Animal Care Hospital

Patrick McKee, DVM

Originally from Washington State, Dr. Patrick McKee received his Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Washington before moving to Oklahoma and obtaining his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University. After graduation he entered into a residency in Clinical Pathology at Colorado State University. Realizing he preferred spending his days with pets and their families, he left the microscopes and laboratories behind and moved to North Carolina. He practiced in Charlotte for a year before moving to Hendersonville where he practiced Emergency Medicine prior to purchasing Apple Valley Animal Hospital in 2010. Dr. McKee is one of our Fear Free certified doctors. Dr. McKee's family includes his wife, Dr. Jennifer McKee, a son, two daughters, five dogs, one snake, two turtles, three horses, three goats, three chickens and a duck. 

Away from work, Dr. McKee enjoys exploring the mountains of North Carolina with his family as well as biking, camping,  fishing, woodworking, and photography.

Jennifer McKee, DVM

Dr. Jennifer McKee received her DVM from Oklahoma State University. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Dr. McKee is also the owner of Apple Valley Equine Mobile Veterinary Services.

In her free time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, swimming and spending time with her husband Dr. Patrick McKee, and their three children, three horses, five dogs, three goats, three chickens and one duck.

For equine services, please call 828-808-8304.

Carrie Carman, DVM

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carman began practicing as an associate veterinarian in Asheville, NC, in 1985.  She found her niche in companion animal and equine medicine, and soon established Animal Care Clinic of Hendersonville, an institution for compassionate and capable general medicine and surgery in 1988. 

An animal lover since early childhood, Dr. Carman enjoyed a rural upbringing in the Texas hill country. Dogs, cats, and horses have always been near and dear to her heart. After a family move to Knoxville, Tennessee, it was a natural progression of her passion for animals to lead to a degree in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Carman is a member in good standing of the AVMA, NCVMA, and has been certified in Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture.  Her practice allows the marriage of tradition and technology to provide ultimate health care for pets and horses.

At home, Dr. Carman enjoys anything outdoors, her dogs, one sassy cat, and any opportunity to smell a horse.

John Eustis, DVM

John Eustis and his dog, Ace, are recent transplants to WNC from Vermont. John is originally from New York but his veterinary career has taken him all over the country as well as Canada but when he was looking for a place to settle down and be semi-retired, WNC was the place. 

John's favorite parts of veterinary practice are surgery and just interacting with the clients and their animals.

In his free time, he is an avid mountain biker and volunteers with several organizations to clear and maintain trails in both Pisgah and Dupont.