| By Appointment: | |
| Mon–Fri | 8am–5:30pm |
| Walk-in and Appointments for Established Clients: | |
| Sat | 8:00am–11:30am |
| Sun | Closed |
Wednesday:
Closed 1st Weds of each month 12–1:30pm
| Mon–Fri | 7am–6pm |
| Walk-in and Appointments for Established Clients: | |
| Sat | 8am-12pm |
| Sun | Closed |
Wednesday:
Closed 1st Weds of each month 12–1:30pm
Dr. Chris Brader has practiced medicine at Matthews Animal Clinic since 2004. He purchased the clinic in 2017 with Dr. Thompson. A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Dr. Brader attended Virginia Tech, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1999. He continued his education at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He has a continuing education certification in ultrasound, and his professional interests include soft-tissue surgery, seizures and gastroenterology.
Dr. Brader is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. His hobbies include exercising, going to the beach, and following Virginia Tech sports. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsey, their sons Evan, Carter, Declan, and Asher, and their dog, Mavis.
Dr. Cecily Thompson grew up in Albany, Georgia and joined Matthews Animal Clinic as a general practitioner in 2006. She became a co-owner of Matthews Animal Clinic in 2017. A graduate of Washington and Lee University, Dr. Thompson received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1999 then attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Her professional interests include kitten rescue/rehabilitation, soft tissue surgery and endocrinology.
When she's not at the hospital, Dr. Thompson enjoys reading/book clubs, gardening, and going to concerts. Dr. Thompson and her husband Matt, also a veterinarian, both enjoy traveling. Dr. Thompson loves caring for her daughter and son plus 3 family cats & 2 dogs.
Dr. Mary Getz has practiced medicine as a general practitioner at Matthews Animal Clinic since she graduated veterinary school in 1998. A native of Chicopee, MA, Dr. Getz attended the University of Massachusetts and received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1993. She went on to attend North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Her professional interests include internal medicine and surgery.
Dr. Getz is a member of numerous professional organizations and honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Zeta, the veterinary honor society; the American Veterinary Medical Association and the North Carolina Academy of Small Animal Medicine.
Dr. Getz and her husband Brian enjoy traveling, outdoor activities, and hiking with their dog Duke. She has two sons: Ryan and Michael. Her hobbies include photography and reading science fiction novels.
A native of Atlanta, Dr. Ann Meadows began practicing medicine at Matthews Animal Clinic in 2002. Dr. Meadows and her husband, Dr. Walker Meadows, owned the clinic from 2003-2016.
Dr. Meadows attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Psychology. She continued her education at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Meadows' hobbies include tennis, mountain biking, yoga and cooking. At home she can be found spending time with her daughters Reagan, Elizabeth and Emily. Additional family members include their dog Goose, and cats, Chicken and Biscuit.
A native of Charlotte, Dr. Emy Shepard began practicing medicine at Matthews Animal Clinic in 2003.
Dr. Shepard is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1995. She went on to attend North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr Shepard loves outdoor activities, reading, and yoga. She is married to husband Kris, and has 3 children: Madeleine, Ava, and Andrew. Her family also includes 2 cats, Lilly and Dylan, and a 3-legged rescue dog named Elliott.
Dr. Glenn Baron graduated from Michigan State University vet school in 1977 and came to Matthews Animal Clinic as his first job. At that time, it was a semi-rural mixed practice that served Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and the farm areas of Wesley Chapel and Weddington. He purchased the clinic in 1993 and owned it for a decade. He left the practice in 2003 to become a fifth grade teacher in the Union County Public Schools. Retiring after 13 years, he now works part-time, back once again at his home practice in Matthews. Dr. Baron lives on a boarding horse farm in Waxhaw with his wife, Joan. He has two adult children and a darling grandson named Wylder.
The daughter of missionaries, Dr. Janthi Webster was born in Malaysia and lived in Savannah, Georgia and Lindenhurst, New York before moving to North Carolina to practice medicine at Matthews Animal Clinic. Dr. Webster previously practiced medicine at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital from 1993 to 1994.
Dr. Webster attended Wake Forest University and received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1989. She then attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. Her professional interests include exotic animals such as rodents, rabbits and ferrets, public health and zoonotic diseases. Dr. Webster is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Webster and her husband, Jonathan, have three grown children. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also has three pets: Happy, a chihuahua mix; Tiger, an orange tabby; and Izzy, a guinea pig.
Although originally from New York and Connecticut, Dr. Christine Zavala has considered Durham, North Carolina, her hometown ever since moving there in 2005. It’s where she grew up, built lasting friendships, and found the community that shaped her journey into veterinary medicine. Of Honduran heritage, she speaks Spanish and enjoys connecting with clients in both English and Spanish.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Central University in 2016 before graduating from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. After graduation, Dr. Zavala moved to Charlotte to begin her veterinary career. Her professional interests include dermatology and preventative medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, getting lost in a good book, and spending time with friends and family. At home, she’s kept on her toes by her energetic boxer, Phoebe.
Dr. Tori Simmons is a Navy brat who grew up moving all around the United States, an experience that shaped her adaptability, curiosity, and love for connecting with people from all walks of life. She now proudly calls Knightdale, North Carolina home, where her family settled during her freshman year of high school. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she made the move to Charlotte in 2024.
Dr. Simmons is deeply passionate about providing compassionate, thoughtful, and individualized care to every patient and family she serves. She believes veterinary medicine is at its best when medical excellence meets genuine empathy and she strives to bring both to every appointment.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Simmons lifting heavy in the gym, reading, or spending time with friends. She’s also a proud pet parent to four very opinionated animals, two cats, a chihuahua, and a lab mix who keep her on her toes. She brings the same dedication, energy, and heart to her personal life as she does to her work, and she is excited to be part of the Matthews Animal Clinic team.
Dr. Ritter provides assistance to our team with advanced surgical cases, including TPLO surgery for ACL tears. He graduated from veterinary school in 2002 from Iowa State University. After graduation, he began an internship at the University of Pennsylvania which was followed by a 3-year surgical residency at Michigan State University. He was board certified in surgery in January of 2007. Dr. Ritter practiced at a referral hospital in upstate South Carolina for eight years after his residency. In addition to his travel surgery he has a private practice in Cornelius, Bedrock Veterinary Specialists. Matt stays busy outside of work with his wife, eight children, three dogs, three cats, and three rabbits.
Dr. John Pritchett is a native of northeast Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2002 from the University of Georgia. In 2007 Dr. Pritchett graduated from the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school graduation, Dr. Pritchett completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Brooklyn, N.Y. He then worked as an emergency veterinarian for 3 years prior to relocating to the Charlotte area. His professional interests include emergency medicine and internal medicine.
Dr Pritchett enjoys all outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with his family including his wife, 2 sons, and daughter. Additional family members include 4 cats and numerous fish.
