Spay Neuter Clinic of the CarolinasVeterinary team

Dr. Katie Wilson received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biology from The Ohio State University. She then moved south to attend Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Over the past 8 years, Dr. Wilson has provided care for both large and small animals in need through local humane societies, rescue organizations, and low-cost veterinary service groups. Dr. Wilson’s professional interests include general surgery and preventative medicine. She is Fear Free Certified and an AAFP Cat-Friendly Veterinarian. She believes in making every visit to the veterinarian as stress-free as possible for her canine and feline patients (as well as for the people who love and take care of them!). At this time, she has one very pampered and spoiled senior kitty (Pippen). She is excited to be in the Charlotte area, and she looks forward to meeting you and providing care for your furry companions!

Antonia Gardner grew up in northwest Florida, attending undergraduate school at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She graduated with her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 2004, after which she completed a small animal/ exotic internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists and North Bay Animal Hospital. In 2005 she moved to SE Florida and began a diverse career, practicing small animal and emergency medicine, spay, and neuter of exotic pets, and becoming the medical director at the South Florida Wildlife Center. Besides her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gardner enjoys research, lecturing, and mentoring veterinary students. In 2022, Dr. Gardner, husband Dr. Makowski, and son Cayeden were thrilled to move to Charlotte NC, to enjoy the beautiful scenery and seasons that North Carolina has to offer. They are looking forward to hiking, rafting, camping, and other outdoor activities. Dr. Gardner is a self-described “bird nerd”, and currently shares her home with two spoiled dogs, Wennie and Nugget, and a chunky, demanding guinea pig named G. Fluff. She is looking forward to serving Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolina’s clientele and learning more about the greater Charlotte area!

Tammy has been instrumental in building, up-fitting, remodeling, staffing, and opening other veterinary facilities in the area and has implemented and organized multiple local low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics for the public. Tammy also helps with several local animal hospitals and rescue groups, and even sat on a Charlotte area Board of Directors for a non-profit organization as their Treasurer for 4 years.

Tammy currently has one dog, one mouse, and one cat, but her house is often filled with squirrels, opossums, and other wildlife. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, gardening, and watching her favorite college sports.

Cris was born and raised in California. After graduating from high school, she took a summer trip to North Carolina to visit her Aunt and has lived here ever since. Cris was about 6 years old when she discovered her passion for animals. She has been in the veterinary field since 1996 and is also a full-time pet sitter. During her spare time, she enjoys the comforts of home with her cats, Charlotte and Momma Kitty.

Annie was born and raised in Charlotte and graduated from Olympic High School a year early, and moved to South Carolina with her family. Annie is the middle child out of three sisters and was always the one to ask for pets growing up.

“I feel my love for vet med started when I was fourteen years old, and my bloodhound had a vein puncture on her leg, and I was quick to stand by her and yell to my parents something was wrong.”

It was a long night for the family, but everything was ok, and she lived to be 15 years old. Annie finally made the step into vet med in 2020 and started school with Penn Foster to someday become an RVT. Annie started out as a receptionist at an Emergency Animal Clinic and is always looking to learn more about the health of all pets. Annie is a single mom, and her son loves what she does for work and is always asking to come to work with her. Together they currently have a 6-year-old border collie named Jack and recently a calico tabby named Lucy.

I was born and raised in Peoria, IL. I have always loved animals since I was little, and seeing I was too young to work at eight years old, my sister and I started a pet-sitting business in our neighborhood, and I kept it going for over ten years, expanding to other surrounding areas. I was able to start my veterinary career in a clinic when I was 16 years old.

I have also lived in Youngstown, Ohio, where I worked as a vet assistant before moving to Monroe, North Carolina, where I plan on getting my veterinary technician degree.

In my free time, I enjoy making bread, organizing, riding horses, or doing anything else outdoors. I currently have one dog (German shepherd/sheltie mix) named Maya and a calico kitty named Hannah.

Anna has two wonderful cats named Pickles and Beans, and a blue tongue skink named Mozzie! She has always had a strong passion for animals since she was little and now strives to graduate from school in order to gain her LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician). Anna has been working in the veterinary and animal field for over 3 years now, and her favorite part of working is listening to people’s stories about their pets and watching them grow!

Laura was born in Bogotá, Colombia. Since she was a child, she has always had a strong sense of caring for animals. She began rescuing stray animals at the age of 10 and eventually studied veterinary medicine to help them in a clinical setting. She has lived in the United States since 2024 and seeks to continue her studies and her passion for animals.

She has a beautiful cat named Motita, who has been with her since she was a child. During their time together, she has experienced the endless and unconditional love of a pet.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and practicing her favorite sport, taekwondo, which she has practiced since she was 13.

Rachel was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, her family moved to Charlotte when she was 15. She went to college in Hyde Park, New York, where she got a degree in baking and pastry. Shortly after moving back to Charlotte, she met her husband where they now live with 2 dogs and a cat. Ever since Rachel was a little girl she’s always wanted to work with animals, and is very excited to meet you and your fur babies!

Stephanie was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephanie got her first dog at the age of 17; this new interest led to her stepping into the veterinary field, which later sparked and fueled her passion even more for helping animals. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the city for new things to do and new places to eat with her boyfriend, but when she’s home, she loves spending time with all 3 of her fur babies, and baking all kinds of homemade doggie treats.

Courtney was born in Columbus Mississippi and moved to South Carolina at 6 years of age and has been here ever since. Courtney is married with 2 children, Mason 4 and Maddilyn 2. When not working, she enjoys being outside, playing with her children, going on trips, hiking, and anything that has to do with water or plants. Courtney was around 7 years old when a dog was hit in the middle of the road, so went out to the road, picked up the injured dog, took him to the vet, and that’s when she discovered she wanted to help animals in need for the rest of her life. (She still has that dog she saved; his name is Drako.)