Meet our Team

Angela started her journey in veterinary medicine in 2008 at Southern Crescent Animal Emergency after obtaining her Bachelor's in Biology. Her primary focus has been in emergency and specialty medicine as a technician. In 2020, she completed her Master's in Healthcare Administration and, in early 2021, stepped into the role of Hospital Administrator for SAVES. She has two young children, a husband, four dogs, two cats, and two horses that keep her busy when she is not helping other's animals. 

Christina has been in the veterinary field since 1988. She started as a veterinary technician in a mixed practice of large and small animals. She then moved over to emergency medicine in 2001. In 2008, she moved to management, where she is still today. She lives with her husband and her menagerie of cats, dogs, chinchilla, birds, and poultry.

After graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, Sarah joined the Southern Crescent Animal Emergency Clinic team, an after-hours shareholder-owned emergency clinic. Over the next 20 years, she helped build that small clinic into South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center and became Medical Director in 2021. While serving her clients and patients, she also became involved with the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association holding the position of assistant director and director on the BOD, President, and currently, acting Treasurer. Through this service, she found a passion for mentoring the next generation of veterinarians and technicians. She helped start a program for the UGA vet students that allows for opportunities to ask questions and learn about real-world topics from veterinarians, lawyers, and accountants to help prepare them for graduation and what comes after. Every day she emphasizes the importance of mentorship in all areas of veterinary medicine and continues to look for ways to strengthen teams for a bigger and brighter future. She is supported by an amazing husband, five wonderful children, and many four-legged, furry, or scaly children at home. She can't imagine doing life without them!

Mary began working at SAVES in 2016. She graduated from Gwinnett Tech's Veterinary Technology program in 2013 to become an RVT. She has two crazy dogs and four wacky cats that constantly keep her busy. When she has some downtime, you can find her curled up with a good book, steaming cup of coffee at the bottom of a pile of her animals.

Dr. Caitlin Mahoney received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Georgia (2015) and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George's University. She attended her clinical year at Auburn University in 2021. Her interests include Emergency and Critical Care medicine, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine. When she is not spending time with her dogs, Stella and Lettie Mae, she enjoys spending time with her family and being at the beach. 

Dr. Melissa Boemanns is a Georgia native. Dr. Boemanns attended Georgia College & State University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George's University. She completed her clinical year at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine – War Eagle! Dr. Boemanns has a passion for all of God's creatures, big and small. Her professional focus is emergency medicine and surgery.

Dr. Nicole Clementson received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia (2020) and her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Clemson University (2014). After veterinary school, she returned home to complete a year-long Emergency Medicine Internship through Pathway Vet Alliance's ER Academy at SCVSEC. She now splits her time between our emergency department and South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Dr. Clementson enjoys spending her spare time outside of work with friends and family at sporting events, playing sports; trying new experiences; traveling; listening to music, and gardening. She also enjoys loving on her dog, Shiner, and three cats, Amelia, Ace, and Benjamin. 

Dr. Melissa Johnson is a native of Cobb County, Georgia, and graduated from John McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biology from South Polytechnic State University and a Master of Science in biology from Georgia State University. Dr. Johnson worked as a veterinary technician for many years before attending veterinary school. She graduated from St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies, and completed her clinical rotations in mixed animal practice at Texas A&M University (…GO DAWGS!) in 2020. Dr. Johnson has worked as both a shelter and emergency veterinarian, where she also had the opportunity to develop a strong interest in surgery. When not at work, she enjoys playing sports, riding horses and motorcycles, and spending time with her nephew and dogs.

Dr. Bezdek graduated in 2018 from the Szent Istvan University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary. Then she completed her clinical rotation and got certified to practice in the States at the Louisiana State University of Veterinary Medicine. She began practicing in Atlanta as an overnight emergency veterinarian. Her interest lies in small animal emergency and critical care medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling. 

Dr. Gardner received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University and then completed a rotating internship in Hollywood, where she discovered a passion for emergency medicine. She is originally from Colorado and recently relocated to Georgia to take advantage of the warmer weather and southern charm. She enjoys hiking, scuba diving, reading and has a husband, a toddler, and a Newfoundland that keep her busy on her days off.

Dr. Linton graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. From the time of her graduation, she held a position as Associate Veterinarian at the same small animal hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs. In 2018 she moved to Auburn, Alabama, and has been working as an Emergency Veterinarian since. Dr. Linton enjoys many aspects of emergency medicine, including soft tissue surgery, radiology, and diagnostic medicine. She enjoys long walks with her two dogs, cooking, and Auburn football in her free time!

Sujata Desai, DVM, DACVO, grew up in Gainesville, FL and wanted to be a veterinarian before she could even spell the word. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in 2006, then attended veterinary school at Tufts University in Massachusetts. From 2010 – 2011, she did a small animal rotating internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa, FL, then started her first job as an associate veterinarian at Clairmont Animal Hospital in Decatur, GA. After enjoying six years of serving Atlanta area pets and their families, she seized the opportunity to further her training in her field of interest – Ophthalmology. She did an ophthalmology internship followed by residency training at Tufts University from 2017 – 2021, after which she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

Since becoming board certified, Dr. Desai has moved back to the Atlanta area to provide ophthalmic care to the community she loves by restarting services out of South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center in Fayetteville, GA. In her free time, Dr. Desai enjoys spending time with her husband, four dogs, and family. She counts hiking, biking, napping, checking out the local yard/estate sales on Saturday mornings, and competing with her husband at board and video games among her many interests

Haley is an ophthalmologist technician here at ECFA. She has a strong knowledge of client satisfaction and patient care. In addition, she is an avid animal lover and has worked as a technician in general practice for four years. She resides in Senoia with her fiancé, three dogs, and two horses.  

Suzy is a Registered Veterinary Technician from Hartwell, GA. She earned her degree in Veterinary Technology at Athens Technical College in Athens, GA. Suzy has always had a love for animals (especially cats!). She currently resides in Atlanta with her two cats, Gus and Casper. 

Nicole is a relatively new addition to the Eye Care for Animals team. I have a strong background in office administration and putting my skills to good use being a Client Services Representative. This is her first role in veterinary medicine, and she is BEYOND excited to be part of the team.

Mikayla has been a Veterinary Technician at SAVES since 2017. She graduated from veterinary technician school with an Associate's Degree and is currently studying for her boards to become an RVT. She has two precious dogs, Jasper and Max, and a little cat named Lily. Mikayla also works with small exotic animals.

I have been in veterinary medicine since 2016. Being able to help both patients and clients when they need us most is the best feeling. 

Corinne started at SAVES in 2014 after graduating from The Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh, and she passed the Veterinary Technician state board exam the following year. She has always had a passion for emergency medicine and taking care of pets in need of critical care. Corinne is a Fayette County native and enjoys spending her time outside of work reading and volunteering. She has been a volunteer with a local rescue group since high school and loves to assist in many ways. Her pets include Jax, her senior Cardigan Welsh Corgi, a flock of chickens, and a constant rotation of foster dogs.

Curtis Myers, Veterinary Technician at SAVES and Noahs Ark. After almost 30 years as a Computer Systems Analyst, Curtis decided it was time for a change, so he went back to school to become a Vet Tech and has loved every moment. He has been with SAVES since 2020.

Cristi has been a part of the SAVES family since 2016. She is married with three children and has two dogs. She enjoys sporting events and lake life with her family and friends. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is that you are always learning something new. She has been a veterinary technician for a long time and loves it. 

Kristen started with SAVES in 2020 as a relief technician and became full-time with us in 2021. She has worked in the veterinary field for 15 years taking care of all types of animals, including dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife. Kristen loves to play with her German Shepherd Storm, workout at the gym, and play co-ed soccer and volleyball with her husband in her spare time. 

Lynn became part of our SAVES family in February 2017. She has worked in the veterinary field for over ten years.

Hello, my name is Katelyn, and I've been in the animal industry for twelve years. My house is a mini zoo consisting of dogs, cats, fish, snakes, geckos, amphibians, and tarantulas. I genuinely love all animals and always look forward to helping them. 

Rachel became part of the SAVES family in 2017. However, her veterinary field experience started at a much younger age. Rachel enjoys hiking with her two dogs – Rosaleigh and Ford. She is currently enrolled at the University of West Georgia, where she is pursuing a degree in Mathematics.