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.
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
