Vet Team
Dr. Shannon Shepard, Veterinarian
Dr. Shannon Shepard joined the Leesburg Animal Hospital team in 2009. Dr. Shepard hails from Eufaula, Alabama. She is a 2003 graduate of Troy University and a 2008 graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Shannon and her husband, Dane, live in Smithville with their three children, Nate, Kinley, and Drake.
Dr. Shepard’s extended family includes three dogs Polly Rosebud who is a Havanese mix, Camp who is a German Shorthair Pointer and Lance, a lab mix. Dr. Shannon adopted Polly Rosebud and Lance from the Lee County Shelter. Dr. Shannon also has two cats named Divot and Melon.
Dr. Shannon enjoys running CrossFit, refinishing furniture, camping, and boating with her family. Dr. Shannon is an active member of the GVMA & AVMA. She also serves as a board member on the Lee County parent advisory board & the Chatt-Flint GYSTC Board.
Having a special interest in small animal medicine and surgery, Dr. Shepard is an important addition to the Leesburg Animal Hospital team.
Mindy Earley, Practice Manager
Mindy Earley is a 2008 graduate of Lee County High School. Mindy joined Leesburg Animal Hospital in January 2006 through a work-study program with the high school. After graduation, she became a full-time employee. After a few short years of working at Leesburg Animal Hospital.
Mindy became the manager of the boarding facility, where she made sure all animals received their daily medications, were fed the proper diets and were walked or allowed their playtime in our designated areas.
Mindy began to work in our reception in 2019. It was Mindy’s voice callers often hear when they call our office and her smiling face they see when they come in the door.
Mindy began as the practice manager in May 2022.
Mindy resides in Leesburg with her husband, Johnny, and their son, Daniel, born in June 2010. Their extended family includes two chihuahuas named Coco Chanel and Tres. A Jack Russell Terrier named Sawyer. A Pitt named Ivey.
Max Royals, Kennel Manager
Max joined Leesburg Animal Hospital in February 2022. Max cares for the animal that visits for boarding as well as those who have had surgery. Max’s daily tasks include feeding the animals, walking them outside for bathroom breaks, giving them baths, and helping to keep our hospital a clean environment for everyone.
Max has three dogs named Ella, a pit mix. Allie, a dachshund, and Jack, a dachshund. Max has one cat named Ash.
Max joins in spending with family and friends. Max also likes spending time with his girlfriend. Max likes playing football, playing in the pool, kayaking, and fishing.
Max graduated from Lee County high school in May of 2021
Haley Weaver, Care Provider
Haley Weaver joined Leesburg Animal Hospital in July 2022. Haley is one of our Veterinary Assistants.
Haley has two dogs named Olive Juice and Idah Best, both sweet bulldogs, and one cat named Loren zo.
Haley enjoys hanging out with family, and friends and spending time with her dogs, Kayaking, crafting, and gardening.
Haley graduated from Lee County High School in 2016. She first joined the veterinary field in 2017.
Jeana Johnson, Care Provider
Jeana joined the Leesburg Animal Hospital team in April 2022. She brings over 20 years of experience in the veterinarian field.
Jeana is a current resident of Leesburg Ga and a native of Albany, Ga.
Jeana is a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. She has a family of eight, six fur babies, a husband, and a daughter.
Jeana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafting, and enjoying the outdoors. She plans to expand her experience and passion for animals with Leesburg Animal Hospital.
Prentiss Greene, Care Provider
Prentiss joined Leesburg Animal Hospital in 2008. She was with us for a few years, then left. Prentiss returned to us in July 2021. Prentiss is one of our Veterinary Assistants.
Prentiss is married to David Greene. Prentiss to the mother of Nichole Walker, Shawn Greene, Alley Miller, Ashley Merrit, and Sam Colbert. She has six grandchildren.
Prentiss has two dogs, Sookie and Luna. Prentiss has two cats, Sherbet and Jersey.
She has had a deep love and connection with animals all her life. Taking care of children and animals is what she was born to do. She feels truly blessed with the most wonderful husband and soul mate who loves our children and pets as much as she does
Gracie Mann, Receptionist
Gracie Mann being a long-time animal lover, decided to join Leesburg Animal Hospital in July 2022. Gracie has become a familiar face greeting clients and their pets as they walk in the door.
Gracie has a Brittany spaniel/doodle mix named Mister Baby, An American Bully named Mister Roy, and a Chiweenie named Miss Dalilah
Gracie enjoys riding/ showing her mare (Chloe, appendix) in English pleasure, halter, showmanship, and more.
Gracie graduated from Lee County High School in 2020. She has also lived in Leesburg.
Hayley Smith, RECEPTIONIST
Hayley Smith joined our team in September 2022 as one of our receptionists. You may see her at the desk welcoming you and your pet. Also, she may be the one answering the phones.
Hayley lives in Cordele Ga with her husband, Joseph Smith, and her
extended family includes Nala, a lab, and Reginald, a corgi. In her spare
time, Haley enjoys baking, anything outside, riding horses, and helping
with local extensions/offices.
Haley graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She plans
to utilize her large/small animal Knowledge to help South GA
communities.
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