Dr. Michaelene Sechrist received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University, completing her clinical studies at Louisiana State University.
Sheena has been a Veterinary Receptionist since 2007 and has been a part of the PCA team since 2011! She adores working with the public and their beloved four-footed babies. Sheena knew that she wanted to care fore animals since she was a child when a stray kitten hopped into her desk at school. In her spare time, Sheena enjoys theater, antique shopping and playing with her cat, Twix.
Courtney M. is a Veterinary Assistant that has been with the Animal Hospital of Newton Conover since November 2016. Beforehand, Courtney worked in the human medical field as a CNA and Pharmacy Technician. She enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and decorating and resides with her husband, 4 children, her cat named Max and 3 goats, Penny, Storm and Cow.
Kayla is a Veterinary Receptionist that is originally from Granite Falls. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her family. Kayla currently resides in Granite Falls with her boyfriend and her Labrador Retriever, Cooper.
Whitney is a Veterinary Assistant, originally from Maiden, NC. Whitney attended CVCC and Gaston Community College. She attended the Veterinary Technician program graduated with an associates degree in Applied Science. She currently resides in Hickory, NC with her two fur babies, Lambo and Karma.
Toni is a Veterinary Assistant who began her veterinary career working in shelter medicine in 2014. When Toni is not at work, she enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her loved ones and taking day trips with her dog, Dakota. In total, Toni has 6 dogs, 2 horses and a cat.
Kayley, pictured here with her beloved fish, Swim Shady, is one of our Veterinary Assistants. Kayley has a hefty background in the equine industry and has had experience working with upper level equestrians before transferring fields. She relocated from Pennsylvania in October 2019 and currently resides with her boyfriend, Kenneth, friend, Chris and her two fish. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, hiking and painting.
Courtney P. is one of our new Veterinary Assistants who claims that she “absolutely loves her job!” Courtney has an Associate’s degree in Zoo Science and in her free time, loves to hang out with her friends, spend time with her dog, Bailey (pictured here), and listen to music.
McKenzie is a Veterinary Assistant who began her career in boarding and shelter medicine in 2017, She resides in Lincolnton with her husband, son, her cat named Kira and her dog named Oreo. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.