Meet Our Staff
Lea Glandt, Hospital Manager
Lea Glandt was born and raised in Massena, New York. As a child, she was rarely seen without a pet in her arms. After obtaining her A.A.S. in Veterinary Science at SUNY Canton in 1995, she worked for an exclusive large animal practice for 3 years. Lea discovered that buffalo are by far the most dangerous animals that she has ever encountered. She then moved to North Carolina and became the head technician for a company that consisted of 6 veterinary hospitals. Two years later, she moved to Sunny Tampa, Florida, where she started her 6 year tenure with VCA and met her husband, Dave. She managed multiple hospitals for VCA and in 2006 she met and worked with Dr. Linda Sands. Lea has reunited with Dr. Sands and Dr. Pineda to join their team and to manage their extraordinary hospital and Pet Resort. Lea and her husband, Dave, are the proud owners of several cats. They enjoy taking cruises, racing, golfing and socializing with friends.
Tim Snarski, Veterinary Nurse
Tim Snarski was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He attended King's College for General Science and Johnson College where he earned an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. In June 2002, he completed the Veterinary Technician National Exam attaining Certified Veterinary Technician status. He regularly attends continuing education to provide the most up to date care for your pet. While taking each day as a new challenge and learning experience, he brings a unique ability to treat every patient as his own and sets high medical standards with love and compassion. He has special interests in chronic and acute pain management and anesthesia. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring North Carolina by hiking, skiing and snowboarding in the mountains and relaxing at the beach. He shares his life with 2 canines (JJ and Jordan) and 3 felines (Sadie, Kellie and Mack).
Archie Dunn, Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Archie loves science, nature and the outdoors. He has a diploma in forestry and wildlife conservation. Archie comes to veterinary medicine from the human medical side. He worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for seven years prior to joining Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort. He has two dogs, both American Feists (better known as Rat Terriers), named Nugget and Ranger. They both accompany Archie on outdoor adventures including river hikes and kayaking. They've been known to crab hunt and body surf at the beach. They can even be found off-roading and camping at Uwharrie National Forest or making snow angels on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the winter.
Anna Lung, Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Anna Lung was born and raised in Fresno, Ca, where she started working in the veterinary field at age 17. At that time, she fell in love with/adopted her first cat, Terry (who is currently very fat and happy). She moved to Davis, Ca for college in 2004, and now holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from U.C. Davis. During college, she continued working in the veterinary field, and adopted the newest love of her life, a not (yet)-so-fat, but still happy, kitty named Charlie. Charlie and Anna recently relocated to Pittsboro, NC, where they happily live with Derek and Sunny, Anna’s boyfriend and step dog. Anna enjoys making client and patient relationships alike, and strives to help pets of all ages thrive. So far, Anna loves the area, the people, and the weather. She would love to make new friends, so don’t hesitate to say hello when you stop by!
Jennifer Macy, Client Service Specialist
Jennifer was born and raised in New Bern, North Carolina. She attended Campbell University where she majored in history and spent six years in the US Army as a reservist. She has always had a deep love of animals and grew up with many family pets. After living in Germany for three and a half years, Jennifer moved back to North Carolina where she likes to read, watch movies, play with her cats, Ingrid and Sarah, and spend time with her husband Josh.
Ivana Key, Client Service Specialist
Ivana Key was born and raised in the Czech Republic. In 1980, she moved to the United States and settled in Los Angeles. In 2000, she moved to Florida and began working in the veterinary field as a receptionist. She worked at this clinic for 5 and ½ years. She has always loved dogs and cats, but it was there that she discovered her love for the veterinary medical field. In February of 2009 she relocated to North Carolina with her husband, Jack, and her little dog named Dino. She enjoys outdoor hiking, the beach, boating, swimming and biking. Ivana has a deep love of nature.
Maureen Frost, Pet Resort Supervisor
Maureen Frost was born and raised in Massachusetts. In March 2009, she moved to North Carolina with her husband, Dave. Over the last 7 years, she has held several positions in the health care industry.
Maureen has two grown children. When her kids were younger, Maureen helped to care for their many pets, including hamsters, turtles, parakeets, geckos, fish, mice and dogs. Maureen grew up with Irish Setters and currently has two dogs, an Italian Greyhound named Loui, and an Airedale named Rusty.
Maureen loves spending time in the outdoors. She especially loves the beach, the mountains, hiking, fishing, biking and watching the New England Patriots!
Cherrokie Taylor, Pet Resort Specialist
Cherrokie has always had a love for animals. She was born in Weisbaden, Germany and was welcomed home by the family dog, Tex. Ever since then, she has never been without a furry, or scaly, best friend. She’s had everything from turtles and sugar gliders to the occasional wildlife like deer and even a wolf.
Cherrokie is currently enrolled in the veterinary technician program located in Sanford and is planning on getting her degree in Marine Biology after completing the program in Sanford. Of course she loves working here at Dogwood and hopes to stay part of the team for a while.
In her spare time, Cherrokie likes to spend time with her family, her boyfriend Anthony, and of course her pets. At this moment she has two snakes, two sugar gliders, a dog named Bela, a cat named Gadget and plans on having a lot more.
Carissa Sears, Certified Pet Stylist and Pet Resort Specialist
Carissa was born and raised in Bay Village, Ohio. She is still getting adjusted to the south and settling in nicely, but misses her family and pets back home. Carissa is a certified groomer from The Ohio Academy of Pet Styling. She loves making pets look great while keeping them happy! She also loves learning about all aspects of animal care and health, especially dog behavior and training. Her love for animals started when she received her first pet at the age of 3, a cat named Smokey. Since then, there have always been animals in her life, big and small, furry and scaly. Carissa spends her extra time with her boyfriend, Mike, and their zoo, which includes their 3 dogs, Blue, Bongo and Baya (2 Australian Cattle Dogs and a Bichon/Poodle mix), along with 5 rabbits, 2 turtles and several large fresh and salt water fish tanks. When she’s not working with animals, she enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and the beach.
Kari Corns, Pet Resort Specialist
Kari was born in the small town of Rocky Mount, Virginia. In 1990, she and her family moved to Chapel Hill, NC. Her first pet was a gerbil named Hot Shot. She now has two Rottweilers named Spike and Sammy, a Cocker Spaniel named Shianne, and a cat named Smokey. Kari is currently enrolled at Central Carolina Community College where she plans to get her Associate’s degree in Applied Science. Kari loves to spend her free time with her boyfriend, Brandon, her family, and friends.
Alli Ramirez, Pet Resort Specialist
Alli Ramirez was born and raised in Cazenovia, New York, and has always had a love for animals. She moved to Mooresville, North Carolina with her family in 2004, and is currently attending The University of North Carolina for a dramatic arts and linguistics double major. Ultimately, she would like to make speech therapy her career, but her love for animals has always steered her towards a job in the field. Alli has always had a multitude of pets, ranging from dogs and cats to lizards and snakes. Currently, she has a cat named Dottie, a foster kitten named Lyla, and two snakes named Azrael and Diesel. She loves working at Dogwood, and hopes to continue to be a valued asset of the veterinary team for a long time.
If you would like more information about how to become a part of the Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort, please go to our careers page or contact us at info@dogwoodvethospital.com.