Our Team
Passionate. Dedicated. Talented. The team at Pet Emergency & Trauma Services believes in making a difference in your life.
Dr. Cara Kluttz
VeterinarianDr. Cara Kluttz
Veterinarian
Dr. Cara Kluttz was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. She attended Smith College,
Dr. Jess Hunter
VeterinarianDr. Jess Hunter
Veterinarian
Dr. Jess Hunter attended NCSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2003.
Allyson, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianAllyson Pope, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Allyson developed an early interest in veterinary medicine, prompted by time spent on her grandparents’ farm.
Jennifer
Jennifer
An NC native, Jennifer was born in Concord and grew up in Charlotte. She entered the veterinary industry in 2001,
Laura
Laura
Laura was born in Iowa, but now after 23 years, she’s proud to consider herself an NC native.
Morgan
Morgan
Born in Maryland, but raised in West Virginia, Morgan has been a NC transplant since 2021.
Kyanna
Kyanna
Every child is asked an important question at some point in their childhood. What do you want to be when you grow up? Five year old Kyana’s answer?
Anna
Dr. Jessica Sparks
VeterinarianDr. Jessica Sparks
Veterinarian
Hailing from a “City of Smiles, City with Style,” South Carolina, Dr Sparks has been imprinted with the corners of her mouth turned up.
Beth Malone
Practice ManagerBeth Malone
Practice Manager
Beth grew up an avid reader with beloved British veterinarian James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small topping a long list of cherished titles.
Cassi
Cassi
Cassi was born in Massachusetts, but spent much of her childhood moving around New England, Virginia, and Florida before her family finally settled in NC in 1998.
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa was born and raised in a small farming town in Amish country, Ohio. Whether she was at Mom’s house in town or on the family farm with Dad,
Faith
Faith
Faith is a dedicated veterinary assistant from Concord, NC, whose passion for animals inspires
Sarai
Lakeisha
Lakeisha
Originally from New York, Lakeisha brings over 15 years of experience and a lifelong passion for animal care to her role as a veterinary assistant.
Dr. Kay Dodson
VeterinarianDr. Kay Dodson
Veterinarian
Dr. Dodson blew into Charlotte from Louisiana behind Hurricane Hugo. She dissipated in Misenheimer,
Emily
Emily
If asked whether she likes her job, Emily will say no – she loves it! Her love of animals has kept her passionate since she began working in veterinary medicine at only fifteen years old.
Kerri, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianKerri, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Since childhood, Kerri has been obsessed with animals of all sorts. She grew up in NC and spent her summers in WV,
Jessi
Jessi
Jessi Stokes is a Cabarrus County native who grew up in Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant. She and her husband currently reside in Kannapolis
Ashley
Ashley
Born in Texas, Ashley relocated to North Carolina in 2013 and is currently living her best life
Syd
Sam
Sam
With 20 years in veterinary care, Sam has mastered the art of handling fur, feathers, and the occasional chaos.
Lorri
Lorri
Born and raised in the laid-back breezes of the Florida Keys, Lorri AKA Lulu has called Charlotte home for two decades now.
Dr. Felicia Dunn
VeterinarianDr. Felicia Dunn
Veterinarian
Dr. Felicia Dunn attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Jason
Jason
A native of Concord, Jason has always loved working in animal medicine. In high school, he began volunteering at a local animal hospital;
Stacy
Stacy
Stacy has been helping pets and their humans since 2005. Her top priority is providing compassionate care – she believes care without love is just a job,
Talie, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianTalie, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Talie discovered her love for animals at a very young age. Growing up in the rural
Melissa, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianMelissa, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Melissa is a NC native, born and raised in Western NC. She has been in the veterinary business for
Lori, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianLori, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Lori is originally from Colorado and graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2006.
Alyssa
Alyssa
Alyssa was born and raised in the Austin, Texas area, where her love for animals began at an early age.
Monroe
Monroe
Jessica, who gained the nickname Monroe at a veterinary hospital with three Jessicas, grew up in sunny south Florida, and moved to North Carolina 17 years ago.
Artwork used with permission By Eric Melton. All Rights Reserved Copyright 2021 visit www.MeltonArt.com for all Art related Inquiries.
Our Team
Passionate. Dedicated. Talented. The team at Pet Emergency & Trauma Services believes in making a difference in your life.
Dr. Cara Kluttz
VeterinarianDr. Cara Kluttz
Veterinarian
Dr. Cara Kluttz was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. She attended Smith College,
Dr. Kay Dodson
VeterinarianDr. Kay Dodson
Veterinarian
Dr. Dodson blew into Charlotte from Louisiana behind Hurricane Hugo. She dissipated in Misenheimer,
Dr. Felicia Dunn
VeterinarianDr. Felicia Dunn
Veterinarian
Dr. Felicia Dunn attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Dr. Jess Hunter
VeterinarianDr. Jess Hunter
Veterinarian
Dr. Jess Hunter attended NCSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2003.
Dr. Jessica Sparks
VeterinarianDr. Jessica Sparks
Veterinarian
Hailing from a “City of Smiles, City with Style,” South Carolina, Dr Sparks has been imprinted with the corners of her mouth turned up.
Beth Malone
Practice ManagerBeth Malone
Practice Manager
Beth grew up an avid reader with beloved British veterinarian James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small topping a long list of cherished titles.
Jennifer
Jennifer
An NC native, Jennifer was born in Concord and grew up in Charlotte. She entered the veterinary industry in 2001,
Syd
Stacy
Stacy
Stacy has been helping pets and their humans since 2005. Her top priority is providing compassionate care – she believes care without love is just a job,
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa was born and raised in a small farming town in Amish country, Ohio. Whether she was at Mom’s house in town or on the family farm with Dad,
Emily
Emily
If asked whether she likes her job, Emily will say no – she loves it! Her love of animals has kept her passionate since she began working in veterinary medicine at only fifteen years old.
Allyson, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianAllyson Pope, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Allyson developed an early interest in veterinary medicine, prompted by time spent on her grandparents’ farm.
Cassi
Cassi
Cassi was born in Massachusetts, but spent much of her childhood moving around New England, Virginia, and Florida before her family finally settled in NC in 1998.
Kerri, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianKerri, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Since childhood, Kerri has been obsessed with animals of all sorts. She grew up in NC and spent her summers in WV,
Jason
Jason
A native of Concord, Jason has always loved working in animal medicine. In high school, he began volunteering at a local animal hospital;
Morgan
Morgan
Born in Maryland, but raised in West Virginia, Morgan has been a NC transplant since 2021.
Kyanna
Kyanna
Every child is asked an important question at some point in their childhood. What do you want to be when you grow up? Five year old Kyana’s answer?
Jessi
Jessi
Jessi Stokes is a Cabarrus County native who grew up in Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant. She and her husband currently reside in Kannapolis
Melissa, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianMelissa, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Melissa is a NC native, born and raised in Western NC. She has been in the veterinary business for
Talie, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianTalie, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Talie discovered her love for animals at a very young age. Growing up in the rural
Laura
Laura
Laura was born in Iowa, but now after 23 years, she’s proud to consider herself an NC native.
Ashley
Ashley
Born in Texas, Ashley relocated to North Carolina in 2013 and is currently living her best life
Faith
Faith
Faith is a dedicated veterinary assistant from Concord, NC, whose passion for animals inspires
Lori, RVT
Veterinary TechnicianLori, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Lori is originally from Colorado and graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2006.
Sarai
Sam
Sam
With 20 years in veterinary care, Sam has mastered the art of handling fur, feathers, and the occasional chaos.
Alyssa
Alyssa
Alyssa was born and raised in the Austin, Texas area, where her love for animals began at an early age.
Anna
Lakeisha
Lakeisha
Originally from New York, Lakeisha brings over 15 years of experience and a lifelong passion for animal care to her role as a veterinary assistant.
Lorri
Lorri
Born and raised in the laid-back breezes of the Florida Keys, Lorri AKA Lulu has called Charlotte home for two decades now.
Monroe
Monroe
Jessica, who gained the nickname Monroe at a veterinary hospital with three Jessicas, grew up in sunny south Florida, and moved to North Carolina 17 years ago.
Artwork used with permission By Eric Melton. All Rights Reserved Copyright 2021 visit www.MeltonArt.com for all Art related Inquiries.