Providing veterinary care in Covington, GA and surrounding areas…

Imani always knew she was destined for a career in the world of animal care. She recalls sneaking Animal Planet programs as a little girl when she was supposed to be in bed—that unwavering passion for the earth’s creatures just never quit. Now, Imani helps pets and animal owners on a daily basis. She’s a member of Oak Hill Animal Hospital’s Veterinary Assistant team!

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Imani graduated college in Decatur, Georgia before attending Fort Valley State University to study veterinary technology. She worked in a dog grooming salon during her schooling, giving her invaluable hands-on experience in the world of pet care. In the summer of 2020, Imani signed on here at Oak Hill Animal Hospital to complete her clinical externship—she has been a member of the hospital family ever since.

As an Assistant, Imani particularly likes interacting one-on-one with the area’s pet owners. She’s also fond of how much she gets to learn on a daily basis. She finds that her job always keeps her on her toes!

Ashley grew up right here in Covington, where her family always kept dogs around the house. For her, animal care has been a part of life ever since she can remember—a career in veterinary medicine is simply the perfect fit! Ashley has been a part of the Oak Hill Animal Hospital family since the fall of 2013.

After high school, Ashley worked for a local gun range before signing up to volunteer with the Department of Natural Resources, where she taught children about wildlife, firearms, and environmental conservation as a summer intern. She also got to work in the wildlife outreach program, which allowed her to take care of reptiles, birds of prey, and other native animals. The first time that Ashley convinced a Barred owl to step up onto her falconer’s glove, she was hooked! It wasn’t long before she started looking for jobs in the veterinary field—that’s when Ashley joined the Oak Hill Animal Hospital team as a Veterinary Assistant. Here at the clinic, she’s especially fond of surgical work and emergency care, and also likes educating the area’s pet owners on the best possible care methods for their beloved companions.

When she’s not at work, Ashley likes target shooting with her boyfriend, relaxing with a movie or television show, and enjoying the company of her own furry companions. She and her family share their lives with Ella, a spunky rat terrier; an elderly dog named Rascal who was rescued by Ashley when he was only five weeks old; and a pair of rescued cats named Sunny and JoJo.

Ever since she can remember, Renee has wanted to better the lives of pets in whatever way she could. Ultimately, she would like to open her own animal sanctuary! That’s why becoming a part of the Oak Hill Animal Hospital family was so important to her—Renee gets to help animals stay healthy and happy on a daily basis.

Renee joined the Oak Hill Animal Hospital team in May of 2019 and has been caring for the pets of the area ever since. She serves as a Kennel Technician, and her favorite part of every shift is getting to meet new animal personalities on a regular basis. Nothing beats knowing that her efforts make a lasting difference for the pets and families of the area!

After many years spent helping patients in the human healthcare field, Donna wanted to make a change. She’d always wondered what it would be like to work hands-on with animals, and she decided to take a leap of faith! She couldn’t be happier with her choice. Donna is proud to help the area’s pet parents and animal companions as a Patient Services Coordinator.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Donna joined the Oak Hill Animal Hospital team in September of 2019 after transitioning from a job in human emergency medicine. Her favorite part of every shift is the face-to-face interactions with pet owners and their furry, tailed, or scaled companions.

When she’s not at work, Donna likes cheering on the University of Georgia’s football team and doting on her own pets at home. She has three rescued cats—Anastasia, Kudjo, and Kirby—as well as a Yorkie puppy named Little Debbie.

Julie has been passionate about animal care and grooming ever since she was young—she recalls working on her own family pets’ hairstyles when she was only a teenager. Julie’s ambition never wavered! In total, she’s been grooming for 36 fulfilling years and is proud to serve the area’s pets and animal parents here at Oak Hill Animal Hospital.

Julie is a Georgia native and has been grooming pets locally for the past 20 years. She’s a certified Master Pet Stylist, pet stylist instructor, and a certified behavior specialist, and also serves as a pet dermatological consultant.

In her time away from work, Julie enjoys practicing her photography skills, swimming, horseback riding, and spending time with her family. She has three children and a grandson, and loves going on new adventures with them whenever the opportunity presents itself!

Sandi has been enjoying the company of pets nearly all her life, so she knows just how valuable animal companions are to the families of the area. She’s thrilled to be able to use her analytical and mathematical skills to improve the lives of others—four- and two-legged—every day! Sandi serves as the clinic’s bookkeeper.

Sandi is originally from Arizona, and has been involved with the financial community since her time serving in the United States Army. She further developed her skills by earning a degree in mathematics, and she has served military service members as a tax consultant. Sandi joined the Oak Hill Animal Hospital family in April of 2015 in order to combine her passion for animal care with her knack for numbers, and hasn’t looked back since. Her favorite part of the job is working alongside a team of compassionate animal-lovers just like herself!

Sandi and her husband have seven children and six grandchildren. Currently, they live with a rambunctious feline friend named Libby who tends to act more like a dog than a cat. When she isn’t spending quality time with family or enjoying Libby’s antics, Sandi likes staying active in her church community, practicing yoga with her husband, and quilting.