Bruce Poland, D.V.M Owner/Veterinarian

Dr. Bruce Poland started Walkertown Veterinary in June of 1982. Twenty five years later the hospital and Dr. Poland are still here or in Dr. Poland's own words they have been here "since the dawn of time". Dr. Poland was born in Winston-Salem, NC but spent his teen years in Massachusetts where he graduated high school. He spent his undergraduate college years at Colorado State University and N.C. state. Dr. Poland received his D.V.M. from Ohio State University.

Doctor Poland's family consists of his new wife Linda and their two daughters Anna and Helen.  They share their Lewisville home with 4 dogs Rudy, Reese, Abe and Cookie. 

Favorite Part of Job: Surgery

Cheryl W. Scott, D.V.M. Veterinarian

Dr. Scott joined the practice in August of 1999. She grew up in Fort Worth Texas but has been in N.C. since 1999. Dr. Scott received her B.S. in Zoology from Texas A&M, a M.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas' Health Science Center Dallas in Dallas Texas, her D.V.M. from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Vet Medicine, and completed her internship at VCA Berwyn & Franklin Park Animal Hospitals & Referral Centers in Chicago IL.

Dr. Scott lives in Kernersville,NC with her husband Larry and daughter Rebekah. They share their home with Copper (lab mix), Romeo (standard poodle), Pagan (pug), and Osky (cat).

Dr. Scott likes spending her free time gardening, horseback riding, golfing, embroidering, playing the piano and viola, singing on her church praise team, playing volleyball and softball.

Favorite part of Job: Making animals better.

Jacob Mireles, D.V.M. Veterinarian

Dr. Mireles joins our staff all the way from Texas. He is a native Texan and received his DVM from Texas A&M. Dr. "M" is settling into our practice nicely and is turning out to be a "little jokester" which our staff loves. The clients have had nothing but positive things to say about him also.

Dr. Mireles just moved to Winston in June with is wife Patty Mireles, M.D. and their two labs Guiness and Bass. They are embracing our Carolina ways and can't wait to try some of our famous pork BBQ!
When not at work you can find Dr. Mireles on the tennis court, fishing or watching whatever sport that is in season.

Favorite Part Of Job: Surgery; knowing that I have done my best each day to help people and their pets.

Annie Hurm Hospital Administrator

Annie moved to N.C. in the fall of 1998 from Northern Virginia and joined the staff of Walkertown Veterinary Hospital in the fall of 2004. She holds a Business degree and an Applied Science degree.
Annie's family consists of her husband, Todd and her daughter, Cori. They have 2 dogs, Cricket and GiGi and 2 cats, Willow and Ashes.

Favorite Part of Job:The awesome people that I work with. I like helping them have better lives by helping them have a better work life.

Renee Bullins Front Office Manager

Renee has been with the practice since January of 1990. Thus earning her the hospital's "loyalty" award. Renee has received continuing education in the accounting and business management fields. Renee can always remember a face and will great your by name.

Her family consists of her husband, Herman and her twin daughters, Breanna and Katrina. Their pets of many consists of her dogs Mojo, JoJo,Isis, and Petie. Plus too many cats to name.

In Renee's spare time you find her camping, doing yard work , hanging out with her family and cooking.

Favorite Part of Job: I love being around the animals

Sheri Frieze Senior Tech

Sheri joined our staff in 1997 and can do any position in the hospital. Sheri's reputation for being good at everything earned her our "Jack of All Trades" award. She grew up all over the world due to her father being in the Air force but spent her later teen years in Florida where she graduated from High School. She moved to N.C. 25 years ago.

Sheri lives in Walnut Cove with her husband Kenny and their 5 sons K.W., Jason, Jonathan, Josh, and Brandon. They are also the proud grandparents of 3 -Alyssa, Jayden, Uriah. She also shares her home with 10 dogs, 1 cat and 3 horses.

Favorite Part of Job: I love learning more everyday and seeing all of the different dogs that come in

Donna Morison Kennel Manager

Donna joined the staff in 2004 and was soon after promoted to Kennel Manager. Donna has a huge amount of compassion for the people and animals around her and is always willing to give a little extra to get the job done thus earning her our "extra mile" award.

Donna grew up in Buffalo,NY and High Point, NC. She lives in Belews Creek, NC with her husband Jeff. Donna also has a grown daughter, Brandi and new little granddaughter, Emma. Donna and Jeff share their home with their many dogs and cats.

Donna enjoys spending time with her pets and family, scuba diving, going to the beach, photography and is the Carolina Hurricanes #1 fan.

Favorite Part of Job: I love playing and holding puppies and kitties.

Denise Allen Quality Assurance/Patient Care adviser.

Denise joined Walkertown Veterinary Hospital in August of 1999 in our Kennel but was later promoted to technician. Denise became our first ever Q.A. adviser in 2005. Denise makes everyone feel so special that she was awarded our "Best Friend" award.

Denise has lived in N.C. all of her life and she and her husband Ezra live in Belews Creek. Denise also has a daughter, Jodi and a grandson named Luke. Denise has two Pekingese dogs, Armand and Cricket as well as a Lab named Mandy.

Denise likes to spend her time reading, playing with Luke, and doing research on the computer.

Favorite Part of Job: The puppies!

Brenda White Master Certified Groomer

Brenda started with Walkertown Veterinary Hospital in 2005 and has served both as our groomer and in the kennel. Brenda takes master seminars and classes to help perfect her grooming craft and also does grooming competitions.

Brenda moved from Ohio to N.C. in 2004 with her husband Richard and their children Dusty, Danielle, and Katlynd. She has two grown children still in Ohio Vickie and Cody. Her pets consists of 2 standard Poodles, Tia and Gwenavere. Her mixed breed crew of Ralph, Frankie, Tiger, Gypsy, Star, Omar and Smeagoul, her 4 cats Walker, Townsend, Charlie, and Simon. She also has two horses Roxey and Zella.
Brenda spends her time away from work planting flowers, taking care of her pets, fishing and working on her new house.

Favorite Part Of Job: When I make pet owners smile.

Marie Roberts Technician

Marie joined the staff in April of 2003 as a kennel assistant. Her love of the job and understanding of the work got her promoted to technician soon after. Marie continues to grow and improve on her skills so she earned our "most improved" award for 2006.

Marie is a life long resident of N.C. and now lives in Belews Creek with her two children Tommy and Lynn. They share their home with Sparky (lab mix), Jackie Boy (jack russel) and Rebel (boxer).
Marie likes to work on her flowers, painting, and spending time with her kids.

Favorite Part Of Job: When I help make sick animals well.

Michell Dennis Part Time Kennel Assistant

Michell joined out staff originally in 2006 and after a short leave she returned to our staff in 2008. Michell is always willing to lend a hand so she was awarded our "Helping Hand" award in 2006.
Michell has lived in NC all of her life and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 2005. Michell has been involved with Wild Life Rehab and Doberman Breeding for several years. Michell also enjoys lending her home to "odd" pets such as sugar gliders and tarantulas. She has a Pekingese named Gabby and Dobermans named Anubis, Kella, Catori, Anamosa.

Tammy Yates Technician

started in our kennel in 2005 and has been recently promoted to technichian. Tammy grew up in Virginian and has been around animals all of her life. Tammy always finds work to do and received the "hard worker" award.

Tammy's family consists of her husband Marshall and her grown children Shanna and Jesse. Tammy has 5 dogs, Lucy, Charlie, Peaches, Chester, and Sweetie. She has a special place in her heart for Boarder Collies.

Favorite Part of Job: The animals

Anne Elliott Receptionist

Anne has been with us since 2004. She came to us fresh to vet world and has learned a lot. Anne's easy going personality earned her the "easy going" award. Anne graduated from East Forsyth High and ECPI Tech.

Anne has been in Kernersville all of her life and still lives in Kernersville with her husband David, daughter Ashley and twin daughters Michaela and Marisa. Anne and her family have many pets including dogs- Tinker Bell, Gizzmo, Pixie, Lily, Gabby and Snicker, and 4 cats.

Anne loves going to the beach, listening to beach music and spending time with her kids.

Favorite Part of Job: Getting to love on the animals.

Carla Anderson Receptionist/Kennel Staff

Carla joined our team in 2006 new to the veterinarian world but with lots of administrative management experience. She was such a great new employee that she earned our "best new addition" award for 2006. Carla is that super sweet voice that you will hear on the telephone.

Carla moved from Florida 2 years ago with her two boys Russel and Donnavan.  Carla and her fiance Jay are the proud parents of a baby girl-- Cayla Mae. Carla has 4 cats, and 2 dogs.

Carla enjoys fishing, bowling, reading, and doing anything with her kids.

Favorite Part of Job: I love meeting all of the "cutie's" (animals).

Misty Troxler Kennel Assistant/Receptionist

Misty joined WVH in April of 2008 as a kennel assistant and a year later started training as a receptionist.  Misty enjoys going back and forth from the kennel to the front desk because she gets to be exposed to so much more that way.  Misty grew up and graduated high school right here in NC. 

Misty's family consists of her 2 children Courtney and Alex. Along with all of her dogs and cats. 

Misty likes to spend time with her children, reading and watching movies when she is not at work.

Favorite Part of Job:  Puppies.

Julie Surface Kennel Assistant

Julie started with us in the summer of 2008 and has done a wonderful job of fitting in and learning the ropes. Julie came to us with previous veterinary experience and has worked in several other industries which has helped to sharpen her versatility. Julie moved south from WV in 1993 and now considers NC her home.

Misty lives in Belews Creek with her husband Carl and two children Brittany and Courtney. She also is the proud owner of a Great Dane by the name of Hercules a boxer named Miss Dixie and two cats- Jynx and Lyra.

Julie enjoys spending time with her family and animals during her time off.

Favorite Part of Job: Learning new things.

Megan King Kennel Assistant

Megan started in our kennel in March of 2008.  She comes to us with lots of experience being around animals due to the fact that she grew up on farm in Danbury, NC.  Megan has lived in NC all of her life and graduated from the Gospel Light home school program just a short while ago. Megan is currently enrolled in veterinary assistant  classes.

Megan lives in Danbury with her mother and all of their goats, chickens, and dogs.

Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, swimming, hunting, and riding four wheelers.