Hospital Staff
Denise Wally is the practice manager for Bush Animal Clinic. A member of the staff since 1995, Denise hails from Albany and loves working with the caring veterinarians and friendly staff at the hospital. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Louie.
Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Deborah Bradfield is the hospital manager at Bush Animal Clinic. A member of the staff since 1995, she has worked in all areas of the hospital. She enjoys working with the friendly staff and loves meeting the clients and pets that come into the hospital. She shares her home with a number of pets, including dogs Doobie, Skye, and Gurlee, and nine cats. Deborah's hobbies include gardening, bird watching and watching NASCAR races.
Groomer Chrissa Carter joined the Bush Animal Clinic staff in 2002. A native of Sylvester, Chrissa enjoys working with the caring, friendly staff at the hospital and likes knowing she makes a difference in the lives of the clients and their pets. Chrissa's animal companions include Envy, a Bulldog, and Lolly, a Chihuahua. At home, she enjoys spending time with family, fishing, 4-wheeling, shopping and grilling.
A native of Albany, veterinary assistant Rebecca Walker has helped care for pets at Bush Animal Clinic since 2006. She enjoys working with animals and likes the friendly environment at the hospital. Outside of work, Rebecca likes to play paintball and ride four-wheelers. She has two dogs, Tuffy and Laylee.
Chasity Holden has been a veterinary assistant at Bush Animal Clinic since 2002. She loves working with the hospital's friendly staff and enjoys caring for animals each day. When she's not at the hospital, Chasity can be found hanging out with her four dogs, Molly, Sugar, Tripps and Sway, spending time with her friends and family and boating.
Veternarian assistant Katie DeLoatch is the newest member of our team but an old hand at being around animals. “I have always wanted to be a veterinarian and plan on becoming one,” said Katie, who spends some of her free time riding and showing her Arabian horses. “I love learning about new things and about all the pets we see. I also enjoy working with the entire hospital staff.” Katie also has two dogs, Bear and Boo, three cats, Pippin, Thomas O’Malley and Maggie, a rabbit named Patches and, of course, her horses Emmanuel and Steppers. She enjoys working out and playing the piano.
Veterinary Assistant Paul Langley joined the team at Bush Animal Clinic in March of 2012. "I love animals, I always have," Paul said. "I enjoy having a part in making sure our client's pets are taken care of in the best way possible. And when an animal comes in that knows me and is happy to see me, it's a great feeling."
Paul has two cats, Isis and Misha, and he relaxes by grilling, spending time with his two children, watching sports and taking walks in the woods.
Veterinary Assistant Emily Simmons joined our team in May of 2012. "I learn something new everyday and everyone here is so kind and helpful," Emily said about working with us at Bush Animal Clinic. "I love the hands-on experience I get with the animals."
She is a member of the Pre-Vet Club at Berry College and the University of Georgia Beekeeping Institute. Emily is a Certified Beekeeper and a Certified Welsh Honey judge.
Emily has an 11-year old Beagle at home named Lucy. She enjoys beekeeping, spending time with family, reading, whitewater rafting, surfing and traveling.