 2004. Amber graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2006. Amber is married, and has three cats. She enjoys working on orthopedic cases with Dr. Mullis.
E-Mail: amber@fayettecountypets.com
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Amy
Veterinary Technician
Amy has been in the Veterinary Field since 1999. She joined our practice in 2006 as a Veterinary Technician. Amy loves visiting with clients, and giving lots of attention to their pets. She is married, and has her hands full with 1 daughter. She has 7 pets at home.
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Lisa
Veterinary Technician
Lisa came to work at LaFayette Center Animal Hospital after working for Eastern Airlines, so you can tell she's been around veterinary medicine for a while now. Lisa has a special way with cats, but is well trained in all small animals. She has two beautiful daughters that keep her busy. She doesn't currently have any pets right now, but usually has a house-load of cats. She wants to one day retire in a tropical island, like Tahiti.
E-Mail: lisa@fayettecountypets.com
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Donna
Veterinary Technician
Donna has been a member of our practice since 2007. She is married with 3 children, and her husband serves our country in the US Navy. She began as a kennel technician, and now works as a Veterinary Assistant. Donna has 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a lizard. She enjoys reading in her spare time.
E-Mail: donna@fayettecountypets.com
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Christie
Veterinary Technician
Christie has been a fixture with this practice since 2002, although she has been working in the Veterinary Field since 2000. She is married with a son, and has 3 dogs and 1 cat. In her free time Christie loves horseback riding.
E-Mail: christie@fayettecountypets.com
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Kimber
Veterinary Technician
Kimber has been working as a Veterinary Assistant for over 15 years, 10 of which have been with Dr. Younker. Kimber is our only full time surgery technician, and enjoys working in all aspects of surgery. She attended Georgia Southern University and now lives on a small horse farm in Senoia with her husband and 5 children. Kimber enjoys breeding Jack Russell Terriers and showing horses with her daughter. She loves spending time with her family at the beach.
E-Mail: kimber@fayettecountypets.com
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Tristan
Veterinary Assistant
Tristan has been on staff since the days of Lafayette Center Animal Hospital and has worked his way from Kennel Staff to Technician. He also works many nights and weekends at Southern Crescent Animal Emergency Clinic. Tristan is a college student and while being one of the only guys on staff, he is constantly being "used and abused" by Dr. Younker for many of the fix-it projects that come up on a daily basis. Everybody loves Tristan...he is a pleasure to have around...he will always take great care of your pet. (Dr. Younker wrote this bio because Tristan is such the humble guy, he didn't even want to pose for a picture!)
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Lauren
Veterinary Assistant
Lauren began working for us in 2009 as a groomers assistant. She began working as a Veterinary Assistant in 2010, and is training to become a Veterinary Technician.
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Rhonda
Client Service Representative
Rhonda is one of the newest faces up front. She loves meeting new people and their animals, and will always greet you with a warm smile. Rhonda has two daughters, one son, and a dog named Kaine. In her spare time, Rhonda enjoys gardening, horseback riding, and watching movies.
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Kristin
Client Service Representative
Kristin jointed the practice in 2007, starting as a kennel assistant. She is now a client service representative, greeting clients and their pets with a familiar smile. Kristin is married with 1 daughter. In her spare time she loves scrapbooking, and going to the mountains in the Fall.
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Gloria
Client Service Representative
Gloria is another familiar face up front. She moved to Georgia in 2006, and immediately began working at our practice. Gloria has been in the veterinary field for 18 years. She is married with three girls, and has 2 dogs. Gloria's care and compassion are immediately evident when talking to her. In her free time Gloria likes to paint, do yard work, and go on hikes with her family.
E-Mail: gloria@fayettecountypets.com
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Kathy
Client Service Representative
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Tracy
Client Service Representative
Profile not yet available - but you can tell she loves horses! Tracy is well-known at Huntington Creek Animal Hospital as one of the longest term employees there! It is great to have Tracy on the front desk greeting clients and loving on their pets.
E-Mail: tracyv@fayettecountypets.com
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Melanie
Groomer
Melanie has been grooming animals for over 15 years, and joined our practice in November of 2002. She is a succesful breeder of champion English Spaniels. She also enjoys showing dogs in her spare time. Melanie graduated from the University of West Georgia with an Associates degree. She has been a fixture in Fayette County for 25 years, and is a big NASCAR fan.
E-Mail: melanie@fayettecountypets.com
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Laura
Groomer
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Lisa
Groomers Assistant
Lisa came to our practice in November of 2009 as a groomers assistant. She has one daughter, who just recently married. Lisa enjoys watching movies, going to the beach, and most importantly spending time with her family. She loves the individual time she gets with each patient as she bathes them and prepares them for grooming.
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Tracy
Kennel Technician
Tracy moved to the States from England in 2000, and joined our team in 2004. She is a familiar face in the kennel, and enjoys talking to clients and meeting their pets. Tracy's husband serves our country in the US Army. They have 1 daughter, as well as 2 cats and 1 dog.
E-Mail: tracym@fayettecountypets.com
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