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DVM and BAH proprietor
Hometown: Muscatine, Iowa
Dr. Livingston bought the practice in 1995 after deciding with her family to move to Blairsville from
Atlanta. She is a 1988 graduate of the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine and a
former member of the US Army Veterinary Corps. She lived and worked in Tuscany where her first son was
born. Her generosity, compassion, and free-spirit make her not only an effective advocate for the animals,
but a pleasure to work with. At Blairsville Animal Hospital, her passions are for preventative care and community
education to promote public health. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and
2 sons, reading, and helping out at Crane Creek Vineyards, the other family business, in Young Harris. Of course, she has an
array of pets: dogs Isabella, Catawba and occasionally Pierre, the roaming poodle; cats
Mochacina, Jinny-Inny dots (better known as Jelly), and Victoria.
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BVSc, MRCVS
Hometown: Pennsylvania
Denise M. Newsome, BVSc, MRCVS, (Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) grew up in Pennsylvania, just south of Philadelphia. She attended college in England, graduating from the University of Wales with Honors. She received her veterinary degree from the University of Liverpool where she received the Equine Clinical Studies Award in 2005. After graduation, she spent one year completing an Internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After finishing her internship, Dr. Newsome spent one year in a cattle only practice honing her herd management skills. Dr. Newsome then spent 2 years at Cornelia Veterinary Hospital before accepting her residency at Louisiana State University. During her Equine Practice residency, her specialty was large animal surgery and small and large animal reproduction.
Dr. Newsome's special interest is equine surgery, but is also interested in dairy and beef cattle herd health management, nutrition and reproduction. She also has a keen interest in sheep, goat and camelid management. Dr. Newsome will now also be offering house calls for small and large animal services for Blairsville Animal Hospital.
Dr. Newsome has 2 horses, Toby and Kramer, a dog, Sadie and 2 cats, Smokey and Josie. Her hobbies include horse racing, horseback riding, hiking and camping. Her goal is to provide dedicated service and further education to all clients.
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receptionist
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Lynn has been with BAH since the very beginning and continues to make us
laugh. Her passion for the animals shines through, and she particularly
enjoys working with our geriatric patients and helping pets without owners
find homes. She aspires to initiate a Pawspice Program for terminally ill
patients. In a former life, she was a dental assistant. Outside of BAH, Lynn
enjoys lunching and shopping with friends. She has two dogs - Piccolina and
Tramp.
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receptionist
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
Vonette was working as a tax deed clerk in Florida before she came to work with us in 2006. Her easy
going personality and organizational skills make her a great fit for her role here at BAH. She likes
working with the team and making clients smile. In her off time, she likes to travel, go white water
rafting, and spend time with her 2 dogs Madison and Savannah.
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veterinary assistant & staff supervisor
Hometown: West Nyack, New York
Michelle joined our team in 2007 working as a vet assistant. She has since become diversified in other
areas of clinic operation including monitoring inventory, promoting OSHA standards and staff supervision.
Her dedication and selfless attitude make her a valuable team member. Before coming to Blairsville,
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from GMI and worked in the auto industry
for 5 years. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, identical triplet daughters, and dogs
Squid and Molly, and cats Ellie Mae and Lucy.
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financial manager
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Peg joined the BAH team in the summer of 2007. Her work history includes working
in the outdoor recreation industry doing both bookkeeping and sales and later working as a CPA's
assistant. Her extensive experience in the accounting field, attention to detail, and fun personality
have proven to be assets to all of us here at BAH. In her free time, Peg enjoys hiking with her dog,
Guinness. She also has two cats, Muddy and Poppy.
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receptionist
Hometown: Sopchoppy, Florida
A Florida State graduate, Tammie moved to Blairsville from Florida with her husband, who is a retired
deputy Fire Chief for the city of Tallahassee. Since starting with us in the early summer of 2009, she
has rapidly become an invaluable asset to our team because of her ability to learn quickly and cheerful
customer service. She enjoys spending time with family, fishing, reading, and college football. She
has 2 cats, Werekitty and Simone, both “kidnapped” as kittens from the wild.
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