Our Team
George Edwards
DVM, Hospital Director, Advanced Surgery
Dr. George Edwards is the owner and hospital director of Magnolia Veterinary Surgery. Dr. Edwards is a native of Louisville, MS. He completed his Bachelor of Science and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Mississippi State University. Dr. George graduated from MSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and continued to pursue his career in veterinary surgery through internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College, Prince Edwards Island, Canada, followed by surgical internship at Animal Hospital Specialty Center, Denver, CO. He then completed a 3 year small animal surgical residency at a private veterinary surgical referral hospital, South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Mandeville, LA, and stayed as an associate surgeon for 3 additional years. In 2015, Drs. George and Sara Edwards moved their family to Tupelo to established Magnolia Veterinary Surgery.
Dr. George’s areas of interest include orthopedics, particularly diseases of the ACL (TPLO) and complex fracture repair.
Dr. Edwards is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.
Sara Catherine Edwards
DVM, Anesthesia, Hospitalist, Rehabilitation
Dr. Sara Catherine Edwards is owner and hospitalist of Magnolia Veterinary Surgery. A native of West Point, MS, she earned her Bachelor of Science at Millsaps College, Jackson, MS and completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University. Dr. Edwards has a special interest in canine rehabilitation, and has further trained in the area at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Edwards has had the pleasure of practicing a mixture of general practice veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery and anesthesia, emergency medicine and veterinary rehabilitation. She is passionate about her role at MVS as anesthetist and hospitalist, where she closely monitors the care of each individual patients needs before, during and after surgery. Dr. Edwards also enjoys supervising the MVS rehabilitation department.
Lela Ramey
Veterinary Technician -ICU, Assistant Office Manager
Lela has a huge heart for animals and has always wanted to work in the veterinary field. Lela was raised in Fulton, MS where she completed high school and graduated from Itawamba Community College. Lela enjoys running and spending time with her husband, Devan and their daughters, along with their dogs, Sadie and Skye.
Samantha Hester
Veterinary Technician – Head Surgery Technician, Anesthesia
Samantha Hester is from Tupelo, Mississippi. She spent 11 years in general practice veterinary medicine before joining Magnolia in 2017. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her two boys (usually watching Marvel movies), and fangirling over Cole Swindell. She has one fur baby, a dog named Bowen, who she rescued after being hit by a car several years ago.
Kala Taylor
Veterinary Technician- ICU, Surgery
Kala is from Fulton, Mississippi. She has more than two decades of experience in animal care, having begun her career in veterinary medicine in 2002. Kala is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her 15-year-old son and her pets, which include two dogs and a cat.
Tammy Palmer
Veterinary Technician
Tammy Palmer Herring is our overnight veterinary technician and has worked with animals for the past 14 years. She says, “It’s the most enjoyable job you could ever have!”. Tammy has lived in Guntown all her life and graduated from Saltillo High School. She and her husband, Richard, have one fur baby, Rim. He’s a 15-year-old Jack Russell. Rim is the joy of her life and is always by her side.
Racheal Parks
Certified Veterinary Technician –
ICU, Anesthesia, Surgery
Racheal is from New Albany, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology and then obtained her license as a Certified Veterinary Technician. Racheal worked in general practice for four years prior to joining the MVS team. In her free time, Racheal enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her husband, son, and their dog, Nala.
Rita James
Reception/Referral Coordinator
Rita James is from Okolona, MS where she graduated with the class of 1999. She has a huge heart and a sunshine smile! Rita loves spending time with her family, especially her daughter, who always keeps her going. Rita loves meeting and greeting new people with a big smile, which makes her the best receptionist around!
Teegan Brown
Veterinary Technician
Teegan is from Iuka, Mississippi, and is currently pursuing her associate’s degree with a pre-veterinary concentration at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Her passion for animal care began at a young age and has only grown through her experience working in the veterinary field. With two years of veterinary experience, Teegan is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care for every patient she meets. When she is not studying for school, she loves traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Dana Jenkins
Veterinary Technician – Surgery
Dana is from Columbus, MS. She is a graduate of MUW with a degree in photography. She has had a passion for nature and the outdoors from a young age. Dana has worked in veterinary medicine for the last 10 years. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, cinema, and spending time with her family. She has 2 dogs: Bokeh, and Odysseus.
Dulce Flores
Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery, Anesthesia, ICU
Dulce resides in Hamilton, AL. She graduated from Jefferson State Community College in 2021 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Once completing her degree, she became a licensed Veterinary Technician. She knew she wanted to work in the field of Veterinary Medicine since she was little. She worked in general practice for 4 and a half years before coming to work at Magnolia. When she is not at work she loves reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. She adores all animals but cats hold a special place in her heart.
Makayla Teague
Licensed Veterinary Medical Technologist- ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia
Makayla is from Ramer, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in the fall of 2024 with a B.S. in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and a B.S. in Veterinary Technology. Soon after, she became a licensed veterinary technician. She spent two years in general practice and two years practicing veterinary emergency medicine prior to joining the Magnolia team. In her free time, Makayla enjoys reading, scuba diving, and spending time with her husband and her two dogs, Oakley and Maggie.
Stormie Stewart – Veterinary Assistant
Stormie is a native of Oxford Mississippi. She received her associate of arts at ICC. When she is not working, Stormie enjoys watching TV and movies. She also enjoys spending time with her pets Chevy and Winchester, along with her numerous reptiles (snakes and bearded dragon).