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Decatur
in Dekalb Co.
(404) 371-0111

Fax: (404) 371-8539

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in Gwinnett Co.
(770) 717-1650

Fax: (770) 717-1675

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info@thevillagevets.com

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Animal Emergency
Center of Decatur

(404) 371-9774

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Animal ER

(770) 491-0661

 


 

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Lilburn-Stone Mountain

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Technicians

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Management

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Jillian Drane

Team Manager/Senior Technician

jillian@thevillagevets.com

bulletJillian was born in La Port, IN, and enjoys reading, painting, NetFlix, and spending time with her boyfriend, Darian. She has 2 dogs, Jade and Matt (aka "Mr. Bigs"), and a cat, Furball.  She once lived in New Mexico, in an "Earthship", and also once worked on a cow and llama ranch.
bulletJillian served as a senior technician at our Decatur office before transferring over to Lilburn-Stone Mountain just prior to its opening in October 2007.
bulletWhy she does this: "The Village Vets is really my second family.  I really couldn't ask for a better environment to work in."

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Randall Litton

Building/Landscape Superintendent

randy@thevillagevets.com

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Randy works hard to assure that both our Lilburn-Stone Mountain and Decatur buildings run smoothly and look great...which keeps him pretty busy! 

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He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and has lived in Lilburn for over 20 years.  He resides there with his wife, Tami and daughter Garrett (a senior at Parkview High School).  They share their home with 2 dogs, Bailey and Pippi, and cat Louie.

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Randy ran his own picture framing shop for 20 years, and also worked selling bonds "in a former life".  He has also raised and shown Rottweilers in the past.

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Why he does this: "Working with and around animals is the best job in the world.  I'm really lucky to be here."

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Reception Staff

Emily De Los Rios

Emily was born in Miami, FL.  She loves music and dancing, and particularly Salsa and Meringue. She has a dog Frankie and a cat, Senor. She and her husband Javier have two children, Abriela and Markos.

Why she does this: "After losing my best friend Wolf, who was my dog, to heartworms in 1997, I wanted to learn more about caring for pets."

 

Cynthia Philippakis

  Cynthia was born and raised in Commack, NY, and moved to GA in 1997.  She married husband John in 2005, and has 2 dogs (Mindy and Chelsea) and 1 cat (Meows). 

She volunteered on the NY State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Team for 4 years, and assisted with the rehabilitation of a 2 month old Common Dolphin.  She has also volunteered with EARS Disaster Relief Team since 2000.

 

Lindsay Durden

Lindsay was born in Atlanta. Her hobbies include horseback riding, scuba diving, and singing in Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. She has two dogs, Samantha and Lexi. She is presently studying Biology at Georgia State University.

Why she does this: " I have always had pets and love to be around them."

 

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Technicians

 

Holley Clark

Holley was born in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, but considers Fairport, NY her hometown. She graduated from Newton High (with distinction), and studied at the University of West GA. She enjoys spending time with her friends, playing video games, and traveling.  She lives with her boyfriend Timothy and their pets Chloe (a Chihuahua mix) and John Mayer (a cat).

Why she does this: "Changing animals' lives is very rewarding!"

 

Jodi Goldfinger

Jodi is originally from Dover, Ohio, and spent two years in the USMC.  There she met her husband of 30+ years, Larrry, who is a 21 year retired Marine Corps Captain. She enjoys NASCAR (Jeff Burton!), "Get Smart", history, and animals.  Her pets: cats Tater, Sparky, Reecee, Rigges, Amelia and Midnight.  One dog, Ruffles. She also has a Sunburst Conure, Josie. She worked for Dr. Charla Moore for 8 years (who now works at the Animal ER Clinic of Decatur) before joining our team in November 2007.

Why she does this: "Animals love you despite all your faults.  They give you unconditional love."

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Kennel Staff

 

Tanya McLeod

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Amanda France

Amanda was born in Houston, Texas, and now lives in Lilburn with her mother, father, and 2 brothers.  She attends Parkview High School and participates in both varsity volleyball and track.  She is an honors student, and also in the choir.  She has 3 dogs: Rudy (a border collie), Princess and Skipper (both Jack Russell Terriers).

Why she does this: "Because animals are AWESOME!"

 

 

Tiffani Barton

Tiffani was born in Voorhes, New Jersey, and now lives in Lilburn with her mother, father, and younger sister and brother. She attends Parkview High School and enjoys theatre and working with the animals.  She has two dogs, Ghost and Bear, a cat, Toby, and 2 birds- Samson and Goliath.

Why she does this: "I love working at The Village Vets because the people here are amazing and animals are something I've loved to work with since I was little."

 

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Administration

 

Dianna McAuley

Partner/Practice Administrator

dianna@thevillagevets.com

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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 2 chows, Samantha and Biscuit, and a Chow mix, Butter. 

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