Our Veterinary Team
Joel Landrum, DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Joel Landrum joined the Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs immediately after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. With a passion for emergency medicine sparked during veterinary school, he has dedicated his entire career to the field, focusing exclusively on ER animal medicine. Dr. Landrum has a particular interest in complex trauma and surgical cases. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys life on his farm near Athens, where he resides with his Australian shepherds, barn cats, and chickens.
Clare Maloy, DVM
Dr. Maloy graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. A West Virginia native, she completed an internship at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, gaining valuable experience working alongside veterinary specialists. With a deep passion for emergency medicine, Dr. Maloy has dedicated her career exclusively to animal ER. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and practicing yoga.
Amanda Slider, DVM
Dr. Amanda Slider, a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, has been practicing emergency medicine in the Atlanta area since 2009. With a passion for veterinary care that began in second grade, Dr. Slider worked as a veterinary technician for 10 years while completing her degrees.
During her time in vet school, she led outreach programs as the President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, organizing wet labs to teach advanced emergency procedures. Dr. Slider excels in handling challenging emergency cases and finds fulfillment in supporting pet parents during critical and unexpected situations. Her areas of expertise include feline medicine, critical care, and surgery.
Outside of work, she cherishes time spent with her family, including her three children, husband, and two cats. Dr. Slider also enjoys adventurous activities like scuba diving, snowboarding, and traveling. She actively engages in professional development through her memberships in the AVMA, GVMA, IVECCS, and AAFP.
DeWayne Biddle, DVM, DACVECC Board-Certified, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Biddle graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 before doing an Internship at Oklahoma State University. He moved to Charlotte, NC, working in a progressive small animal hospital for four years. In 1991, he moved to Atlanta to begin work in Emergency Medicine. From 1997 to 2001, Dr. Biddle did a residency in emergency and critical care, becoming board-certified in 2002.
Jennifer Kissinger, DVM
Dr. Kissinger boasts a rich 30-year career as a veterinarian. Initially, she was exclusively dedicated to feline medicine for a substantial period of time, however, she made a pivotal shift to emergency and critical care medicine and surgery over 15 years ago. Dr. Kissinger's professional passions lie in the realms of emergency surgery, feline medicine, and geriatric care.
Beyond her practice, she enjoys spending quality time with her teenage son, embarking on sailing adventures with her father, and creating culinary delights with her boyfriend.
Virginia Aida-Fickens, MS, DVM
Dr. Virginia Aida-Fickens is a 2022 graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Initially focused on research, Dr. Aida-Fickens rediscovered her passion for practicing veterinary medicine during her studies at Auburn. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in infectious disease. She serves as a research fellow with the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Outside of her research, Dr. Aida-Fickens enjoys contributing to the veterinary community as a relief veterinarian, providing her expertise to the veterinary practices and pets of the Atlanta area.
Our Veterinary Support Team
Lauren Green
Chris Norman
Jenny Thronson
Jonathan Feldman
Jessica Wamsley, RVT
