Dr. Lee Barton received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2015. He also received a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from UGA in 2011. After graduation, Dr Barton worked at a mixed animal clinic in Clarkesville, Ga for 3 ½ years prior to moving to Blackshear. Dr. Barton joined Satilla Animal Hospital in 2018. He practices small animal medicine and surgery.

Dr. Barton met his wife, Nicole, who is also a veterinarian while in vet school. They have one son, Sawyer, who is 15 months old. They also have a Rottweiler named Titan and a cat named Bella. Dr. Barton enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, and cheering on the Dawgs on Saturdays.