Dr. Gage Furtado
Dr. Gage Furtado graduated from Ross University School for Veterinary Medicine. He has been with Animal Hospital of Newton-Conover for 2 years. He loves all of his patients.
In his spare time, Dr. Furtado spends time with his wife and 2 adorable little boys.
Dr. Michaelene Gates
Dr. Michaelene Gates received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University, completing her clinical studies at Louisiana State University.
Dr. Gates was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and recently moved to Hickory, NC with her husband and their three horses. As a child, she became interested in veterinary medicine through her parents' appreciation and knowledge of animals and by helping take her family dogs to the vet. Dr. Gates grew up with Shelties; however, her menagerie quickly included tortoises, fish, aquatic frogs, 10+ hermit crabs and 40 dwarf hamsters. Yes, you read that correctly: 40 hamsters ... AT ONCE! (She named them all and has stories about each of them!)
Leisurely, Dr. Gates enjoys spending time outdoors, snorkeling/scuba, flowers and cheering on the Steelers and Penguins.
Courtney - Receptionist
Courtney is originally from Florida. She previously worked in the human medical field, but has been with PCA since 2016. She has a love for all fur-babies, big and small. Courtney resides in Hildebran with her husband and 4 children. They have a cat, 3 goats, and 2 hamsters.
Sheena - Receptionist
Sheena has been with PCA since 2011. Her love of animals began at childhood. In her spare time, she enjoys reading mystery novels and antique shopping.
Sheena - Veterinary Assistant
Sheena is originally from Hickory, but she now resides in Lake Norman. She attended UNC Charlotte and Gaston College. Sheena has worked in the veterinary field for over 10 years. She is also a licensed cosmetologist. Her one child is a fur-baby named Seamus. If she is not wakeboarding on the lake, then she is horse back riding or hitting the gym.
Katee - Veterinary Assistant
Katee was born and raised in Hickory, NC. After attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Katee moved back home to fulfill her passion of working with animals. She currently lives locally with her fiancee and a house full of fur-children.
Ginni - Veterinary Assistant
Ginni is from Newton. She went to Lenior Rhyne Univeristy for music. She is currently attending a Veterinary Technology school online. Ginni has 3 pets, but loves all animals.
Laurel - Veterinary Assistant
Laurel has been with PCA since 2016. She is a proud "fur-momma" to her cat, Fiona, and her dogs, Anita, Koko, Duke and Meeska. She loves caring for our patients and enjoys working with the awesome staff!
Leigh - Veterinary Assistant
Leigh is originally from Conover. She has worked in the Veterinary field since 2011. She has 1 German Shepherd and 1 cat. She loves all dogs and cats, big and small. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outside and traveling.