REBECCA 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.

Jenny Lopez - Office Manager

Susie Card er - Lead 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.

Anna Wegen - Lead Veterinary 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.

Kari Howell – Reception/Technician

KENNEL TECHNICIANS

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.

Maria Misiura

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.

Tanya Kochengina

Laney Copeland