Dr. Martin - HINESVILLE, GA

My name is Peter Winn Martin. I am the senior veterinarian and chief bottle washer at Flemington. I grew up nearby on St. Simons Island. My earliest childhood memories involve my family’s buff cocker spaniel, Noel. My first pet was my Christmas collie, Robbie. In my home, I was the pet caregiver, so whether I was caring for Jingle’s hot spots or feeding our cats, or just giving loving care to and receiving unconditional love from whoever we had at any certain time, the job was mine by natural inclination. As a high school student I was fortunate to be able to begin working as a kennel assistant for our family veterinarian, Dr. Billy Weeks. He fueled my desire to become a veterinarian through his caring concern for his patients and their owners, a trait I think I developed and share. I attended the Veterinary College at the University of Georgia, and while there I met my wife Cathy, an artist and world class cook. We have been married 35 years, and we have four children, and all love pets. My wife and I currently care for Rudy, our nine year old weimaraner, and Penelope, a two year old American Staffordshire, both rescues. I enjoy morning and evening walks with them and golf without them. When they give me a chance to sit and relax, Rudy sits on my left, with at least a paw touching me, and Penelope sits on my right, as close as she can. I am a deacon in my church.

My desire is that my practice reflects my concern that my clients’ pets are treated with the same care and concern that my staff’s pets receive.