Akisha Navarre, RVT
Akisha is a registered veterinary technician (RVT) with almost ten years of clinical experience. Her training and work history are a huge asset to Planned PEThood’s patients. She is skilled in pet first aid and CPR, and oversees our daily surgery patients alongside our veterinarians. She is mom to three…...
Andrea Harbeson
Andrea’s love for animals has been prevalent since she was young. She grew up on a farm with horses, cats, dogs, chickens, and cows. When she was younger she showed horses. Andrea started working in rescue about 8 years ago. She is experienced with fostering bottle babies and difficult medical…...
Malin Savland
Malin joined the Planned PEThood team officially in April 2020, but she has been an active volunteer for years fostering both cats and dogs. She has always had a love for animals since she was a kid – dogs, cats, bunnies, horses – you name it. Malin grew up riding…...
Jeani Wampler
After working as a massage therapist for years, Jeani found her calling working with cats. She specifically has a special love for the feral/unsocialized cats. She worked as a veterinary assistant for eight years at a local cat rescue gaining valuable experience before joining the Planned PEThood team. Many would…...
Jessica Nelson
A native to Lawrenceville, Jessica comes to us after working for 16 years as a surgical assistant in human medicine. She began working with rescue groups as a foster parent, and quickly shifted her focus to animal medicine. When she is not working, Jessica spends time with her family of…...
Lauren Frost
Since college Lauren has been working to help cats and dogs, even creating a spay/neuter transport program for people without vehicles while attending UGA in Athens. Over the past ten years she has worked with other local shelters and rescue groups in fundraising, marketing, and managerial roles. “Planned PEThood tackles…...
Tanya Weaver
Tanya began working with Planned PEThood as a volunteer with her son. Since then she has worked in various positions around the clinic including receptionist, kennel assistant, and floater. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years. In her spare time she loves hiking, running, and…...
Roe DeMasi
After working with G.E. for 30 years, Roe decided to follow her passion to help animals in her retirement. She volunteered with us for three years before officially joining staff. In her off time she enjoys relaxing with her two dogs. While working in the kennel Roe feels connected to the…...
