Dr. B. Otto Sharp Davidson College: BS Biology NC State - CVM 1993 Medical Interests/Strengths: Dr. Sharp has a special interest in treating diseases of the Eye (Corneal and Eye Lid Surgeries), Ears, Diabetics and Cushing Disease. Interests: Vegetable Gardening, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Camping
Dr. Lorie Valentino Education: Graduate of Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine 1993 Medical Interests/Strengths: Dr. Valentino has worked in equine medicine for a number of years. She is a native of WNC and recently moved home. Interests: She enjoys riding and competing in dressage with her horse, Silas, and spending time with her cats, Deetie Bug and Clyde.
Dr. Robert Scott Education: North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2000 Special Interests: Pharmacology and Preventive Medicine Hobbies: Traveling, Gardening, and Cooking
Dr. Melissa Nelson
Dr. Nelson graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She moved to the Carolinas 15 years ago, and has practiced in both South and North Carolina. She loves surgery, internal medicine, exotics, and all the puppies and kittens. She has a soft spot for cats and chihuahuas. Dr. Nelson’s first child is her nearly 14 year old chihuahua Vegas, her middle child is her cat Indy, and her fluffy child is Maeve, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (who gets groomed here by Emily!). She also has a fish named Glacier. When she isn’t working, she’s usually traveling the world photographing wild animals and has a few trips coming up!
We have an experienced long-time, caring staff who love to take care of your pets!