Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Staff
Doctors
Shari Cobb, DVM:
Dr. Shari Cobb has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery since 1987. After spending time as an associate veterinarian at practices in Georgia and Virginia, she, along with Dr. Jimmy Cobb, founded Winder Corners Animal Clinic in 1994. It has been her goal to provide quality medicine and care for all her patients in a compassionate and friendly manner. The growth and success of Winder Corners Animal Clinic is a testament to her achieving this goal. Dr. Shari grew up in the Atlanta area and received her BS degree in biology at the University of Georgia. She went on to attend veterinary school at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine graduating with her DVM degree in 1987. She was married to Dr. Jimmy Cobb in 1988 (the fruition of a Vet School romance). They have two daughters, Melissa and Anna. The family pets include Cammie, a Chihuahua mix, a cat, RC, and Anna’s mouse, Alitar. Dr. Shari enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking, water skiing and camping with the family, as well as baking and sewing when she can find the time.
Jimmy Cobb, DVM:
Dr. Jimmy Cobb has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery since 1988 with a special interest in surgery. Like Dr. Shari, he has been working since 1994 to develop Winder Corners Animal Clinic into a practice known for its care and compassion. Dr. Jimmy grew up on a farm in rural southwest Georgia where he developed his love for animals both from his experiences on the farm and from his mother who was well-known locally for rescuing and caring for wildlife. He first attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia where he obtained an Associates degree in Science. He went on to the University of Georgia and graduated with a BS in Microbiology and then attended the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine obtaining his DVM degree in 1988. In addition to happily being a part of the family described above, Dr. Jimmy also has a son, Luke, who is currently persuing a carreer in music in North Carolina. Dr. Jimmy enjoys outdoor activities including hunting and fishing and also likes to spend time working with wood.
Heather Fields, DVM:
Dr. Fields grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Carolina and went on to complete her studies at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. After working at practices in Nebraska and north Georgia, Dr. Fields found her place here at WCAC. She has a special interest in exotic pets, mainly small mammals and reptiles, as well as alternative medicine. Dr. Fields is married and has two children, Daniel and Rachel, two cats, Robin Hood and Oscar, and one dog, Mugsy. When time permits, she loves to go antiquing. She is a big college football fan, but for reasons no one here can understand, she is a big Clemson supporter.
Gail Davison, DVM:
Dr. Davison was born and raised in Atlanta and, except for three years spent working overseas with the Peace Corps, she has lived in Georgia all her life. Dr. Davison worked in veterinary hospitals in Atlanta, Royston and Athens as a technician for 10 years prior to enrolling in veterinary school. She joined the staff of WCAC in 2003 after graduating from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine that same year. She is married and has a daughter, but her first children are her Lab mix, Monty, and her fat cat, Mozart. Gail is a member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. Besides family and church, her interests include movies (when she has the time), walks in the woods and, of course, football. GO DAWGS!
Lisa Bennett, DVM:
Dr. Bennett grew up in Warner Robbins, Georgia. She received a BSA in Biological Sciences from the University of Georgia and, subsequently, attended the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1993. She practiced small animal medicine and surgery in Cordele, Macon and eventually Athens. Dr. Bennett joined WCAC as a part-time associate in 1998. She is married with one daughter and has two dogs and three cats. Swimming, snow skiing, being outdoors and spending time with her family are her favorite activities.
Katie Samples, DVM:
Dr. Samples was born and raised in Woodstock, Georgia, however has called Athens home since 2000. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Georgia, and went on to graduate from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She is married to Brandon Samples, a math PhD student at UGA and they have four four-legged children: two dogs, Sadie and Sienna, and two cats, Shelly and Miles. When life slows down, Dr. Samples enjoys cooking, swimming and taking her dogs to the park. And come fall, she is one of the Bulldogs’ biggest fans!Office Manager
Shawn Edwards:
Shawn grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Georgia in 1986. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Army. Following her tour in the military, she worked in the real estate field concentrating on the Barrow, Jackson and Gwinnett county area. Shawn joined WCAC in 2005 and currently serves as our office manager. She has been married since 2000 and has a son and a daughter. She also has a house full of pampered pets, including two Boxers, two Chihuahuas and a cat. During her spare time, Shawn enjoys camping, outdoor activities, reading and scrapbooking.Reception and Front Office
Cleaves Carpenter:
Cleaves is originally from the northeast and although it took a while, she now enjoys living here in Georgia. Cleaves has been at WCAC since 1999. She has three daughters, Paige, Hillary and Kristen. The furry side of her family includes five Springer Spaniels and two cats. Cleaves enjoys the outdoors especially when she can take the dogs along.
Deborah Robarge:
Deb is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. She has lived in Winder for seven years. She joined the staff of WCAC in 2000. She has two pets, Jilly and Buck (both Pup and Cat rescue). She and her husband, Phil, have two children, two grandchildren, two grandkitties and one granddog.
Janie Sykes:
Janie was born in Virginia and moved to Georgia when she was young. She grew up in Winder and attended Winder Barrow High School, later moving to Lawrenceville and graduating from Central Gwinnett High School. She currently attends Georgia Perimeter College working toward an associates degree in nursing. Janie loves cats and has several. She is also fond of dogs and has a brindle Boxer named Rex. Janie enjoys the outdoors with camping and watersports being among her favorite leisure time activities.Veterinary Technicians
Joanne Dozier:
Joanne grew up in Canada and moved to the United States in 2004. She has worked in the field of small animal practice since 1996. In 2001, she graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in veterinary technology and is currently licensed as a veterinary technician in the state of Georgia. She also spent two years working with exotic animals and received her associate of science degree specializing in zoo animal technology. Joanne was recently married to Evan and they have four fur babies: Kermit, a blue and gold Macaw, Ariel and Gizmo, the kitties, and Roscoe, a Boxer mix. Her loves include camping, playing volley ball and soft ball, and dancing and singing. (Word is, she needs to keep her day job.)Veterinary Assistants
Kelly Ausec:
Kelly is currently a student at the UGA, where she is majoring in animal science. She plans to attend veterinary school after finishing her undergraduate work. Kelly has been a part of WCAC since 2005 and really enjoys and values the experience she gets from working with the animals. She has one dog she considers to be the best dog in the world, Matty, and she has had her since kindergarten. She also has three cats, Faith, Emmy and Porshe. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, playing basketball and watching movies.
Christy Beyer:
Christy has been working in the field of animal health for over six years and at WCAC since 2005. She plans to gain certification as a licensed veterinary technician, as she loves her job as a veterinary assistant and wants to be the very best she can be. Christy has five cats with an array of personalities, as well as a crazy hound dog, Jazz. Christy has lived in Georgia all her life and in Winder for the last five years. Her hobbies include crafts and artwork, and she loves to travel. She also enjoys spending a night out on the town when her boyfriend’s band plays in the Athens or Atlanta area.
Spring Day:
Spring has been a part of WCAC since 1996 and has filled many roles along the way including, part-time groomer. She has been happily married to her husband, Brian, for many years. They have two canine children, Jelly Bean and Basil. Spring enjoys camping and relaxing outdoors with Brian and the dogs. She also has a special interest in canine behavior and training. Spring makes it a daily goal to laugh and have fun at work.
Jessica Flanagan:
Jessica grew up in Loganville and recently moved to Winder with her husband. She has an associates degree in science from Georgia Perimeter College and is currently working towards an associates degree in nursing. Jessica has been working in the veterinary field for over five years as a veterinary assistant. She hopes to complete the requirements to become a registered veterinary technician in the near future. Her pets include two cats, two black labs, a pit-bull mix and two horses. In her free time, Jessica enjoys riding horses and going hiking with the dogs.
Alex Gravlin:
Alex joined WCAC in the summer of 2007, but has worked in the animal care field since 2004. He is an Animal Science major at the University of Georgia, but is currently taking a break from college with plans to get in shape and join the U.S. Marine Corp. After his time in the Marines, Alex hopes to return to UGA in order to complete his undergraduate studies and apply to veterinary school. His family has two cats and three dogs. His favorite activities include playing with his dogs, watching UGA and Braves games, and working out/getting in shape.
Kasey McDaniel:
Kasey began working at WCAC in 2005, but was bringing her many pets in to us for a long time before that. She has about 10 cats and dogs at home, all of which are very dear to her heart. Kasey is going to school to become a registered veterinary technician and would like to eventually work with exotic animals. When Kasey is not at school or work, she enjoys reading, dancing, having fun with friends and spending time with her pets and family.
Angel Pineda:
Angel has been a member of the WCAC staff since 2002. She is currently a student at the College of Veterinary Medicine at UGA. Her pets include four dogs and two cats. Angel is a rabid Bulldog fan and can often be spotted getting autographs from her favorite UGA athletes. GO DAWGS!
Maegan Rollins:
Maegan is currently a senior at Winder Barrow High School. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in veterinary medicine specializing in large animals. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse, Aloha, traveling and spending time with friends. Maegan has two spoiled Miniature Dachshunds, Beamer and Lexus.
Jennifer Wadleigh:
Jennifer has been with WCAC since 2004. She currently attends Athens Technical School with the goal of becoming an ultrasound technician. Jennifer has a dog, GiGi, that might just be the craziest Poodle in the world. Her favorite things to do include watching movies and taking long walks on the beach.
Eric Bennett:
Eric currently attends Winder Barrow High School and hopes to go to UGA after graduating with the goal of gaining admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Eric joined our staff in 2005. The things he likes best about WCAC include the sense of accomplishment and success he gets from working as part of a team, as well as attending the annual summer lake party. No pets of his own just yet, but he plans to change that soon. Eric’s hobbies include fishing, jet skiing, camping and being with his family at the beach.Grooming
Patty Hayes:
Patty grew up, and still lives, in Jackson County. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1974 with a BA in Interior Design. She has two daughters and one beautiful granddaughter. (Not to say her daughters aren’t beautiful, but you know how grandparents feel about grandchildren, especially the first.) Patty came to WCAC in 2000. Since that time, she has pursued an interest in grooming and has become our full-time groomer. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her family.Hospital Oversight and Quality Control
Tigger:
Tigger joined the staff of Winder Corners in the early days, coming on board in 1995. He quickly ascended to a position of authority and showed an aptitude for hospital administration. Since that time, he has overseen the growth and expansion of Winder Corners Animal Clinic and worked tirelessly to point out where and how we can improve things. In recent times, Tigger has relaxed a little cutting back on his duties and responsibilities. Nowadays he prefers to welcome customers while keeping an eye on front desk operations and sneaking in an occasional catnap. Tigger enjoys meditation and introspective thinking, hairball spitting competitions and people watching.
