Meet Our Team

Practice Owner

Dr. Sheppard is originally from Sandersville. She first received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University in 2004. In 2009, she graduated from the University of Georgia as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sheppard has over 10 years of experience, with eight of those years practicing in Statesboro, GA from 2009-2017. Dr. Sheppard always wanted to own her own practice and was finally able to have that dream come true in December 2017 when she purchased Vidalia Veterinary Clinic. She practices companion animal medicine with some exotic animal medicine, with her interests being in dermatology, ophthalmology, and internal medicine.

Dr. Sheppard is happily married and has two children. She has three cats and a dog. In her spare time when she’s not saving animals’ lives, Dr. Sheppard enjoys hiking, being outdoors, and watching GSU and UGA Football!

Veterinarian

Dr. May graduated from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1970. He served in the Air Force as a Veterinarian for two years. He taught for 8 years at ABAC and was the head of the Veterinary Technician program there. After leaving ABAC, he opened a practice in Columbus, GA where he practiced from 1982 until 2005. He retired from this practice with the intent of only doing dentistry. He came to Vidalia in 2006 and fell in love with the area and people. In July of that year, he and his wife, Suzanne, moved and brought the practice. Now he is a relief vet a few days a week.

Between him and his wife, they have three dogs that are a part of their lives. Beamer showed up as a stray and has become their friend and protector. He also functions as a part-time greeter at the office. Foxy is a pomeranian and a loving ball of fur. The newest is a Yorkie named Piper. She is a bundle of playful fun. These three fill their home with so much love!

Vidalia Veterinary Clinic strives to be a modern, well-equipped clinic. Our goal is to have the best staff that are friendly and loving to your pets. Pets are an important part of our families as they are yours. The care and compassion of the veterinarians and staff is aimed at improving the human-animal bond. We offer high-quality care to the heartbeat at your feet!

Veterinary Assistant

Hannah joined our team in April of 2021 as a kennel assistant. She has experience in the medical field as a CNA but has decided that her heart belongs to animals. She graduated from Montgomery County High School in May of 2020. She plans on returning to school to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology. Hannah has pets of her own. One black Labrador retriever named Betty, one Yorkie named Emma Kate, and two spunky cats named Wednesday and Pete. When she isn’t loving on our fury patients at the clinic, she spends almost all of her free time with her own fur companions. She enjoys including them in her favorite outdoor activities such as going for walks, fishing, and gardening.

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Deanna joined our team in the summer of 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant. She was born and raised in Savannah, GA, and moved to Vidalia in May 2023. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics. She has since returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Animal Science from Unity Environmental University. She intends to apply to Veterinary School to become a Licensed Veterinarian.

She loves helping provide the best medicine and comfort to beloved pets. Seeing a sick baby’s medical progress improve with each visit after they’ve gone under treatment with our clinic is the most rewarding experience for her.

Deanna has two dogs named Bubbles and Fowler and two cats named Radagast and Gandy. In her free time, Deanna enjoys cuddling her fur babies, riding on her side-by-side, going to the river, & spending as much time with friends and family as possible.

Cassie is a student at Tattnall County High School, doing dual enrollment at Ogeechee Technical College. She hopes to one day be able to own her own clinic with emergency service hours. However, circumstances are not allowing this at the moment, so she plans to go into the medical field with people until she is able to make her dream real. Cassie has been with us since June of 2023 as our receptionist. She has a Catahoula puppy named Chance and a Great Pyrenees named Willow. When she is not at work she is riding around with Chance in her lap and cooking.

Maui has been at the clinic cat since 2013, when he came to us as a rescue. His hobbies include playing hide ‘n’ seek, greeting clients and fellow pets, and helping save other kitties’ lives by giving blood. In the mornings, he likes to stroll through the clinic to make sure everyone is on task. In the afternoons, he ventures outside, where he spends most of his time exploring and relaxing in the sun. Maui also enjoys head rubs, demanding love and attention, and his wet food.

Lieutenant Dan has been at the clinic since 2019 when he came to us as a rescue. He was found with a large wound and muscle atrophy to his front left leg. We tried physical therapy for 6 weeks to see if we could help regain the use of his leg, but unfortunately, it continued to atrophy. We elected to have the limb amputated, and it hasn’t slowed him down one bit! His hobbies include destroying houseplants, tripping you as you walk, and snuggling in your lap. He’s a very feisty little guy, but he also aids Maui with helping save other kitties’ lives by giving blood.