Dr. Nelson Pinto

Born and raised in Bogota (Colombia’s capital), Nelson developed a close connection with animals while spending time at his grandmother’s coffee plantation. He obtained his degree in veterinary medicine from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogota, where he then practiced for 5 years between academia and private practice.  After two years working as an intern in an equine practice in British Columbia, Canada, Nelson was accepted and completed a three year residency program with a Master’s Degree in Equine Internal Medicine at Auburn University and became board certified.

During his internal medicine residency, he discovered veterinary ophthalmology and decided to pursue the specialty. At the University of Georgia, he completed a two year ophthalmology internship that led to a three year residency at North Carolina State University. Nelson has published a number of papers and articles in both fields of Internal Medicine and Veterinary Ophthalmology. He joined Dr. Brogdon at the Animal Eye Clinic and after a year and a half purchased the practice. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading and road cycling.

Johnnie, RVT

Johnnie was born in Columbus,GA and raised around the United States since her dad was in the military. She has always had a love for animals, and once she moved back to Georgia, she started her career in the veterinary field. She is an alumni of Ogeechee Technical College and a registered veterinary technician. She has worked in general practice, but is very excited to learn more about ophthalmology. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her daughter and two Toy Poodles.

Kate, RVT

Katelynn was born in Mountain Home, Idaho and raised around the midwest. She attended Veterinary Technology school at Colorado Mountain College and graduated in 2019. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in both GA and SC. She has a passion for reptiles and has a trio of tortoises along with a chihuahua named Milo.

Priscilla

Born and raised in Lumberton, Priscilla grew up on her family’s farm where her love for animals grew. Longing for warmer weather, she moved down to South Carolina where she met her husband Andrew. Priscilla has been working in the veterinary field for 15 years including general, emergency, surgery, oncology and ophthalmology. In her free time, Priscilla loves to spend time at the beach with her son and with her pets Roo, Thor and Bitty Kitty.

Kayla

Originally from Columbia, SC Kayla has over a decade of experience in general practice. In her free time she enjoys roller skating and staying active; she is also a retired Savannah Derby Devil. She and her husband live with a small entourage; she has four dogs and two cats.