Rebecca Johnson, DVM
Practice owner Rebecca Johnson, DVM, graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 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, running, CrossFit, photography, and scrapbooking. Her favorite family activities are traveling, camping and playing games.
Dr. Johnson and her husband live in the Highland Creek area with their 2 dogs, Frieda and Vicenza, a cat Eugene and a chatty parrot, Myrtle.
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Johnson is an avid reader and also enjoys knitting, running, CrossFit, photography, and scrapbooking. Her favorite family activities are traveling, camping and playing games.
Dr. Johnson and her husband live in the Highland Creek area with their 2 dogs, Frieda and Vicenza, a cat Eugene and a chatty parrot, Myrtle.
Professional associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
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 from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Since moving to the Charlotte area, she has worked in both large animal and small animal medicine. Dr. Waller's interests include behavior and stress free handling, dermatology, and preventative care. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, competitive powerlifting, and spending time with her husband, Andrew, and their dogs and cat, Harley, Luna, and Eightball.
Rachel Gutierrez, DVM
Dr. Gutierrez grew up wanting to become a veterinarian from a young age. Originally from Georgia, she graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in Biology then went on to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her DVM. She moved to the Charlotte area to begin her career and be closer to her family. She especially enjoys feline medicine, surgery, and preventative care.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, running, and spending time with her three cats (Pickle, Peanut, and Porkchop) and husband Luke.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, running, and spending time with her three cats (Pickle, Peanut, and Porkchop) and husband Luke.
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 Carolina 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 Carolina 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
Dr. Walden grew up in South Carolina. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and her DVM from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. After an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, she returned to North Carolina to practice in Charlotte.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Walden is a medical editor/writer helping clinicians prepare medical research articles and other documents for publication. She considers herself lucky to be doing two jobs she loves: caring for pets and their families and working in medical communication.
Dr. Walden and her family have 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
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Walden is a medical editor/writer helping clinicians prepare medical research articles and other documents for publication. She considers herself lucky to be doing two jobs she loves: caring for pets and their families and working in medical communication.
Dr. Walden and her family have 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 Allesandra, Kaitlin, Victoria, Jen, Kinal or Cody.
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Allesandra
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Kaitlin
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Victoria
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Jennifer
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Kinal
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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, Katie and Tina.
Christine, RVT
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Harold
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Adyson, RVT
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Katie, RVT
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Veterinary Technician Students
Casey (and Javi)
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Tina
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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. Trisha, Savannah, Morgan or Tori are happy to jump in where they are needed.
Trisha
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Morgan
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Savannah
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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.
