RECECCA KESTLE, DVM

• Caring for dogs, cats and exotic pets for over 20 years
• Graduate of UGA with BS in biology and DVM
• Volunteer for dog and cat organizations with rescue and other health issues
• Nationally recognized expert in canine reproduction: frozen semen, artificial insemination and whelping
• Successful in breeding and showing dogs
• Member of the Society of Theriogenologists
• Married and Mother of two

Dr. Rebecca Kestle, an expert on maintaining a healthy pet with supportive preventative care and good nutrition, is constantly updating her understanding and knowledge of small animal illness and treatment. Additionally, she has built an expertise in breeding, whelping and neonatal puppy care.

With over 20 years of experience working with other veterinarians in their practices, she has moved to her own practice at Centre Court Veterinary Clinic, supported by Dr. James Walker and a staff of five technicians. Because of her successful background in breeding and showing dogs, Dr. Kestle brings a "healthy animal" perspective to the treatment of family pets.

Dr. Kestle is a founder of the Dogwood Akita Club of Georgia and helped start the Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club, an active member of the Akita Club of America and Atlanta Kennel Club. She is a successful breeder and exhibitor of Akitas, having bred over 30 champions. With this background and understanding of the special needs of maintaining the health and stamina of a show dog, many breeders in the south use Dr. Kestle as their vet of choice. Synbiotics has recognized her as an agent for PennHIP certification and frozen semen maintenance.

Additionally, Dr. Kestle has volunteered at Good Mews, a no-kill cat shelter in Marietta, and focused on continuing her education in cat care to best serve all the families with feline pets.

This expertise along with her ongoing education goals enhances the care that she can deliver to the family pet. The Clinic has the ability to do a lot of testing on site with x-ray, EKG, ultrasound equipment, the ability to do blood work and a surgical suite allowing for quicker diagnosis and treatment of small animals.

Dr. Rebecca Kestle is a Georgia native, received her DVM in 1985, from the University of Georgia after completing her BS in biology at West Georgia University.

DR. EVE GIDION

Dr. Eve Gidion is originally from Augusta, Georgia and a 1995 graduate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she practiced small animal medicine as head surgeon in a large Atlanta clinic for 10 years. Dr. Gidion has a special interest on C02 laser surgery, and, at one time worked with SPOT-Check/ESC laser company teaching laser techniques to clinics throughout the country. Her children include 4 cats, 2 dogs, and an opossum.

Leisa Hendrix-Hospital Manager
Leisa has worked in the veterinary field for the past 12 years. She has worked with Dr. Kestle for the past 10 years. A breeder and exhibitor of Brussels Griffon, she has traveled around the country many times over. She is currently involved in the sport of schutzhund with her GSD, Yukk.

Susie Carder- Receptionist
Susie has worked with Dr. Kestle for the past 7 years. She is a native of Atlanta and currently resides in Roswell, GA with her husband Glenn. They have 2 dogs, Tootie and Bosstone and their cat Lizzie. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, antiquing and gardening.

Gail Mahan- Receptionist
Gail has worked at Centre Court since October of 2006. She hails from the great state of New York. Gail lives in East Cobb, along with her 3 standard poodles, Eli, Danny and Emma. She also has 5 cats, Tommy, Oliver, Tootie, Billy and Scampi. When she is not working as our receptionist, Gail works at her Jumping Dog Creation business doing painting and faux finishing.

Anna Wege- Head Technician
Anna has worked with Dr. Kestle since 1989. Fondly called Dr. K's "right hand", she is dedicated to providing top quality care to all of our patients. We like to say she is the hardest working technician in the business. Anna enjoys archery, kayaking, hiking and reading. She competes in agility with her Akita, Druid. She also has a smooth fox terrier and 3 cats.

Michael G Chapman
A native Atlantan, Mike grew up in Stone Mountain and attended Stone Mountain Elementary and High School. He attended Georgia State University, receiving a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Community Counseling. He served on active duty with the US Army from 1962 until 1970, being stationed at Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Benning, GA, Germany, and the Republic of Vietnam.

Upon his discharge form active duty,he joined the Georgia Army National Guard and worked full-time as a technician.In 1981, he returned to active duty at Fort McPherson and served 3 years.Being promoted to Colonel, he joined the US Army Reserve and served until 1992 when her retired with 30 years of Army service.

From 1984 until 2005, Mike worked as a Federal Civil Service employee at Fort McPherson, retiring in 2005 after 43 years of Federal government service.

In 2004, Mike assisted Dr. Eve Gidion in surgery on one of his dogs and became a great admirer of the important work done by veterinary technicians.He decided that this was a field of work which he would like to pursue.He has continued to work and learn under the tutelage of Dr. Gidion and other veterinarians.

Mike has been doing Chow Chow dog rescue for the past 25 years and lives with a large pack.He is an active volunteer with a local Animal Foundation, which takes in stray and indigent animals, provides medical treatment, spaying/ neutering, and finds the pets forever homes.He is a great dog lover and works with many rescue organizations and individuals to save the lives of dogs scheduled for euthanasia.He has started working with a humane society in Kabul, Afghanistan via the internet to help soldiers stationed in Afghanistan bring dogs home with them when they return to America.

KENNEL TECHNICIANS

Chandler Wood
Chandler works for us after school and on the weekends. The comedian of our staff, she keeps us laughing with her "not so good" artistry. She is a junior at Holy Innocents Episcopal School. An avid horseman, she competes regularly in horse shows. Besides her horse, she has 2 dogs, Sundance and Samy.

Lindsay Binkow
Lindsay is a sophomore at North Springs High School. Not to be fooled by her quiet demeanor, she is hardworking and dedicated to caring for the patients. She has a golden retriever, Ellie and a lab, Lucy.

Meredith Herbert
Meredith works for us mainly on the weekends. She is a sophomore at North Springs High School, where she is a cheerleader for the football and basketball teams. She has 2 cats Mocha Swirl and Panda, and a sheltie named Tiger.

Torie Beck
Torie is a junior at North Springs High School. Currently a volunteer at Zoo Atlanta, she has a great love for animals. Torie is active in her church youth group and is a fanatic for the band Three Days Grace. Torie lives with her 2 dogs, Daisy and Buddy, and her 3 cats, Maui, Pearl and Zena.