Michele Stech, VMD:
I am the proud owner of Parkwood Animal Hospital for the past 15(+) years, having taken the reins from the original owner, who started this practice in 1983. This practice has a long and faithful history of serving the residents of this area, and I am delighted to continue the tradition!
I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine with an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in Animal Science. I have been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years now, beginning my career at a mixed animal practice in New Jersey then moving to Virginia for eleven years at a small animal practice with occasional stints at the local emergency hospital.
My husband, a radiology nurse, and I have fallen in love with this area of the globe, and we feel that it is the perfect place for us and our son, who is now 17 year old (how did THAT happen?!?), to grow and thrive. We currently share our household with three cats (all rescued and patched back together from various situations or traumas); having recently lost our 18 yr old, Leucos, this past summer.
Cindy Rowe, DVM:
My name is Dr. Cindy Rowe and I am proud to have been a part of Parkwood Animal Hospital for 34 years. I am a graduate of N.C. State University both with my undergraduate degree in Animal Science and my DVM from their College of Veterinary Medicine.
I have been in small animal practice for 38 years, starting with a practice in Raleigh and some after-hours emergency work before finding my perfect fit at Parkwood. My family and I love this area and my son and daughter have enjoyed growing up here.
My son is working in the Raleigh area, and my daughter is on her way to pursuing a veterinary career (at NC State Veterinary Collage) as she in particular shares my passion for animals and their well-being. We share our home with our rescued pit Savannah Banana.
