About Hometown Vets
Hometown Vets is the kind of animal hospital where we want your pet to be just as happy coming in as they are when they’re leaving. Open 6 days a week, our practice is a place of comfort, kindness, and nothing but respect for you and your pet. We’re wholehearted advocates for the human-animal bond, and for giving our patients and clients a stress-free experience. Our goal is to bring you and your pet closer together, and to do that, we hold ourselves responsible for giving you both outstanding, personalized treatment.
Meet Dr. Doss
Welcome to Hometown Vets Covington. It is a honor and privilege that I can help you and your pets have a longer, healthier life together. I am a native of Covington. My parents Bob and Anne Wheeler recognized from a very early age that I had a special connection to my pets and all animals and they nurtured those relationships. My childhood pets taught me so much about unconditional love and acceptance.
I began my journey in Veterinary Medicine by working in the kennel of a local Veterinarian during high school. I graduated from Newton County High School in 1991 and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. I married my high school sweetheart, Joe Doss, in 1996 and we have two beautiful girls, McKayla and Katie. Joe has been with City of Covington Fire Department for 22 years and is currently Deputy Chief Fire Marshal.
Over the past 23 years, I have worked in both small animal and emergency practice. For the past 10 years, I have been a member of The Village Vets in Decatur. I have returned to Covington to open my own practice to be near family and to fulfill a dream that started in my childhood. I am committed to only the best for your best friends.
Veterinary Staff
Jessie W.
LVT
Jessie is a Fear Free Certified Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Athens Technical College in 2010. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is the wellness of your animal and making sure that they are protected throughout their life. She enjoys making sure that each and every patient who comes in receives the best care for their lifestyle. Whether it be a brand new kitten or your loyal best friend of many years, she is here to help them live their best lives!
Morgan W.
Assistant
Morgan started her career in veterinary medicine in 2023. Her favorite part of being an assistant is caring for our sweet feline friends. Morgan has an interest in veterinary emergency medicine and hopes to continue her training in this field. She loves being able to help new pet owners learn more about their fur babies!
Jaidan H.
Assistant
Jaidan started her career in veterinary medicine in 2018. She is currently enrolled in school to become a certified veterinary technician. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is learning new things and connecting with patients. Her professional interests include radiology and exotics. She currently has 3 ferrets, 2 cats, and a dog.
Ayden W.
Assistant
Ayden started her career in veterinary medicine in 2021. Her favorite part of being a veterinary assistant is cardiology and puppy exams. She aspires to work in specialty medicine specific to cardiology. She cares for each animal like they were her own and tries to make their visit fun and memorable. Hope you don’t mind your pets getting treats, they’re never far away when Ayden is around. From listening for heart murmurs to administering puppy vaccines, nothing is better than making sure your new adorable best friend starts out their life right!
Office Staff
Katie D.
Office Manager
Katie started her career in veterinary medicine in 2021 with the opening of Hometown Vets. She was a part-time assistant for three years while she finished her degree at UGA (Go Dawgs!). This is her first role in office management, but she is very excited to help everyone have a pleasant experience coming to the clinic. She loves getting to see all the patients and strives to build lasting relations with clients and the community.
Juwan B.
Receptionist
Juwan is new to the veterinary profession, but he has been around animals all his life. He is currently a cat dad, and he is always excited to see everyone else’s cats! His favorite part about working here is learning about everyone’s pets and how unique they all are!
Reese R.
Receptionist
Reese is new to the veterinary field but has always had a love for all animals, especially cats. Often, Voodoo can be seen curling up for a nap in front of her. She loves getting to know owners and helping with any frustrations. She is currently in school for radiology. Her main priority is making owners and fur babies feel better when they leave our office.
Haley S.
Receptionist
Haley has been working with animals all her life. She loves day to day pets as well as the exotic wonders! She loves seeing each fur baby come in and meeting them as well as getting to know each owner. Her favorite part is getting to see each animal leaving feeling much better than when they came in. You’ll know her by her contagious smile, unique style, and the snuggles she leaves along the way!
Clinic Cats
VooDoo
Clinic Snack Specialist
VooDoo lived in the bushes outside the clinic in 2021 when Hometown Vets opened. He was discovered by Ayden and after gaining his trust she discovered that he was in respiratory distress. Dr. Doss diagnosed him with a diaphragmatic hernia and saved his life with emergency surgery! VooDoo settled quite well into his new home and role in the clinic. His favorite part of the day is snuggle time with Dr. Doss, quickly followed by snack time. With his sophisticated pallet and healthy amount of sassy he keeps things in line around the clinic. VooDoo keeps our technicians right on time for breakfast, lunch, and dinner… no one leaves hungry when VooDoo is around!
Hank Williams Jr.
Quality Control Representative
Hank was brought in by a client who found him on the street. He was unable to see and developed a polyp in the back of his throat. VooDoo adopted Hank over his time here in the clinic and the rest is history. Hank is devoted to cleanliness and assures that our counters are kept clear and clean. His favorite part about being a clinic cat is helping the technicians in the lab, as well as monitoring the patients with snuggles when they come in. He is the office patient advocate supervisor. The best time of day is when Hank curls into a nice comfy spot and looks like a little angel now that his mischief has been managed!
Become a New Client
We look forward to giving you and your pet a warm welcome! But first, take a moment to complete our New Client form so we can get you checked in smoothly.