Our Staff 

Mary Banker
Receptionist  

Hi, I’m Mary. I have been working at Sedgefield Animal Hospital with my husband, Dr. Banker for over twenty years. I have done everything in the practice from bathing, surgical prep, assisting, and for the past 16 years I have enjoyed the position of receptionist/front office person.

Before working at Sedgefield I was a stay at home mom.  Before that when Dr. B was in vet school I taught kindergarten in Columbus, Ohio.  I graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1971 with a degree in Elementary Education.  We have lived in North Carolina since1976, but originally we are from Cincinnati, Ohio.

We have a daughter, Leslie; two sons Brad and Kevin, and two grandchildren Isaac, and Toni. Dr. Banker and I have two wonderful cats Sassafras a Burmese, and Mousse a Bombay/Burmese Mix. We also have numerous “grand-puppies and kitties”.  My hobbies include travel, music, gardening, hiking (all sorts of outdoor activities), and visiting the grandchildren!


Anne Kent
Receptionist/Groomer  

Hi my name is Anne. I have been part of the Sedgefield Animal Hospital team for 27 years. My jobs have varied from receptionist to technician; currently I am a receptionist/groomer and I am in charge of staffing.  I have been married to my husband Jim now for 29 years, and we have 3 kids. My 4 legged family includes 2 dogs, Joey, a Standard Poodle, Therapy, a Boxer-Fox Terrier Mix and 3 cats, Buster, Gucci, and Oliver.


Michelle Wright
Financial Administrator  

Hi my name is Michelle. I’ve been a part of the Sedgefield Animal Hospital team since March of 1996. My 5 year old son, Chandler loves getting into everything and playing with our new Labrador puppy, Tripper. My cat Cecil is a very timid kitty unless we're alone then he's very frisky, playful and mischievous. David (my husband) and I enjoy packing up the whole family to spend our weekends at Lake Tillery.






Courtney Kent
Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant  

Hi my name is Courtney. I am a receptionist/technician here at Sedgefield Animal Hospital.  I have lived in North Carolina my entire life.  I have been part of the Sedgefield family since birth; I have worked here since 1997.  I have a Golden Retriever named Kaleb, a German Shepherd named Spumante and a Burmese cat named T. Strudel McNoodle.   

 

 

Kristi Short
Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant  

Hi my name is Kristi. I started working here May 2002. I have a 10 year old son named Brennon. I also have a house full of pets. We have a pug mix named "Peanut" and 2 cats,Littleone and Uri.  My son also has an Albino Cornsnake.





Jenn Hotaling
Team Leader - TLC Dept./ Veterinary Assistant 

Hi my name is Jenn. I moved here from Vermont summer of 2006 and begun working here right after that. I love working with animals and have a special bond with horses and enjoy riding when ever possible. I have an Australian Shepherd named Mamosa and a Siamese cat named Delilah.
 

Heather Schuman
Team Leader- Medical Dept./ Dental Assistant  

 My name is Heather. I have been part of the Sedgefield family since February of 1999. I started working here in the TLC Department and now I am Dr. Banker's Dental technician. My family consists of my husband Erik, my boxer Jagermister and phat cat Kahlua. I enjoy going to concerts, hiking, camping, and anything to do with horses.

 

 

 

 

Chris Carr
Veterinary Assistant 

Hi my name is Chris. I started working here summer of 2008. I am in school at UNCG studying music. I have a cat named Antonio Banderas, a turtle named Franklin and my two roommate's dogs Nina, Zoe and Miles Davis.

 

Ashley Waren
Veterinary Assistant 

Hi my name is Ashley. I am originally from New York. My fiancé and I moved here in 2008. I love animals and have 2 horses, a cat, and a Doberman named Diego who likes to come to work with me.

 

 


Melissa Janiszewski
 Veterinary Assistant 

Hi my name is Melissa. I just moved here from New York and live with my roommate Ashley. I have a huge love for all animals and I am looking forward to get to know you and your pets soon.



Theo (aka Theodore-able)
Office Cat / Office Greeter

Hi my name is Theodore! I am the resident house cat. I have lived here for 9 years now and enjoy every minute of it. Stop in and see me I love getting praised and petted. I am a wise, old (yet still young), and gentle soul. Some call me a counselor, because you just can't help but to feel better when I sit on your lap.



Chance
Office Cat / Office Greeter In Training

Hi! My name is Chance, as in "Second Chance". I came to SAHDC when I was just 4 weeks old. I was found by a very nice young man on a golf range. I had a severe and irreparable leg injury. The staff here nursed me to health with love and TLC. They knew from the beginning that they couldn't save my leg. However, they wanted me to get big and strong before having surgery.  When I turned 5 months old this past September the doctors knew I was ready for surgery to amputate my front leg. The day after my surgery I was ready to go, and haven't slowed down since. The staff thought they would be able to place me in a new home once I recovered from surgery, but by that point they had already fallen in love with my great and funny personality. Theo, the older, wiser, resident cat has taken me under his paw and is teaching me the ropes.