Dr. Melinda Whitaker

Dr. Melinda Whitaker received her DVM from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has practiced in a variety of settings, including mixed animal practice, corporate practice, exclusively small animal practice, and most recently, in 2 of the largest animal shelters in North Carolina. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida. Currently, her primary area of professional interest is preventative medical care.

Fun Fact: Dr. Whitaker grew up helping her dad train Brittany Spaniels for field trials and has served as an American Kennel Club-approved field trial and hunting test judge.

While studying at NC State University, she met and married her husband, Doug. Dr. Whitaker has two adult children and three cats (Mac, Baby Kat, and Thelma). She enjoys cheering for NCSU and Appalachian State, reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.