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 both 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 an internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College, Prince Edwards Island, Canada, followed by a one-year surgical internship at Animal Hospital Specialty Center, Denver, Colorado. He then completed a 3 year small animal surgical residency at a private veterinary surgical referral hospital, South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Mandeville, LA. He stayed on as an associate surgeon for 3 additional years. In February of 2015, Dr. George and his wife 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 the owner and clinic hospitalist of Magnolia Veterinary Surgery. A native of West Point, MS, she earned her Bachelor of Science at Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi and completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2009. During veterinary school, Dr. Edwards developed a special interest in canine rehabilitation, and pursued further training in this emerging area of veterinary medicine 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, emergency medicine, and veterinary rehabilitation. She is passionate about her role at MVS as anesthetist and hospitalist, where she closely takes care of each individual patient’s needs before, during and after surgery. Dr. Edwards also supervises the MVS rehabilitation department.
Lela Ramey
Veterinary Technician – surgery Assistant Office Manager
Lela has a huge heart for animals and has always wanted to work in a field with animals. 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 two daughters, Charlie and Parker, along with their dogs, Sadie and Skye.
Samantha Hester
Veterinary 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 Ethan & Dylan (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.
Liz Randolph
Veterinary Technician – Surgery, Anesthesia
Liz Randolph is from Pontotoc, Mississippi. Liz loves spending time with her two dogs, Mia and TB, her cat Brooks and husband, Tyler. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi with an Associates of Arts degree in 2016. She is now pursing her Veterinary Technician degree through Penn Foster to become a Certified Veterinary Technician
Emma Flinn
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Emma is from Blue Springs, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State University in the spring of 2022 with a B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science. She worked in general practice for 2 years and then as a student worker for the Beef Unit at MSU. After moving back home, she worked at a pediatric clinic before joining the Magnolia team. She enjoys the outdoors, baking, gardening, and spending time with her husband (Nate), son (Walker, age 2), and golden retriever (Marlee, age 4).
Tammy Palmer
Veterinary Technician (Nights)
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 in 1991. She is married to Richard Herring. They 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.
Paige Gadd
Veterinary Technician –
ICU and Rehabilitation
Paige is from Nettleton, Mississippi. She graduated from Itawamba Community College with an Associate’s degree in 2019. She has always held a strong compassion for animals and has grown very passionate about rehabilitation after surgery. She is the Rehabilitation technician who will always greet you with a bright smile! Paige shares her time with her husband, Harley, her two Goldendoodles, Maple and Moose, and her cat, Fig.
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, NyAngel, who always keeps her going. Rita loves meeting and greeting new people with a big smile, which makes her the best receptionist around!
Lianne Sartin
Veterinary Technician (Night)
Originally from the Memphis area, Lianne moved to North Mississippi when she married her husband in 2005 and they have two sons. Lianne has been a veterinary assistant since 1998. She enjoys general practice, emergency medicine, and overnight supportive care. She is enrolled in an online college working towards her associate’s degree in Veterinary Technician. She shares her home with 6 dogs, 2 cats and a horse.
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. She has worked in veterinary medicine for 7 years. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, cinema, and spending time with her family. She has 3 dogs: Henry, Bokeh, and Odysseus.
Dulce Flores
Certified Veterinary Technician – Surgery, Anesthesia
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
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.