Our team at Eastside Animal Medical Center is prevention-oriented and we are proud of our commitment to superior pet care. Our goal is to help your pet look and feel his or her best while focusing on long term health. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with some important information about our practice. Eastside Animal Hospital specializes in providing exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our services include an emergency center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, physical examinations, ultrasound, radiology, surgery, dental work, anesthesia and laboratory work for your pets. We offer appointments Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings and drop-offs by appointment. We respect your time and make every effort to stay on schedule while providing the best care to your pets.

Meet Our Staff

Veterinarians

Celeste Baker, DVM
Dr. Baker received her undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and her D.V.M. from the University of Georgia. She maintains a keen interest in orthopedic medicine. her family includes her husband, Chip, and their two children. Both coaching and playing soccer are her favorite hobbies. Her other 'kids' include a Jack Russell (Pele), a miniature Dachschund (Pita), two Labrador Retrievers (Tank & Chloe), four cats (Jigsaw, Thomas, Gus, & Cookie), and one horse (Jazz). Lynda Bacon, DVM
Dr. Bacon received her bachelor's degree from Berry College and her D.V.M. from the University of Georgia. Her special interests include behavior, dermatology, and pain mangement. Dr. Bacon is on the Board of Directors of the Gwinnett County Veterinary Medical Association and is a member of Veterinary Information Network. Her family includes her husband, Wade, and their two children. She has a lab named Athena, a pug named Persia, a fish, and a cat named Archie. Her hobbies include running, martial arts, and cooking. Jay Hancock, DVM
Dr. Hancock received his bachelor's degree in Animal Science and his D.V.M. both from the University of Georgia in Athens. He has an interest in surgery and neurology. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and going fishing. Currently he has two Jack Russell terriers (Nike and Jill) and a hunting dog named Buddy. Josh Bentley, DVM Erin Brown, DVM

Veterinary Technicians

Allison Calder, RVT
Allison is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Georgia. She received her associate's degree in veterinary technology from Gwinnett Technical College in 2002. She is a member of the advisory board for the veterinary technology program at Gwinnett Technical College. She also maintains membership in the Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree online, in Veterinary Hospital Management, from Saint Petersburg College in Florida. Allison has been working at Eastside Animal Medical Center since it first opened in 2002. She lives with her husband and their four pets: Lucy, a 10-year-old German Shepherd, Sammi and Freddie, 5-year-old Siamese cats, and Ella, a 4-year-old Siamese tabby mix that was adopted from a rescue group. Stefany Helms, RVT
Stefany is a registered veterinary technician and graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2001. Since her graduation, she has obtained her license as a RVT and a CVT. She has worked in ophthalmology, general, and emergency practices. Her home is run by Mavrik the dachshund, Mason the mutt, Millie the chihuahua, and the cats Mattie and Autumn. Jessica Mitchell, RVT
Jessica is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Georgia. She received her Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology from Gwinnett Technical College in 2006. She maintains active membership in the Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and is a Hill's Veterinary Nutritional Advocate. Jessica has been working at Eastside Animal Medical Center since July 2006. She resides in Monroe, GA with her husband, Chase, three cats (Daisy, Macavity, and Lexus) and two dogs (Dixie and Jack). Brooke Hardy, RVT
Hannah Barton, RVT
Jackie Moulder, RVT
Melody Hagar, RVT
Brad Rollins, RVT
Brad has been employed at Eastside Animal Medical Center since October of 2002. He is a graduate of Reinhardt College with an Associate's degree in science. He has been working in the veterinary field since 1995. He has three cats (Heather, Austin, and Cena), and a dog Carmen. He enjoys reading, writing, drawing and watching wildlife outdoors.

Veterinary Assistants

Samantha Knight
Samantha has been a veterinary assistant at Eastside Animal Medical Center since August of 2004. She works on both day and emergency practice hours. She runs a pet sitting business, Animal Friend Petsitting, in her spare time. She is currently studying for certification as a medical transcriptionist. She has two sons, a dog, two cats, a snake, and two fish. Shaina Knight Alexandra Ditomaso
Alex has been working as a veterinary assistant since April 2008. She has always loved animals and currently lives on a horse farm where she teaches kids how to ride. She owns three horses, Caracondo, who she competes, Johnny, her yearling, and Patton, her retired show pony. In her spare time she likes to show horses, trail ride, read, fish (especially deep-sea fishing), hunting, and just hanging out with her friends at the barn. Whitney Elliot Ashley Griffin

Receptionists

Lori Davis
Lori is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and graduated from Michigan State University. Lori also has a degree in human health and nutrition. Lori and her husband, Garland, reside in Loganville, along with three cats: Simon, Lucy and Mia, two dogs: Ruby and River (Australian Shepherds), and Andie, the Orange-Winged Amazon parrot. Lori began working at Eastside Animal Medical Center in March 2008 and currently works as a receptionist and a Veterinary Technician. Her favorite hobbies are working with animals, especially horse and dog training. Kasie Ingram
Kasie is a stay at home mom who works part-time on the emergecy staff. She has been part of the team since September 2006. Kasie has been married to her husband, Robbie, for nine years. They have two children, Jolee and Jaden, and 3 furry kids (2 boston terriers, Sassy and Sooner, and 1 lab, Haley). Kasie loves animals of all kinds and enjoys helping them in times of need. Most of all, she loves being part of Eastside Animal Medical Center. Melanie Richardson
Melanie was formerly a client who joined our staff as an emergency receptionist in May of 2007. Previously a "people" nurse, she now helps out with patients of the four-legged variety. She has two Yorkshire terriers (T-Bone and Lily-Mae), a mixed breed (Samson), two polydactyl kitties (Berkley and Fergus), and a rescue kitten, Mason-Riley. Her three sons names are Brandon, Stephen, and Josh. Havalyn Foley
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Office Staff

June Morrison
June has been an environmentalist and animal advocate her whole life. She graduated from GA State University with a Bachelor of Science and is a member of Greater Atlanta Veterinary Managers Association. June loves her job, happy clients, purring kitties, and wagging tails! Rebecca Owenby, RVT
Rebecca has been working at Eastside Animal Medical Center since July 2005. She is a graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Math Education and a graduate of Gwinnett Technical College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. After teaching for four years and doing accounting for three years, Rebecca still enjoys the veterinary field best. She has almost 5 years experience as a veterinary assistant and will be able to become a registered technician next year. She has three dogs, one cat and two goats.

Clinic Pets

Cleo
Cleo is another team player since August 2009. He is a black and white domestic short-hair with a great personality. We look forward to many years and good times. Sassy