Our Veterinary Team in Decatur, GA
Serving dogs and cats in Decatur, Georgia and surrounding communities, our team focuses on clear communication, collaboration, and creating a welcoming experience for every pet and family.
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Meet Our Team
From our doctors to our client service and support staff, every team member plays an important role in providing thoughtful, relationship-driven care.
Dr. Tricia Starnes
Partner
Dr. Tricia Starnes and her husband Steve, are longtime residents of Oakhurst, Georgia. They have owned and loved Boxers & Boxer mixes for many years. Their home wouldn’t be complete without a few special kitties though. Dr. Starnes has been practicing veterinary medicine for 21 years. She has a naturally upbeat and cheerful nature and aims to help clients feel at ease while visiting the clinic.
Dr Starnes understands the importance of client education, individually tailored health care, belly rubs and ear scratches.
While Dr. Starnes loves both dogs and cats equally, she holds a special place in her heart for often misunderstood feline patients and does everything in her power to provide a low stress experience for all of her patients.
Dr. Camillya Fanning
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Camillya Fanning, an Atlanta native, earned her DVM from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Fanning completed a rotating internship at a busy private specialty hospital in North Carolina which exposed her to various specialties. Dr. Fanning went on to work as an emergency veterinarian for several years and has also worked at various general practices.
Dr. Fanning has worked in emergency, urgent care, and general practice at various clinics in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Over the past year she has worked as a relief veterinarian, which is how she met the Church Street crew. Dr. Fanning’s special interests include emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery.
When not at work, you can find Dr. Fanning either cheering on her Clemson Tigers, spending time with friends and family, strength training or woodworking.
Dr. Chris Thomas
Partner
Dr. Chris Thomas earned his DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and a MBA from the University of Georgia in 2012. He has been practicing in the Atlanta area since 2007 and also spent 4 years working in Research and Development at a multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company. He is the past president of the Gwinnett County Veterinary Medical Association and is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Thomas enjoys the challenge of diagnosing and treating the diverse cases he sees on a daily basis. He has a passion for helping pets and people by offering high-quality medicine in a customer service-centered veterinary practice. His goal is to provide an exceptional experience for clients and their pets. Dr. Thomas’ special interests include ultrasonography, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology and surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Thomas loves traveling, visiting national parks, shooting sports and Auburn football. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Meg Thomas, and their 4 wonderful dogs.
Meg
Practice Manager
Meg worked with Dr Starnes at East Atlanta Animal Clinic as the Clinic Supervisor for 5 years prior to following her to Church St. Meg has several horses and a few dogs and cats. Roxy, the dog pictured, loves to lead the way on trail rides, go kayaking and finding trouble in whatever form the day brings. Roxy went through 4 homes by the age of 2 when she was fostered by Meg. After one more failed attempt at a permanent home, Meg decided she was already attached and Roxy just needed to stay. Roxy has some pretty severe medical issues which contributed to her naughty behaviors, but now that she is feeling better some of her naughtiness has subsided. Her pastimes at home include chewing on any paper accidentally left out, cuddling with kitties or bossing her husky brother around.