Meet the Team

Dr. Christopher Payton joined the staff in June 2021. He graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 (Go Dawgs!).

Dr. Todd was a linguistics major in college, fluent in Japanese and familiar with 5 other languages, which led to some “Dr.

Dr. Payton is often seen down on exam room floors with his patients or listening attentively to clients, many of whom become friends.

Dr. Kohler joined the staff in March 2005. She is a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a strong interest in exotics, especially ferrets and birds. Dr.

Melanie joined the staff in 2013. Her interest in Veterinary Medicine began many years ago when she joined an explorers group, led by Dr. Payton.

Donna graduated from Suny Canton and joined the staff in 2010. Donna has two dogs, an English bulldog named Toad and a Labrador named Crocket. Donna loves to spend time with her family and friends.