VETERINARIAN IN MORELAND

Dr. Jasmine Brock DVM

Dr. Jasmine Brock is an Associate Veterinarian with two years of experience after studying at Tuskegee University. She takes pride in delivering the highest standard of care to her patients, combining her compassion and attention to detail to ensure their well-being. Outside of work, Dr. Brock has a passion for writing and photography.

Formerly on the Atlanta Hawks Junior Dance Team, Dr. Brock approaches her work with discipline and teamwork. She shares her home with two cats named Lovecraft and Sundance, as well as a Bluetick coonhound named Zara.

Dr. Amanda Schmidt DVM

Dr. Amanda Schmidt earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. She first became a registered veterinary technician in 2006 where she worked in day practice for four years and emergency for another four years before going to veterinary school, she has now been a small animal veterinarian for seven years. She specializes in soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine. Dr. Schmidt takes pride in communicating clearly with her clients and providing education about healthcare recommendations for your pets. She is passionate about stress-free handling and pain management. Outside of her veterinary work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and family, hanging out with her pets, and reading. A fun fact about Dr. Schmidt: She is fascinated by dinosaurs. Her beloved pets include four cats and four dogs.

Nicole Andrews-Kees DVM

Dr. Nicole Andrews-Kees was raised on a farm right here in Moreland, GA, where she first developed her love of animals. After high school, she attended Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialty certificate in Language Arts. She went on to teach middle school language arts for nearly five years before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Dr. Andrews-Kees attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) and completed her clinical year at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from RUSVM with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) in 2004. Her first post-graduate job was practicing equine medicine on a thoroughbred racing and breeding/training farm in Puerto Rico. After her time in Puerto Rico, Dr. Andrews-Kees returned to her hometown of Newnan, GA, to practice locally at Coweta Animal Hospital until June 2007. It was around this time she decided to pursue her dream of building her own clinic from the ground up in Moreland, GA.

While building Moreland Animal Hospital, Dr. Andrews-Kees worked as a relief vet at other small animal practices, including emergency work in Gainesville and relief work at Cat Care of Fayetteville. In January 2009, Moreland Animal Hospital officially opened its doors. Practicing at a small animal veterinary hospital that she also owns is a culmination of many years of hard work and a lifelong dream of Dr. Andrews-Kees.

Dr. Andrews–Kees is married to Doug Kees, owner of Musicology in downtown Newnan. They live on a farm where she enjoys three–day eventing with her horses Fernhill Money Talks (aka Squid) and Popo the Pony, reading, and exercising with her German Shorthair Pointer, Jobe.

Gabriella Storey DVM

Bio coming soon!

Richard L. Berta DVM

Dr. Berta received his BS in Agriculture from the University of Georgia and married his sweetheart, Susie, in 1971. He received his DVM degree from the Tuskegee Institute School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. After graduating with his Veterinary degree in 1975, the Bertas moved to Virginia, where Dr. Berta worked for two years at Woodside Equine Clinic, a four-man progressive equine practice in Ashland, Virginia. It was here that he developed his interest in equine reproduction. In 1977 the Bertas returned to Georgia, where Dr. Berta started his own large-animal veterinary practice in Newnan—working out of his house with one ambulatory truck. Dr. Berta was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During this time, his strong work ethic, commitment to superior service, and loyalty to his clientele were born and remained a lifelong trademark. Dr. Berta’s expertise in large animal medicine brought innovations to Coweta County. He was the first to introduce the use of equine ultrasound, a technique used for reproductive examinations and early pregnancy diagnosis, and the first practitioner to utilize the portable X-ray machine in the field. As his large-animal practice grew, the practice could no longer operate out of the house. Dr. Berta’s first clinic, a Butler building on Pine Road, was erected and opened that same year. The practice continued to grow, and in 1990 Dogwood Veterinary Hospital was built, a facility that would also house a full-service, AAHA-certified small-animal hospital. In 1998, Dr. Berta retired from large-animal veterinary medicine, coming inside to work full-time in the small-animal hospital. In 2009, Dr. Berta sold his interest in Dogwood and became an associate veterinarian at Family Friend Animal Hospital while also working part-time at Moreland Animal Hospital. Dr. Berta retired from Family Friend Animal Hospital in 2018 but continues to practice part-time at Moreland Animal Hospital. He welcomes the opportunity to continue working in semi-retirement with Dr. Nicole Andrews-Kees and her staff. The Bertas live in Newnan. In addition to their two grown sons, they have two grandsons, Harper and Sawyer. Professional memberships include American Veterinary Medical Association and Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.

Karen

Hospital Manager

Bio coming soon!

Tonya Bentley

Head Technician

Bio coming soon!

Hayley

Bio coming soon!

Jennifer

Assistant/ Receptionist/Technician

Jennifer started her veterinary career in August 1997. She went to Northgate High School and the University of West GA. She takes pride in knowing that she can help advocate for our patients while also being able to help our clients. Jennifer likes to spend outdoor time with her family and friends. Some of her favorite hobbies are baking, reading, and taking naps.

Julie

RVT

Julie is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been practicing for about 20 years. She attended the University of Georgia (wildlife bio) and San Juan College (vet tech). She takes pride in being an advocate for the animals. In her free time, she enjoys bass fishing and nature/wildlife photography.

Sarah

Veterinarian Technician

Sarah has been practicing off and on for ten years and graduated from West GA College. She takes pride in helping clients understand why we recommend care – keeping both the client and patient happy and focused. She likes riding horses, reading, and hanging out with her kiddo in her free time.

Tammy

Veterinarian Technician

Tammy has been practicing for 12 years and attended the University of Alabama. She prides herself in making clients feel at ease about their visit and finds the connection very rewarding. In her free time, she likes to kayak, make pottery, and play with her labradoodle.

Dana

CSR

Dana is one of our customer service representatives. She has ten years of experience and graduated from Hofstra University. Dana takes pride in being able to provide comfort to pets that are stressed at the vet and the opportunity to educate clients. During her free time, she enjoys going to the movies, the beach, traveling, and spending time with her husband and her four-legged son!

Donna

Parking Lot Attendant

Donna has been our parking lot attendant for three years and attended the Portfolio Center – Commercial Art School. She prides herself in listening and offering hugs and care to people in the parking lot. In her free time, Donna loves making sourdough bread.

Olivia

Receptionist

Olivia has been at Moreland Animal Hospital for six months but has been practicing for 4 1/2 years. She attended Newman High School. She prides herself in always advocating for the pet and always trying to improve and learn new skills. In her free time, she likes to draw, paint, crochet, play bench horn, and play video games.

Ashley

Veterinarian Technician

Ashley has been a veterinary technician for 12 years and attended Penn Foster Online. She provides kindness and compassion toward her patients. In her free time, she likes to do breakaway rope.