Dr. Eric Wheelis
Dr. Eric Wheelis has over 20 years of clinical experience treating small and large animals.
He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 1997 he graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
His experience includes caring for small animal patients and treating livestock. As a practicing veterinarian, he has a strong interest in endocrinology. His training also included the study of foreign animal diseases at the USDA's Plum Island facility.
Dr. Wheelis and his family live in New Bern, NC. He spends most of his free time with his family. He also enjoys kayaking, hiking, and playing the piano. Songs that he has composed can be found iTunes & Spotify!
He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 1997 he graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
His experience includes caring for small animal patients and treating livestock. As a practicing veterinarian, he has a strong interest in endocrinology. His training also included the study of foreign animal diseases at the USDA's Plum Island facility.
Dr. Wheelis and his family live in New Bern, NC. He spends most of his free time with his family. He also enjoys kayaking, hiking, and playing the piano. Songs that he has composed can be found iTunes & Spotify!
Dr. Kelly Kropilaki
Dr. Kropilak is originally from New Jersey but recently moved to New Bern to be closer to family in the area and warmer beaches. Born & raised in New Jersey, she received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. She moved southward to St. George's University in Grenada to earn a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kelly has over 13 years of experience in private, small animal practices and in spay & neuter clinics/shelters. Her work has moved her from New Jersey to Wyoming and back east to North Carolina. She enjoys the beach, music, reading and being a proud aunt to her nephews and niece. There is not a printed scrub top she doesn't like, especially with sharks on it!
Sharon
Practice Administrator
Sharon enjoys working with her husband, Dr. Wheelis, in order to bring care and compassion to both owners and their pets. She is previously a Registered Nurse and earned a Bachelor of Arts from UNC at Chapel Hill but she now enjoys patients that are fur babies! After their move to New Bern in 2001, she became a stay-at-home mom until the opening of AHNB. She helps with practice administration. In her free time, she enjoys all of her kids activities, kayaking, hiking, reading, & doing jigsaw puzzles. They share their home with 2 dogs, Lacy & Jasmine, and a sweet cat, Sonic.
Sharon enjoys working with her husband, Dr. Wheelis, in order to bring care and compassion to both owners and their pets. She is previously a Registered Nurse and earned a Bachelor of Arts from UNC at Chapel Hill but she now enjoys patients that are fur babies! After their move to New Bern in 2001, she became a stay-at-home mom until the opening of AHNB. She helps with practice administration. In her free time, she enjoys all of her kids activities, kayaking, hiking, reading, & doing jigsaw puzzles. They share their home with 2 dogs, Lacy & Jasmine, and a sweet cat, Sonic.
Samantha
Hospital Manager
Samantha handles day to day management. There to answer your questions, she knows the importance of high quality pet care and customer service and she is always willing to help with your concerns. She keeps the hospital running smoothly. Being a true local to New Bern, Samantha was born and raised in eastern NC and welcomes those new to our area. She is always busy continuing her education. She enjoys relaxing best with her 3 rescued dogs.
Samantha handles day to day management. There to answer your questions, she knows the importance of high quality pet care and customer service and she is always willing to help with your concerns. She keeps the hospital running smoothly. Being a true local to New Bern, Samantha was born and raised in eastern NC and welcomes those new to our area. She is always busy continuing her education. She enjoys relaxing best with her 3 rescued dogs.
Katie
Registered Veterinary Technician
Katie has experience working in many different veterinary hospitals from Arizona, Rhode Island and Wilmington, NC. We are happy that she has circled back to settle in New Bern. She has a biology degree from UNC-W and recently finished the veterinary technician degree program through Penn Foster. A natural pet lover, she has 4 cats, a dog and a guinea pig! She & her husband enjoy outdoor activities, kayaking and exploring new areas.
Katie has experience working in many different veterinary hospitals from Arizona, Rhode Island and Wilmington, NC. We are happy that she has circled back to settle in New Bern. She has a biology degree from UNC-W and recently finished the veterinary technician degree program through Penn Foster. A natural pet lover, she has 4 cats, a dog and a guinea pig! She & her husband enjoy outdoor activities, kayaking and exploring new areas.
Emma
Assistant
Emma is an assistant originally from Memphis, Tennessee but came to us recently from Pensacola, Florida through her husband's military service in the USMC. She has over 5 years experience in various animal hospitals along her way to N.C. Her & her husband, Sean, share their home with 2 cats, Ollie & Willie, and their lab, Oaklee, In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, jeeping, and reading. We believe she will love on your pets like her own!
Emma is an assistant originally from Memphis, Tennessee but came to us recently from Pensacola, Florida through her husband's military service in the USMC. She has over 5 years experience in various animal hospitals along her way to N.C. Her & her husband, Sean, share their home with 2 cats, Ollie & Willie, and their lab, Oaklee, In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, jeeping, and reading. We believe she will love on your pets like her own!
Rachel
Receptionist/Assistant
Rachel is our versatile receptionist and assistant who is always willing to help wherever needed. She is a Floridian with experience working in animal hospitals near Miami. As a transplant to North Carolina and newlywed, they have already expanded their family with 2 new rescue dogs!
Rachel is our versatile receptionist and assistant who is always willing to help wherever needed. She is a Floridian with experience working in animal hospitals near Miami. As a transplant to North Carolina and newlywed, they have already expanded their family with 2 new rescue dogs!
Shauna
Receptionist/Assistant
We are happy that Shauna joined us the summer of 2021. She is from central North Carolina and moved to New Bern for her husband's work. She has experience working previously in an animal hospital outside of Greensboro. She brightens up our office with her smiles and love for animals. They enjoy life with their German Shepard and 2 rescue cats. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, knitting and running.
We are happy that Shauna joined us the summer of 2021. She is from central North Carolina and moved to New Bern for her husband's work. She has experience working previously in an animal hospital outside of Greensboro. She brightens up our office with her smiles and love for animals. They enjoy life with their German Shepard and 2 rescue cats. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, knitting and running.
Kira
Assistant
Kira arrived back in New Bern after attending high school and community college in New York. She is glad to be back in NC and she hopes to become a veterinarian. She also loves the outdoors, running and exploring our beautiful beaches.
Kira arrived back in New Bern after attending high school and community college in New York. She is glad to be back in NC and she hopes to become a veterinarian. She also loves the outdoors, running and exploring our beautiful beaches.
