Our Doctors
R. Flynn Nance
DVM, MS
Dr. F. Nance graduated from the University of Georgia where he studied Biology as an undergraduate, earned a Master’s degree in Veterinary Parasitology, and completed his degree with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Nance and his wife, Dr. Susan Nance, founded Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital in May of 1987.       Dr. Flynn Nance is also the Past President for both the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Board and the State of Georgia Veterinary Board.
Susan Nance
DVM
Dr. S. Nance graduated from the University of Georgia where she earned her undergraduate degree in Zoology and completed her degree with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. S. Nance is our lead surgeon in the Hospital.Â
Ashley Carter
DVM
Dr. Carter began working here in 2010. She graduated from the University of Georgia with and undergraduate degree in Biological Science and completed with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Leslie Lathem
DVM
Dr. Lathem began working here in 1995. She graduated from the University of Georgia with an undergraduate degree in Microbiology and completed her degree with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lathem sees exotics and pocket pets as well as cats and dogs. She also works at East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic.Â
Kayla Lashley
DVM
Dr. Lashley began working here as an intern in 2015. Since then, she graduated from Georgia College and State University with her undergraduate degree in Biology and completed her degree with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.Â
Our Staff
Bryan Pickens
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Practice Manager When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Baseball Player What little know fact about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I’m the youngest of 7 siblings What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2002 Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? Behind the scenes: What your clients don’t want you to know. What is your favorite part of your job? Getting to meet new clients. In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? My dog If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Whose your favorite? What interests or hobbies do you have? Golf, Business development, spending time with my wife and kids.
Chelsea Pilgrim
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Lead Assistant UN-Official Title Chelsea #1, Red When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Jockey What little know face about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I LOVE Pokemon What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2013 Chocolate or vanilla? Neither, mint ice cream If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? Life Among Giants What is your favorite part of your job? Caring for hospitalized patients and seeing them go home In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Frogs If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Why do you meow so much? What interests or hobbies do you have? Video games, puzzles, board games, reading
Jamie Long
What is your official title at Honey Creek? CCR UN-Official Title The weird one When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Rich What little know face about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I traveled with a backpack in Europe and the USA for about 2.5 years. What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2021 Chocolate or vanilla? Swirl If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? It’s Not All Puppies and Kittens. What is your favorite part of your job? Helping people build a great long lasting relationship with their furbaby! In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Reptiles If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? What’s your favorite food? What interests or hobbies do you have? Foraging, arts/crafts, home decor
Ashley Wilson
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Client Care Representative UN-Official Title Squeaky. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Marine Biologist. What little know face about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I plan to work with sharks after I get my degree. What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2020 Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate. If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? How to survive off of insane amounts of caffeine and lunch break naps. What is your favorite part of your job? My coworkers In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Sharks If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Why don’t you like Dante? What interests or hobbies do you have? Marine biology, traveling, reading, baking, music.
Chelsea Morrell
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Client Care Representative UN-Official Title Chelsea #2 When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A scientist What little know fact about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? That I did become a scientist, but I love my Honey Creek family so much, I’m still here on Saturdays! What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2017 Chocolate or vanilla? It depends on what it is. Neither? If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? How to: Multitasking at a Vet’s Clinic What is your favorite part of your job? Seeing the pets that we get to help and getting to know them like our own. In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Snakes If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? What is your name for me? What interests or hobbies do you have? Science, reading, animals, sport
Dante Crawford
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Vet Assistant UN-Official Title The boss when Dr. Nance is gone. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A history teacher What little know face about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I’m good at tennis… like really good What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? October 2013 Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? How to keep 15 insane people, sane. -An Autobiography. What is your favorite part of your job? Working with exotics, my coworkers, and clients In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Pit bulls. If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Who’s a good boy? What interests or hobbies do you have? Anything basketball related, playing baseball with my son.
Mary Kate Dearing
What is your official title at Honey Creek? Veterinary Assistant UN-Official Title Murphy Kate or Muscles When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An animal whisperer What little know face about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? Im the youngest of 4, I’ve been to 20+ states, and I love to workout 🙂 What year did you begin working at Honey Creek Vet? 2018 Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? The Case of the Missing Nail Trimmers What is your favorite part of your job? The snacks In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? Ferrets If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Why must you carry my socks around? What interests or hobbies do you have? Taking hikes with my fiancé and pup, playing spike ball and paddle boarding in the ocean!
Melissa Glancy
What’s your UN-official title? Official: Receptionist          Unofficial: The chosen one When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian or a hairdresser  What pets do you have? Bermuda, cat. Bookie, Pit mix. Rogue, pit What little known fact about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I’m a Brown belt in Karate. Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla What year did you begin working at Honey Creek? 2017  What is your favorite part of your job? Working with a great team. Making clients and patients happy.  If you wrote a book about your job at HCVH, what would the title be? “It Wasn’t Me”  In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? The ones left behind  If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? -Bermuda, where did you go?Â
Tabatha Holcomb
Unofficial: World’s Best Surgery Tech When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A millionaire What pets do you have? 2 dogs: Jaxx and Waylon, 5 cats, goats, and a mean alpaca What little known fact about you would surprise clients (and possibly your co-workers)? I have 6 tattoos. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate. What year did you begin working at Honey Creek? 2010 What is your favorite part of your job? Surgery If you wrote a book about your job at HCV, what would the title be? -Why do I have to be the one to break stuff?  In your opinion, what animals are most misunderstood? All of them. If your pet could answer one question, what would you ask? Why must you always be touching me?Â