Dr. Faris grew up in the small town of Warren, RI. He earned his dual Bachelor's degree in Biology and Wildlife Science at Virginia Tech in 2005 and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 with a DVM and a Masters in Public Health. He began practicing in the Savannah area that same year. His favorite thing about his job is getting to help people make informed decisions for their pet's health. Dr. Faris loves watching all sports, but especially Hokie football. He's crazy about his wife, Janell, and their three children: Madeline, George and Hazel. 

Dr. Claytor grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. She knew she wanted to be a vet when she was 8 years old! She earned her Bachelors degree in Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Clemson University in 2016, and her DVM degree from Auburn University in 2020. She moved to Savannah on a whim and has found the place she now calls home. Her favorite thing is loving on all of the pets that come in (they are all “babies” no matter how old they are) and helping owners understand their pets health. Dr. Claytor loves being outdoors, cheering for the Clemson tigers, and her two labradors Harper and Rose.

Freda has been a Veterinary Technician for a LONG time and has been with us since opening day! Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Savannah State University brought her to Savannah. She has two amazing little girls. Freda is an animal and environmental protection enthusiast. She loves trying new places to eat, bargain shopping, reading, and traveling. In addition to spending time with family and friends, her family has a cat named Blackberry and Waffles the bearded dragon to spoil. 

Briana was born and raised here in Savannah! She graduated from the Fort Valley State University with a Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Technology. Briana has a husky with a big personality that she adopted and a cat that adopted her. She loves all things animals as this career path is something she’s wanted to do her whole life. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Emma joined our team while she was a senior at South Effingham High School. When she graduated in 2021, we were thrilled to have her move up into a full time position. Emma has two older sisters and lives in Effingham with her mother and father. She was raised to have a love and appreciation for animals. Her family also includes 8 dogs, about 20+ cats, a donkey, a spotted gecko, a hamster, many chickens roosters, and a turkey. In addition to her plans of going to college to become a certified veterinary technician, Em looks forward to the day she gets to marry her high school sweetheart! 

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Ethan was born in Utah and has moved all over the united states with his family. His fathers military career landed them in Savannah, GA. Ethan started working with us in 2022 as a college student with aspirations of one day becoming a veterinarian. He loves all animals but holds a very special place in his heart for doodles and reptiles. He even owns an Argentine Tegu. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his friends and his longterm girlfriend Haley, whom he one day hopes to marry. ​

Alesha is a Savannah, GA native who grew up in a military family. She was an EMT before making the switch to animal medicine. She's developed such a passion for it, that she's now working on her vet tech license. She loves her family, her dog Grey, and praising Jesus. 

Acacia was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and has had a calling toward animal health since she was a little girl. Though she enjoys all aspects of the medical field, she likes working the animals the most. She loves her cat, Misfit, and her dog, Bella. She loves her husband Drew almost as much! Being a military wife is what brought her to Savannah and she's made Port City her new home.