Dr. Carrie Friedewald

DVM/Owner

Dr. Friedewald is the owner and founder of Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital, where she has served the community since 2010. A third-generation Marietta native, she has been drawn to animals her entire life and built her career with that purpose in mind.

She attended Davidson College, where she played collegiate volleyball while double majoring in Biology and Psychology, before earning her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.

She founded Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital with a clear vision: to create a place where high-quality medicine and strong relationships go hand in hand. The practice quickly outgrew its original space, leading her to design and build the freestanding hospital it is today.

Her interests include cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and geriatrics. She is known for her consistency, clinical judgment, and the trust she has built with patients and their families.

She has trained in mindfulness through Brown University and continues working toward teaching mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).

Dr. Friedewald lives in Marietta with her family. She is a wife and mother, and her daughter, Emma Louise, is a pre-vet student at UGA. At home, she has Sphynx cats and Labradors and enjoys reading, Mahjong, and time outdoors

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

Dr. Plymel earned her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where she focused on small animal medicine. She then completed a rigorous rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., before returning to North Georgia to continue practicing.

Her clinical interests include surgery, dentistry, wound management, dermatology, and client communication. She is known for her thoughtful, thorough approach and her ability to connect with both pets and their families.

Dr. Plymel lives in Marietta with her husband, Brandon, and their three boys. When she’s not at work, she’s usually spending time with her family, tackling home projects, or keeping up with her indoor plants. She also shares her home with Mollie, a sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Finley, a cat who runs the household.

Dr. Katie Taylor

DVM

Dr. Taylor is a compassionate veterinarian who focuses on building lasting relationships while keeping pets happy and healthy. She earned her veterinary degree 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 combines thorough medical care with a friendly, approachable style that helps both pets and owners feel at ease.

At home, Dr. Taylor lives with her husband, AJ, and their lively crew: Mavis (beagle mix), Ezra (mini goldendoodle), and Terry the iguana. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding and plays viola with the Atlanta Musicians Orchestra.

Dr. Krystin Hone

DVM

Dr. Hone has lived and worked in North Georgia since 2002. She earned her undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University and her veterinary degree from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduating in 2013, she has built a strong reputation for connecting with both her patients and their families.

In 2024, Dr. Hone became Fear Free Certified, with a focus on reducing stress and creating a more positive experience for pets during visits. She has a special interest in dentistry and senior pet care.

She lives in Acworth with her husband, two children, four dogs, and a small flock of chickens. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening and reading.