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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. Dr. Powell-Johnson has held several offices of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Society, most recently Past-President. She 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.”

Clay

Clay was born and raised on the Gulf coast of Florida in a rural area that has morphed into an upscale vacation spot for many Atlantans.  From 1948 through 2005, her family owned and operated Murmuring Surf Cottages, a collection of beachfront cabins and apartments.  Clay left Murmuring Surf to move to Tallahassee, Florida and acquire a BA in English and Government from Florida State University.  She spent her senior year of college living and studying in London under the auspices of the FSU London Study Program and indulged her love of adventure by traveling around Europe on a very limited budget. 

In 1980, Clay moved to midtown Atlanta, becoming one of a small group of dedicated urban renewalists who bucked the trend of fleeing the city and chose to settle in among the eclectic mix of folks who populated the intown neighborhoods.  Before Piedmont Park was off limits to vehicular traffic, she and her Husky-Shepherd mix “Lazarus” used to brave the cars, the hustlers, and the drug dealers as they took their daily walk in the park.

A life-long animal lover, Clay has worked with pets in many capacities, including rescue, pet-sitting, and kennel management.  Her current pets include “Snowman”, an Akita rescued from the Fulton County Animal Control facility and “Tater Tot”, a Pug who was a pet-sitting client until his owner offered to give him to Clay.

When not working at AVEC, Clay enjoys traveling, writing, urban walks, and helping folks simplify and organize their homes and their lives. 

 

 
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