Rebecca Johnson, DVM
Practice owner Rebecca Johnson, DVM, graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has practiced veterinary medicine for over 20 years. Before joining Mallard Creek Animal Hospital in 2010, she owned a veterinary hospital in Atlanta and worked for several years in the Lake Norman area. Dr. Johnson's special interests include internal medicine and endocrinology.
Dr. Johnson is an avid reader and also enjoys knitting, photography, and scrapbooking; however, she is happiest spending time with her family. Her favorite family activities are traveling, camping and playing games.
Dr. Johnson and her husband live in the Highland Creek area with their two children, a miniature dachshunds, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, and her cat Eugene
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Johnson is an avid reader and also enjoys knitting, photography, and scrapbooking; however, she is happiest spending time with her family. Her favorite family activities are traveling, camping and playing games.
Dr. Johnson and her husband live in the Highland Creek area with their two children, a miniature dachshunds, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, and her cat Eugene
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Anna Ponce, DVM, CVA
Dr. Anna Ponce is originally from Richmond, Virginia, and completed a bachelor's degree in Animal Science at Virginia Tech. She obtained her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Ross University, located on the island of St. Kitts, and completed her clinical year at the University of Illinois. She recently moved to the Charlotte area, from Chicago, and is excited for some warmer weather! Dr. Ponce is certified in Acupuncture and has a special interest in dentistry, oncology and dermatology. In her free time, Dr. Ponce enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, gardening and watching movies. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Cooper and Georgia, and her kitten, Mustache.
Kathleen Grace, DVM
Dr. Kathleen Grace grew up along the shore of Lake Michigan in Muskegon, MI. To all who knew her as a child, it is not surprising that she grew up to become a veterinarian. Her first word was “dog,” and as a child, she would pass the time at her grandparents’ house by looking up different dog breeds in the encyclopedia. Besides animals, her other love as a child was reading, and she eventually earned her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Michigan. Though she received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University, her loyalty lies with the Wolverines (Go Blue!).
Dr. Grace and her husband, Ryan, live in Mooresville. They share their home with a mixed-breed dog named Ferris and a domestic shorthair cat named Sloane. In her free time, Dr. Grace enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and camping with her family, as well as reading and baking. Dr. Grace is very excited to be part of the Mallard Creek Animal Hospital family and looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Dr. Grace and her husband, Ryan, live in Mooresville. They share their home with a mixed-breed dog named Ferris and a domestic shorthair cat named Sloane. In her free time, Dr. Grace enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and camping with her family, as well as reading and baking. Dr. Grace is very excited to be part of the Mallard Creek Animal Hospital family and looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Katie Waller, DVM
Dr. Katie Waller is originally from Nashville, TN. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Auburn University, she moved back to Tennessee and graduated in 2019 from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Since moving to the Charlotte area, she has worked in both large and small animal medicine. Dr. Waller's interests include dermatology, neurology, and behavior. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, weight lifting, and spending time her husband, Andrew, and their dog and cat, Harley and Eightball. Dr. Waller is very excited to join the team at Mallard Creek!
Nora Turner, DVM
Dr. Turner earned her veterinary degree from the University of Tennessee. Since then she has practiced all over the Carolinas as both a staff and relief veterinarian. In her free time, she enjoys camping, card making, scrapbooking and spending quality time with her husband and son. She also shares her home with 2 cats and a bulldog named Hannah.
Mary Fluke, DVM
Dr. Fluke started her animal care career looking after goats at the Duke University Field Station, then on a dairy farm in upstate New York. Imagine her surprise when she ended up as a small animal veterinarian! She earned her BA at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, then her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University in 1986. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Purdue University before moving to Charlotte in 1987. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice but often finds herself focusing on surgery and behavioral issues. Dr. Fluke has just celebrated 25 years at Mallard Creek Animal Hospital.
Dr. Fluke is a charter member (and currently president) of the Caroline Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club and enjoys showing her PBGVs. She does scent training and participates in hunting trials with her dogs.
When not working or cleaning up after her dogs, she can be found in her garden, or playing music with the Charlotte Folk Society.
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Dr. Fluke is a charter member (and currently president) of the Caroline Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club and enjoys showing her PBGVs. She does scent training and participates in hunting trials with her dogs.
When not working or cleaning up after her dogs, she can be found in her garden, or playing music with the Charlotte Folk Society.
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Laurie Anne Walden, DVM
Laurie Anne Walden, DVM, has been with Mallard Creek Animal Hospital since 1995. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and her doctorate in veterinary medicine from North Carolina State University. After graduation, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Auburn University.
After several years as a full-time veterinarian, Dr. Walden now works at Mallard Creek part time and also works from home full time as a medical editor and writer. She considers herself lucky to be doing two jobs she loves: helping pets and working in medical communication.
Dr. Walden and her family live in Charlotte with 3 dogs (Oreo, Roger, and Lucy) and a corn snake (Lily).
(Photo of Dr. Walden with Pepper D'Andrea by Donamari D'Andrea)
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Medical Writers Association
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
After several years as a full-time veterinarian, Dr. Walden now works at Mallard Creek part time and also works from home full time as a medical editor and writer. She considers herself lucky to be doing two jobs she loves: helping pets and working in medical communication.
Dr. Walden and her family live in Charlotte with 3 dogs (Oreo, Roger, and Lucy) and a corn snake (Lily).
(Photo of Dr. Walden with Pepper D'Andrea by Donamari D'Andrea)
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Medical Writers Association
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
Elyse Roseman, Practice Manager
Elyse Roseman has lived in Charlotte for 27 years. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in sociology. Elyse worked at Mallard Creek Animal Hospital for over 11 years as a veterinary assistant and client services. She also has experience with veterinary inventory management and manufacturing sales. MCAH was thrilled to have Elyse return as the practice manager. When not working, she can be found riding and spending time with her Arabian mare, Scarlett, and enjoying other outdoor activities this area has to offer.
Client Services
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The client service team goes out of their way to schedule your appointment, answer your questions and help you and your pet in any way they can. With a combined experience of over 30 years, they are the best. Don't hesitate to ask for Jen, Allesandra, Kaitlin, Victoria, Cody, Diara or Emily.
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Jennifer
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Allesandra
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Kaitlin
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Cody
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Emily
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Diara
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Victoria
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Veterinary Technicians
Mallard Creek prides itself on treating your pet like it is one of our own. That superior patient care overseen by our veterinary technicians. Our licensed and trained veterinary technicians are Christine, Harold, Adyson and Katie.
Christine, RVT
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Harold
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Adyson, RVT
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Katie, RVT
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Veterinary Assistants
Our assistants are there to help the doctors and technicians with patient care. In addition, they keep the flow of the hospital moving with everything from admitting patients to cleaning exam rooms. Emma, Tina, , Amber, Emily and Ness are happy to jump in where they are needed.
Emma
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Tina
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Emily
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Amber
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Ness
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Juliette
Meet Juliette, our resident office cat and de facto office manager (just kidding, Elyse!). Juliette performs vital tasks at MCAH including keeping unoccupied chairs warm, triaging any situation that may involve food, and boosting the staff’s spirits during hard days. Juliette’s favorite activities are stealing from the doctors’ lunches, lounging on her alpaca blanket, and making biscuits if she is in a particularly happy mood. Never afraid to speak her mind, Juliette is a true delight and very loved by her Mallard Creek family.
Merlin
Merlin has been with Mallard Creek since 2007. He loves playing host at the front door when everyone comes in. He has learned to bark with the dogs, meow with the cats, and "wolf whistle" at everyone. His very favorite noise is the fire truck. Please stop by and whistle a tune with him.
