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Meet Our Staff.... Dr. Gerald R. Skees, Veterinarian and Owner Since graduating from Colorado State University, Dr. Skees has been a member of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) for over thirty years. He is a member of the GVMA (Georgia Veterinary Medical Association) as well as several other state associations.
Dr. Skees has worked in multi-doctor practices; however, he has also worked in very rural areas as the sole practitioner. Consequently, he was forced to do all the emergency medicine and surgery, in addition to the more specialized aspects of veterinary medicine, such as neurology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Performing surgeries like diaphragmatic hernia repair, splenectomies, and enucleations. All of which are routinely referred to specialists. Having worked in a rural - economically stressed community - Dr. Skees was forced to learn how to treat and help animals without a lot of expensive diagnostic procedures being performed. Current clients appreciate this attribute because it usually saves them money on some of the more routine visits to the veterinary hospital. Even though Dr. Skees has been practicing many years, he prides himself on staying abreast with the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. He acquires at least twice the number of hours of continuing education required by all the state boards of which he is a member, attending both local seminars and national meetings. He subscribes to several journals that provide the latest developments in the field of veterinary medicine, as well as articles from colleagues with interesting cases. Visiting with clients who have brought their pets to Dr. Skees, as well as being in the exam room as he examines your pet, he will give you the impression that he loves his job. James R. Isbell, DVM Dr. Isbell works as a relief veterinarian at Family Pet Hospital. Dr. Isbell owned and practiced veterinary medicine at Isbell Animal Clinic in Gadsden, Alabama for 46 years. He sold his practice in 2000 but continued to work there 2-3 days a week for the clinic’s new owner. In July 2008 he moved toWoodstock, GA. All 3 of his children, as well as, 5 grandchildren, live in the area.
Sherri Bell, Head Veterinary Technician and General Manager Sherri started working at a clinic in Dunwoody, Georgia as a kennel tech in 1987, and then quickly moved into a technician position. She then transferred to a large and small animal practice inCommerce, Georgia in July of 1988. She continued to work as a veterinarian technician at that clinic until July of 1994. After taking a break from working to start her family, she began working at a high end boarding facility in Dacula, Georgia as an assistant manager. She worked there for 4 years. Sherri started working at Family Pet Hospital in August of 2007 as the head technician/general manager. She plans to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam this year. Good Luck Sherri!!She has been married for 25 years, and has 3 children. She has many years of experience as a dog trainer and shows all 7 of her German Shepherds. In addition to her Shepherds, she has 1 Rottweiler and 12 rescue cats. She also shows her Arabian horses, but prefers to just go on trail rides!
Darcy Callan, Receptionist Darcy has lived in Georgia for 17 years; 15 of which she has lived in Woodstock. She loves animals and has always wanted to work with them in someway. She was a kennel manager for a year and a half, and then decided to get involved in the veterinary aspect of animal care.
Alicia Salvaitierra, Head Kennel Tech Alicia has been working at Family Pet Hospital for 5 years as the head kennel tech. She takes excellent care of all the dogs and cats that are boarding with us. Alicia feeds, walks, and plays with all the pets that come to visit Family Pet Hospital. |
