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 two rats, Lucy and Chocolate. 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.

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 one dog 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!

Reception and Front Office

Carrie Hight:

Carrie Enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with friends and family. She is married to Dewayne and has two girls name Leilah & Zarah. WCAC team member since 2011.

Jennifer Wadleigh:
Jennifer is attending Piedmont College for a nursing degree. She enjoys bowling and watching scary movies. WCAC team member since 2005.

Veterinary Assistants

Kelly Ausec:

Kelly graduated from UGA with a degree in Animal Science. She has four cats Charmy, Porshe, Emmy and Faitharoonie. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, playing basketball and watching movies. WCAC team member since 2005.

Brittany Clack:
Brittany is currently attending Gainesville State College working towards a degree in veterinary science. She enjoys riding horses and walking her dog Wrangler. WCAC team member since 2010.

Sandy Love:
Sandy graduated from UGA with a degree in Science Education in 2009. She is married to Steven and has two dogs (Merlin and Rosie), one cat (Ari), and two leopard geckos (Lyle and Kyle). Sandy enjoys going to the movies, snowboarding, and walking her two dogs. WCAC team member since 2003.

Marie Lyle:
Marie is currently attending Gainesville State College working towards a degree in veterinary science. She’s an avid runner who you might see running up and down the streets of Winder. She also likes being outdoors and going to the beach. She has three dogs Baron, Suzie and Zoey and a cat named Snickers. WCAC team member since 2008.

Casey Mincey:
Casey is currently a senior at Winder Barrow High School and will soon graduate in 2012. She hopes to attend North Georgia College and work towards a veterinary science degree. Casey enjoys playing tennis and being outdoors. WCAC team member since 2010.

Candler Phillips:

Candler enjoys outdoor activities, riding dirt bikes and four wheelers, and spending time with friends and family. He has two boxers, Jake and Lex. WCAC team member since 2008.

Maegan Rollins:

Currently attending Lanier Technical College to pursue a career as a Clinical Laboratory Technician. She enjoys riding and racing dirt bikes, camping, mountain biking, tubing and every other outdoor activity. Maegan has one spoiled Dachshund named Beamer. Maegan is engaged to Eric Bennett, and will tie the knot in 2013.
WCAC team member since 2007.

Sara Waite:

Sara moved to Georgia from Connecticut in 2006. She has a son named Dylan and 3 cats: Sylvester, Eligh and Griz. Currently, she is pursuing an associate’s degree as a Pharmacy Technician from Athens Tech. WCAC team member since 2009.

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 a beautiful granddaughter and grandson. (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

Missy Miss:

Little Missy Miss (a.k.a mew mew, because of her unassuming squeak of a meow) was rescued from a shelter a few years ago. She was a barn cat who developed a severe ear infection which affected her vestibular systems (this tells you which way is up or down). The infection has since cleared, but her head tilt remains making her job as a barn cat difficult. It does not, however, affect her ability to jump up and down and she is, otherwise, a perfectly healthy female cat that has nothing but love for everyone she meets.

Tigger Cobb (6/11/91-11/21/09)

Tigger Cobb, 18, of Winder Corners Animal Clinic passed away on 11/21/09. An island of dignified composure amid the hustle and bustle of everyday clinic operation, he was an integral member of the Winder Corners Animal Clinic professional staff and devoted his later years to assuring that all patients received the highest level of compassion and medical care. Well known to most all WCAC patrons, he leaves behind a plethora of co-workers, companions, and friends who will miss him greatly.