Troy received his Bachelor degree in Chemistry from The University of Indianapolis and his Master’s degree in Animal Behavior and Reproduction from UGA.
In 1995, he graduated from UGA with his degree in Veterinary medicine. He purchased “Country Health Large Animal Vet Services” in Commerce. Troy’s special interests include reproduction, embryo transfer, and orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Denise Weaver is a 1994 graduate of the UGA Veterinary School. She received her zoology degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Weaver is married to Dr. Troy Pickerel and they have 4 children. She is originally from Sumter, SC. She enjoys swimming, music, reading, and any sport her kids are playing.
Dr. Navarro Torres was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from Ross University in 2015. Dr. Navarro is fluent in both English and Spanish and is learning Portuguese. She enjoys trying new foods and traveling.
Dr. Benson was raised in Bremen, Georgia. She obtained her Biology degree from the University of West Georgia in 2020 and went on to complete her doctorate at UGA in 2024. She loves surgery, medicine, nutrition, and values client education. When not working, you can find her on the pickleball court, baking something new, or spending time with her husband and four animals.
She is a lifelong resident of Madison County
Married to Hansel, has 1 son named Dillion (Dillion owns Wolfbranch
Rerievers, and trains retrievers)
Graduated from Athens Technical College with Associates Degree in 2008
She currently on the advisory board for Veterinary Technician program at
Athens Technical College
Has a menagerie of animals at home that range from dogs, pigs, goats,
horses, chickens, rabbits, and even a gecko
Has worked at Companion since 2008
Hometown is Ft. Lauderdale, FL, but she has lived in Athens, GA over 20 years now
Married with 3 children (Bonnie, Masion, and Spencer)
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 turtles
Has worked in the veterinary field since 1995, has many years of valuable experience
Has worked at Companion since 2004
~ Hometown: Flowery Branch, GA
~ She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2022 with a major in Avian Biology
~ Currently applying to Veterinary School at UGA; she plans to practice small animal or avian medicine
~ Has 2 cats named Birdie and Duckie
~ Has worked at Companion since May 2020
~ Born in Brandon, FL, but grew up in Carrollton, GA
~ Graduated from UGA in 2024 with a bachelor degree in Applied Biotechnology
~ She has 3 dogs and 3 cats
~ When she isn’t working, she is likely reading, hiking, or working out
~ Started working at Companion in July 2021
-Hometown: Hoschton, GA
-Started working at Companion in 2021
-She is studying at the University of GA with a major in Animal Biology
-Hopes to attend University of GA Vet School for Small Animal or Equine Medicine
-Has 2 retired guide dogs, as forever friends, named Pearce and Percy
– Hometown: Monticello, GA
– She graduated from UGA in 2022 with a major in Biology
– Currently attending the University of GA College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating class of 2027
– Enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and watching the Dawgs play!
– Has worked at Companion since February 2021
– Originally from Aurora, IL, moved to Woodstock, GA when she was 13 years old
– She shares 2 dogs with her family and boyfriend, Romeo is a toy poodle mix, and Bandit is a Australian/German Shepard mix
– She graduated from UGA in 2023, with a major in Fisheries and Wildlife
– Currently attending the UGA Vet School, graduating class of 2027, she loves all animals, Small, Large, and Wildlife…. So the sky is the limit for her!
– Has worked at Companion since March 2021
~ Born and raised in Athens, GA
~ She graduates from UGA in 2025 with a B.S. in Animal Biosciences
~ Starting Fall of 2025, she will attend the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2029, she hopes to work with small animals and exotics
~ When not at work, she enjoys playing guitar, working out, and cuddling with her cat, Blaze
~ Has worked at Companion since 2018
~ Hometown: Athens, GA
~ Has 3 dogs, Willow, Macy, and Wren
~ Attending UNG for undergrad, hopes to attend UGA Vet School
~ Enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her animals
~ Has worked at Companion since May 2020
~Born and raised in Hull, GA
~She has 4 dogs
~In her free time, she enjoys going outside, riding horses, and spending time with family and friends
~When not at Companion, she works in the concrete business
~Has worked at Companion since September 2020
~ Raised in Alpharetta, GA
~ Obtained her biology degree from FSU in 2023 and will attend UGA Veterinary School in fall 2025
~ She hopes to work at a zoo or a wildlife facility someday
~ She has 2 dogs, named Thaddeus and Lucius, and 1 cat named Cash
~ When not working, she enjoys working out, reading, or spending time with her pets
~ Has worked at Companion since August 2023
~ Hometown: Marietta, GA
~ Currently an undergrad at UGA, pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine
~ Has one cat named Deci
~ When not working, she enjoys hiking, working out, and hanging out with her friends
~ Has worked at Companion since July 2024
~ Born and raised in Royston, Ga
~ She has 2 dogs and 2 horses
~ When she isn’t working, you can find her barrel racing or working with her horses
~ Started working at Companion in November 2024
~Born in Devizes, England
~Has 2 daughters, 1 son, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren
~Has 2 cats, Mulan and Nugget
~One of her biggest passions in life is working with animals and being rewarded with a big lick in the face for a job well done
~Has worked at Companion since 2001
~Married, Has 1 daughter, 2 Awesome Grandsons (Luke and Bruce)
~Lived in Athens area since 2006, but moved here from Midway, GA
~Loves working at Companion with such wonderful co-workers
~Has worked at Companion since 2006
~Married, and has 1 daughter
~Has 1 dog (Tank), 1 cat (Snowball) and a tropical aquarium of many fish
~She enjoys relaxing trips to the beach and mountains with her family
~Has worked at Companion since 2011
