SUZANNE SHELDON, DVM
I decided at the age of 4 to be my dog Jack's doctor and I never gave up on the cause! I have been involved in veterinary medicine for over 20 years and earned my veterinary doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2008. I have been a vet for a wide variety of species, everything from 2000 pound bulls to tiny rodents. While most of my patients have been of the furry variety, some have been feathered, shelled or even scaled. Nothing gives me more pleasure and fulfillment than treating pets in their home environment. After years of slowly becoming more disenchanted with the corporate direction of veterinary medicine I decided to establish French Broad Mobile Vet. My new life as a full time visiting vet is very exciting. I love meeting pets and their people in their own environment. It adds depths to being a vet that I previously never experienced in the office and allows me to give the personal time and attention my patients need and deserve. When not making housecalls I love hiking, kayaking, gardening and spending time with my family at our home in Marshall, NC.
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We currently have one small alien dog named Mia and fiery barn cat named Gomez.
MEL SHELDON, OFFICE MANAGER/RECEPTIONIST
Mel is original from Georgia and has a long history of work in non-profit advocacy. She currently runs the ship acting in an administrative capacity to keep French Broad Mobile Vet efficient, on time, and customer focused. When not working Mel loves to hike, kayak, and take her camper van Elvira out for a few days on the road.
CHRISTINA HEPNER, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Christina is originally from Georgia but has lived in Madison County for over 15 years. She previous worked at University of Georgia Vet School and other vet clinics in Haywood County before becoming part of the French Broad Mobile Vet family. Christina has three kids (humans not goats), six dogs, four cats and a pet pig. She loves gardening and all sorts of other outdoor activities.