Teresa (Receptionist)
A fifth-generation Dawsonville native, Teresa joined Hemlock in April 2021 after working for the USPS for 16 years. Teresa is married to the love of her life, Joe, and has two human children, Stephanie and Matthew. She is a licensed dog breeder and has a passion for breeding Border Collies. In her free-time, she can be found studying to become a veterinary technician or taking care of her crew of pets which includes 11 dogs, 3 cats, 7 ball phytons, and around 30 chickens.
Hailey (Technician)
Hailey is a Dahlonega native who has worked in veterinary medicine since March 2018. Since a young age, she has always had a strong love for animals. Taking care of patients and their owners is her top priority. She started at Hemlock in December 2021. Outside of work, her fur babies keep her busy. She owns 2 Treeing Walker Coonhounds that she coon hunts with. Keeping them in shape and spending long nights in the woods watching them learn and grow is something she has a deep passion for.
“I have a very strong passion for what I do. Being a veterinary technician is very rewarding and challenging, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I am very thankful I have a job where I love what I do each day.”
John (Technician Assistant)
John is a sophomore student majoring in Biology at the University of Noth Georgia in Dahlonega. He plans to attend Veterinary School after finishing his undergraduate studies. He has always wanted to be a veterinarian ever since he was a kid. John owns a Chihuahua named Tiger whom he loves more than anything. When he isn't working or at school, John likes to play video games and spend time with friends and family. Find Fact: John is the first and only guy to ever work at Hemlock!
"I am excited to meet you and your pets!"
Renae (Veterinary Technician)
Renae was born and raised in Dahlonega. Her favorite hobbies are spending time with her family, friends and being around animals. She has two dogs, a cat and four cows that she adores. She has always wanted to work in the animal industry and she's had some amazing supporters along the way that pushed her to follow her dreams. She is grateful for her parents, boyfriend and the rest of her family for their support.
"When I was growing up my parents would call me Elly Mae Clampett because I used to rescue animals. From squirrels to opossums and kittens, they always supported me in my dream to work with animals, so I knew from a young age I wanted to help animals in some way. I started working as a veterinary technician three years ago and I still enjoy it very much. To me caring for animals is not what I do, it's who I am. I became a veterinary technician because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of animals."
Jessica (Veterinary Technician)
Jessica was born and raised here in Dahlonega. She has three beautiful children and the most wonderful husband. They own an array of furry critters from horses to a green cheek conure named Ziggy.
"Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and riding horses. I have been a veterinary technician since 2018 and have been passionate about animals my whole life! I can't wait to meet you and help you keep your pets healthy!"
Crystal (Receptionist)
Crystal started working with us earlier this year 2024. Customer service is Crystal's forte and she is a natural at it. She is an essential part of our team and we are so happy you have her.
"Blessed to have grown up here in Lumpkin County as did my husband Daniel and now we get to raise all of our babies here as well! We have two hunman children, a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Josslin. They are the light of my life. They test and teach me each and every day but I wouldn't have it any other way! We also have two fur babies, Toby, our Beagle Terrier Mix who I swear is part chicken and Bear, who is a King German Shepherd and weighs almost as much as me! I am so grateful I get to work in the community I grew up in. Coffee, photography and puns are my love language so when you meet me I will likely have a coffee in hand, ask to take a picture of your fur baby so I can show my human babies who I saw that day and follow up with a joke that meets all dad's approval. I very much look forward to meeting you!" -- Crystal
