Meet Our Team
Teri Jordan, Practice Manager
Teri Jordan, our Practice Manager, joined Hope in 2011. She makes it her goal to make sure the Doctors and Staff provide every client and patient the best possible care every time they walk through the clinic doors. Teri is a proud member of the Uncharted Veterinary Community. In 2018, Teri obtained her Certification from the VMC School of Veterinary Practice Management. She came to us from the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital where she was a Small Animal Referral Coordinator for over five years. Teri graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications: Radio/TV/Film. Teri and her husband, Jeremy, relocated to Georgia in 2006 when Jeremy started as a Lineman for Jackson EMC. They have a 18-year-old son, Cale, who is a Freshman at Georgia Military College and a member of the Bulldog football team and a 8-year-old daughter, Finley, who is a stellar softball player! In Teri’s spare time you can find her cheering on kids at their sporting events or at a car show with her Husband and their show truck. Teri has two dogs, Digger, a black lab mix and Wrigley, a Yellow Lab.
Teri Jordan, our Practice Manager, joined Hope in 2011. She makes it her goal to make sure the Doctors and Staff provide every client and patient the best possible care every time they walk through the clinic doors. Teri is a proud member of the Uncharted Veterinary Community. In 2018, Teri obtained her Certification from the VMC School of Veterinary Practice Management. She came to us from the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital where she was a Small Animal Referral Coordinator for over five years. Teri graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications: Radio/TV/Film. Teri and her husband, Jeremy, relocated to Georgia in 2006 when Jeremy started as a Lineman for Jackson EMC. They have a 18-year-old son, Cale, who is a Freshman at Georgia Military College and a member of the Bulldog football team and a 8-year-old daughter, Finley, who is a stellar softball player! In Teri’s spare time you can find her cheering on kids at their sporting events or at a car show with her Husband and their show truck. Teri has two dogs, Digger, a black lab mix and Wrigley, a Yellow Lab.
Leah Jensen,
Lead Client Care Associate
Leah joined Hope in 2013 and has quickly won the hearts of many of our clients. Before coming to Hope, Leah worked with building contractors at a local supply store, but her passion has been animal since the age of 13. She truly enjoys working with animals that are in emotional need, and 2018 completed her Fear Free Certification. Leah has four children of her own and two beautiful add-ons with her husband, Eric. They have an ESN in the Navy, a lawyer in Atlanta, Physical Therapy Assistant in Athens, a Fire Fighter in Dekalb County, a Freshman football player at Berry College and an 9th-grade baritone sax player. Leah has 7..yes seven dogs. Hounds to dachshunds, she loves them all. In her spare time, Leah enjoys running 5k’s with her daughters and vintage shopping with her husband. If she could, she would run a rescue where every dog would have the love and care they deserve.
Lead Client Care Associate
Leah joined Hope in 2013 and has quickly won the hearts of many of our clients. Before coming to Hope, Leah worked with building contractors at a local supply store, but her passion has been animal since the age of 13. She truly enjoys working with animals that are in emotional need, and 2018 completed her Fear Free Certification. Leah has four children of her own and two beautiful add-ons with her husband, Eric. They have an ESN in the Navy, a lawyer in Atlanta, Physical Therapy Assistant in Athens, a Fire Fighter in Dekalb County, a Freshman football player at Berry College and an 9th-grade baritone sax player. Leah has 7..yes seven dogs. Hounds to dachshunds, she loves them all. In her spare time, Leah enjoys running 5k’s with her daughters and vintage shopping with her husband. If she could, she would run a rescue where every dog would have the love and care they deserve.
Kat Kidwell, Client Care Associate
Our bubbliest addition the Hope family is Kathryn Kidwell, but everyone calls her Kat. She is a born and bred Georgia peach and joined Hope in January 2019. When Kat saw the receptionist position come open, she knew it was for her because of her love for animals and people. She has been married to her best friend, Cody, for nine years and is a proud fur mom to 4 dogs, 3 pigs, and a cat. When Kat is not at work, she enjoys crafting, working on her home projects and spending time with friends and family.
Our bubbliest addition the Hope family is Kathryn Kidwell, but everyone calls her Kat. She is a born and bred Georgia peach and joined Hope in January 2019. When Kat saw the receptionist position come open, she knew it was for her because of her love for animals and people. She has been married to her best friend, Cody, for nine years and is a proud fur mom to 4 dogs, 3 pigs, and a cat. When Kat is not at work, she enjoys crafting, working on her home projects and spending time with friends and family.
Megan Howard,
Registered Veterinary Technician
Megan is one of the latest additions to the team at Hope Animal Medical Center. She felt compassion for animals at a young age which led her to the field of veterinary medicine. Her very first pet was a stray cat named Kahna, who she spent months gaining her trust and caring for. In May 2020, she graduated from Athens Technical College's Veterinary Technology Program. Upon graduating she immediately sought out Hope Animal Medical Center, and to her excitement, they hired her. She is a Fear Free certified professional, and she plans to pursue a specialization in animal behavior. Megan's heart and soul are her two spoiled cats, Mila and Gidget, and her two dogs, a bully mix named Cheese and a lab named Fred. In her free time, she takes aerial arts classes and enjoys hiking mountain trails with a nice cold waterfall at the end. Although her schooling has come to an end, Megan hopes to learn even more from her wonderful coworkers and provide the outstanding care to her clients that her clinic is known for.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Megan is one of the latest additions to the team at Hope Animal Medical Center. She felt compassion for animals at a young age which led her to the field of veterinary medicine. Her very first pet was a stray cat named Kahna, who she spent months gaining her trust and caring for. In May 2020, she graduated from Athens Technical College's Veterinary Technology Program. Upon graduating she immediately sought out Hope Animal Medical Center, and to her excitement, they hired her. She is a Fear Free certified professional, and she plans to pursue a specialization in animal behavior. Megan's heart and soul are her two spoiled cats, Mila and Gidget, and her two dogs, a bully mix named Cheese and a lab named Fred. In her free time, she takes aerial arts classes and enjoys hiking mountain trails with a nice cold waterfall at the end. Although her schooling has come to an end, Megan hopes to learn even more from her wonderful coworkers and provide the outstanding care to her clients that her clinic is known for.
Amy Phillips,
Registered Veterinary Technician
Amy has been around animals all of her life, and her passion and dedication flourished with her work through multiple rescue agencies starting at the age of 15. Amy decided from then she wanted to become a technician, completing her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2011, shortly after becoming registered within the state of Georgia. Amy is married to Scotty, her high school sweetheart, and has one son, Sheldon. Sheldon is the highlight of her life, and she enjoys teaching Cub Scouts among other activities with him. They enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, and exploring. Amy spends her “free time” continuing her rescue efforts, where she fosters animals through multiple agencies. Amy brings to us 17 years of veterinary experience, 10 of them as a licensed technician. Amy resides in Madison county, with her “zoo” as most people call it. She shares her home with a bearded dragon, two aquatic turtles, 4 dogs, a bunny, and 13 kitties. Pictured with her is her beloved dog, Ruger. He can be found most of the time right along her side.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Amy has been around animals all of her life, and her passion and dedication flourished with her work through multiple rescue agencies starting at the age of 15. Amy decided from then she wanted to become a technician, completing her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2011, shortly after becoming registered within the state of Georgia. Amy is married to Scotty, her high school sweetheart, and has one son, Sheldon. Sheldon is the highlight of her life, and she enjoys teaching Cub Scouts among other activities with him. They enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, and exploring. Amy spends her “free time” continuing her rescue efforts, where she fosters animals through multiple agencies. Amy brings to us 17 years of veterinary experience, 10 of them as a licensed technician. Amy resides in Madison county, with her “zoo” as most people call it. She shares her home with a bearded dragon, two aquatic turtles, 4 dogs, a bunny, and 13 kitties. Pictured with her is her beloved dog, Ruger. He can be found most of the time right along her side.
Rebecca Bain, Technician Assistant
Rebecca recently moved back home to her Athens roots after graduating from the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega Campus, with a degree in Biology. Her track within the Biology sector was in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She plans to settle here with her fiancé, Ewan Bain who is originally from Ayr, Scotland and graduated with a degree in Accounting. They have a lovely dog named Lilly and four cats: Walter, Chester, Angus, and Milo. In Rebecca's free time she loves horseback riding, exploring the North Georgia Mountains, and creating various genres of art. Rebecca has been working in the veterinary field for almost five years now, and she currently works as a technician assistant here at Hope. She plans to pursue Veterinary school in the next few years.
Rebecca recently moved back home to her Athens roots after graduating from the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega Campus, with a degree in Biology. Her track within the Biology sector was in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She plans to settle here with her fiancé, Ewan Bain who is originally from Ayr, Scotland and graduated with a degree in Accounting. They have a lovely dog named Lilly and four cats: Walter, Chester, Angus, and Milo. In Rebecca's free time she loves horseback riding, exploring the North Georgia Mountains, and creating various genres of art. Rebecca has been working in the veterinary field for almost five years now, and she currently works as a technician assistant here at Hope. She plans to pursue Veterinary school in the next few years.
Cheyenne Beal, Technician Assistant
Cheyenne started in the animal field as a kennel technician, working throughout high school at a local clinic. She began at Hope in February 2016 as a kennel technician and quickly worked her way up to a technician assistant. Cheyenne is unsure where she wants life to take her, but animals will always be a part of it! She enjoys camping, hiking, and anything outdoors in her spare time. Cheyenne has the sweetest pups Layla and Piper, and Rogue, the kitty is the newest 4-legged family member added to her pack.
Cheyenne started in the animal field as a kennel technician, working throughout high school at a local clinic. She began at Hope in February 2016 as a kennel technician and quickly worked her way up to a technician assistant. Cheyenne is unsure where she wants life to take her, but animals will always be a part of it! She enjoys camping, hiking, and anything outdoors in her spare time. Cheyenne has the sweetest pups Layla and Piper, and Rogue, the kitty is the newest 4-legged family member added to her pack.
Macy Harden, Technician Assistant
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Nicole Laws, Technician Assistant
Nicole started working at HAMC in 2018 as a Veterinary Technician Assistant. She has moved around a lot growing up, but loves Georgia and ultimately wanted to be back in the peach state. Nicole went to military school and became certified as an Animal Care Specialist in 2017 and went to Animal Behavior College and received her Veterinary Assistant Certification in 2018. Her passion for animals is what drives her every day to continue learning and be the best that she can. She loves the outdoors (when it's warm), trying new things outside of her norm, and new adventures! She has one dog, Stella, and the sweetest kitty named Mr. Mango.
Nicole started working at HAMC in 2018 as a Veterinary Technician Assistant. She has moved around a lot growing up, but loves Georgia and ultimately wanted to be back in the peach state. Nicole went to military school and became certified as an Animal Care Specialist in 2017 and went to Animal Behavior College and received her Veterinary Assistant Certification in 2018. Her passion for animals is what drives her every day to continue learning and be the best that she can. She loves the outdoors (when it's warm), trying new things outside of her norm, and new adventures! She has one dog, Stella, and the sweetest kitty named Mr. Mango.
Jenna Randall, Technician Assistant
Jenna comes to us from Stark, NH with the goal of going to UGA's Veterinary School for large animal veterinary medicine. Although she misses the farm with horses and cows, chickens and ducks, and her 2 dogs, she now has Cooper the red nose pittie to keep her company! She recently commissioned as a General Medical Specialist in the Army Reserves and plans to complete her service as a Veterinarian after vet school. Her drive to help people and animals alike keeps her learning and working hard, waiting for the day when she can return to NH to practice large animal medicine.
Jenna comes to us from Stark, NH with the goal of going to UGA's Veterinary School for large animal veterinary medicine. Although she misses the farm with horses and cows, chickens and ducks, and her 2 dogs, she now has Cooper the red nose pittie to keep her company! She recently commissioned as a General Medical Specialist in the Army Reserves and plans to complete her service as a Veterinarian after vet school. Her drive to help people and animals alike keeps her learning and working hard, waiting for the day when she can return to NH to practice large animal medicine.
Ginger Wenzl, Technician Assistant
Ginger joined Hope in 2019 but has been working with animals since 2014. Starting at a doggy daycare, then progressed to grooming, Ginger finally found her real love in the veterinary field. She is currently enrolled in school to become a Register Veterinary Technician. In her spare time, Ginger is either relaxing at home with her pets, out having adventures with her dogs or renovating her house. She is originally from Arizona but grew up in Athens. Ginger has a 5-year-old pit mix named Whiskey, a 4-month-old puppy named Stoli, and a 3-year-old polydactyl cat called Polly. She loves working with animals and sees each as her own.
Ginger joined Hope in 2019 but has been working with animals since 2014. Starting at a doggy daycare, then progressed to grooming, Ginger finally found her real love in the veterinary field. She is currently enrolled in school to become a Register Veterinary Technician. In her spare time, Ginger is either relaxing at home with her pets, out having adventures with her dogs or renovating her house. She is originally from Arizona but grew up in Athens. Ginger has a 5-year-old pit mix named Whiskey, a 4-month-old puppy named Stoli, and a 3-year-old polydactyl cat called Polly. She loves working with animals and sees each as her own.
Julie Hunter, Kennel Technician
Julie has been with Hope since September 2016. Born and raised in Georgia and Julie has been in Athens on and off since she was 8yrs old. She has been married to her wonderful husband Thomas for 12 yrs and has two children, Caden and Rylee. Julie has always loved animals since she was a child and even has the nickname Ellie Mae from her parents because she was always rescuing something and bringing it home. Julie gets her love of animals from her dad and knows that he would be very proud of her and the difference she has made in many animals lives. Julie currently has a Great Pyrenees, Badger, and Chihuahua named Foxy and two tabbies named Baby Cat and Bunny. In her free time, she enjoys saving animals, caring for the elderly and spending time with her family. She has learned a lot from all of the wonderful staff at Hope and is genuinely grateful for the opportunity.
Julie has been with Hope since September 2016. Born and raised in Georgia and Julie has been in Athens on and off since she was 8yrs old. She has been married to her wonderful husband Thomas for 12 yrs and has two children, Caden and Rylee. Julie has always loved animals since she was a child and even has the nickname Ellie Mae from her parents because she was always rescuing something and bringing it home. Julie gets her love of animals from her dad and knows that he would be very proud of her and the difference she has made in many animals lives. Julie currently has a Great Pyrenees, Badger, and Chihuahua named Foxy and two tabbies named Baby Cat and Bunny. In her free time, she enjoys saving animals, caring for the elderly and spending time with her family. She has learned a lot from all of the wonderful staff at Hope and is genuinely grateful for the opportunity.
Hannah Miller, Kennel Technician
Hannah started as a Kennel Technician at HAMC in January of 2020. She grew up in the Northeast Georgia area and has been residing in Athens with her fiancé Jonathan Hargrove, since mid 2019, who is a professional freelance photographer. For three years she was a certified teaching assistant at a Preschool for children ages 12-24 months, but has always had a strong passion to work with animals. Hannah was thrilled to be given the opportunity to start at HAMC to gain more experience in the veterinary field. In her spare time she enjoys being in nature by camping, hiking, or any water based activities. She has two fur babies, Silas, and Lucifer (Louie). Silas is a 1 year old, eager to please, chocolate lab, who is currently in training to become her Pancreatic Alert Dog. Lucifer is her 5 year old handsome, yet spicy Balinese cat. She is excited to be a part of such an awesome team, and to be able to provide the love and care for your animals that they truly deserve. She can't wait to meet you and your furry family!
Hannah started as a Kennel Technician at HAMC in January of 2020. She grew up in the Northeast Georgia area and has been residing in Athens with her fiancé Jonathan Hargrove, since mid 2019, who is a professional freelance photographer. For three years she was a certified teaching assistant at a Preschool for children ages 12-24 months, but has always had a strong passion to work with animals. Hannah was thrilled to be given the opportunity to start at HAMC to gain more experience in the veterinary field. In her spare time she enjoys being in nature by camping, hiking, or any water based activities. She has two fur babies, Silas, and Lucifer (Louie). Silas is a 1 year old, eager to please, chocolate lab, who is currently in training to become her Pancreatic Alert Dog. Lucifer is her 5 year old handsome, yet spicy Balinese cat. She is excited to be a part of such an awesome team, and to be able to provide the love and care for your animals that they truly deserve. She can't wait to meet you and your furry family!
Alayna Slaton, Kennel Technician
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