​Veterinarian

​Dr. Annie King is a native North Carolinian and third generation animal professional.  ​It was in the cat ward of her grandparents' boarding kennel that Dr. King fell in love with and adopted her first cat, a little tabby cat she named Purr.  And so began a lifetime love of cats...

Dr. King graduated from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011.  Her passion is providing the highest quality veterinary care to her feline patients while respecting their individual personalities and needs.  
She wants all cats to live the happiest, healthiest, and most rewarding life possible.

When not at work, you might catch Dr. King paddling the French Broad River or hiking the trails with her beloved companion, Emmylou Adventurecat.  She is married to her amazing life partner and husband, Will King, a middle school science teacher. ​ 
Our Staff

Our staff cares about you and your cat.  They are specially trained in all aspects of feline friendly care and low stress handling techniques to ensure your cat has the best experience possible.  We have one of the most experienced staff of veterinary professionals in Western North Carolina with an average experience of over  ten years in the veterinary field.  Your cat will be in the best possible hands while in our care!
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Heather Hall, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Heather is a registered veterinary technician with ten years of experience in veterinary medicine with a deep passion for providing compassionate care to cats.  Heather is a Fear Free certified technician and specializes in dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and low stress restraint techniques.  Heather has three beautiful cats at home, and has a special place in her heart for all Siamese cats.
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Deb Baumann, Veterinary Nurse and Receptionist

Many of you will recognize our Deb from the previous Cat Care Clinic of Asheville or from her work with the Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund.  Deb has fourteen years of experience in the veterinary industry and is very active in our local feline community.  She is kept busy at home catering to the needs of her guinea pig and seven cats, including the very lovable and charming Captain Patch.
Lora Matte-Eckman, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Lora is a registered veterinary technician with  twenty-four years of experience in the veterinary industry.  Lora is very dedicated to ensuring that every cat has the best veterinary experience possible, and has special interests in feline behavior and geriatric cat care.  Lora has several cats and pet chickens at home, including her soulmate Fetus, a geriatric polydactyl feline princess.