Our Staff

Doctor

Lee Izen , DVM, Director of TMAH

Dr. Lee Izen is a 1971 graduate of Auburn University. He practiced Veterinary medicine in Maryland for five years before moving to Atlanta and opening Terrell Mill Animal Hospital in 1976. The original facility was located across the street but due to the widening of Powers Ferry Road in 1999, he was forced to move the Hospital. Dr. Izen served as the President of the Cobb Emergency Veterinary Clinic for 4 years (1998-2002), the GVMA President (2003) and the Board of the GVMA for the past nine years. He has also served on the Novartis and Bayer National Advisory Committees. Dr. Izen has two sons, Keith and Keven. His hobbies are being an Auburn football fan and playing Texas Hold'em. He has three pets, two dogs, Maddie and Chelsea, and one cat, Dusty.
Melissa Miller , D.V.M.

Hello! I am Dr. Melissa Miller. I graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, with honors, in 2000. My first position as a budding veterinarian took me to the Valley of the Sun in Phoenix, Arizona. After sweating it out for 3 years in the desert, I made the wise move to Atlanta and have been practicing at Terrell Mill for just over 1 year. I thoroughly enjoy the climate here and most of my activities involve the outdoors. Tennis is my favorite sport, though I am a bit rusty. My faithful dog, Dakota, has made all of my major moves with me. She is my constant companion who was rescued from the Humane Society back in Illinois. She tells me that she definitely does NOT miss the snow and enjoys all the squirrels and rabbits that are bountiful here!
Abby Huggins , D.V.M.

Dr. Abby Huggins joined TMAH in the beginning of 2006 after moving from Baltimore to join her husband, Todd, in Atlanta. She graduated from Duke University in 1997 with a BS in marine biology and received her DVM from the Ohio State University in 2001, where she was inducted into Phi Zeta, the national verterinary honors society. Dr. Huggin's veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and doing her part in promoting the human-animal bond. Outside of the office, Dr. Huggins enjoys outdoor pursuits, in particular swimming, kayaking, SCUBA diving, and running. She owns 3 cats - Mason, O.G., and Boo.
Dr. Arvid Edward

Dr. Arvid Edward II is a Cincinnati, Ohio native who developed the love for animals at a young age. Dr. Edward is a 1998 graduate from the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Edward began his Veterinary Medicine career in Orlando, Florida, where he practiced for 5 years, then moved to Los Angeles, California where he practiced for 3 years before settling in Atlanta, Georgia in October, 2006 when he married his lovely wife Cicely. He has a pet shih tzu named Zellman. He also has a love for acting, and has done numerous commercials, short films, and a kids television show for PBS. His other interests are bowling, raquetball, no limit Texas Hold'em, and just spending time with family. On Sept. 3rd of 2008 Dr. Edward and his wife welcomed a new addition into their family. Zachary Vance Edward was 6lb and 13oz. He is enjoing being a new daddy.
Eleanore Robinson

Dr. Eleanore Robinson is an Atlanta native who recently moved back to Atlanta after spending 9 out of the last 10 years living in Colorado. She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a degree in Art History and after several years working in the “real world”, decided that veterinary medicine was her true calling. She received her DVM in 2005 from Colorado State University and then completed a one-year internship at Animal Medical Hospital, a 24-hour, small animal general and emergency practice in Charlotte, NC. She has two cats named Moe and Elvira, but also enjoys spending time with the cows, donkeys and numerous chickens at her parents’ farm in Crabapple! Her other interests include hiking, skiing and generally anything outdoors. Although she misses the mountains of Colorado, she has enjoyed being back in the South and being able to spend more time with family and friends.
Dr. Lisa Craig

Dr. Lisa Craig recently joined TMAH from the beautiful island of Grenada, West Indies, where she attended St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2007. Dr. Craig is originally from Florida but moved to Georgia and graduated college with a B.S. in Biology in 2002. Her love and compassion for strengthening the human-animal bond started at a very young age when she volunteered at a local humane society every Saturday during elementary school. While studying veterinary medicine in the Caribbean, she was also an active member and social director of the Large Animal Medical Society and SAVMA. In her spare time, Dr. Craig enjoys anything that involves the outdoors with her Golden mix, Chance- hiking, camping, jogging, fishing…as well as traveling, spending time with friends and family and relaxing. She also has 2 cats- “fat boy” Barley and Cheddar Cheese. While she misses living in the Caribbean and having the opportunity to travel and experience many different cultures, she is glad to be living back in Georgia.

Management

Karen Cohen , Practice Administrator

Karen is the Hospital Adminstrator and has been at TMAH since 1992. She is responsible for all duties related to accounting, staff management, as well as the general day to day management of TMAH.

Karen has two grown children, Josh and Kelly and a grandson, Tyler and a grandaughter, Bailey Jane. She has three pets, Chelsea, a Spanish Mop Hound, a yellow tabby cat named Dusty and their newest addition, Maddie. Her hobby is babysitting for her grandkids!
Audrey Hall , Human Resource Manager

After serving 8 years as an elected official in South Georgia and 5 years as personal aide to one of Jacksonville, Florida’s 19 city council members, Audrey Hall is now happily serving as part-time, administrative assistant to the hospital administrator of Terrell Mill Animal Hospital. For 15 years she operated her own business as a certified electrologist, but now relishes extra time to devote to her family. Audrey also enjoys reading, biking, and other outdoor activities, especially boating; but her greatest claim to fame is raising and educating two children who are now very special, responsible adults with young families

Technician

Katie Lepp , Registered Veterinary Technician

I graduated from Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio, with a BS degree in 1990 before realizing that I wanted to work with animals. Then I graduated from Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV in 1997 with a assoicates degree in Veterinary Technology. I worked in three different clinics in WV and PA before moving to Atlanta in 2002. In January 2008 I passed the test to became a registered vet tech. I have 3 cats- Wilson, Wilbur, and Weezee. I love spending my days off with my neice Ashley.

Morgan Hershberger , Registered Veterinary Technician

I started working at TMAH in May 2007 and received my RVT in the beginning of 2008. I have a 5 year old son named Nathan who also shares my love for animals. We currently own 2 great danes: Lennon and Dreamer, a boxer: Lovie, and 2 cats: Ernie and Donovan.

Jason Morgan , RVT

I'm a RVT and I have been a Tech for 9 years, but I have only been here at TMAH for 2. I have a degree from Miami Dade College and currently pursuing a 2nd dregee in Nursing at KSU. I have a great dane, a dachshund, and 3 cats. I enjoy Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain.

Veterinary Assistants

Paula Bowman , Asst. Supervisor of Assistants

Paula began working as a Veterinary Assistant at TMAH in June of 2004. She has been a veterinary assistant since 1994. Paula has two daughters, Kayla and Kara. Her favorite thing is rehabilitating wildlife such as baby birds, squirrels and once a baby deer. Being a native of Georgia she grew up on a small farm which is probably what sparked her passion for working with animals. In addition to being a veterinary assistant, she also enjoys grooming pets here at TMAH. Paula's hobbies include fishing, swimming, boating and most anything to do with the outdoors and spending time with her daughters.

Heather Edmonds

I am originally from Birmingham, AL. I am a vet tech and have been working with animals for 6 years. I have been working at TMAH since April 2007 and love it. I have 2 dogs of my own and one I adopted from Terrell Mill.

Elizabeth Weiss

I am originally from New York, but spent my childhood in Georgia. I attended KSU for 2 years before moving to Arizona. I started my technician experience at an Emergency and Critical Care Hospital. I enjoyed it but Georgia was my home so at the end of 2006 I moved back. I continued to work at another Emergency clinic, but wanted something more personal and that is when I started to work at TMAH. I have been here since March of 2008. I have been working as a tech for about 3 years and love every minute of it. I have a tiny chihuahua named Gwendolyn. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and any kind of adventure I can find.
Caryn Ehrhardt

I have worked with animals since 2004. In addition to being a full-time student at KSU. I enjoy hiking, running, and volunteering at the shelter. I have 4 dogs and 2 cockatiels.

Front Office Receptionist

Susan Godfrey , Receptionist

Susan has been employed as Frontdesk Receptionist since 1987. She is that friendly face that most clients all relate to because of her many years at the front desk. Susan hobbies include boating, swimming and horseback riding. Susan has two sons, Micah and Kyle, one grandaughter, Kassi, four dogs, Ali, Toranado, Black Jack and Taz, and two cats, Jennifer and Midnight.
Sue Kazlauskas , Registerd Veterinary Technician, Front Office Supervisor

I have the job I have always wanted, working at a veterinary hospital. I have over 20 experience in the veterinary field. I started this life long passion in Cleveland ,Ohio. A job change for my husband, Charles brought us to Georgia in 1998. In January 2005 I became a registered veterinary technician . Currently I am the front desk supervisor . I may not have as much hands on time with the pets but I can utilize all my years experience helping the front desk team as well as clients with questions and advise. Our dogs Lilly, Andy, and Augie along with our 4 birds(Coffee and Toffe, finches, Slider, cockatiel and Pepe (a parotlette) share "their" house with my husband, Charles and my mom, Marjie.
Lori Ainsley , Asst. Front Office Manager

I originally started at TMAH in March of 1995. I left in 1996 to have a baby and then came back in 1998. I left again in 2000 to work on my singing career. I came back in 2007. I guess it says a lot about the animal hospital that people who have left keep coming back. I am newly married to a wonderful, supportive man and I have a 12 year old son who is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and keeps me busy and on my toes. I have 5 cats: Tinker, Wishbone, Tiny, Furry, and Purrcy... and a dog, Brandi. My life is crazy, hectic, and fulfilling and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Kennel Assistants

Dede Cargle , Kennel Manager

DeDe has worked at TMAH since 1985. She started out as a kennel assistant and went on to become a veterinary assistant. When we moved to our new facility she became the Manager of the Kennel. After being at TMAH for so many years, she has acquired 8 dogs and 14 cats. DeDe is married to Blake and she has 3 children, Nicole, Kyle, and Joe. Her hobby is watching her husband race cars.
Rachelle Wahlquist , Kennel Assistant

Originally from Kodiak Island, Alaska, Rachelle is now in Georgia with her husband, Charles, who is a member of the Cobb County S.W.A.T. Team, and their 3 daughters. She had 4 years' experience in the pet care field as both a kennel staff member and as a veterinary technician prior to joining Terrell Mill Animal Hospital's kennel staff where she enjoys her time with pets and co-workers. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and working with the Cobb County Police Explorer Program.

Kelley Valencic

Hi, my name is Kelley and I work as a kennel assistant, taking care of the boarding animals. I first started working at TMAH in September 2000. In July 2006 I accepted a position at another animal hospital closer to my home in Dallas, GA . I came back to TMAH in March of 2008.

Mary Hall

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