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, son, daughter, dogs Marble and Sully, and their cat Radar!


Dr. Lauri Bates, DVM
Dr. Lauri 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, Client Services Representative
Kristen was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Columbus at age 11. She graduated from Hardaway High School and 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 one dog, a boxer named Miley, and one dilute calico cat named Fushia. If that isn’t enough, she also has a 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, 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.

Christina, Veterinary Nurse
Christina was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia at the age of 9. She graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College, in 2009, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She recently moved to Columbus, Georgia with her husband and dog. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2000 and loves helping and caring for animals.

Diane, Veterinary Nurse
Diane was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She recently moved to Phenix City in November 2010. She has been a veterinary nurse since 1989. She worked at a veterinary Specialist Center for 5 years in the Radiology Department, taking x-rays, running the MRI machine, and doing nuclear medicine.

She has 2 kids, 4 step kids, 3 dogs (Patches, a pitbull; Hunter, a Chihuahua; and Zena, a mixed breed), 2 cats, a ball python, a hamster, and fish. She is very happy to have found and be a part of Double Churches Animal Clinic.

Jessica, Veterinary Assistant
Jessica 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.