Joseph Atwell, DVM & Ashlee Puckett, DVM

Dr. Atwell graduated from Western Kentucky University and received a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science/Agriculture. From there he obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society. 

Dr. Puckett graduated from University of Louisville and received a Bachelors Degree in Business Economics and Minored in International Business and Marketing. From there she obtained a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society.

Samantha Hawthorne, DVM

Dr. Hawthorne received her Bachelors in Biology from Purdue in 2010.  From there she obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, also from Purdue, in 2014.  After receiving her DVM and before coming to us, she worked for 2 years in emergency near Chicago.  She and her husband, have 2 cats, Gus and Muta and a very spoiled mutt named Winnie.

Becky Cochran, DVM

Dr. Becky Cochran received her Bachelors in Biology from Southern Georgia University. From there she obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She and her husband, have the best golden retriever named Floyd.

Holly Bertram, DVM

Br. Bertram graduated from University of Kentucky in 1998 with a degree in Ag. Biotech. She then went on to Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM in 2003. She practiced at a mixed animal practice in Tennessee for 19 years. Dr. Bertram is married and has 2 adorable children, 3 dogs, 2 cats, a horse and a bearded dragon. They are thrilled to become a part of the Ft. Walton community! Dr. Bertram enjoys riding horses, hiking, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding.