Meet Our Dedicated Doctors
Get To Know Our Veterinary Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care and take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring that each pet receives the individualized care they deserve. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Team
Dr. Carrie Friedewald
DVM/Owner
A native of Marietta, Dr. Carrie attended Davidson College on a volleyball scholarship, earning degrees in biology and psychology. She headed to the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine to earn her veterinary degree. She was honored with a class Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine and Surgery before graduating in 2002.
A Veterinarian is Born
Dr. Carrie Friedewald (Dr. Carrie) grew up with all sorts of dogs and cats, but her family’s Alaskan Malamute, Shadow, made a permanent impression.
One day, Shadow came down with a dangerous case of bloat. During Shadow’s week in ICU, Dr. Carrie’s inquisitive nature needed to know what was happening and why. Shadow fully recovered, and “the seed had been planted”, sending a young Dr. Carrie on a trajectory to become a Veterinarian.
Fast forward to 2010…
She practiced for eight years in the Kennesaw and Marietta area before she realized that a family-focused, small-animal hospital was needed. She decided to make that a reality and opened Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital in 2010. With particular interests in internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, and pain management, she has brought to life a premiere stress-free, family-focused practice through compassion, knowledge, and consistency.
Accomplishments
Atlanta Magazine: 5-Star Veterinarian Award 2010
Cobb Life Magazine: Named One of 20 Rising Stars Under Forty 2010
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine: Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine and Surgery
Homelife
Dr. Carrie, her husband Michael and her beautiful daughter Emma live with a black lab named Steve, three cats; a flame-point Siamese named Bill, two Sphinx Cats named Moose and Boris; Moose enjoys going for walks on his leash when he’s not riding on someone’s shoulders. Since Dr. Carrie was an awesome tennis player, her daughter, Emma, is following suit. Dr. Carrie’s time away from the hospital is dedicated to her daughter’s tennis endeavors.
Dr. Ana Plymel
DVM
Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital welcomes Dr. Ana Plymel to our team! She is excited for the opportunity to meet and care for your family pets. Dr. Plymel graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine where she focused on small animal medicine. After graduation, Dr. Plymel was accepted into a rigorous, one-year rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C. After competing her internship, she returned to Georgia and has since been practicing in the north Georgia region. She currently lives in Marietta with her husband Brandon and their three boys.
Dr. Plymel’s special interests include: surgery, dentistry, wound management, dermatology, and communication. When not chasing after her three boys or recruited into building Legos, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, catching up on a home renovation tv show, painting, enjoying a good book, and tending to indoor plants. She has a sweet cavalier named Mollie and a sassy cat named Finley who rules the house.
Dr. Plymel is thrilled to join the team and excited to have the opportunity to meet and care for your furry loved ones!
Dr. Katie Taylor
DVM
Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital welcomes Dr. Katie Taylor to our team! She is excited to begin building lasting relationships with owners to keep their pets happy and healthy. Dr. Taylor graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine with an emphasis in mixed animal medicine.
Her professional interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and internal medicine. She enjoys combining thorough medical care with a friendly, approachable style.
Dr. Taylor is married to her husband, AJ, and at home she’s kept busy by their lively crew: Mavis, an energetic beagle mix; Ezra, a miniature goldendoodle; and their resident “dinosaur,” Terry the iguana. Outside of work, Dr. Taylor enjoys horseback riding and plays viola with the Atlanta Musicians Orchestra.
She is truly excited to meet your furry family members and looks forward to providing them with excellent, compassionate care.