Dr. Ashley Fleshman, DVM is a graduate of St George’s University. She was a vet tech for 10 years prior to graduation. She has worked as a veterinarian for 10 years at a mixed animal practice in Star Valley, Wyoming. Her family is from North Carolina but she moved to Hickory in January 2024. Dr. Ashley enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but does have a strong interest in urgent care, internal medicine, ultrasounds, and senior wellness. In her free time, she enjoys working on her large animals, fishing, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her husband, Greg, and three sons; Noah, Zack, and Isaac. She has a golden retriever named Clifford, two cats; Linguine Fettuccine Tails and Barnabus, two horses; Kermit and Willow, a goat named Goatie, and 6 chicks; Buckie, Tuckie, Pepper, Shadow, Grace, and Gladys. |
Taylor is from and currently resides in Taylorsville, NC with her husband and large accumulation of animals including her dog, Journey; cows, donkeys, horses, and ducks.Taylor started at BAH as a high school intern in 2013, working throughout high school until moving away to college in 2017. After receiving her bachelors and masters degrees in Animal Science, she returned to BAH just over a year ago and is now serving as our office manager.Her favorite breed of dog (or cat) is anything rescued! But her favorite cow breed is a Holstein.On the weekend you can find her sitting the pasture with her animals, being aggressively loved on by Satin or picking up Journey's seemingly endless pile of toys. |
Sheena is from Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Hickory, NC with her cat Twix. Sheena has been working in veterinary medicine since 2007 and with us as a treasured part of the BAH family since 2011. Her favorite breed of dog is anything Labrador or Labrador mix, her favorite breed of cat is a domestic medium hair. On the weekend you can find her. antique shopping, reading or playing with Twix. |
Abigail currently resides in Taylorsville, NC with her husband. She has four cats: Whiskey, Andy, Kovu, and Mittens. She developed a love for animals at a young age and has been working in veterinary medicine for a year and growing. Her favorite breed of dog is a Labrador, her favorite breed of cat is a Maine Coon. On the weekend you can find her in her garden or crafting. |
Jen is from and currently resides in Granite Falls with her two kids. She has three dogs: Jess, Cece and Doug; and three cats: Meera, Quill and Willy. Jen has been working in veterinary medicine for 16 years and at BAH for almost 2 years. Her favorite breed of dog is a pibble, her favorite breed of cat is a sphynx. On the weekend you can find her reading, hiking and spending time with her kids! |
Marissa currently resides in Lenoir, NC with her husband. She has been working with animals since 2020 and continues to have a growing passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. She has a dog named Bessie and a cat named Burnt Toast (Burnie). In her free time you can find her playing video games, spending time with her family or watching true crime documentaries. |
Kathy is our wonderful technician and kennel assistant. She is from and currently resides in Hickory, NC with her dogs: Buttons and Charlie. She has worked for BAH nearly 7 years. Her favorite breed of dog is anything giant! On the weekend you can find her fishing, kayaking, or artifact hunting! |
Office hours
Monday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed |
Bethlehem Animal Hospital
1261 Shiloh Church Road
Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: (828) 495-4545 |
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