Our Staff
Veterinarians
Dr. Dawn Delong, DVM Dr. Delong graduated in 1994 from the University of Georgia. In 2014, Dr. Delong became the new owner of Walnut Grove Animal Hospital. Dr. Delong enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. She also has 2 corgis, 1 border collie mix, a cat and several horses. On her free time, she enjoys spending time with her horses. |
Dr. Jay Hancock, DVM
Dr. Hancock received both his Bachelors and Doctorate degrees from the University of Georgia; graduating vet school in 2008. He has been at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital since 2015. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, playing golf and spending time with his family. He is also an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan- GO DAWGS!! |
Management Positions
Stephanie Smith
(Practice Manager) I graduated Athens Technical College Veterinary Technology Program with Honors in May 2015. My career at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital first started in 2008 as a kennel assistant. I recently rejoined the Walnut Grove Family as a Practice Manager after managing an emergency clinic for 4 years. She has seven cats and one dog! |
Charity Owens (Inventory Manager) I've been working at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital since May 2016. Animals have always been my heart and soul! Working at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital gives me a chance to work around what I love most with the people who have became apart of my family. I am an avid cat lover and as such, I have several that "own" me! |
Receptionist
Andrea Bourke I have worked in human medicine for five years, but my love for animals has led me to here. I currently have one dog and one cat. I really enjoy getting to see all of your fur babies when they come to visit! |
Lisa Smith I have worked for Walnut Grove Animal Hospital on and off again since 1997. I have three dogs, three cats and a parrot. Come by and talk to her (she never meets a stranger!) |
Veterinary Assistant
Bridget Grant (Registered Veterinary Technician) I have grown up in the area and have worked at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital for almost 14 years. Of course, I love all things dealing with animals (especially cats!). I have a dog named Jake and two cats named Gabriel and Midnight. Outside of work I enjoy the outdoors with my family! |
Lesli Hardy (Registered veterinary Technician) I have been working here as an RVT since 2006! I truly enjoy working at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital. I am a mother of three girls, three dogs, two cats and a "grandmother" to four guinea pigs. |
Rachel Tucker I have always wanted to work with animals since I was a little girl. I have been working at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital for two years now. I love animals so much that I have a few fur animals of my own! On my free time, I take my dogs to the creek, do creative things or gardening! |
Savanna Sorrells I have not been working in the veterinary field for long, but Walnut Grove recently took me in! Since then, I have learned so much! Every morning, I get to happily wake up and come to a job that I love so much! |
Cassie Bowers I've loved animals my entire life! I have been working as a veterinary assistant for the past five years. I love being able to provide the proper care an animal needs in order to stay happy and healthy! |
Nancy Clark
(Registered Veterinary Technician) I have been in the veterinary field since 1986, and love all the creatures big and small! I have a special interest in behavior and making your pet's visit as stress free as possible. When I am not working, I am coaching a High-school soccer team, hanging out with my family or enjoying my six horses, three goats, three dogs and seven cats! |
Kennel Assistant
Katelyn Crook As Kennel assistant, I take care of all the fur babies daily needs. I have an American Stafford-shire Terrier named Pickles, as in the Dil Pickles from the Rugrats. I thoroughly enjoy my work here, especially since I never know what to expect each day. |
Kari Baker Growing up, I was raised with several animals. I attribute my love for animals in part to my childhood. I am new to this field of work, but not new to giving animals the love and care that they need. I love my own babies and will love yours just as much! |
