A Team Who Roots For You

Friendly Veterinary Experts

SweetWater Veterinary Hospital is the newest veterinary hospital in the Coweta County area and the only animal hospital to serve the City of Palmetto. We provide exceptional veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotics- which includes birds, reptiles, small mammals, and zoological animals. We are committed to educating and building relationships with clients & pets to prevent health issues and promote a better quality of life. We provide a veterinary experience with a calming hospital atmosphere, the newest technology, and a big focus on team experience- all of which translates to a better experience for you and exceptional care for your pet. Through the most modern advances in diagnostics, medicine, and surgery we strive to keep your special family members in optimal health. Each visit will be a personalized experience where we tailor every service to your pet’s specific needs.

Dr. Sara Collins Powell

Practice Owner

Dr. Sara Collins Powell is our exotic trained veterinarian who has over 8 years of experience working with exotic pets as well as zoological and aquatic animals.

Dr. Powell went to the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree as well as for veterinary school. She then spent two years at Auburn University to specialize in exotic animal medicine. Dr. Powell also loves seeing dog and cat appointments too!

Dr. Powell is originally from Augusta, GA and moved to Newnan, GA in August 2019. She is married to Hanson Powell and they have a mini golden doodle named Finn! Sara is active in the Newnan Junior Service League and loves mentoring students from local schools as well as vet students from Auburn and UGA.

Shelby Tidwell, CVPM

Practice Owner

Dr. Melynda Stephenson

Practice Owner

Dr. Melynda Stephenson is our companion animal veterinarian who has over 10 years of experience.  Her veterinary interests include small animal internal medicine, dentistry and ultrasonography.   

Dr. Stephenson graduated from Furman University with her undergraduate degree and Auburn University for both her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master’s in Biomedical Science Degrees.

Dr. Stephenson was raised in Newnan, GA and graduated from The Heritage School. She returned to Newnan several years ago to raise her family in the same close-knit community she experienced herself. She and her husband enjoy watching their kids compete on the sports field and travelling. Their busy household includes an Aussie named “Rip” and a rescue kitty named “Mr. Meowser.

Paul

Practice Manager

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Ansley

Veterinary Assistant

Corine

CSR Customer Service Representative

Holli

Veterinary Assistant

Dana

Veterinary Assistant

Kacie

RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician

Courtney

Veterinary Assistant

Lauryn Green

RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician

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