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Mike W Miller , DVM
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Dr. Miller was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of California, Davis where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science and agriculture. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis in 1990. After graduation, Dr. Miller completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at North Carolina State.
Dr. Miller joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 1994. In 2004, he purchased the hospital from Dr. Dickinson, and is enjoying keeping the clients, patients, and staff in the best of care. The hospital is celebrating 26 years of service, and has grown from a 1-doctor to a 6-doctor practice. We are one of 6 AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospitals out of 63 hospitals in Gwinnett.
In addition to veterinary medicine he enjoys fishing, reading, snow skiing and spending time with his family. |
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Robert O Dickinson , DVM
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Dr. Dickinson was born in Glendale, California. He received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from UGA and then his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UGA in 1971. He served for 2 years in the Air Force in the Veterinary Corps. He was in private practice for 5 years in Roswell and then practiced emergency medicine in Sandy Springs before opening his own practice here in Duluth in 1979.
Dr. Dickinson has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and has taken numerous courses in this discipline.
He and his wife, Kay have 3 grown children, Marie, Keith, Matthew, and one grandchild, Jacob. They have 2 schnauzers, 1 cat, and a bird.
Dr. Dickinson is a member of 4 different professional organizations, is a charter member of Duluth Rotary, a member of Duluth United Methodist Church, on the board of the Animal Emergency Center of Gwinnett, Advisor to the Veterinary Technician's program at Gwinnett Tech and active in community involvement.
He enjoys model airplanes, bicycling, swimming, gardening, snow skiing and his grandson, Jacob.
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Bryan Torres , DVM
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Dr. Torres grew up in Clemson, SC where he later completed his undergraduate training. He then went on to receive his veterinary degree at the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation from veterinary school in 2003, he remained at UGA and completed an internship in small animal medicine an surgery.
Dr. Torres joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 2004. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Torres is currently working a 2 year fellowship at the University of Georgia. He will continue working occassional Saturdays during his fellowship. |
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Beth Niagro , DVM, MS
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Dr. Niagro recieved her Veterinary degree from the University of Georgia, where she also completed her internship. She received her Masters degree in Applied Biology and Physiology from the University of South Carolina.
She began working at Duluth Animal Hospital in 1997. Her special interests include ultrasonography and intradermal medicine.
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Michelle Rosentel , DVM
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Dr. Rosentel grew up in Rochester, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Wisconson-Madison. She graduated from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 1999.
Dr. Rosentel enjoys canine and feline medicine.
She lives with her husband, two sons, and two cats, Sebastian and Alley. In her spare time she enjoys running. |
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Vanessa Dodson , DVM
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Dr. Dodson grew up in Ithaca, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Cornell University, and then her DVM from the University of Georgia in 2002. She started working at Duluth Animal Hospital in 2006.
Dr. Dodson's areas of special interest are surgery, dentistry, feline, and exotic animal medicine.
She lives in Sugar Hill wth her husband and two young daughters. They have a house full of animals-Jasmine & Taco, two senior citizen canines, 4 cats- Olivia, Felix, Mallory, & Calvin.
The latest addition, Cooper- is a Jack-Russell Terrier that was brought in as a puppy with two broken legs and abandoned. After performing surgery and nursing him back to health, he became an active part of the family! |
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Debra Decker , DVM
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Debra Decker, MSSA, DVM received her degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. She then completed an additional year-long, intensive internship program at Georgia Veterinary Specialists Emergency/Referral Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
While Debra enjoys all aspects of medicine, she has special interests in dentistry, pain management (e.g. arthritis, cancer/hospice care, and chronic disease), laser-assisted surgery, and opthalmology.
Prior to the wonderful opportunity of practicing veterinary medicine, she completed a Master's Degree in Medical Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. For six years, she worked as a pediatric trauma, emergency, and critical care social worker providing crisis intervention and support to parents of injured and critically ill "human" children.
Debra lives in Roswell, Georgia with her husband, Michael of 16 years; two Borzoi Hounds, Breezy and Soda; an Irish Wolfhound, Keely an amazing African grey parrot, Scarlet; and two cheerful cockatiels, Oslo and Aspen.
Dr. Decker works relief one day a week at Duluth Animal Hospital. |
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Heather Harkins , DVM
Heather Harkins was born in Port Allen, Louisiana, 15 minutes from Baton Rouge. She attended Louisiana State University, followed by LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. She was awarded "Excellence in Surgery and Medicine" prior to graduating in 2006. She was then accepted into an internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Greensboro, NC, for a year. She began at Duluth Animal Hospital in August of 2007.
Dr. Harkins is currently living in Brookhaven with her husband, her newborn daughter, Layla, and three dogs, Joe, Lucy Lou, and Barkley. Her special interests in veterinary medicine include preventative behavior disorders, internal medicine, and dermatology. She enjoys outdoors activities such as camping, hiking, skiing, and whitewater rafting. Her favorite camping trip was to Glacier National Park in MT. |
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Management
Dr. Mike W Miller Dr. Miller is the owner and practice administrator. (He has information listed under the doctors section.) | 
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Ms. Chris Early
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Chris joined the hospital in 1990 as a receptionist, worked for years in a supervisory capacity, and in 2004 became the manager of the hospital which she truly enjoys.
She is divorced, with a teen-aged son, David. Their pet family includes a Pomeranian named Lil-Man, a Boston Terrier named Katie, and the newest member- a Chihuahua-Yorkie named Izzy. (Izzy thinks she is the head-of-the household).
Chris enjoys traveling, horseback riding, raising orphaned squirrels, camping, fishing, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.
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Technician
Mary Beach , RVT
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Mary has been working in Veterinary Medicine since 1989. She began working at Duluth Animal Hospital in 1992, and while here earned her license as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2004.
Her interests in medicine include Comprehensive Dentistry for overall health, neonatal care, and wildlife.
She lives in Gainesville with her husband LeVant. She has a daughter, Jessica, and grandson, Joshua. She also lives with 2 dogs Lula & Darla, and 4 cats Vinny, Zelda, R.J., and Buck.
Her hobbies include reading, painting, drawing, gardening, and boating. |
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Diane Simmons , RVT
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Diane started working in veterinary medicine in 1997. She graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 2002 with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been at Duluth Animal Hospital since she graduated college.
Her interests in veterinary medicine include Feline behavior and medicine, as well as ultrasound, radiology and opthamology.
She lives in Buford with her husband, David and 6 cats, Cupcake, Loki (pictured), Valen, Feona, Aurora, and Miss Biscuit.
Her interests include computers, SciFi, comic books and visiting Walt Disney World! |
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Sam Waldrip , Vet Assistant
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Sam started in veterinary medicine in 1992. She moved to the Duluth area and started working at Duluth Animal Hospital in 2001.
Her interests in the veterinary field include Phlebotomy and Canine behavior and medicine.
She has two male black cats named B.C. and George, as well as a female pit bull named Trixie.
In her spare time she enjoys working in the yeard, playing softball, and riding motorcycles! |
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Heather Underwood , Vet Assistant
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Heather has worked in veterinary medicine sine 2001 and been with Duluth Animal Hospital since August 2006.
Her interests in veterinary medicine include laboratory work, surgery, and ultrasonograpy.
She lives with her fiance Brent, two dogs, Paducah and Sturgeon, and one cat, AnnaMolly.
In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and pet sitting.
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Courtney Arnold , Vet Assistant
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Courtney has worked in veterinary medicine since 2002. She joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 2006.
Her interests in vet medicine include blood cytology and microscopic work.
She has a cat named Penelope and loves music! |
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Daniel Marshall , Vet Assistant Daniel started working in veterinary medicine in 2003. He joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 2007.
His interests include surgery, pharmacology and exotic animals.
He has a Shih Tzu name Yogi and a parakeet named Pierre.
His hobbies include mountain biking, playing Texas hold 'em and going out with friends. He also enjoys pet sitting and nature photography.
Reception
Connie Bailey Connie is a true southern Georgia Peach, born and raised in the Atlanta area.
She graduated from Advanced Career Training in 1980. After working in the travel industry and customer service for many years, she joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 1993.
She is married, with one son and a beautiful grandson.She is also the proud parent of two rescued chihuahuas and one yorkie.
She enjoys shopping, going to the mountains and look forward to each new sunrise and the opportunity to be the best person she can be. | 
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Christi Grace
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Christi was born in Atlanta, Ga and moved to Duluth in 1984.
She began working in Veterinary Medicine at the age of 15 and came to Duluth Animal Hospital in 1992. She is a true animal lover and the proud and protective parent of 4 chihuahuas named Maya, Macy, Cricket and Sierra.
In addition to working at the hospital, Christi also does pet sitting in her spare time. Her other hobbies include shopping, going to the beach, shopping, gambling, shopping, spending time with friends and family, and more shopping! |
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Barbara Jennings Barbara is married with 2 children and 2 grandsons. She graduated from the University of Florida
For 18 years she owned a furniture and design store in Charlotte, N. C., but retired when she moved to Duluth.
She joined Duluth Animal Hospital in 1998. She has 3 dogs, Riley, Bobby D, and Bella and a cat named G.C.
Her hobbbies are her children (2 legged and 4 legged), needlepoint,quilting, working in her garden, and boating with her family. She also does volunteer work with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. | 
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Sandra Roberts No Biographical Data Is Currently Available. | 
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Mickie Hill Mickie has been at Duluth Animal Hospital since 2005.
She lives with her wonderful dog, a Petit Basset Griffon VonDeen named Kermit. | 
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Sandra Hayden
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Sandra was born in Kansas and always knew she would work with animals. Her passion is horses and she would some day like to work with them. She lives with her dog Meeko, a female miniature pinscher. Sandra is not sure what she wants to do long term, but is glad to be at DAH and have the opportunity to work with animals. |
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Kennel
Grooming
Joyce Bagley Joyce is proud to say that she is a native of the Atlanta area. She is a single mother of two teenage daughters and five chihuahuas. After working as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines for thirteen years, she was given another opportunity to fulfill her other passion....working with animals.
She graduated from Pet Boutique Grooming School in 1991. She has been grooming at Duluth Animal Hospital since graduation.
Each day it is her desire to bring comfort and beauty to each pet that she grooms. | 
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