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AVEC Team | History

Meet the Atlanta Vet Eye Clinic Team

Dr, Gail Powell-Johnson

Dr, Gail Powell-Johnson was born in Miami, Florida and has lived in the Atlanta area since 1981. She opened her referral ophthalmology practice in Avondale Estates which provides care for a variety of animals. She earned her BS in Animal Science and her DVM from Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Following a one-year clinical internship at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Powell-Johnson entered a clinical residency in Comparative Ophthalmology, which was completed in 1981. Being active in the community is one of her passions. She belongs to several professional organizations and has lectured across the country. Presently, she is serving as Past-President of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Powell-Johnson has also been the exclusive veterinary ophthalmic consultant for Zoo Atlanta for the past 20 years and has served on the Board of Directors for nine years. As both of Dr. Powell-Johnson’s parents were educators, teaching is something that comes naturally to her. She has held various faculty positions at a variety of colleges including Oglethorpe University, Clayton State and Georgia Perimeter College.

Dr Powell-Johnson lives in the Virginia-Highland area with her husband, Sam. Her passions outside the clinic include gardening, traveling and scuba diving.

With over twenty years of experience in clinical ophthalmology, Dr Powell-Johnson still feels that her favorite aspect of the profession is the day-to-day interaction with her patients and their loving owners. She is fascinated with exploring the human/animal bond and has been an animal lover from a young age.

Vanessa

Vanessa is a native Georgian. She studies and plays classical clarinet with community symphonic orchestras seasonally. Vanessa enjoys educational television, outdoor activities, family gatherings and intellectual debates. She is the youngest of three girls in a family of six. Her own family includes four felines, two fish, one turtle, and the occasional foundlings.

Learning while building experience, Vanessa began working at AVEC in May 2004. Her responsibilities range from monitoring anesthesia and assisting during surgery to answering the telephone and generating referral letters. Aspiring to become more of an asset in the veterinary field, she has pursued an interest in the study of veterinary medicine. “Through my life I have always had loving animals by my side to brave a world of experiences with me. It sure feels nice to give back.”

Medie Paddleford, Technician, Passed Veterinary Tech License

Medie began her work in veterinary medicine in 1985 as a kennel attendant. Starting at the bottom, she slowly worked her way up to Technician. By 1994, she was working full time at Avondale Veterinary Hospital where she met Dr. Powell. She began working at Atlanta Veterinary Eye Clinic in 1989 and worked through 1991, when she took a break to pursue other opportunities. In 2000, Medie returned to AVEC, assisting on a part time basis. Her responsibilities range from monitoring anesthesia and assisting during surgery to answering the telephone and generating referral letters. Medie considers her greatest asset to be her love of animals and her attention to detail – and, of course, her love of eyeballs!

Sam

Sam, an Alabama native, moved to Atlanta in July of 2004. She started working at AVEC on June 11, 2007.

Same graduated from Laurus Technical Institute at the top of her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society and named Valedictorian of the Medical Office Administration program. In her spare time, she loves watching Animal Planet, horror movies, and cooking. Despite everyone telling her not to go into the Veterinary field as a career, Sam has always had a passion for animals. "I love animals more that people because of their love and loyalty. All of our clients are nice and their pets really brighten my day." Sam has found her home at AVEC.

 

 
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