Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Valerie Leathers grew up in Conyers, Georgia. She went to the University of Georgia and received a biological science degree in 2002. She then attended the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching College and received her veterinary doctorate in 2006. Valerie knew at a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian and started working in veterinary offices at the age of 17. After graduating from veterinary school, she worked in the Douglasville area for 6 years. Her favorite cases are internal medicine casesDr. Leathers and her husband met in Athens and now live in Dallas with their three sons, which keep them busy! They have 2 dogs, a golden retriever and a JackRussellterrier, and a feisty long hair cat named Tybee. Even though they are both UGA graduates and football fans, they are happy to see any pets thathaveothercollegiatealliances!Valerie is pictured with the picture of her cat Tybee (as any cat owner can appreciate, Tybee only comes to the vet office when necessary, not for photo ops).
