
Dr. Marilyn Staskel
Veterinarian
About Dr. Staskel
Dr. Staskel grew up in rural upstate New York with a dream of becoming a vet since she could remember. She graduated from Houghton College with a B.S. in Biology in 2007, went on to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and completed her clinical studies at the University of Missouri in 2011. For the last 10 years, she has been practicing veterinary medicine in various parts of North Carolina. She enjoys camping, hiking, and kayaking and now lives in Hickory with her husband and dog!

Dr. Michelle Aldridge
Veterinarian
About Dr. Aldridge
Dr. Aldridge graduated from the University of Washington with a major in Microbiology. After receiving her undergrad degree, she went to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2021. After graduation, Dr. Aldridge moved to North Carolina for a new adventure on the opposite coast. Today she lives in Hudson and enjoys her time with her two small dogs and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, home improvement, hiking, bird watching and traveling.