Meet Our Team
Dr. Lee Pope
DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Pope was born in Dover, Delaware and grew up in Fayette County, Georgia. He attended Clayton College and State University and after 3 years got early acceptance in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He has worked with animals in regular and emergency practices and he has owned LSAH since 2013. He has 2 dogs, Dante and Keeper, and 3 cats, Castiel, Trinity with 3 legs, and Theia a blind little tuxedo. He enjoys exploring the outdoors with his son, playing soccer, and riding his motorcycles.
Dr. Madeline McGee
Veterinarian
Dr. McGee was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has always had a love for animals of all shapes and sizes and turned her passion into a career. Dr. McGee attended Louisiana Tech University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in animal science. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. During veterinary school, she was very involved with the local animal shelter, where she cultivated a passion for surgery as well as animal rescue, community education and animal welfare. Dr. McGee has special interests in further training in feline medicine and dentistry.
After graduation, Dr. McGee joined the Athens community with her significant other, who is also a veterinarian! Together they have four dogs, Zeus, Reba, Marty and Eugene, and two cats, Nova and Pogo. She enjoys exploring Athens and visiting local pet-friendly businesses in her spare time. She loves spending time with her family and traveling as much as possible! Dr. McGee is very excited to join our veterinary team and meet your pets!
Dr. Aimee Ross
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Teja Bain
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Theresa
Client Care Specialist
Theresa was raised in Mebane, North Carolina and graduated in 2009 from NC State with a degree in Animal Science. She was in veterinary medicine from 2004 – 2008 and found her way back to veterinary medicine in 2021. When not at the clinic Theresa can be found in the kitchen baking, in the garden, or spending time with her 2 dogs Belle and Beau.
Gabi Camacho
Hospital Manager
Bio coming soon!
Melissa Silvey
Client Care Specialist
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Samantha Sherlin
Veterinary Technician
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Maisha Cisse
Veterinary Technician
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Jesse Halstead
Veterinary Technician
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Alexa Chavarria
Veterinary Technician
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Kelsey Lynn
Veterinary Technician
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