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Our Team

Eric S. Cline, DVM

Medical Director/ Veterinarian

Dr. Eric Cline, was born in China Grove, North Carolina and earned his doctorate of veterinary medicine degree from North Carolina State University in 2009. He has been in the area since graduating and currently resides in Monroe, Georgia with his wife Kristy and their pup, Jaxson. Dr. Cline enjoys both surgery and medicine. He enjoys anything outdoors including: hiking, sports, gardening, hunting and fishing.

Dr. Cline is also active in the community. He is currently a youth leader at Haven Fellowship Church in Conyers, Georgia and enjoys mentoring young adults.

Dr. Krista Whitlock

Krista Whitlock, DVM

Veterinarian

From Athens, GA and graduate of UGA (go Bulldogs!), Dr. Krista Whitlock is deeply committed to the community and has provided exceptional care since 1997. Her passion is veterinary hospice care and internal medicine. She is certified in PennHIP procedures to assess orthopedic conformation in dogs and a graduate of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). She is a recipient of Hill’s Buddy Award for Excellence in Small Animal Nutrition and voted Best Veterinarian by the Readers of the Rockdale Newton Citizen in 2020.

Her love for animals continues outside of the hospital where she shares her home with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats, including one cat with special needs. Dr. Whitlock is a self-proclaimed giant nerd and enjoys attending or volunteering at science fiction conventions.

Dannie

Practice Manager & Veterinary Assistant

I have been employed at Rockdale Animal Hospital since May 2008. I have been working in the veterinary field, including a local emergency clinic, since June 2006. In 2012, I was given the opportunity to act in a dual position of Office Manager and Veterinary Assistant. (I couldn’t imagine giving up all of my duties as an assistant.) When I’m not working, I enjoy the farm life that includes cats, dogs, chickens, bees, goats and donkeys.

Cheyenne

Veterinary Assistant

I started at Rockdale Animal Hospital in October 2021. Before joining the RAH family, I worked in the veterinary field for over 3 years. During my free time I love spending time with my 2 beautiful daughters, husband, family, and friends. I have 2 cavalier King Charles spaniels (Meredith and Iris), 2 German shorthair pointers (Gus and Gemma), and a cat named Nala. I have always had a love for animals since I was a little girl and I enjoy working with them everyday.

Ashley

Veterinary Assistant

I started at Rockdale Animal Hospital in April 2023. Before joining the RAH family, I worked in the veterinary field for over 7 years. I have two German Shepherds (Abraham and Blondi) and a rescue Bully (Buggy) with a cleft lip. In my free time I love hiking, kayaking, reading and gardening with my husband. I’m a nature girl at heart!

Samantha

Veterinary Assistant

I joined Rockdale Animal Hospital in October 2021 with 1 year of veterinary experience. I have a cat named Malcom that I rescued as a kitten back in 2019. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my boys, Levi and Izach.

Taylor

Veterinary Assistant

I joined the Rockdale Animal Hospital family in September of 2019 with 2 years of experience in the veterinary field. I have three of the sweetest dogs: Kent, Rip & Finley. I enjoy nature and being out in the woods.

Savannah

Veterinary Assistant

I have worked at Rockdale Animal Hospital since July 2022. I have been in the veterinary field since 2017 and enjoy assisting with any and all surgeries. I have a major passion for animals and share my home with five cats and two dogs.

Jordan

Licensed Veterinary Technician

I started at Rockdale Animal Hospital as a veterinary technology intern in Fall of 2019. After graduating, I came back to work full time as their sole Licensed Veterinary Technician in June 2020. Born and raised in Covington, I’ve wanted nothing more than to work with animals my entire life. When I’m not at work, I stay busy keeping up with my cats, Parmesan and Duck, and my dogs, Odie and Beau.

Our Mascots

Squish

This creature was brought in after a suspected dog attack. As a result, she has a non-visual eye that doesn’t slow her down! This trouble maker always has the RAH staff belly rolling with her crazy antics. She will hide behind walls/ doors only to sneak attack any unsuspecting victim. She spends most of her time helping with laundry and playing hide and seek. Don’t be surprised if she pops out from an exam room cabinet!

Bruce

This sweet boy was picked up by a good Samaritan and brought in for a microchip scan. With no microchip, we searched high and low for his original owners, without any luck. We knew from day 1 he was a perfect fit for our clinic. This sweet boy loves greeting clients and being a “cat daddy” to all adoptable kittens.