CEO/Practice Director

Since 2000*

Dr. Will grew up in Inglewood, California, and graduated from Morningside High School in 1984 before matriculating to Tuskegee University (4th generation) for both undergraduate and veterinary medical studies. He was accepted to veterinary school after only 3 years of undergraduate studies; and after receiving his DVM in 1991, he continued his training at North Rockville Veterinary Hospital in Rockville, Maryland before moving to Atlanta in 1992. He loves music (big Dave Matthews Band fan), movies, painting with acrylics, and playing golf. His areas of veterinary interest include dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery. He recently had a local radio segment, "Critter Chatter".

He married his classmate, Dr. Françoise Tyler, in September 1993. They have 4 children: son David (9/97), and daughters Tyler (5/99), Gabrielle (11/01), and Olivia (7/03). They also have 3 dogs (Gypsy, Harley and Angel) and 3 cats (Fagen, ZigZag and Caleb).

Dr. Will was honored as one of Atlanta's "Best Vets" in the Feb. 2009 issue of Atlanta magazine- his third consecutive honor in that publication.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA).

*Practice Founder and Partner

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Practice Administrator

Dianna is from Louisville, Kentucky, but has been in the metro Atlanta area for some time. She attended Bellarmine University.  She handles accounting and administrative matters for the Village Veterinary Centers, and is also a partner. She and Dr. Draper worked together for years prior to her joining The Village Vets. Her hobbies include movies, decorating, biking, watching hockey, antiquing and traveling. She and her husband, Mark, live in Villa Rica and have 3 dogs - a Chow named Samantha and 2 Chow-mixes, Butter and Doodle - both  adopted from rescue organizations.

*Practice Partner

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Hospital Coordinator

Since 2001*

Jeanna is from Atlanta and has lived here most of her life.  She has been with The Village Vets of Decatur since Day One, and serves as both an assistant manager for Decatur Village as well as Hospital Coordinator for both of The Village Vets practices.  Prior to The Village Vets she worked in brand marketing at Kodak, as well as in the investment banking industry, before turning her career direction toward animal care.

In 2002, Jeanna miraculously survived a head-on collision; crushing her legs, arms and many other bones throughout her entire body.  Jeanna is now physically impaired, but continues to be an integral part of The Village Vets. She is an inspiration to us all. Jeanna handles our public relations, web site and newsletter management...among many other things.

Why she does this: "The Village Vets as a whole - the people I work with and the pets and clients we take care of, has brought so much joy and happiness to my life".

*Practice Partner

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Executive Assistant

Practice Relations

Tanqon ("Tan") was born in Athens, GA and eventually moved to the Atlanta area in 1996. She attended college in Louisiana at Grambling State University. Tan has two younger brothers. Tan enjoys writing, painting, singing and cooking, as she is a "ServSafe" certified chef. Tan has worked in the animal care industry for the past 4 years.

Tanqon makes sure that The Village Vets maintains the highest of standards at all times- from client relations to uniform management.  She mis passionate in assuring that our patients, clients and team members are as happy and content as humanly possible.

Why she does this: "I love helping strengthen the bond between clients and their pets by providing them with the tools to keep their pets healthy - thus ensuring that they can enjoy a long and healthy relationship together. I love being a part of The Village Vets team because I believe that each and every one of us share that same philosophy."

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