Virginia McNamee, DVM

Dr. Virginia McNamee decided she wanted to be a veterinarian at a very young age. Most of her childhood was spent in Raleigh, NC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Tech and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. Dr. McNamee joined Steele Creek Animal Hospital in May 2006 and is enjoying life in Charlotte.

All aspects of veterinary medicine excite Dr. McNamee, particularly cardiology, internal medicine, surgery and community outreach. She loves spending time with her husband, Daniel, and crazy dog, Dakota. She also enjoys camping, hiking, Virginia Tech football games, bluegrass music, cooking and gardening.

 

Johanna Clark, DVM

Dr. Johanna (Jo) Clark is a North Carolina native raised in Wilson. She received her BS in Animal Science from North Carolina State University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the Steele Creek Animal Hospital staff in June 1998. She has 4 dogs - Chunky, Brutus, Sage and Roxy - who require a lot of attention. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Sean. Jo's special interests in veterinary medicine include oncology, neurology, and general medicine.

 

 

Patricia N. Young, DVM, CVA, CCRP

Dr. Patricia Young is a native of the Steele Creek community, a graduate of Olympic High School, and a life long member of Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. She attended Meredith College majoring in Chemistry and Biology and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. Dr. Young completed a small animal medicine and surgery clinical internship at the University of Illinois prior to entering private practice in Laurel, Maryland. In 1984 she returned to her home community to establish Steele Creek Animal Hospital where she continues her work as a staff doctor as well as Hospital Administrator. Dr. Young is very fond of the friendships she has made with clients and patients through the years and has been most appreciative of the community's support. Her professional areas of interest include dentistry, oncology, and geriatric medicine.

Dr. Young and her husband, Terry Herrington, share their home with one Irish Setter, 2 Great Danes, 3 cats, and have two horses on the pasture. To re-energize, Dr. Young enjoys time with her pets, camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding & little get-aways to the mountains.

Melinda Whitaker, DVM

Dr. Melinda Whitaker joined the Steele Creek Animal Hospital staff in June 2002. She received a BA in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill, attended NCSU as an undergraduate, and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from NCSU in May 1997.

Dr. Whitaker’s family includes husband, Doug, children Andrew and Erin, and 2 cats, Polka Dots and Boo. She enjoys spending time with her family, is active at her children’s school and in her church. She also enjoys walking, hiking and reading.

Originally from northeastern North Carolina, Dr. Whitaker practiced in the Raleigh area for several years before moving to Charlotte. She enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine.

Desiree Seibt Judy, DVM

Dr. Desiree Seibt Judy grew up in our area and graduated from Clover High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Clemson University and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. She practiced in Dacula, Georgia before joining Steele Creek Animal Hospital in October 2006. Dr. Judy enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling with her husband, Ben, and her pug, Lexi. She also has three cats: Simon, Ivan and Gus, who stay at home.

 

 

Jennifer Bryant, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Bryant received her BA in Biology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1990 and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1994. Although a Virginia native, she has practiced in the Carolinas since graduating from veterinary school. She enjoys the varied nature of small animal practice and finds all areas interesting and rewarding.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, reading, running, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Marty, and her two cats, Bianca and Mick.

 

 

Heidi Hutmaker, DVM, CVA

Born in Minneapolis, Dr. Hutmaker grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Kansas State University, she graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 2002. Dr. Hutmaker completed her acupuncture certification at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and is currently pursuing Chinese herbal certification. Dr. Hutmaker’s professional interests include behavior, nutrition, internal medicine and integrating both Western and Eastern veterinary medicine.

Dr. Hutmaker and her husband, Jesse, enjoy traveling, hiking, the arts, and spending time with friends. They currently have six kids to call their own: two dogs (Holden and Hayden), two cats (Pixie and Capone) and two Netherland Dwarf rabbits (Tweek and Token).