Our
​Doctors

​Dr. Janet Gerardot earned her doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri in 1985 and has owned Mint Hill Animal Hospital for over 27 years.  She is the proud owner of many pets including: two Portugese Water dogs; Trapper & Splash, a Rocky Mountain Horse "Jazz Man, a Miniature Donkey "Douglas" and one cat "Isis".  She has found her many years in Veterinary Medicine to be a "wonderfully challenging and rewarding career".  Her personal interests including trail riding and sporting clays.

​Dr. Cathy Gerstner earned her doctorate degree from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. She joined Mint Hill Animal Hospital in April of 1994. She is the proud owner of a variety of pets including: Three dogs; Caleb, Ivie & Maddux. and a cat named "Picabo".  Two Parrots AND Three Chickens!  She enjoys hiking, gardening and enjoying her furry & feathered babies.

​Dr. Allison Jones earned her doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia in 1995.  She has been with Mint Hill Animal Hospital since 2000.  Dr. Jones has 3 cats (including Monty a special needs cat), a dog, Sophie and a horse, Abigail. She currently has a foster dog through Dogs on Deployment that will be staying with her for six months. Her hobbies include; dressage, reading and hiking.

​Dr. Cheri Wilhelm earned her doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University and has been with Mint Hill Animal Hospital since 1994.  Dr. Wilhelm has 2 cats, Wednesday and Griffin. A dog "J" and Earl Grey, a cockatiel.  Her hobbies outside her career include; cycling, hiking, reading and spending time with her family (especially in the NC mountains).

​Dr. Marnie Gallagher's love for people and their pet's have lead to her career of over 28 years in Veterinary Medicine. She joined Mint Hill Animal Hospital as a Veterinarian in 2002 after earning her doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University.  As a lifelong resident of Mint Hill it is especially gratifying and enjoyable to be able to pursue her passion for people and pets in her home town! Dr. Gallagher's furry family include Darby, a 7 year old pointer mix and Greyson, a domestic short hair cat.  She enjoys music and spending time with her family.

​Dr. Katrina Jiamachello grew up in Shelby, NC.  She earned her doctorate degree in Veterinary medicine in May of 2016 from North Carolina University where she also studied zoology as an undergraduate.  Her specials interests include dermatology, surgery and internal medicine. She has one dog, Dandy.  He is a black Labrador Retriever. Her hobbies include volunteering, cycling, backpacking, hiking, cooking and yoga.