Meet the Team

Lee Watson

DVM

Amy Warren

DVM, Medical Director

Education: Mississippi State University

Dr. Warren earned her degree in Animal Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University. Originally from the small town of Haleyville — known as the place where the first 911 call was made — she has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 2002.

Dr. Warren’s professional interests include ophthalmology and internal medicine, though she admits puppies and kittens are always a highlight of the job. She especially enjoys building relationships with clients and helping both pets and their people live healthier, happier lives.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Warren enjoys reading and traveling. Her home is full of animals, including her 110-pound German Shepherd, Ridge — named after the The Oak Ridge Boys — along with her cats, Coe and Conway; five Belgian mules — John Henry, Liza Jane, Delta Dawn, Earl, and Sally — and five Belgian horses: Jessi, June, Ray, Mel, and Lou (you may notice a theme in her fur baby names).

Shelby Moore

DVM

Education: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Shelby Moore earned her degree in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College before receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic team in the summer of 2017 and enjoys the opportunity to learn something new every day alongside the talented people she works with. Dr. Moore loves helping others by caring for their four-legged family members, and her professional interests include surgery, dermatology, and integrative and rehabilitative medicine.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Moore enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors — especially when her dogs can join in the fun. She also loves painting, drawing, reading, and listening to interesting podcasts.

At home, Dr. Moore has three Labrador Retrievers who keep life entertaining: Nala, a chocolate lab who loves frisbee and running; Tilly, a black lab whose favorite activity is “fetching” her sister Nala; and Tripp, another chocolate lab — proof that she is definitely a devoted lab lover. Her family shares her passion for animals as well, making theirs a truly pet-loving household.

Meghan Martin

DVM

Education: Mississippi State University

Dr. Martin graduated from Reinhardt University with a degree in Biology and attended Mississippi State University where she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  She has worked in several veterinary clinics prior to joining the CCW family in April of 2022.  Her favorite part about working in veterinary medicine is meeting new clients and creating a lasting bond with not only the fur babies, but also their owners.

If she could learn anything – she’d learn how to talk to animals (more than she already can)! Outside of the office she enjoys gardening and wood burning while spending time with her own fur babies.  Her herd includes: CC (Frenchie), Blu (Mini-Dachshund), several kitties, Carlisle, Esme, Thelma, Daryl, Merle, Moo and Bun Bun the rabbit.

Sarah Netherton

DVM

Education: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Netherton earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Master of Science degree from Northern Illinois University before receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine.

She joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic part time in the fall of 2024 before becoming a full-time veterinarian in April 2025. Dr. Netherton’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping people by caring for their pets. Her professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and, of course, puppy and kitten visits.

Originally from Northern Illinois, Dr. Netherton grew up with both a brother and sister and has had a lifelong passion for animals and wildlife. She has completed multiple internships and volunteer experiences at aquariums across the country, participated in sea lion rehabilitation efforts, and even lived inside the Honolulu Zoo during one of her internships.

Outside of work, Dr. Netherton enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, traveling, playing tennis, and relaxing with her sweet senior cat, Chubs.

Terra

RVT, Lead Veterinary Technician

Terra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Berry College and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2004. She has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 2002. Terra loves that no two days in veterinary medicine are ever the same, and she enjoys the variety and excitement that come with caring for patients each day.

Outside of work, Terra enjoys horseback riding and long-distance running. She has completed three 50K ultramarathons and one 50-mile race, and she hopes to one day conquer a 100-mile endurance race.

Terra shares her home with several dogs — Murphy, a Pug/Chihuahua mix; Piper, a Jack Russell Terrier; Troubadore, a Golden Retriever; Preacher, a rescue Belgain Malinios, and Mike, a Labrador Retriever mix — as well as several horses.

Ana

RVT, Veterinary Technician

Ana has been a member of the Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic team since the summer of 2016. She graduated from Berry College and recently completed her veterinary technician training through Penn Foster, becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. Ana loves educating clients and helping strengthen the human-animal bond through compassionate veterinary care.

Originally from a large family with four brothers, five foster sisters, and a daughter of her own, Ana brings warmth and energy to the clinic every day. She is also fluent in Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys watching TV — especially Disney favorites — and painting.

At home, Ana has two dogs, Charli and Oliver, along with three cats: Figaro, Cheddar, and Marshmallow.

Gretchen

Veterinary Assistant

Gretchen joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in April 2021 and is currently enrolled at Penn Foster to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. One of her favorite parts of working in veterinary medicine is being able to make a difference in the lives of both patients and their owners. She especially admires how stoic and brave animals can be, even during difficult moments.

Gretchen has a passion for learning and says that if she could master any skill, it would be learning every language. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, and exploring new places with her miniature Dachshund, Hazel, and her kitten, Fern.

Melissa "Lissie"

Veterinary Assistant

Melissa, also known as Lissie, has been a Veterinary Assistant to Dr. Lee Watson at Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 1999. She loves meeting the many interesting people and pets who visit the clinic and enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and their animals over the years.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys crafting and has a unique passion for exotic pets and animal care. In the past, she bred and raised Cockatiels and even Madagascar hissing cockroaches. She also has a twin sister, which many clients find fun to learn about.

At home, Melissa shares life with her two dogs, Jolene and Ava, and two cats, Mabel and Nugget, her adorable Munchkin cat.

Melanie

Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist

Melanie has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 2015, serving as both a Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant. Her favorite part of working in veterinary medicine is meeting and comforting patients, especially when they are not feeling their best. She loves helping sick animals recover and working alongside others who share her passion for animal care.

Melanie has been married to her husband, Clete, for more than 23 years, and together they have two children, Hannah — who also works at the clinic — and Kyle. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing in church, reading, cross-stitching, and working on puzzles.

Her home is filled with rescued pets, including three formerly stray cats — Trudy, Frank the Tank, and Queenie — along with three dogs: Rita, Tito, and Pogo.

Cayla

Veterinary Assistant

Cayla joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in October 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program, working toward becoming a licensed veterinary technician. She loves working in veterinary medicine because it is incredibly rewarding to help nurture and strengthen the human-animal bond shared between clients and their pets.

Outside of the clinic, Cayla and her husband enjoy an active lifestyle centered around dogs and the outdoors, including hiking, canicross, CrossFit, and just about any dog sport or dog-related activity.

Their home is a busy one, shared with six dogs: Corn Dog, a Husky/Collie mix; Reyna, an Australian Shepherd; Rumple, a Great Pyrenees mix; Riggs, a German Shepherd mix; Marty, a Border Collie; and Disco, also a Border Collie.

Stephanie

Veterinary Assistant

Stephanie originally joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in 2012, took a brief hiatus to raise her children, and happily returned to the team in 2025. A native of Rome, Georgia, she is married to her husband, Dustin, and together they have two children. Stephanie finds working in veterinary medicine deeply fulfilling and loves being surrounded by pets every day, appreciating their unique personalities and resilience—even when they aren’t feeling their best.

She especially enjoys veterinary radiology, where she can “see beneath the surface” and help piece together the puzzle of a patient’s condition.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family—fur family included—whether at the park or enjoying drive-in movies. She also has a love for plants and bringing a touch of nature into her home.

She has two adopted rescue dogs, Juniper and Clementine.

Olivia

Veterinary Assistant

Olivia joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in September 2025 and has been a wonderful addition to the team. She is currently pursuing her Veterinary Technician degree through the Penn Foster program and brings previous veterinary experience to her role. Olivia has always dreamed of working with animals and feels grateful to be building a career doing what she loves.

Outside of the clinic, Olivia enjoys board games, shopping, watching TV, and spending time with her “fur children.” Her home is full of animals, including four cats—Smokey, Milo, Jax, and Ollie—three dogs—Daisy, Luna, and Lyla—and two bunnies, Astro and Chai.

Nicholas

Veterinary Assistant

Nick has been a Veterinary Assistant at Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since September 2024 and brings over four years of experience in the veterinary field. He enjoys the variety each day brings and appreciates that no two days in veterinary medicine are ever the same.

Outside of the clinic, Nick has a wide range of interests, including caving, gardening, baking, skydiving, mechanics, and caring for his chickens.

At home, he shares life with his four cats: Winnie, Dipper, Ash, and Shadow.

Madison

Veterinary Assistant

Madison joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in the spring of 2024. She is a registered EMT and is currently pursuing a degree in vascular technology. With a diverse background in both human and veterinary medicine, Madison brings valuable experience from her previous work as a veterinary assistant, ski patrol rider, and dispatcher.

Originally from Louisiana, Madison moved to North Georgia when her father opened his own integrated medical clinic. She has a strong passion for both healthcare and the outdoors, and she especially enjoys skiing—having previously served on ski patrol—as well as hiking and whitewater rafting.

Outside of work, Madison shares her home with her two American Cocker Spaniels, Hooch and Mabel.

Chloe

Veterinary Assistant

Chloe joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in August 2025 as a Kennel Assistant/Veterinary Assistant. She loves caring for the many different pets that come through the clinic and has always dreamed of working in the veterinary field.

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys gardening, cooking and baking, crafting, and playing video games. She and her husband, Harrison, also enjoy traveling and spending time with their two cats, Penny and Sammy.

Jesse

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary School Student

Bio coming soon.

Tisha Alwine

Practice Manager

Tisha attended James Lorenzo Walker Technical College in Naples, Florida and joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in May 2021, bringing over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. She is passionate about educating clients and caring for their pets, and believes that there is always something new to learn in veterinary medicine.

Throughout her career, Tisha has also enjoyed mentoring and supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals, helping to guide and inspire future assistants, technicians, and veterinarians.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, and spending time with her Labrador mix, Harper.

Beth

Office Manager

Beth attended college in Jamestown, New York, where she earned a degree in Computer Science and Business. She has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 2005. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors with her animals. Her love for animals and the outdoors was inspired by her father, who even in his 70s enjoyed walking in the woods with his Golden Retriever.

Beth shares her home with Mica, a Belgian Malinois mix she adopted through Cedartown Animal Rescue and Education Services (CARES). She has a fun tradition of saving peanut butter jars, and some clients even bring her empty jars so her dogs can enjoy special peanut butter “licking parties.” Her favorite part of working in veterinary medicine is the opportunity to interact with both pets and their owners each day.

Sandra

Receptionist

Sandra has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since August 2002. She attended both Coosa Valley Technical College and Northwest Georgia Technical College. Her favorite part of working in veterinary medicine is building trusting relationships with clients and patients and witnessing how animals respond to compassionate care.

Outside of work, Sandra enjoys music, movies, photography, volunteering, and singing. Many people know she has a beautiful voice, but fewer know she can also sing in French and Italian. She stays busy outside the clinic volunteering with organizations such as Sunflower Community Bakery and Brighter Birthdays, as well as practicing with Jason Lyles Music.

At home, Sandra co-parents four beloved cats: Ashley, Bruce Wayne, and Scooby Doo.

Lauren

Receptionist & Social Media

Lauren is from Maryland and graduated from Berry College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Studio Art. She has been with Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since the fall of 2016 and enjoys greeting all of the clinic’s furry patients each day.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys horseback riding, photography, traveling, DIY home projects, and hiking with her Husky/Shepherd mix, Myla. She is an avid husky lover and has also spent time fostering dogs through various rescues.

Joel

Receptionist

Joel joined Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in February 2021. He is currently attending Kennesaw State University, where he is pursuing his interest in criminal justice. Joel enjoys interacting with clients and their pets each day, with a special fondness for Australian Shepherds.

Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and exploring new places with his Australian Shepherd, Leonidas, as well as playing video games in his free time.

Maria

Receptionist

Maria has been a member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since 2011, working as a Veterinary Assistant alongside Dr. Barry Carr. She enjoys working with animals and being part of a team of like-minded coworkers who share her passion for veterinary care.

Maria has been married since 1977 and is the proud mother of four children: Richie, Teddy, Jon, and Laura. Outside of work, she enjoys walking, creating stained glass crafts, and camping. Her favorite color is purple.

At home, she shares her life with her adopted Miniature Pinscher, Penne’, and her cat, Kink.

Beth

Receptionist

Beth has worked at Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic on and off since January 2019 as both a Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist. With over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field, she is passionate about helping clients care for their four-legged family members.

Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, and their daughter, Kate. Their family stays active outdoors, gardening, wakesurfing, whitewater rafting, and enjoying nature together. Her favorite food is Indian cuisine.

Beth’s home is full of beloved pets, including Gypsy (an Aussie/Shepherd/Chow mix), Pepper (a Schnauzer mix), Banjo, Bo, Star (littermate mix “babies”), Laverne and Shirley (Cattle Dog siblings), and several cats: Muffin, Jet, Curley, and Larry.

Autumn

Kennel Assistant

Autumn earned a Medical Assistant degree from Ascension College and has been a valued member of Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic since the fall of 2015. She has always had a deep love for animals and dreamed of working with them throughout her life.

Autumn is the proud mother of three children and grandmother to four wonderful granddaughters.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, shopping, going to church, and spending time with animals. At home, she cares for her dog Taco, two cats named Moo and Dough Boy, and a ball python named Ares.