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 one pet...his dog, Maddie.
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.

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 two pets, a orange 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.
Tiah Crawl

I'm returning to TMAH as a Registered Vet Tech, graduating from the State University of New York @ Canton in 1994 with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Science Technology. I left the Animal Medical Center of NYC in 1997 and relocated to Georgia. I've worked both at TMAH and their sister clinic, Cats @ Delk Spectrum. I love living in Cobb County with my husband, Trent and eight "children" (four of which are named: Jada, Tickey-Tave, Cupcake and Charlie).

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.
Michael Brannon

I come to TMAH from Oxford, Mississippi where I graduated Mississippi State in 2006 with a Vet Tech degree. I've got 5 years of experience and love animals. When I'm not working, I love watching SEC Football and I'm an avid Fantasy Football participant.
Jeff Parris

My name is Jeff and I come to TMAH from Chattanooga, TN. I'm married to a wonderful woman, Melissa, our two kids, Lindsey and Brandon...and we live here with our two dogs...a jack russell terrier named Mattie and our dachshund, Tigger. I love to spend my free time fishing, watching/playing hockey and I'm very partial to reptiles!!
Taryn Steen

With a B.S. in Biology from Clark Atlanta University, I interned with the USDA Forest Service for 2 years and went to school for 3 years as a Wildlife Biologist Trainee. I've been stationed in several national forests doing wildlife management. I even studied primates in Nicaragua. I wanted to pursue my studies in the wildlife veterinary field and began working in veterinary hospitals. For the past 7 years, I've worked with the humane society, emergency centers and clinics in the Metro area. I've been at TMAH since May of 2011.
Brittany Ross

I began working with animals a few years back when I lived in New York. I started as a Veterinary Assistant, but became a receptionist here at TMAH when I moved to Georgia. Currently, I am back to working as a Vet Assistant, and I love it! As long as I am working with animals, whether it be as a receptionist or vet assistant, I am content. At home, I have 3 dogs: a Border Collie names Donovan, an Australian Shepherd named Odi and an American Staffordshire Terrier named Griswold. I also adopted a cat named Sassy from TMAH. She is as happy as she can be, now that she has a home to call her own.

Front Office Receptionist

Susan Godfrey , Receptionist

Susan has been employed as Front Desk Receptionist since 1987. She is that friendly face that most clients all relate to because of her many years at the front desk. Susan's hobbies include boating, swimming and horseback riding. She has two sons, Micah and Kyle, four granddaughters, Kassi, Cheyenne, Lindsay and Bailey, four dogs, Ali, Tornado, 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 years of 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, Cassie and Millie, our cat, Gigi along with our four birds (Coffee and Toffee - the finches...Slider the cockatiel and Pepe - a parolette) share "their" house with my husband 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 married to a wonderful, supportive man and I have a 15 year-old son who is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and keeps me busy and on my toes. I have 6 cats (all rescues): Tinker, Wishbone, Tiny, Graycee, Purrcy and Twixie... and a dog, Brandi. I'm working here and still singing professionally. My life is crazy, hectic, and fulfilling and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Trent Driskill

I was born into a military family in 1977 in beautiful Colorado. We moved extensively throughout the mid-west and northern United States before settling in rural Kansas. I was fortunate to grow up on a AQHA horse ranch. Animals have always been a constant in my life. I have 4 cats (all but 1 were rescues) and 2 fantastic English Bulldogs.
Amanda Ross

I have been working at TMAH since September of 2011. I recently moved to Georgia from Rochester, NY, with my fiance, Christopher, where I was working as a veterinary assistant/receptionist. We brought down our four cats, November, Trout, Sparrow and Pitch and our five dogs, India, Phoenix, Colt, Sabina and Solo. We also share our home with three hermit crabs and four betas. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering with local animal rescue groups and planning for our 2012 wedding.

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 9 dogs and 11 cats. DeDe is married to Blake and she has 3 children, Nicole, Kyle, and Joe, and two grandchildren. Her hobby is watching her 12-year old son, Joe, 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 pets. I first started working at TMAH in September 2000. In July of 2006, I accepted a position at another animal hospital closer to home in Dallas, GA. I came back to TMAH in March of 2008.
Lisa Davis

I have been working at TMAH since 2005. I work in the kennel and up front as a receptionist and I love working in both areas of the hospital. I have one baby...a 3 year-old Blue American Staffordshire Terrier named Ace. I am planning to start school in the spring at Chatahoochee Tech for a degree in nursing and I love playing Texas Hold'em twice a week. I just recently got engaged and I'm looking forward to planning my wedding.

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