Monica Kucher, DVM Dr. Kucher, the founder and owner of Good Hands Veterinary Hospital, has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Athens area for over 15 years. During this time, she has earned a reputation for a high-quality, straightforward approach to medicine, as well as a genuine concern for her patients and their human companions. Dr. Kucher graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. As a student, she received the Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award. She and her husband, Dr. Eric Mueller–a veterinary surgeon at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine–moved to Athens in 1989. They have two boys, Kurt and Kyle. Dr. Kucher is an active member of the community, participating regularly in the PTO, Oconee County Little League, Athens Humane Society, and PAWS. The Mueller family includes two dogs, Bull and Izzo, two cats,Smokey and Waffle, and a snake, Nicky. Dr. Kucher’s practice philosophy is simply to provide the highest quality of veterinary care to all of her patients and to continually educate her clients through open, honest and compassionate communications. Mandy Cox, DVM Mandy is an honor graduate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She was a First Honor Graduate at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, where she received her undergraduate degree in biology. She is from Lilburn, Georgia, where her parents still reside. Dr. Cox is married to Tim McGough, a local business owner. They have two dogs, Amos and Jake, two cats, Prissy and Slinky, and she enjoys the outdoors, decorating, antiques and arts and crafts. She is dedicated to practicing high quality medicine, while showing compassion to her patients. Dr. Jill Coleman, DVM Dr. Coleman has been practicing veterinary medicine in Athens since her graduation (with honors) from the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 1995. She did her undergraduate work at Furman University, graduating in 1991 with a B.A. in English. After her graduation from UGA Veterinary School, she was extremely fortunate to have been able to work with Dr. Kucher and Dr. Malnati (a board certified veterinary surgeon) for five years. She feels even more fortunate and excited to be reunited with Dr. Kucher here at Good Hands Veterinary Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys playing softball, flag football, backpacking, camping and traveling. Dr. Cristina Cameron, DVM Cristina is a full-blooded UGA graduate. She received her undergraduate degree in biology and her doctorate of veterinary medicine here at the University of Georgia. Cristina grew up in Texas and moved to Savannah, Georgia, with her family when she was in high school. Cristina enjoys her career and practices compassionate, knowledgeable medicine and surgery. She has two beautiful Boxers, Jolie and Phoebe. In her spare time, Cristina enjoys playing the clarinet, painting and spending time with her family, friends and dogs. Dr. Emily Baldwin, DVM Emily graduated from North Georgia College and State University in 2000, with a B.S. in biology, and from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduating from veterinary school, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked in Cornelia, Georgia, for two years after her internship. She was very excited to be given an opportunity to come back to Athens and work at Good Hands in the Fall of 2007! She currently lives in Cornelia, Georgia with her husband, Will, who is also a veterinarian. They have two dogs, Bear and Abigail, and three cats, Beano, Baxter and Garfield. She enjoys home improvement projects and being outside hiking or riding her bike. Office Manager- Emilie Abell Veterinary Technicians Laura Boatright Laura has been a long-time client and friend of Dr. Kucher. Laura graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in political science and history. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, hiking, reading (especially history) and hanging out with her two cats, Blanco and Fox Mulder, and her seven snakes. Cindy Cindy has worked as a licensed veterinary technician for the last 19 years. She has a special interest in peri-operative pain management and critical care medicine, and she also teaches advanced anesthesia techniques to area veterinary clinics. She lives in Athens with her dog and two cats. In her spare time, she is busy with her own small business, Creative Creations, specializing in decorative art and design. Lauren Potocik Lauren is from Augusta, Georgia and is currently attending UGA. She is majoring in Animal Science and hopes to go to vet school in the future. She enjoys being around animals of all kinds, especially her two ferrets, Oliver and Little Bit, and her dog, Bay. Ashley Padgett David Lavernoich Mark Allen Missy Renwick Receptionists Lindsey Banks Lissa Hollis Kim Gunnin Amber Painter Dawn Fleming Andie Wilson Andie Wilson Andie is from South Georgia and moved to Athens about two years ago to attend UGA. She is currently taking a break from school while working here. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and playing with her two dogs, Molly and Goram, and her cat, Mary Jane. Kennel Assistants Tyler Geitner Caitlin Whorton Dedra Craig Chessie Chavis Please feel free to stop by Good Hands Veterinary Hospital to meet our doctors and staff and to tour our facility. We look forward to making you part of our Good Hands family! If you have any questions, please call us at 706-613-1880 or e-mail us at goodhandsvet@bellsouth.net. Back to top