About Us

Medical Staff


Stephanie O'Neal – Assistant Practice Manager & Veterinary Assistant

With over 25 years of experience at Bartow Animal Hospital, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and high-quality care for pets. Since joining the hospital in 1997, I have worn many hats, from veterinary assistant to my current role as Assistant Practice Manager. I am passionate about supporting both our patients and their families, ensuring every pet receives the best treatment in a friendly and welcoming environment.

At home, I am just as dedicated to animals, with three dogs of my own who keep me busy and happy. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my husband of 20 plus years and three teenage sons.


Sheri Wise, Lead

Sheri has been in veterinary medicine since 2010. She is currently enrolled in Ashworth College. Sheri resides in Cartersville with her two daughters, dogs, cats and birds.


Terra Benton

Terra’s career at Bartow began as a kennel assistant, but her love of animals and learning inspired her to move into a more involved role. Terra is local to Cartersville and is married with two sons, dogs and a cat.


Mary Ellis

Mary, an Air Force brat, graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with an associate degree in animal health technology. Worked in the veterinary medicine field for nearly 10 years before joining Bartow. Mary lives near Barnsley Gardens with her dogs, cats, turtles, chickens, and guppies. In addition to her work at Bartow, she enjoys reading, gardening, church, and Syfy/fantasy conventions. Eating at Cracker Barrel with friends and family is her favorite activity.


Jonah Love

Jonah started with Acworth Animal Hospital in 2015 and transferred to Bartow Animal Hospital in 2020. He hopes to begin college and work towards his veterinary goals in the near future. Jonah has an adopted dog, Maverick.


Emily Marbry

Emily began working at Bartow Animal Hospital as a kennel assistant in 2018. She transferred to the medical team in 2019. Emily has dogs at home, and loves spending her free time with friends and family.


Mallory Hanks

Mallory first became familiar with Bartow Animal Hospital when her family started bringing their pets for visits in 1997. Having a passion for animals, Mallory joined our Lake City team in 2014, and she now works at our sister clinic, Bartow Animal Hospital. Mallory has cats named Willow and Pikachu, and dogs named Duffy and Trixie. She loves to spend time with her daughter and husband.


Angel Smith

Angel was hired in January of 2016 as a kennel assistant, and joined the medical team in August of 2018. In her free time Angel enjoys riding her horses, fishing, and hiking with her dogs, Waylon and Aubie.


Stephen Wilson

I am a graduate of Cartersville High School, and have worked with Bartow Animal Hospital since I was a sophomore. I am currently going to Georgia Northwestern Technical College.


Madeline Elrod

Madeline started working at Bartow Animal Hospital back in 2019 as a kennel assistant. She joined the medical team in 2021. Madeline has cats, Salem and Spike, as well as a dog named Kylo. She enjoys spending time with her fur babies and taking care of her plants.


Sara Chatham

Sara started at Bartow Animal Hospital in October 2020 as a kennel assistant and moved to the medical team in September 2021. She attended UGA where she received her bachelor’s and her master’s degrees and has a passion for cattle. In her free time Sara enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling.


Derrick Mitcham

Derrick is a young man who loves to be around, play with, and help animals in need. He always makes sure the animals that visit feel comfortable and loved while at Bartow. He enjoys going to the gym, practicing MMA, and spending time with his dog, PJ (Phoenix Jr) who is named after his sweet, older brother.


Kaitlyn Moser

Kaitlyn started working at Bartow Animal Hospital in May of 2021. She is currently in college pursuing a bachelor's of science degree in biology in hopes of one day becoming a veterinarian. Kaitlyn has dogs, a bunny, and chickens at home. She enjoys spending her free time hanging out with her fur babies.


Camey Lucas

Camey has worked with Bartow Animal Hospital for six years. She graduated college at Kennesaw State University with a bachelors degree in anthropology. She is married and has four dogs, Daphne, Milo, Loki, and Berkley, and two cats, Chico and Catalina. She enjoys spending her free time with her fur babies.