Meet the Team at Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Jennifer Ponce

Veterinarian

Dr. Ponce was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Kennesaw State University in 2006. She graduated with honors from Tuskegee University of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She is an active member of AVMA, GVMA, and the National Veterinary Honors Society Phi Zeta. Dr. Ponce has been a part of the Windy Hill family since 2019, and our clients and patients love coming to see her!

She is passionate about small animal soft tissue surgery and is interested in learning more about ultrasonography and internal medicine. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending her time outdoors with friends and family. She is head over heels in love with her three Cane Corsi (Italian Mastiffs), Ali’i Nui, Arabot, and Phoenix. She loves to train and compete with her dogs in many dog sports, such as agility, obedience, conformation, scent work, and dock diving! She is welcomed home at the end of the day by her three cats, Baci, Forza, and Squirt.

Stefanie

Practice Manager

Stefanie has been a part of the Windy Hill team since 2007. She considers herself unbelievably lucky to have been a part of so many beloved pets’ lives. She is an advocate of animal behavior & training, and when she is not busy at Windy Hill Vet, she is helping teach puppy obedience at Alchemy Dog Training in Marietta. She finds dog training to be incredibly rewarding and has worked hard competing and teaching her own dogs in various dog sports, including agility, obedience, rally, scentwork, barn hunt, dock diving, conformation, and lure coursing. She lives in Acworth with her husband Carlos and son Alexander along with their pets: Darwin the Supermutt, Izyk the German Shorthair Pointer, Rogue the German Shepherd, Clove the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the boss himself, Vader, the cat. With their own zoo at home, she only hopes her baby boy Alex grows up to love animals as much as she does.

Bri

Receptionist

Bri has been a devoted member of the Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital since August 2023, with a robust background in the veterinary field dating back to 2017. Bri, a proud pet parent to Zeus (Zuzu) and Athena (Tina), seamlessly blends her love for animals with her professional dedication. Outside of work, she enjoys precious moments with her husband and children, embarking on hiking adventures. Bri also nurtures her passion for indoor plants, skillfully propagating them in her free time. Her compassionate spirit, coupled with a diverse range of interests, makes her an invaluable asset to our team, embodying the essence of care both in and out of the clinic.

Michelle

Receptionist

Michelle has been working in Veterinary Medicine on and off since she was in high school. She previously worked in the Large Animal Medicine Department at UGA as well as two other animal hospitals in the Atlanta area. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Florida and spent time teaching private voice lessons as well as working for the GSU Department of Music and Atlanta Young Singers. She has sung in the Atlanta Symphony Choruses for more than 20 years during which time she performed on two Grammy Award winning recordings. She lives with her husband and three cats – Quint, Jake and Scout.

Jose

Veterinary Assistant

Jose’s deep affection for animals has propelled him through a fulfilling journey in the veterinary field for nearly seven years, beginning in 2017. Currently pursuing a course in cybersecurity, he seamlessly balances his passion for animal care with his commitment to academic excellence. A warm welcome awaits him at home from his two beloved German Shepherd/Husky mixes, Ares and Ariel. Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Jose finds joy in collecting Funko figures, indulging in anime, and savoring quality moments with his wife, Willow, creating a well-rounded and vibrant life outside the veterinary clinic and school.

Natalie

Veterinary Assistant

Natalie, one of our talented veterinary assistants, has been in the veterinary field for 3 years now. She started as a veterinary receptionist in her hometown in Indiana. She recently started training as a veterinary assistant and has shown great promise. She joined our team at the end of last year and has been a welcomed addition! Natalie moved to Georgia in the fall of 2021 and although it was a bit of an adjustment, she is loving the Atlanta area! Natalie has a dog named Teddy, a 3-year-old Maltipoo, who is the love of her life! When she’s not busy taking care of patients, she loves to spend time with her family living an active lifestyle.

Dr. Catherine Bryant

Veterinarian

Dr. Bryant earned her veterinary degree from Tuskegee University in 2016. Since then, she has enjoyed practicing medicine in a clinical setting and caring for companion animals. Her main interests include internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Developing and maintaining client relationships is something that she considers to be an honor. Outside of work, Dr. Bryant enjoys spending time with her own animals. She adopted Luna, a Chihuahua mix, in 2019 and Bailey, a Terrier mix, in 2015. She also enjoys walking along the many trails Georgia has to offer.

Alejandro

Veterinary Assistant

Alejandro joined the Windy Hill team in August and has fit in seamlessly. He always brings a smile to everyone’s face with his calm, funny demeanor. He has been in the field of veterinary medicine for 8 years. When he isn’t busy caring for your pets, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He is also a very talented guitarist and plays in a variety of local venues.

Sam

Veterinary Assistant

Samantha, “Sam” as we lovingly call her, grew up loving animals. She was fortunate enough to own everything from horses to dogs and everything in between. Sam began working in the veterinary field in 2019, and it has quickly become her passion. When she isn’t working here, she spends her time with her fiancé Daniel and their son Wyatt. She also has 2 dogs, Luke and Leia, and 2 cats, Betty and Bella.

Ethan

Veterinary Assistant

Ethan has a BA in literature from the University of West Georgia and started as a kennel tech back in 2016. In 2017, he was promoted to a veterinary assistant and has been in the field for 7 years. He has a tabby cat named Lucy that he has raised from a kitten. In his free time, Ethan reads a lot (must be from having a literature degree), is an avid comic collector (try his comic book knowledge!), and is an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ethan’s pronouns are he/him and they/them.