About Us

Meet our team!

APPOINTMENT

Dr. Tyler Poole, DVM

Veterinarian
Dr. Poole's Bio
Tyler Poole, DVM, was raised in the town of Cornelia, GA. He received his Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia. He graduated with his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2018. Dr. Poole has an interest in all forms of surgery but really enjoys orthopedic surgery. He has a large amount of experience in small animal general/emergency medicine. When not at work, he enjoys trout fishing, golfing, and playing video games. He has a labradoodle named Lily, and she is a handful!

Dr. John Williams, DVM

Veterinarian
Dr. Williams' Bio
Welcome, Dr. John Williams, our newest Veterinarian. Dr. Williams joined us in July of 2020, coming from Wisconsin. Dr. Williams completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama and obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. As a new transplant, Dr. Williams and his fiance, a current resident at UGA, are enjoying our amazing area and are excited to be a part of our community. Dr. Williams loves working with our canine and feline patients providing preventative care and performing an array of surgical and life-saving procedures.

Dr. Mackenzie Rankin, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Rankin's Bio
Meet our newest Doctor on board, Doctor Makenzie Rankin. We are very proud to have one of UGA’s finest join our team and she is already making friends with our wonderful patients! Doctor Rankin is here to be a voice for your pets and she absolutely enjoys sending them home feeling their very best. Doctor Rankin has a passion for dermatology and preventative care, and we know we definitely see a lot of itchy pets in Georgia! Please stop by to meet Doctor Rankin and ask her questions about your pet’s needs.

Dr. Bob Brewster, DVM

Veterinarian
Dr. Brewster's Bio
Doctor Brewster attended UGA and finished his DVM in 1988. Doctor Brewster has long since been the face of both Barber Creek Veterinary Hospital and Gaines School Animal Hospital. In September of 2020, Doctor Brewster decided it was time to retire from day to day Veterinary Medicine and focus on enjoying his family, travel, and relaxing at home.

Doctor Brewster has left us with a legacy to carry on in his honor, one of true compassion and love for not just our patients but our community and the folks that make up our wonderful home. He is and will remain a part of these practices in one sense or another. We embrace his vision in our daily lives and will always ask ourselves, how would Doctor Brewster do it! Stay tuned, though… We suspect Doctor Brewster may join us from time to time in the future to catch up with long time friends and check in on some of his patients!

Dr. Hana Kudela

Dr. Hana Kudela

Veterinarian

Dr. Kudela's Bio
Dr. Hana Kudela is from Southwest Georgia. She joined our awesome team after practicing in the greater Athens area for a few years after receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University Of Georgia. She attended Young Harris College and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Minor in Music.

Her professional interests are in wellness medicine, preventative care, surgery, and exotic and wildlife medicine.

Outside of Veterinary Medicine, she enjoys painting, cooking, hiking, gardening, and spacing time with her husband, Steven, and fur-kiddos, Mcgee and Anatar, and Riddle.

Sandra Canales

Hospital Manager
Sandra's Bio
Meet our Hospital Manager Sandra Canales. Sandra has been with us since June of 2020, so Welcome! She moved here recently from Virginia but has managed veterinary practices in several states. You can find her in both of our Hospitals, working with Doctors and Staff to provide the gold standard services our clients deserve. She has been working with animals nearly her whole life, in addition to being a business owner and canine obedience and behavioral trainer. Sandra is dedicated to the evolution of the Veterinary field as she hopes to change the lives of as many pets and pet parents as possible. If ever you need to talk to our Manager, she is always available for you and wants to hear how we can create the best experience possible for you and your loved ones.

Joe Gwiazdzinkiski

Inventory Manager
Joe's Bio
Meet Joe Gwiazdzinkski, he is one of our longest-running employees, having been with us for 20 years. He is the inventory manager for both of our hospitals, assuring we always have what we need to provide the best care for your loved ones. Joe enjoys working with our teams to help us learn about the newest advancements in animal medicine and what are the best products on the market for our patients. When Joe is not at work, you can find him walking his pup, Josie, enjoying movies, or playing video games.

Hayden Osborne

Registered Veterinary Technician
Hayden's Bio
Meet Hayden! Hayden discovered his love for animal care during his last semester of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Armstrong State University. He was a research assistant in a comparative cognition lab at ASU, where he provided maintenance and basic care for rodent subjects. Following graduation, he worked as a kennel technician at an animal boarding and daycare facility as he prepared to go back to school for veterinary technology. Hayden graduated with an Associate’s of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Ogeechee Technical College as of May 2021. He has since passed his board exam and received his licensure to be a Registered Veterinary Technician. We are excited about having Hayden as a part of our team, as his passion for animals radiates every time you see him with a patient! Stop by and say Hello to Hayden at either one of our practices.

Dylan Johnson

Assistant Technician

Dylan's Bio
Bio coming soon!

Jasmine Lawrence

Veterinary Assistant

Jasmine's Bio
Jasmine moved to Watkinsville four years ago to study animal science at the University of Georgia and has been with us here at Barber Creek Veterinary Hospital for more than a year. She hopes to pursue a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and enjoys spending time at home with her dog Kobe and her foster animals.

Autumn Sizemore

Veterinary Assistant

Autumn's Bio
Welcome Autumn! Autumn recently joined our team as a Veterinary Assistant. She obtained a Bachelor of Biology before beginning her RVT program at Penn Foster University. Autumn has two pets of her own, a 4-year-old Beagle/pit mix and a 10-month-old lab mix puppy. When Autumn isn’t at work helping take care of our patients, she can be found supporting our Georgia sports teams and hanging out with her friends.

Camila

Veterinary Assistant

Camila's Bio

Meet Mila! Mila just recently joined our team as a veterinary assistant. Born and raised in South Carolina, she attended Clemson University and obtained her undergraduate degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. She is currently working on establishing her in-state residency here in Athens in hopes of attending the veterinary college at UGA- GO DAWGS! After providing care for our patients at work, she looks forward to coming home to her four kiddos: Her cats Bonnie and Clyde, her Jack Russel terrier mix Widget, and her leopard gecko Zilla. In her free time, Mila enjoys spending time with her pets, watching her favorite shows, being outdoors, and getting her hands on anything related to veterinary medicine.

Leah

Leah Thompson

Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Coordinator
Leah's Bio
Hi Athens! I’m new to town, and I’m so excited to be able to live and work here in the heart of Dawg Nation! I’ve been in the veterinary field for almost five years, first as a client service representative and social media coordinator and then becoming trained as a technician (soon to be licensed), and I can say I never plan on leaving. I am Pet CPR and Fear Free Certified, and I’ve got a special soft spot for Shepherd breeds and grumpy kitties! I love being in the exam room on the medicinal side and also getting the opportunity to share the passion our team has for the health of our patients through social media and community outreach. I wholly believe in providing the highest quality care for each patient and client and can’t wait to meet every one of you!

Fun facts: I enjoy Georgia football, eating KRAFT (very important) macaroni, riding, camping with my two dogs Coach and Arya, and traveling to compete in volleyball tournaments with my super tall husband. He played for the US Air Force National Team, so I just try to keep up!

Dr. Makenzie Rankin, DVM

Dr. Makenzie Rankin, DVM

Veterinarian

Meet our newest Doctor on board, Doctor Makenzie Rankin. We are very proud to have one of UGA’s finest join our team and she is already making friends with our wonderful patients! Doctor Rankin is here to be a voice for your pets and she absolutely enjoys sending them home feeling their very best. Doctor Rankin has a passion for dermatology and preventative care, and we know we definitely see a lot of itchy pets in Georgia! Please stop by to meet Doctor Rankin and ask her questions about your pet’s needs.

Sandra Canales

Sandra Canales

Hospital Manager

Meet our Hospital Manager Sandra Canales. Sandra has been with us since June of 2020, so Welcome! She moved here recently from Virginia, but has managed veterinary practices in several states. You can find her in both of our Hospitals working with Doctors and Staff to provide the gold standard services our clients deserve. She has been working with animals nearly her whole life, in addition to being a business owner and canine obedience and behavioral trainer. Sandra is dedicated to the evolution of the Veterinary field as she hopes to change the lives of as many pets and pet parents as possible. If ever you need to talk to our Manager, she is always available for you and wants to hear how we can create the best experience possible for you and your loved ones.

Kenne

Kenne

Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative

Kenne is a 3rd-year Animal and Dairy Science student at UGA. She is originally from Raleigh, NC, and moved to Georgia since she was in high school. Kenne has a dog (Seamus), a cat (Virgil), and a horse (Levi). She is the youngest (and shortest) employee at Barber Creek and Gaines School! Kenne hopes to go to veterinary school and become a large animal veterinarian. In her free time, Kenne enjoys hanging out with cows, reading, and Georgia football.

Anthony Cole Davis

Anthony Cole Davis

Veterinary Assistant

Meet Anthony Cole Davis. “Cole” has been with us since May of 2018. He is a graduate of UGA, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre Vet. Cole is working towards becoming a Veterinarian and has intentions of completing that degree with UGA! Go Bulldogs! Cole’s passion is providing care for declining patient health and being able to provide rehabilitation. Being able to work with our Veterinarians to bring balance and return patients to optimal health is his greatest reward. Cole is also interested in exotic pet care and has two reptiles of his own. You can find Cole most weekdays at our practice loving and caring for your furbaby!

Jasmine Lawrence

Jasmine Lawrence

Veterinary Assistant

Jasmine moved to Watkinsville four years ago to study animal science at the University of Georgia and has been with us here at Barber Creek Veterinary Hospital for more than a year. She hopes to pursue a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and enjoys spending time at home with her dog Kobe and her foster animals.

Kylah Quintal

Kylah Quintal

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kylah is our Licensed Veterinary Technician in the making as she is currently enrolled in school to obtain her certification. Kylah graduated from the University of Davis in California with a Bachelors in Science in Animal Science and Management with an Equine emphasis. Kylah has big dreams of not only becoming an LVT but one day running a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program. Kylah, like all of our staff, has a deep compassion for all 4 legged family members whether they are 2 pounds or 2000 pounds.

Joe Gwiazdzinkski

Joe Gwiazdzinkski

Inventory Manager

Meet Joe Gwiazdzinkski, he is one of our longest running employees having been with us for 20 years. He is the inventory manager for both of our hospitals assuring we always have what we need to provide the best care for your loved ones. Joe enjoys working with our teams to help us learn about the newest advancements in animal medicine and what are the best products on the market for our patients. When Joe is not at work you can find him walking his pup; Josie, enjoying movies or playing video games.

Pennie

Groomer/Pet Stylist

Photo and bio coming soon!
Dr. Bob Brewster, DVM

Dr. Bob Brewster, DVM

Veterinarian

Doctor Brewster attended UGA and finished his DVM in 1988. Doctor Brewster has long since been the face of both Barber Creek Veterinary Hospital and Gaines School Animal Hospital. In September of 2020, Doctor Brewster decided it was time to retire from day to day Veterinary Medicine and focus on enjoying his family, travel, and relaxing at home.

Doctor Brewster has left us with a legacy to carry on in his honor; one of true compassion and love for not just our patients, but our community and the folks that make up our wonderful home. He is and will remain a part of these practices in one sense or another. We embrace his vision in our daily lives and will always ask ourselves; how would Doctor Brewster do it! Stay tuned though… We suspect Doctor Brewster may join us from time to time in the future to catch up with long time friends and check in on some of his patients!

We're proud to serve Watkinsville, GA and the surrounding communities.

We're a full-service veterinary hospital in Watkinsville, GA. Our goal is to create a caring, lasting bond with our clients and patients by providing the highest quality veterinary care with excellent client education and service.

Location

1471 Epps Bridge Rd.
Watkinsville, GA 30677
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Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: Closed
Sat: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed

Contact Info

Phone: 706-549-7387
Fax: 706-549-4821
Email: contactus@barbercreek.net

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