Dr. Shannon Wylie, Owner
Dr. Wylie graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She has practiced in Phenix City, Alabama and Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Wylie's special interests include dentistry and surgery.

She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).

Outside of work, Dr. Wylie enjoys hiking, kayaking, photography and just relaxing with her husband and son, dogs Marble and Sully, and their cat Radar!

Dr. Laurie Bates, DVM
Dr. Laurie Bates graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She has practiced in Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama, before coming to work in Columbus. Her special interests include exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography.

Dr. Bates is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA).

Outside of work, Dr. Bates enjoys spending time with her husband Phillip and their 3 children Jacob, Ana, and Ryan. They also share their home with 5 four-legged children: Sly - a 3 year old retriever mix, Gator – an 8 month old bulldog mix, and the cats – Grizabella, Sparkleshine, and Smokey. The Bates family recently relocated to Auburn, AL, and are looking forward to football season!

Kristen Riggs, Client Services Representative
Kristen was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Columbus at age 11. She graduated from Hardaway High School and graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. She moved to Maryland and lived there for 4 years where she missed the southern hospitality (but not the heat and humidity so much)! She has had two dogs - Spotz, a beagle, and Munchie, a mini-dachshund. She has a 3 and 1/2 year old little boy who keeps her extremely busy. She loves to read and spend time with him. She has been in customer service for over 10 years and loves working with people and animals! She feels lucky to have a job where she can be around both!

Jennifer Lee, Veterinary Nurse
Jennifer was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. She has been a veterinary assistant since 2000, and is intrigued with preventing and healing sickness in our animal society.

Jennifer and her husband have 9 horses, and raise at least three foals a year. They also have a barn cat and 2 spoiled rotten dogs (a Boxer mix and a Miniature Australian Shepherd). Jennifer has always had animals in her life and can't imagine being without them. She feels blessed to have had this opportunity as a career.

Angie Dougherty, Veterinary Nurse
Angie was born in Owensboro, KY, but moved around the world as an "Army Brat," until she settled in Columbus in 1994. She's married to Brad Dougherty and is the mother of a blended family: 3 sons, Josh, Justin and Noah, 2 stepsons: Wes and Luke and 1 stepdaughter Reagan. She also has 2 four legged children: Dallas, a wild and crazy Boston Terrier and GiGi (a.k.a. "Pork Pork), an English Bulldog and a granddaughter of UGA V.

She loves University of Georgia football and University of Kentucky basketball, and enjoys watching NASCAR and "attempting" to play golf. Most of all, Angie loves spending time with her family.

Angie has worked in veterinary clinics in many states since 1990. She also worked briefly in the "human field," but missed the joy and accomplishment of caring for animals. After working with large animals, small animals and at a zoo, Angie feels that she's found her home and family at Double Churches Animal Clinic.

Jessica Hearn, Veterinary Assistant
Jessica Hearn was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from Calvary Christian School in 2006. She recently moved back home from Beaver Dam, KY in 2009, where she found her love for the veterinary field. She was brought on as part of our team in the Spring of 2010 and enjoys contributing to the love and care of our patients. 

Jessica has a miniature dachshund, Daisy, who is spoiled rotten. Jessica plans on continuing her college education in pursuing a Registered Veterinary Technician certification. She is excited about her future with her new found family and the fulfillment of this career at Double Churches Animal Clinic.