VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital

Bios

• Angela Ford

  DVM

  Dr. Angela Ford Amann joined Peachtree Animal Hospital in September 2002. Dr. Ford was born in Memphis, Tenn. and raised in Rome, Ga where she attended Darlington High School. She went on to complete her baccalaureate degree in biology with a minor in Animal Science at the University of Georgia in 1996 and graduated from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Ford completed an extensive 15 month internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Hollywood Animal Hospital in south Florida. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, gardening, and traveling. Her favorite vacation spots are the Florida Keys and Winter Park, Colorado.Dr. Ford resides in Decatur with her husband Jason,their twins, Reagan and McLeod and their youngest son, Fletcher. They have 3 dogs. Gristle and Wrigley are wire-hair miniature Dachsunds and Angus is a DobermanPincher. My why: I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a veterinarian. I have always had a deep love and respect for animals. I am a nurturer and caregiver. Making others feel better,(especially those that can't talk or do for them-self) brings me happiness. I am a problem solver. Science was always my favorite subject in school. The way the body works fascinates me. Putting all of these things together, being a Veterinarian is a natural fit for me.

• Azalia Boyd

  DVM

  Dr. Azalia Boyd joined VCA Peachtree Animal hospital after a rigorous several years in emergency veterinary medicine. She attended Tuskegee University receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in 2004, followed by Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After completing her veterinary studies, Dr. Boyd completed an internship in a small animal medicine, emergency and surgery at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington , D.C. Realizing her true love for the south, Dr. Boyd returned to Atlanta to continue practice. Outside of work, Dr. Boyd enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, mentoring youth, camping/hiking and billiards. Her favorite hiking trails are out in Denali Park, Alaska!. My why..From a very young age, I was told of my nurturing personality and care for the welfare of the world(all species included). Every day, as a veterinarian, I have the opportunity to touch a very small part of the world and make a difference. The importance of my position extends outside of the clinic setting, but affects the lives and happiness of people, pets, and the individual relationships with each other.

• Margaret Valentino

  DVM

  Dr. Margaret Valentino- maiden name Margaret Carl- grew up on Long Island, New York. She completed a baccalaureate degree in Animal Science, with a pre- veterinary concentration at the University of Delaware. As a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United States Army Reserve during her undergraduate studies, she was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom after graduation and prior to starting veterinary school. After returning from deployment, Dr. Valentino enrolled in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2007 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She finished her Master in Public Health, also from the University of Minnesota, in 2008 while concurrently completing a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency & Critical Care at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in Plainview, New York. Following her veterinary internship, Dr. Valentino moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to fulfill her military service obligation as a recipient of the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. She became the Captain, Veterinary Officer in Charge, at Fort McPherson Veterinary Facility until the base was scheduled for closure in 2011. After finishing her active duty service obligation, Dr. Valentino joined VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital in 2012. Dr. Valentino also enjoys spending time with her world-traveling husband, Carl, and their daughter, Amelia. She fills her extra free time learning German, reading, traveling and jogging. . My why..I like taking care of families. Pets are many times like children. They surprise us with this magical capacity to touch our hearts and enrich our lives with furry companionship. I like applying my medical training to craft ways to keep them as healthy and happy for as long as possible. .

  Education:

• Kara Schoepp

  DVM

  Kara grew up in a small town in northern Nevada with sheep, cows, and horses. Early in her life she knew her career would involve animals. She went to Colorado State University for her Bachelor in Science and DVM. Along the way of training in breeding cattle and embryo transfer, Kara found a true love for small animals. For the last 25 years she has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery, dentistry and behavior medicine. She also teaches canine obedience and rally. Kara currently owns (is owned by) one Irish wolfhound, one standard poodle, one Andalusian gelding, one African grey parrot, a cockatiel, and two cats. Her human family includes two wonderful daughters and her husband.