Long before she was an employee here at All Animals Veterinary Hospital, Dee was a client. When the opportunity arose for her to join the team at the hospital she’d brought her own pets to for so many years, she jumped at the chance! Dee is now a proud member of the clinic’s front-desk team.

Originally from southern Louisiana, Dee moved to Dawsonville in 1996 and has lived in the area ever since. She worked in the human medical field for 18 fulfilling years before deciding it was time for a change of pace—that’s when Dee decided to do something she’d always been passionate about and explore the world of veterinary medicine. She joined the All Animals Veterinary Hospital family in October of 2020 and couldn’t be happier with her choice! Dee’s favorite part of every shift is getting to foster relationships with the area’s pet owners and their four-legged companions.

Away from work, Dee’s interests include staying active in her church, reading, visiting the beach, crafting, and spending quality time with her family. She and her husband of nearly 30 years have two wonderful children, Ariel and Ren, as well as several granddogs.

Ever since dealing with her own dog’s health issues, Vanessa was hooked on veterinary medicine. She knew that she wanted to understand more about the ailments that plague our pets, and to help other pets live happier, healthier lives as a result. That’s why Vanessa decided to become a veterinary professional! She gets to help pets hands-on as a part of the Veterinary Technician team here at All Animals Veterinary Hospital.

Vanessa grew up in Newnan, Georgia and first launched her journey in veterinary medicine through an internship program at her high school. In late 2020, as a pre-veterinary student at the University of North Georgia, she was approached about working at a clinic in the area. That’s how Vanessa signed on here at All Animals Veterinary Hospital, and the rest is history.

Around the hospital, Vanessa likes keeping things clean and organized, and she’s also fond of soaking up all the knowledge she can from the clinic’s doctors and support staff. Getting to dote on adorable pets every day is just an added bonus!

Vanessa’s interests away from work include traveling—she even spent several months abroad in Europe!—and doting on her own pets at home. She has a rescued dog named Kaia, as well as a kitten, Stormi, that Vanessa rescued at only two weeks of age.

For Matt, veterinary medicine runs in the family—his father is Dr. Edward Holton, and his twin brother James works alongside him here at All Animals Veterinary Hospital. Matt knew early on that he wanted to do the same thing as his father and help animals to live happier, healthier lives! He couldn’t be happier to gain hands-on experience in the veterinary field here at the hospital while applying to veterinary school.

Matt is a Dawsonville native and a recent graduate of the University of Georgia, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in animal and dairy science. He plans on continuing his education at veterinary school in the future! For now, Matt serves in all areas of the hospital and enjoys the great variety that every day brings—on any given day, he might help to birth a litter of puppies or treat an infection in a dairy cow, and that fast-paced environment keeps him on his toes.

In his free time, Matt likes spoiling his own dogs at home. He shares his life with two Australian Shepherds named Taylor and Chloe.

Growing up as an only child on a farm, Morgan has been feeding, raising, and breeding pets since she was in diapers. This created an unbreakable love and fascination for all living creatures. It came as a surprise to no one that Morgan would grow up to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Today, she gets to share her passion and many years of hands-on experience with the clients and patients of All Animals Veterinary Hospital!

Over the years, Morgan has had many opportunities to work with a wide variety of different species of animal. She served as head zookeeper at a zoo in North Georgia and had the honor of working with black bears and tigers. These experiences fostered a deep respect for larger animals while also exposing Morgan to the medical side of animal care. As one of the technicians here at All Animals, Morgan brings more than 15 years of animal care and husbandry to the team.

Outside of the clinic, Morgan has several pets of her own, including three dogs, two cats, and many small mammals. Marlow, her Pitbull, is her best friend and first love. Personally, Morgan is known for being the class clown, and she loves making jokes while at work. As she puts it, life can be stressful, so you might as well laugh while you can!

Bio coming soon.

Bio coming soon.

When Dr. Edward Holton’s childhood puppy fell ill, he went along with his parents to the local veterinarian’s office. After that experience, he remembers telling his mother and father that he was going to become a veterinarian himself one day. Dr. Holton’s dream never wavered—now, he’s proud to own and operate his very own animal hospital!

Born in Washington, Georgia, Dr. Holton grew up in Evans and was only 15 years old when he started working for a local animal clinic in Augusta. He would continue to help pets there through his undergraduate career, and was then accepted into the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Holton graduated in 1994 and launched his private-practice journey at a pair of practices in the northern part of the state.

In 1997, Dr. Holton launched All Animals Veterinary Hospital and has been serving the area’s pets and animal owners here ever since. As a vet, he likes complicated medical cases and is particularly fond of general and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Holton also loves to administer preventative healthcare measures—for him, there’s nothing better than meeting a new pet and proactively keeping them healthy!

When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Holton enjoys staying active in the Dawson County Rotary Club, playing golf, and tending to his herd of dairy cows. He and his wife, Patty, have two twin sons named James and Matt, both of whom work here at the clinic and are pursuing veterinary medicine themselves. The family shares their lives with several pets: Meghan, a Coonhound mix; Pickles the English bulldog; two Australian Shepherds named Taylor and Chloe; and a Standard Poodle puppy who goes by Beaux.

James has grown up at All Animals Veterinary Hospital—he was six months old when his father, Dr. Edward Holton, opened the clinic doors for business. It wasn’t difficult for James to gain an innate passion for the world of animal medicine!

James grew up in Dawsonville, where he frequently went on house calls with his dad and raised and showed cattle. Those experiences only deepened his desire to help as many animals as he possibly could. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in animal science. Then, pursued a degree in veterinary medicine at University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. James has graduated with his Doctorate in veterinary medicine and officially joined the All Animals team as an associate in June 2023.

When time permits between his busy schedule, James enjoys cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and spending time with his own dogs, Chloe and Taylor, at home.