CEO/Practice Director
Since 2000*
“Dr. Will” grew up in Inglewood, California, and graduated from Morningside High School in 1984 before matriculating to Tuskegee University (4th generation) for both undergraduate and veterinary medical studies. He was accepted to veterinary school after only 3 years of undergraduate studies; and after receiving his DVM in 1991, he continued his training at North Rockville Veterinary Hospital in Rockville, Maryland before moving to Atlanta in 1992.
He loves music (big Dave Matthews Band fan), movies, painting with acrylics, and enjoying family activities. His favorite veterinary interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery. He married his classmate, Dr. Françoise Tyler, in September, 1993. They have 4 children; son David (9/97) and daughters Tyler (5/99), Gabrielle (11/01), and Olivia (7/03). They also have 4 dogs (Max, Louie, Frankie, and Etta James) and 2 cats (Zig-Zag and Charlemagne).
Dr. Will has served as the featured veterinarian on WebMD's web series, "Ask The Veterinarian”, and serves as a veterinary expert in WebMD magazine. He received the Purina ProPlan 2013 National "Veterinarian of the Year", and has been honored as one of Atlanta's "Best Vets" in Atlanta Magazine consistently since 2001, and was selected as a FIVE STAR veterinarian in that same publication- an honor bestowed to only 7% of the veterinarians in the metro Atlanta area.
*Practice Founder and Partner
Practice Administrator
Since 2001*
Dianna,originally from Louisville, Kentucky, has been in the Atlanta area for many years now. She attended Bellarmine University. Dianna is responsible for all accounting and administrative matters for The Village Vets, and she is also a partner. She and Dr. Draper worked together for years prior to her joining The Village Vets. Her hobbies include decorating, biking, watching hockey, antiquing and traveling. Dianna and her husband Mark live in Villa Rica and have 3 dogs - Butter, Doodle and Tabitha - all three are mixed breeds and all were adopted from rescue organizations.
*Practice Partner
Marketing/Public Relations
Since 2001*
Jeanna is from Atlanta and has lived here most of her life. She has been with The Village Vets since Day One, and serves as both an assistant manager for Decatur Village as well as Hospital Coordinator for all of The Village Vets practices. Prior to The Village Vets she worked in brand marketing at Kodak, as well as in the investment banking industry, before turning her career direction toward animal care. She has two pets - a dog, Beckham and cat, Kitty Jane.
In 2002, Jeanna miraculously survived a head-on collision; crushing her legs, arms and many other bones throughout her body. Jeanna is now physically impaired, but continues to be an integral part of The Village Vets. She is an inspiration to us all. Jeanna handles our marketing, social media, public relations, and web site...among many other things.
Why she does this: "The Village Vets as a whole - the people I work with and the pets and clients we take care of, has been a gift in my life.
*Practice Partner
Administrative Assistant
Since 2005
Trish, a native of Atlanta, is best described as someone that will always make you smile and seems to never be in a bad mood. An athlete at heart, she enjoys soccer, swimming and gymnastics. Trish hanging out and eating out with friends, reading, and photography. Prior to TVV, she had been in the banking industry for a number of years.
Why she does this: "My enjoyment comes from helping others, [especially] those who cannot help themselves."
