Dan Hudson
Veterinarian, Practice owner.
Dr. Hudson graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1966. After graduating from veterinary school, he served in the Epidemic Intelligence Service of the U.S. Public Health Service. He was stationed at the CDC in Atlanta and in New Mexico while doing Rabies research and zoonotic disease outbreak investigations. After completing his tour of duty with the USPHS, Dr. Hudson worked in a private practice in Virginia for 2 years. In July, 1970 he opened Mayfair Animal Hospital which was the first veterinary hospital in Cary. In 1987, Mayfair opened a second clinic - Northwoods Animal Hospital. Dr. Hudson moved to Northwoods in 1987. He has served on various boards and held several offices in veterinary associations. He is currently an adjunct professor at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hudson's outside interests include birding, gardening, and canoeing. He and his wife live in Pittsboro with their two black labs, Montana and Angus. They also have a cat named Di Di and two chickens, Hattie and Rudy.
Melissa Hudson
Veterinarian, Practice owner
Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine/Feline Specialty
Dr. Melissa Hudson has been an associate at Northwoods Animal Hospital for 7 years. She grew up in Cary working for her father, Dr. Dan Hudson. Dr. Melissa attended N.C. State where she earned her B.S. in Poultry Science in 1989. She attended the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM degree in 1993. Dr. Melissa currently lives in Cary with her 2 dogs (Bodie and Sydney) and her 2 Cats (Achilles and Aster). Her outside interests include hiking and camping.
Janis Albert
Associate veterinarian
Dr. Albert is a 1997 graduate of the NCSU, College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced for 2 years at a small animal practice in Knoxville, Tennessee before joining the Northwoods family in June of 1999. Dr. Albert obtained her B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech in 1993. Originally from Meriden, Connecticut, Dr. Albert currently resides in Apex with her husband Chris, son Jared, 4 cats (Milo, Lilly, Camille and Morris) and a yellow lab named Sophie. Dr. Albert's outside interests include hiking, reading, and crafts.
Sandra Hellberg
Veterinary Technician
Sandra began work at Northwoods as a kennel technician in November 1998. She became a veterinary assistant in June of 1999. Sandra has 4 dogs: Jesse, a Sheltie; Hannah, a Sheltie/Jack Russell mix; Zoe, a Border collie mix; and Vinny, a Sheltie. In addition, Sandra has two cats, Roger and Ginger, and an Eclectus parrot, Oscar. Her interests include agility training, obedience, flyball and herding, all four of which she actively trains and competes.
Jennifer Thomas
Veterinary Technician-Surgery
Jennifer is a North Carolina native who began working with us in December of 1999 as a part-time technician. She came to us full-time in August of 2001. In her hometown of Manteo, she worked as a veterinary assistant before attending Meredith College, where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 1999. Jennifer resides in Cary with her husband Chris and various animal friends: Moose, a Great Dane; Fisher, a Great Dane rescue; her 3-legged cat, Ilean; and Quaker Parakeet, Abby. Jennifer's interests include dog training, gardening, reading and camping and hiking with her dogs. She currently teaches puppy classes with Start Them Right, Inc. held here at Northwoods. She has just started agility training with Moose.
Janet McFarland
Head Receptionist
Janet, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, has been with Northwoods Animal Hospital for 10 years. She started out as a kennel technician and is now our head receptionist. Janet resides in Cary with her 8 cats: Oreo, TC, Marlin, Basik, Smokey, Forrest, Herman and Becker. All but Marlin were adopted since Janet has been at Northwoods. Janet enjoys gardening, reading, and caring for her multi-cat household.
Amanda Edwards
Receptionist
Amanda joined the Northwoods staff in the spring of 2000 where she began as a kennel technician and was quickly promoted to kennel manager. From there she moved up front to work as a receptionist. Originally from Greenville, NC, she currently resides in Sanford with her cats Thomas and Cuddles, and her Rottweiler Princess. Amanda enjoys spending time with her baby girl, Kasie, and riding her horse, Honey.
Megan Heilman
Office Manager
Megan began working for Dr. Dan Hudson in 1979 as a licensed veterinary technician. She worked for Dr. Dan for 7 years. Megan moved to Virginia and then returned in 1993 to work for Dr. Dan once more. In 1999, her husband's job moved them to Sweden for 2 years, but now she is back working as our Office Manager. She lives in Cary with her husband Mike and daughters Taryn, Kyrie and Blair. Megan has 2 dogs, Chance and Winnie and 1 cat, Mistletoe. Mistletoe made the journey with them from Sweden!
Sheri Phillips-Majmundar
Receptionist/Technician
Sheri has been a technician and receptionist with Northwoods since 1996. She is originally from Syracuse, New York where she received an associates degree in Social Science from Onondaga Community College. Since then she has attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn and NCSU where she continued her focus in Social Science. Her main interest is in animal behavior. Sheri teaches puppy classes with Start Them Right, Inc. at Northwoods and also does private obedience consultations. She hopes to continue to help families have a better understanding of their pets' behavior so they may enjoy a happy life together. Sheri currently resides in Cary with her husband Amar, 3 cats(Murray, Myles and Mattingly) and a black lab named Yankee Clipper.
Rachel Mills
Veterinary Technician
Rachel came to Northwoods in October of 2000 as a part-time technician. In January 2002, Rachel decided to become a full-time Northwoods member. Rachel is pursuing a career in Animal Behavior and training. Rachel currently resides in Raleigh with her dog Pepper, a Miniature Schnauzer. In her free time, she enjoys training and competing in obedience, agility, tracking and Rally-O obedience trials. Rachel also assists in obedience and agility classes at a nearby training facility. She is looking forward to getting another Miniature Schnauzer puppy in the spring.
Jennifer Lowe
Veterinary Technician
Jenny came to work at Northwoods in 2001 as a veterinary technician. Jenny originates from Illinois, but after traveling the country and taking college courses, she ended up here in North Carolina. She now resides in Holly Springs with her cat, Ophelia. When not working here and at other jobs, Jenny enjoys music, camping and hiking.
Alice M. Hunsucker
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hunsucker came to Northwoods in June of 2003. A 2003 graduate of NCSU, College of Veterinary Medicine, Alice worked in an emergency animal hospital on staff for one year in Raleigh. She then decided to make the change to regular veterinary care and came to work with us! Alice lives in Cary with her husband and 5 pets. Her two dogs; Audrey and Guinness and three cats;
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