Our Staff

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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 two corgis, three cats and several horses. On her free time, she enjoys spending time with her horses.
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Dr. Jessica Bremer, DVM

• Dr. Bremer is a native of Atlanta, completing both her B.S. degree in Animal Science & her DVM degree at the University of Georgia, with honors both times. Becoming a veterinarian had been her dream since the age of six. Dr. Bremer started working in the veterinary field as a kennel assistant in 2007, eventually becoming a veterinary assistant until starting vet school in 2010. Dr. Bremer loves the diversity of general practice, but has special interests in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and client education. Outside of work, she and her husband, Ryan, are busy raising their two young boys, Grant and Chase. They love spending time outdoors- hiking, fishing, and playing with their boys. They also share their home with two chihuahua mixes, Logan and Little Squirrel, and their cat, Bob. 

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Dr. Jay Hancock, DVM
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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 wood working, watchmaking and gaming. He also loves spending time with his wife, his son and their 2 cats, Felicity & Beatrice. He is an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan- GO DAWGS National Champs 2021 & 2022!!!

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Dr. Melissa Stallings, DVM

Dr. Stallings graduated in 2004 from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked in the Gwinnett and Walton area since then, and joined the practice in 2020. She has two daughters and an adorable poodle named Penny. 

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Management

          Stephanie 
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Stephanie graduated Athens Technical College Veterinary Technology Program with Honors in May 2015. Her career at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital first started in 2008 as a kennel assistant and she rejoined the Walnut Grove Family in 2018 as a Practice Manager after managing an emergency clinic for 4 years. 

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Charity 
     (Inventory Manager)
Charity has been working at Walnut Grove Animal Hospital since May 2016.  "Animals have always been my heart and soul! This hospital is more than a work place - it's what I love, it became my family & it's also where I met my husband who I love living and enjoying life with. I am an avid cat lover and as such, I have several that "own" me!"

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Receptionist​ 

Lisa 
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  Lisa has worked for Walnut Grove Animal Hospital on and off again since 1997. She has three dogs, two cats and a parrot.
​ Come by and talk to her (she never meets a stranger!)

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Teresa

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Veterinary Assistants

Brooke

Andrew

Eva

Jackie

Jenny

Alaina