Meet The Team

MEGHAN DOUGLAS, RVT, FFCP (veterinary)

Meghan joined our team in 2018. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, meaning she has a degree in Veterinary Technology and regularly completes continuing education course. She is passionate about providing low-stress care and is one of our Fear Free Champions working to get our practice Fear Free Certified. Some of her favorite skills include dentistry, radiography, and venipuncture. Meghan is proudly a cat lady first, and dog lover second. She lives with her husband, Branson, and her senior kitties, Cuddles and Snuggles. Outside of work, she enjoys both video and board games with friends and family. She serves her community by volunteering at spay/neuter clinics, both locally and abroad.

MARY CORNELIUS, FFCP (veterinary)

Mary joined the Monroe Animal Care team in 2003. Her love of animals made it clear she wanted to pursue a career in the animal field. After her many years of experience with us, Mary excels at any job she performs at the hospital—whether she is asked to coax a sick patient to eat, help with surgery, or comfort a client. Mary’s versatility makes her invaluable, but her kind and gentle nature is what makes her so special. Mary and her husband, Ben, have 3 beautiful daughters, Raegan, Aubreigh and Ryann. They also share their home with 1 cat and 4 dogs.

KEYLEE THOMAS, CVA, FFCP (veterinary)

Keylee has been in the veterinary field since 2015 and employed at Monroe Animal Care Hospital since March 2020. Keylee is currently enrolled at San Juan College pursuing a degree in Veterinary Technology to become a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician. She is passionate about providing low-stress care and is one of our Fear Free Champions working to get our practice Fear Free Certified. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, husband, and friends. She loves to be outdoors hunting, fishing, or playing with her dogs. She shares her home with her husband, Hunter, their 2 dogs, a Hound mix named Koda and a German Short-haired Pointer named Gus, and their cats, Sully and Cheeto.

ANJALIQUE POLANCO

Anjalique (Angie) is from Tampa, Florida and attended Hillsborough Community College. She is pursuing her love of animals through studying to be a Registered Veterinary Technician. Though she loves all animals, Angie has a particular fondness for German Shepherds and is a mother to 3: Shep, Milo, and Summit. She is interested in cars and enjoys reading.

To quote The Zookeeper's Wife, "And I think that's why I love animals so much; you look into their eyes and know exactly what's in their hearts."

NIA PERKINS

Nia grew up in Snellville, Georgia. She was dual enrolled at Louisiana State University and the University of Georgia and is currently a sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Biological Science, Pre-Vet. She has always had a strong love for animals (especially dogs) and hopes to help them in any way possible. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, shopping, and spending time with her family. At home, Nia has two Havanese, Kobe and Mello.

DESIREE ABRAHAM

Desiree was born with a true passion for animals and we were proud to add her to our team in June 2022. She is always striving to further her education and experience so she may better assist her patients and clients.   Desiree proudly served 8 years in the Air Force and was glad to return to her home state of Georgia following her service.  She owns a Papillion mix named Kimchi whom she enjoys spending her free time with.

JODI SULLIVAN, FFCP (veterinary)

Jodi grew in Tampa Bay, Florida.  She and her husband, Stephen, moved to Monroe in November 2004 and shortly thereafter, Jodi joined the Monroe Animal Care Hospital team. Her love for serving our clients and patients is apparent and she is always thinking of ways to enhance the clinic for both clients and patients.  Jodi loves all animals but is most certainly a ‘cat person’.  When not at work, Jodi enjoys sitting with her cats, watching TB Lightning hockey with her husband, knitting and visiting with family.

JENNIFER MAGNES

Jennifer, a Cincinnati, Ohio native moved to Georgia in 2018. She and her husband, Ben, now reside in Loganville. Jennifer has 2 children, Kamryn and Amanda from a previous marriage and 2 step-children, Chance and Addison. Her family shares their home with 7 cats and 2 dogs. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and going antique shopping.

JENNIFER NAUGLE 

Jennifer (Jen) joined our team in August 2020. Jen loves customer service and is always at the clinic with a smile. To her, getting to know new people is one of the most enjoyable parts of her work. Jen also loves animals and is a mother to two dogs, Jake and Bear, as well as her two year old son, Jamison. She and her husband enjoy the outdoors and taking short trips together.

DESTINY BROOKS 

Destiny is a 2020 Social Circle High School graduate who joined our team in February 2021. She is a kind and caring animal advocate. She shares her home with a cat named Binx and enjoys being outdoors. She plans to attend school to become a registered veterinary technician.

BEN SMITH 

Ben is currently a second-year student at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. He has been part of our team for the past two summers and helps take care of boarding patients as well as manages the clinic's social media presence. This summer, he redesigned the current version of our website. Ben loves Pomeranians and plans to one day have one of his own named Bearii. Ben is Dr. Wise's youngest son. 

SUMMER WALKER

Summer is a high school senior who joined our team in August 2021. She is a caring and conscientious animal caretaker. She has a cat named Peaches, a dog named Diesel, and enjoys spending time with her friends. She plans to attend college to become a registered veterinary technician. 

REBECCA CALDWELL

Rebecca joined Monroe Animal Care Hospital in September 2021.  She came to us with a lifelong passion for animals, especially dogs.  She enjoys spending her time outside of work volunteering with Pound Puppies and Kittens Rescue.  She fosters many dogs and especially loves working with the young puppies. Rebecca is Mom to two adult children and five dogs – Cooper, Oliver, Max, Sneakers & Phoebe.  Sneakers rides the roads traveling with Rebecca’s husband who is a professional truck driver while Phoebe is a certified service dog who attends college full-time with Rebecca’s daughter.

CAMILLE

Camille is our oldest resident hospital kitty and has been loved by us since 2009. She came to us in significant distress after being hit by a car. She had multiple life threatening  injuries.  One of her rear legs was broken so badly, it had to be removed. She now presides over the clinic with a gentle demeanor. 

CALVIN

Calvin has been with us since he was a couple weeks old in 2015. He is full of energy and unfortunately (for him) is on a constant diet! He and Camille are best friends. We don't know what we would do without him! His antics and mischief make us smile all day long!