Northwest Georgia is where Dr. Sumner has always and continues to call home. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelors in Animal Science and Biological Science and went on to receive his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

After school Dr. Sumner worked in a small animal practice in Calhoun and ran a large animal mobile practice before rejoining the VAC team full time in 2019. He is extremely passionate about providing his hometown community and the surrounding areas with the highest level of small and large animal care we can provide.

When he is not practicing veterinary medicine you can find him spending time with his wife (Brittni), their two daughters (Hadley and Kennedy), and their two dogs (Luke and Tuff). He enjoys camping, watching Georgia football, and doing just about anything outdoors.

Dr. Courtney Landers grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. She graduated from Berry College with a Bachelors in Animal Science in 2020 and went on to attend the University of Illinois where she graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Prior to vet school, Dr. Landers worked with Dr. Sumner as a veterinary assistant at VAC.

We are thrilled to have to her back here with us. She has two dogs: Denny and Tux, and in her free time enjoys being outdoors, reading, and horseback riding.

Dr. Ava Talmage graduated from the University of Georgia with her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1983. She has been practicing small and large animal medicine for more than 40 years. She is also knowledgable in herbal medicine and is a certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Dr. Talmage’s experience and wealth of knowledge in the veterinary field is a testament to the quality of medicine VAC provides its patients.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and grandchildren as well as riding trails on her trusted gaited pony, Levi.