Meet Our Veterinary Team

B.A., M.B.A., D.V.M.

Dr. Mason’s interests include dermatology, dentistry, pocket pets, and helping less fortunate animals. She is originally from a very small town in Massachusetts. She has known that she wanted to be a veterinarian and help animals her entire life. Her family has always been very active in animal rescue and has helped critters ranging from field mice to horses. She has worked in the veterinary industry since 2001. Before joining our team she worked as a veterinarian and medical director, in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Dr. Mason graduated Summa Cum Laude from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in 2007. She went on to earn her veterinary degree from St. Matthew’s University and North Carolina State University. During her time in veterinary school, Dr. Mason studied at the Cayman Islands Sea Turtle Farm, the North Carolina Zoo, and the Memphis Zoo. She went on to earn her M.B.A. in Public Health from Davenport University.

Dr. Mason and her husband share their home with a menagerie of rescued pets. Their family includes ten rescue dogs and two rescued pot-bellied pigs. In her spare time, Dr. Mason enjoys hiking, zip-lining, roller coasters, and learning new home remodeling skills.

Manager

Harley is our practice manager. She has been in the veterinary field since 2012 and has found her passion in it. Oftentimes, you can find her helping the receptionist with clients in the lobby, assisting with the extra workflow in treatment, or working in her office supervised by her two amazing pugs, Violet and Bennie. When Harley is not at work, she typically snuggles with her two pugs, reads a book, swims, or rides roller coasters at the theme parks with her two sons.

Receptionist

Reva is a receptionist here at Whiskers and Wags Animal Hospital. She is also a trained veterinary assistant who is currently studying to become a licensed veterinary technician. You can find her loving on all the fur babies, and helping out in any way she can. Reva was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. She enjoys reading, binge-watching tv shows, and spending time with her adorable family.

Receptionist

Sherry is a receptionist and has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years. Her favorite animals are French bulldogs and pigs. She enjoys helping clients in any way she can. Outside of work, Sherry can be found camping, hanging by the pool, spending time with her two Frenchies, beagle mix, and cat on a sunny day, or snuggling her granddaughter.

Veterinary Assistant

Brenden is an assistant in training and a kennel assistant. He is currently working on his undergraduate degree at ODU. He hopes to attend vet school in the future. He loves all animals, especially cocker spaniels and pitties. If you hear Disney music playing around the clinic, it’s Brenden who put it on. When Brenden isn’t working, you can find him fishing, working out, or visiting family in North Carolina.

Veterinary Assistants

Alex is one of our veterinary assistants. She joined the veterinary world in 2023. She found her passion in helping patients. She truly enjoys learning about diagnostics and how to interpret them. When Alex isn’t working, you can often find her crocheting, crafting, or playing with her daughter.

Veterinary Assistant

Crissy has been working in the veterinary field for 5 years as a vet assistant. She has an associate’s in health sciences. She looks forward to continuing her education to become a Veterinary Technician. Crissy truly loves making a difference in people’s lives through nurturing and caring for their pets. In Crissy’s spare time, she likes journaling, playing pool, and snuggling with her 4 cats and 1 dog.

Hospital Supervisor

Charlotte joined the Whiskers and Wags Animal Hospital family in January of 2023. She is a sweet, spoiled kitty who loves hanging out in her princess tent and getting served all of the treats. She does not allow anyone to touch her squirrel toy. Charlotte loves getting her belly rubbed and being petted. She will drool when she is very happy. She spends her weekends patrolling the hospital, occasionally gazing out of the front door to keep up her neighborhood watch duties.