Proudly Presenting Alpharetta’s Premier Team

Amber Smetana brings with her over 20 years of animal care experience, including a history of professionally training horses and managing equestrian operations. As our Office Manager, Amber brings a wealth of passion for organization—helping ensure clients have extraordinary experiences while in our hospital. In her spare time, Amber propagates exotic plants and cares for her French Bulldogs.

Amanda Baker has worked over four years in veterinary medicine as a nurse. Amanda is a fierce patient advocate and works hard to ensure all clients’ pets receive the best-possible care while in our hospital. Amanda currently resides in Roswell with her beagle, Callie and enjoys a good book! 

Yvette most recently worked 8 years as an Equine Operations Manager and prior to that, after graduating from KSU, she spent over 13 years teaching Physical Education.  Her true love has always been for animals.  She has owned everything from hamsters to horses, and everything in between.  Currently at home, she has a rescued and much loved Lab Mix senior named Asher.  In her spare time, she enjoys puzzles, board games, movies, Top Golf,  spending time with her family, and going to the beach-any beach!

Erica brings Edgewater Animal Hospital over 15 years in professional and animal care settings. She resides in Cherokee county with her husband and rescue beagle mix, Rosie. She has always enjoyed working (and volunteering) with animals of all kinds. In her spare time, Erica enjoys nature and traveling—including volunteering to transport wildlife in need. 

Janzell Ruiz is originally from Puerto Rico , but Georgia has been her home for the last 7 years! She currently lives in Roswell with her two dogs, Maui and Kai, as well as her husband. She has been in the veterinary field for over 7 years and loves being able to help animals when they need it most—it fills her heart with joy. In her time away from work, Janzell enjoys camping, hiking, and climbing!