About Our Animal Hospital in Kennesaw

Welcome to Kennesaw Pet Center, your local animal hospital, boarding facility, doggie daycare, and grooming salon in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Kennesaw Pet Center is a locally family-owned and operated business, and has been since its inception. KPC has been in business in its current form for over 25 years. It has transitioned from a pet store in the 70s or 80s to a boarding facility to a full service one-stop shop for our clients, providing high-quality medicine, surgical care, grooming, boarding, and daycare. Dr. Covington purchased the practice from Dr. Fowler in February 2022, and has steadily been working the renovate and innovate.

Our vision is to provide a place you and your pets love coming to to get the care they need – a place where you truly feel welcomed and cherished. We specialize in low stress handling for dogs AND cats. Check out our exam room videos to see some of the modifications we have made to achieve this goal. We strive to provide our patients and clients with exceptional, down-to-earth service. We value the trust of our clients and appreciate the opportunity to care for their pets.

*Additionally, we are always looking to add to our knowledge of the history of Kennesaw Pet Center. We would love to hear your stories or see your pictures from before 2006!*

Dr. Covington and Dr. Fowler from 2022

Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Every member of our team is dedicated to you and your pets, and strives to provide exceptional care for every pet, every day.

Kind, Compassionate Veterinarians:

Dr. Jennifer Covington

Dr. Covington is thrilled to be the brand new owner of Kennesaw Pet Center fulfilling her dream of owning and shaping a veterinary hospital. She is passionate about creating a place where your pets always feel at home, and where you can trust they will receive the highest quality of care. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida. She spent five years working as a management consultant before discovering that veterinary medicine was her true calling. She received her doctorate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and her special interests include internal medicine and preventive medicine. She is passionate about helping owners take the best care of their pets in a way that fits into their lifestyles. Dr. Covington is married and has two beautiful children, a daughter and a son. She also has 2 wonderful (and sometimes mischievous) Beagles, Buster Brown and Snoopy. She enjoys cooking, yoga, and traveling.

Dr. Amara Hickson

Dr. Hickson is very excited to be the newest veterinarian at KPC. She and Dr. Covington went to veterinary school together and Dr. Hickson was thrilled to learn that she was the owner of KPC and could be a part of such a great team. Dr. Hickson enjoys dermatology/ear cases and working closely with clients and their pets to make sure that they have the preventive care that they need to live long and wonderful lives. She lives in Kennesaw with her partner John and their two dogs (Kona and Xena), cat (Jenny), and bunny (Pizza) so have a full house of furry friends. When she is not at work, Dr. Hickson enjoys reading fiction, running,being outside, and going on adventures and traveling.

Marvelous Team Leads:

Practice Manager

Stephanie

Stephanie is not only our lead veterinary assistant, but she is also our main chaos coordinator. She has 4 pets - 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 snake. Her crew includes Trout, Pigeon, Toadie, and Mouse - all named after other animals.

Her favorite place at KPC is the cat room, and her favorite thing about her job is that she gets to help animals. Prior to working at KPC, Stephanie has worked in feline rescue and other veterinary clinics. She has also worked in the fitness and nutrition industry, and is our resident long distance runner. Her favorite thing about working at KPC is the family atmosphere.

Veterinary Operations Coordinator

Eddie

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Client Experience Coordinator

Amanda

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Kennel Operations Coordinator

Nick

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Salon Manager and Groomer

Morgan

Morgan has been with us almost a year, and is our Salon Manager and groomer. She has 3 pets - 1 dog and 2 cats - all rescues. Before coming to KPC she worked as a salon leader at Petsmart.

Her favorite place at KPC is the salon, and her favorite thing about her job is that she gets to help pets look and feel their best. Her favorite thing about KPC is seeing all the @dogdaysrescue babies find their forever homes.

Wonderful Patient Care Team:

Veterinary Assistant

Cheyenne

Cheyenne has been with us over a year, and is the veterinary assistant that keeps us on track with all our in house veterinary patients. She has 2 sweet Chihuahuas - an independent little girl and a needy little boy.

Her favorite thing about her job is loving all the animals, and her favorite thing about working at KPC is that we have the best doctors and staff!

When she’s not working she is listening to K-pop.

Assistant Groomer and Bather

AJ

AJ has been with us 3 years, and while she has worked in several departments she is currently working as a bather and groomer in training. She has 6 pets - 4 dogs and 2 cats. Nike, Manny, Bucky, Scarlett, Jolene, and Poopii are they are goofy goobers.

Her favorite thing about her job is getting to see the animals grow and hanging out with dogs! If she could be any dog, she would be her dog, Bucky.

Veterinary Assistant

Paige

Paige is a Kennesaw State University Student who works as a part time kennel technician for about 11 months. As a pet-vet student, this summer, she will be making an appearance in our veterinary services area. She has 1 dog, Whiskey, and he is a big fan of hot dogs!

Her favorite place at KPC is the play yard, and her favorite thing about her job is that she gets to help animals. Prior to working at KPC, Paige worked at a horse rescue.

Kennel Assistant

Nicole

Nicole has been with us a year and is our senior kennel assistant. She has 1 dog named Pepper that she adopted from KPC.

Her favorite thing about working at KPC is seeing and learning about all the different dog breeds, and her favorite thing about her job is getting to see our regulars visiting again and again!

Prior to working at KPC, she worked retail. If Nicole were a dog, she would be a Mutt!

Medical Communications Coordinator and Veterinary Assistant

Morgan

Morgan has been with us about a year and a half, and is not only a veterinary assistant, but she is also our resident inventory specialist. She has 5 pets - 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 frog. Perry the Catapus, Leonardo da Catprio, Blue, and her medical foster are all rescues, but Pidge Allaucious just suddenly appeared in her home.

Her favorite place at KPC is the cat room, and her favorite thing about her job is that she gets to do something that matters.

Outside of KPC she has a wonderful family of 5, enjoys playing Warhammer 40k and swing dancing in her spare time. Her favorite thing about working at KPC is the work life balance, and getting to see her favorite patients!

Veterinary Assistant

Alexandria

Alexandria has been with us a few months and is our newest veterinary assistant. She has 1 adorable miniature dachshund puppy named Gus. Gus loves watermelon and is only sassy when he wants attention! Gus gets his street cred from a tiny scar on his head from a puppy spat with a sibling.

Her favorite thing about working at KPC is loving on all the animals, and her favorite thing about her job is being able to grow in her veterinary knowledge every day, while being able to bring comfort and provide care to our fur patients.

Prior to working at KPC, Alex worked as a dog trainer for three years - teaching basic manners, tricks, and agility training. If Alex were a dog, she would be a pitbull!

Kennel Assistant

Chandler

Chandler has been with us for several months working as a kennel assistant. He has two dogs that he can only describe as insane! An odd fact about Chandler is that he can pop his knees like most people can pop their knuckles.

His favorite thing about working at KPC is the ability to be a goofball at work, and his favorite thing about his job is spoiling the dogs!