Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic

Steven M. Whittle, DVM

Steve is originally from Louisville, KY. He earned a Bachelor of Animal Science Degree from the University of Kentucky, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University. He has been in practice since 1990, and is the proud owner of Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic since 1998. He purchased the practice from his retired partners, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Wylie, who started the practice in 1971.

Steve's practice philosophy is "what would I do if this were my pet?" and his pets are his children! Steve is married to his lovely wife and business partner, Fran, who he met in 1987 while attending Auburn University. They have been happily married since 1991.

They have a beautiful daughter, Lillie, born in 2001, twin boys Noah and Morgan born in 2003, and recenlty welcomed a another little girl Anne in Summer 2008. They also have Jessie, a Boykin Spaniel born in 1992.

Kimberly S. Cary, DVM

Dr. Cary received undergraduate degrees in Animal Science and Political Science from Virginia Tech before completing her DVM at Texas A&M University. Her special areas of interest include feline medicine, dentistry, and cardiology. Dr. Cary is a member of the American Association of Feline Practioners and serves as the Vice President of the Cobb County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Cary enjoys time relaxing with her family that includes architect husband, Jamie; a perfectly beautiful cat, Tumble; an elderly diabetic cat, Eerie; a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Keelie; and a rescued pit bull type terrier, Nala.

Jenine M. Merritt, DVM

Dr. Merritt has been with Paces Ferry since May of 2002. She is a native of Atlanta and received both her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. She lives in Smyrna with her husband Richard. Dr. Merritt and her husband have a son named Jack and a daughter named Mia. They also have two dogs a black Labrador named "Bubba" and a Boston Terrier named "Lula."

Dr. Julia Fann

Dr. Fann is a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed preceptorships in emergency medicine and behavior. Dr. Fann's interests include ultrasound, laser surgery, animal behavior and senior pet care. Dr. Fann is past-president of Cobb County Veterinary Medical Association and is currently very active at the state level with the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Fann hikes with her rescued pit bull, Tonka.