Laura Philips:

Laura has lived in Brunswick all of her life and attended Brunswick High School. She graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1986 with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology and became board certified that summer.  After graduation, she worked with Dr. Billy Weeks and then Dr. Terry Nobles.  Laura started working at Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals in April of 1994 when the practice opened.  Her duties include lab work, anesthesia, dentals, radiography, and client education.  She has one dog, Gracie, (a golden retriever) and 4 cats.

Cheryl Turner:

Cheryl has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since July of 1994.  She began as a kennel assistant, but has worked her way into a Patient Care Representative, as well as being able to help out in all areas of the hospital.  She is married to Gary Turner and has two grown sons and four grandchildren.  She also has a barn full of horses and two cats.  Her hobbies include trail riding and timed running events with her horses.

Sandy Stokes:

Sandy has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since March of 1995 and is our Office Manager.  She is married and has 3 children.  She also has four dogs, one cat, and three horses.  She is very passionate about animals and their care, as well as client interaction.  She finds her job very rewarding.

Melissa Ellis:

Melissa has worked for Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since June of 2004 as a part-time Patient Care Representative.  She has four dogs and graduated from Coastal Georgia Community College with a degree in Radiology.

Brandy Foster:

Brandy is our Patient Care Representative and has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since March of 2006.  She enjoys caring for our patients and their families.  Her own pets include an American Bulldog named "Dolly Mae" and a cat named "Scooter."

Marilyn Griffiths:

Marilyn  is our Patient Care Representative and has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since November 2006.  She moved to coastal Georgia in 1974 and graduated from Coastal Georgia College with an Associated in Science degree.  Marilyn worked with other veterinarians, the local Humane Society and her own pet store before joining CCHFA.  She has 11 cats, 1 dog, 13 birds, 1 turtle, 1 tortoise and 2 aquariums.  Her hobbies include tennis, gardening, music and crafts.

Heather McGregor:

Heather is our Client Care Representative and has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since May 2007.  She came to CCHFA with years of experience in veterinary medicine.  She moved to Brunswick in 1990 from Florida.  She graduated from Brunswick High in 1999. GO PIRATES!  Heather married her high school sweetheart, Stephen.  They have 2 children, 4 dogs and 3 cats.  She enjoys photography, scrap booking and baking. 

Sara Nelson:

Sara is our Patient Care Representative and has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since December 2006.  She came to CCHFA with 8 years experience in the veterinary field.  She moved to Brunswick from Reading, Pennsylvania with her handsome son Shawn Szabo.  She enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses and taking walks.

Stephanie Holland:

Stephanie is our Patient Care Representative and has worked with Cheek to Cheek Hospital for Animals since July 2004.  She graduated from Coastal Georgia Community College with a degree in Surgical Technology.  She has a daughter named Ambria who is the joy of her life.  She also has 2 dogs and cats that she loves to spend time with.