Dr. Julie earned both her undergraduate and veterinary medicine degrees from the University of Georgia, and she is proud to be a “Double Dawg”. She has a passion for client communication and building lifelong relationships with families and their beloved pets. Dr. Julie is dedicated to helping her patients led the happiest, healthiest, longest life possible. Her professional interests include internal medicine, pain management and the special needs of senior pets.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Dane, their sons and Golden Retriever pups.
She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is an Area Director of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Knudsen cannot recall a time in his life when he did not have a profound compassion for animals and their welfare. Although he enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, his clinical interests include dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. He is passionate about educating owners on preventive wellness care. During his free time, Dr. Knudsen enjoys relaxing with his wife, Dr. Julie, and sons. Their two golden retrievers, Scarlett and Diver, have special jobs taking care of them all. Dr. Dane also enjoys anything Georgia Bulldogs, especially football, being in the great outdoors, and exercising.
He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Ashley's warm smile, friendly personality and innate passion, along with heartfelt advocacy for all animals, makes veterinary medicine the perfect profession for her. She is often heard connecting with her patients by having conversations in "dog speak".
She lives in Dawsonville with her husband, daughter and 2 rescue pups.
While she enjoys all aspects of being a veterinarian, her special interests are dentistry, behavior issues and alternative medicine.
When Dr. Ashley is not caring for her patients at Creekside, she recharges by hiking on our local trails and getting together with family and friends.
Dr. John knew he wanted to be a veterinarian at a young age and started his career as a kennel attendant in middle school. Now, these years later, Dr. John knows he is blessed to practice in a community where he has developed lasting relationships with his patients and their families. Although he enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine his clinical interests include dermatology, dentistry, exotics and surgery.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Cindy and has 3 grown children who have given him 6 grandchildren who know him as Papa. In addition to playing with the grandchildren, he enjoys deep sea fishing, hiking and riding his tractor.
He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is past president of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
She joins the Creekside family after practicing in the Roswell area for many years. Dr. Kaitlyn is a great listener who is passionate about being a partner in healthcare decisions with pet parents. She is honored with the trust given by those who love their special furry family members so much.
Dr. Koenning lives in Canton with her husband, who is also a small animal veterinarian, and a very spoiled rescue pup, named Pippa.
When Dr. Kaitlyn is not in the hospital caring for her patients at Creekside, you will find her in the gym working out, making memories with friends, or curled up on a comfy couch reading a good book. She has an adventurous spirit which led her to get scuba certified in Costa Rica and climb the challenging Huayna Picchu Mountain at Machu Picchu, Peru.