Meet Our Team
Jenifer Hope Gustafson, DVM
Dr. Gustafson, owner of HOPE Animal Medical Center, graduated from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania with a BS degree in Geology. She was commissioned in the Army and served in the Corps of Engineers. Upon completing her military obligation she graduated with honors from West Virginia University with a BS degree in Animal Science. She graduated from UGA College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She enjoyed working in multiple practices and emergency hospitals and in April 1999 fulfilled her dream of building Hope Animal Medical Center.
For over 10 years, HOPE Animal Medical Center's philosophy of "Providing Exceptional Care For Exceptional Pets" has been a goal of Dr. Gustafson. Her primary interest is in surgery and she has over 15 years experience in laser surgery and endoscopic procedures.
In 2008 she joined the US Army reserves and proudly serves in the Veterinary Corps. She has been activated to serve on several missions and currently holds the rank of Major.
For over 10 years, HOPE Animal Medical Center's philosophy of "Providing Exceptional Care For Exceptional Pets" has been a goal of Dr. Gustafson. Her primary interest is in surgery and she has over 15 years experience in laser surgery and endoscopic procedures.
In 2008 she joined the US Army reserves and proudly serves in the Veterinary Corps. She has been activated to serve on several missions and currently holds the rank of Major.
Angela Dodd, DVM
Dr. Dodd obtained her undergraduate degree, with honors, at the University of Georgia majoring in psychology with an emphasis on animal behavior. She continued her studies and graduated from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. As a veterinary student, she received several scholarships and awards for academic excellence and compassionate care of her patients.
Her areas of interest include canine and feline internal medicine, dermatology, infectious disease and holistic medicine. Dr. Dodd recently completed classes held by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in the art of veterinary acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. She is excited about the opportunity to introduce these treatment options to pets in the Athens area.
Her areas of interest include canine and feline internal medicine, dermatology, infectious disease and holistic medicine. Dr. Dodd recently completed classes held by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in the art of veterinary acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. She is excited about the opportunity to introduce these treatment options to pets in the Athens area.
Sherri Turick, DVM
Dr. Turick graduated with honors from the University of Miami, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and a minor in Chemistry and Psychology. She then graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in May of 2000. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Turick joined HOPE Animal Medical Center where she has been as Associate Veterinarian for the past 13 years.
Her special interests are in dermatology, dentistry, geriatric patient care, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Turick was inspired to pursue her career in veterinary medicine by her mother, who regularly rehabilitated injured and orphaned animals.
Her special interests are in dermatology, dentistry, geriatric patient care, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Turick was inspired to pursue her career in veterinary medicine by her mother, who regularly rehabilitated injured and orphaned animals.
Lisa Stacy, DVM
Dr. Stacy moved from Florida to Athens, GA in 1998 to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. While following her dream, she worked as a veterinary technician at the University of Georgia Small Animal Teaching Hospital until 2002. While a student at UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, she worked as a nutrition technician, and received several scholarships from pet nutrition companies.
Dr. Stacy graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 2007 and joined the HOPE Animal Medical Center with emphasis in nutrition, oncology, internal medicine, and surgery.
Dr. Stacy graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 2007 and joined the HOPE Animal Medical Center with emphasis in nutrition, oncology, internal medicine, and surgery.
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