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.
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.
Dr. Amanda Balinski
Dr. Balinski is originally from Pennsylvania but recently moved to New Bern from Kansas. She graduated from Ross University and also studied at Kansas State. She continued to work at a mixed animal hospital in Kansas before deciding to move east. She enjoys a variety of animals and has experience working with birds and smaller pocket pets. As a talented surgeon, we are happy to have her in the operating room. Seen with her standard poodle, Marcus, she also has a dachshund named Kylee, a cat named Gypsy and 2 guinea pigs. When not working, she enjoys visiting the beach, hiking, and kayaking.
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 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, running, reading, & doing jigsaw puzzles. They share their home with 2 dogs 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 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, running, reading, & doing jigsaw puzzles. They share their home with 2 dogs 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
Assistant
Katie has experience working in many different veterinary hospitals from Arizona, Rhode Island and Wilmington, NC. She has a biology degree from UNC-W and we are happy that she has circled back to settle in New Bern. She is currently working on her veterinary technician license. A natural pet lover, she has 4 cats, a dog and a guinea pig! Her & 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. She has a biology degree from UNC-W and we are happy that she has circled back to settle in New Bern. She is currently working on her veterinary technician license. A natural pet lover, she has 4 cats, a dog and a guinea pig! Her & her husband enjoy outdoor activities, kayaking and exploring new areas.
Darryl
Assistant
Darryl is an East Carolinian from Greenville and he has numerous years of experience in customer service. With his comforting smile, you and your fur baby family are sure to feel right at home! When he is not working with us, you can find him at the gym or reading a good book.
Darryl is an East Carolinian from Greenville and he has numerous years of experience in customer service. With his comforting smile, you and your fur baby family are sure to feel right at home! When he is not working with us, you can find him at the gym or reading a good book.
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 other animal hospitals near Miami. As a new transplant to North Carolina and newlywed, they have already expanded their family with 2 new rescue puppies!
Rachel is our versatile receptionist and assistant who is always willing to help wherever needed. She is a Floridian with experience working in other animal hospitals near Miami. As a new transplant to North Carolina and newlywed, they have already expanded their family with 2 new rescue puppies!
Marina
Assistant
We are happy that Marina joined us in early 2019. She has experience working in the pet industry in Japan and various customer service related positions. She made her way to eastern NC after marrying her husband who is in the Marine Corps. She enjoys working with animals and helping our clients with their visits. They also enjoy exploring the coast and visiting family in Pennsylvania.
We are happy that Marina joined us in early 2019. She has experience working in the pet industry in Japan and various customer service related positions. She made her way to eastern NC after marrying her husband who is in the Marine Corps. She enjoys working with animals and helping our clients with their visits. They also enjoy exploring the coast and visiting family in Pennsylvania.
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.