Our Team

Dr. Tom Thompson has been practicing in Cobb County since 1987.  He received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from The State University of West Georgia in 1981 and a M.S. in Microbiology from The University of Georgia in 1983.  Dr. Thompson continued his education at The University of Georgia , where  he received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1987.

Dr. Thompson is a general practitioner with special interests in orthopedic surgery and internal medicine.  He is a member of the Cobb Veterinary Association, Georgia Veterinary Association, Greater Atlanta Veterinary Association, and the American Veterinary  Medical Association.  Dr. Tom Thompson served on the board of directors for the Cobb Emergency Veterinary Clinic and the Cherokee Emergency Veterinary Clinic for three  years.  He is currently completing his fourth  year of service on the board of directors for Friends of Gilmer County and continues to be the sole veterinary supporter of Homeward Bound Pet Rescue in Gilmer County.

When Dr. Tom Thompson is not serving the community or practicing veterinary medicine, he is spending time with his wife, Kate, and son, Matthew.  He enjoys  photography, gardening , and scuba diving.
 

Dr. Jeff Redman has been with us since 2008.  He received his B.S. in Animal Science Industry from Kansas State University in 1994. He worked in the western states for 5 years in the cattle industry before studying veterinary medicine at Kansas State University in 2002. Dr. Redman received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2006.

When Dr. Redman is not caring for our pets, he spends his time hiking, riding his motorcycle, and riding his horses.

Dr. Redman has 1 canine companion; Trouble.  He has 1 feline companion; Little Boy Cat. He also has 2 horses; Cassie and Stormy.

Kelley has been in the veterinary medical field since 1989. She started as a receptionist, but soon was helping out as a kennel assistant and veterinary assistant when needed.

She has spent the majority of the last fifteen years as a veterinary assistant. Her passion has been providing the best and most comfortable experience for her patients and clients. Kelley's experience made her the perfect choice for Practice Manager. She is excited about her new position at Ellijay Animal Hospital as Practice Manager and is looking forward to helping her friends, clients and patients.

Kelley was raised in Florida where she met Dennis, her husband of fifteen years. Kelley and Dennis are the proud parents of Autumn and Austin, their nine year old twins, and eight year old Aaron.  They moved to Georgia in 2003 to be closer to Kelley's parents, Len and Maria Murray, who have lived in Ellijay since 2001.

Kelley's furry family members are her two dogs: Cowgirl and Flicka, three cats: Mama, Cocoa, and Yoshi, one rabbit: Bugsy and a bird named Jasper.

She enjoys her time at the gym doing spin a spin and power classes, riding her bike and getting out with the kids to play whenever possible.

Christina Carlin began her career in the veterinary field in 1999.  She started as a Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant and quickly moved into management.

Christina earned her AS degree  in Business Administration from Georgia Highlands College in 2009 and plans to further her education in Marketing. 

Christina is a member of the GAVMA (Greater Atlanta Veterinary Managers Association) and is certified by the State of Georgia in Radiology. She has trained extensively in animal hospital management locally and at national conferences.