| Monday |
| 8:00AM until 8:00PM |
| Tuesday |
| 8:00AM until 8:00PM |
| Wednesday |
| 8:00AM until 8:00PM |
| Thursday |
| 8:00AM until 8:00PM |
| Friday |
| 8:00AM until 8:00PM |
| Saturday |
| 8:00AM until 4:00PM |
| Sunday |
| 1:00PM until 6:00PM |
| For after hours emergency care Contact the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Raleigh at 861-0109 | |
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Our Staff
Veterinarians
Dr. Gale Bowman , DVM, MS Dr.
Gale Bowman, owner of Bowman Animal Hospital, received her DVM from
Michigan state University in 1976. She continued on to Auburn
University where she obtained a Master's degree in Small Animal Surgery
and Medicine, and completed a three year residency in Veterinary
Opthamology.
In 1985 Dr. Bowman opened a single doctor practice
across the street from our current location. Dr. Bowman received the
President's Award from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical
Association, and in 1995 was named North Carolina Veterinarian of the
Year. From 1999-2003 Dr. Bowman served on the Board of Directors of
the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Not only has
the practice grown over time, Dr. Bowman has become an innovator by
building a hospital dedicated to the integration of Eastern and Western
veterinary care. As an acupuncturist she currently integrates a
variety of modalities along with herbal and homeopathic medicine for
both preventative and curative small animal medicine.
Dr. Bowman lives in Raleigh with her family, and her beautiful Maine Coon cats, and Smoochie (pictured here).
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Dr. Diane Deresienski , VMD, DABVP
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Diane Deresienski has been with Bowman since 1993. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NCSU, where she teaches veterinary students about exotic animal practice. Dr. Deresienski has always had an interest in wildlife conservation and is a founding and current board member of the Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham.
In 2000 Dr. D (as she is affectionately called) became a specialist in Canine and Feline Practice by passing an extensive certification exam. She is one of only a few with this designation in the state of North Carolina. She enjoys general and orthopedic surgery, and has a special interest in Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis. In 2007 she received her PennHip Certification, qualifying her to perform the unique testing methods that can identify dogs at risk for hip dysplasia while they are only 4 months old.
As an exotic veterinarian, Dr. D treats a variety of pets ranging from birds and reptiles, to small mammals such as rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
Dr. D lives in Raleigh with her husband and an interesting menagerie: Jabuti, a South American Red Foot tortoise, an African Budget frog, and a Ball Python. Of course she has furry friends as well: a kitty named Looney Tunes and a dog named Zeb. When not working or teaching, Dr. D enjoys yoga, getting away to the coast and her season tickets to the North Carolina Ballet. |
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Dr. Kristen Smith , DVM Dr. Kristen Smith has dedicated herself to the practice of Small Animal Medicine. Raised in the Hudson River Valley region of New York, she graduated from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Since graduation she has worked in private practice and has been a part of the Bowman team since 2001.
With her excellent "bedside" manner, Dr. Smith has developed special relationships with her clients and their pets; her thoroughness and dedication to her patients is unsurpassed. She is closely involved with advancements in veterinary dentistry and is a proud member of the American Veterinary Dental Society. She also has a strong interest in both dermatology and geriatric medicine.
Dr. Smith's hobbies include traveling, hiking, and gardening. Dr. Smith just moved into her new home in Raleigh along with her husband, son, newborn baby girl, and their cat, Chelsea. | 
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Dr. Nannette Goodwin , DVM A Texas transplant, Dr. Nannette Goodwin joined Bowman in 2002. After graduating from Texas A & M in 1991 she worked in praviate practice in both Loiuisiana and Virginia, before settling in North Carolina.
With her upbeat and energetic attitude, Dr. Goodwin has been a great asset to the Bowman team and will always go the extra mile for her clients and their companions. Her special interests include pain management, canine and feline behavioral medicine, as well as internal medicine. She is a reporter with the Veterinary News Network (VNN), researching and providing news stories on topics from Disaster Preparedness for Pets to Education on Fleas & Ticks. Dr. Goodwin made several appearances on local news stations during the recent pet food recall.
Outside of work, Dr. Goodwin is an avid tennis player and admits to being a little on the competitive side! She lives in Raleigh with her husband, daughter & son, Rosie and Ralphie two cute & crazy terriers, and Obi the funny hamster.
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Dr. Audra Alley , DVM, CVA Dr. Audra Alley arrived at Bowman in 2004 after working in private practice in both West Virginia and Tennessee. As a native of Alabama and a 1996 graduate of Mississippi State University School of Veterinary Medicine, she can truly be called our "Southern Belle!"
In 2003 Dr. Alley completed her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture, and has been instrumental in introducing Integrative Medicine to Bowman Animal Hospital. Her mixture of Eastern and Western medicine has provided her with a fast growing, loyal clientele. Dr. Alley also provides phone consultations to pet owners all over the country who are interested in complimentary care for their pets.
In the spring of 2007 Dr. Alley led a group of veterinary students on a two week trip to China to study acupuncture and herbal medicine. On a continual quest for knowledge, it will be interesting to see where her interests take her next! In her spare time (if she can find any!) Dr. Alley has a full plate with her husband, son, daughter and three cats and two dogs. | 
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Emily Hunt , DVM, CVA Bowman
Animal Hospital was delighted to have Dr. Emily Hunt join our team in
November 2006. After growing up in St. Louis, Dr. Hunt received her
bachelor degree from Texas A&M with a double major in Biomedical
Science and Genetics. In 2002 she graduated from NC State Veterinary
School, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
Dr. Hunt takes a special interest in treating exotic animals and
"pocket pets". She is also studying complementary medicine and in June
2008 completed her acupuncture training at the Chi Institute of
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Hunt is also an avid runner and recently ran the Boston Marathon!
She has worked closely with Team Training, both running and mentoring,
which raises funding for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. She resides
with her husband and three crazy kitties: Oliver, Flash, and Rogue
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Julie Merriman , DVM Dr. Julie Merriman joined the Bowman veterinary team in 2007. Born in North Carolina, she grew up in Rockville, MD and returned to North Carolina to attend NCSU for her undergraduate degree. After a "break" spent skiing in Vail for a year, she came back down the mountain to attend Oklahoma State Veterinary School.
After receiving her DVM, Dr. Merriman moved to Dallas, TX where she practiced in a small animal hospital about the size of Bowman. She developed a strong interest in geriatric and internal medicine, as well as dermatology, while there. Once again, though, she decided to return to her roots.
Dr. Merriman is now happily settled in Raleigh with her husband (also a veterinarian) and her two dogs and one cat (Benson is pictured here!). Both she and her husband love to travel and recently have taken up scuba diving. They have also been enjoying the local lakes and introducing their dogs to the joys of boating! | 
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Robyn Hahn , DVM Dr. Hahn joined Bowman Animal Hospital in July 2006, after returning to North Carolina from Virginia. While in Virginia she spent four years practicing equine medicine and then joined a small animal practice in 2003. Her interests in small animal medicine include weight management and the education of new pet "parents."
Although no longer practicing equine medicine, Dr. Hahn enjoys competing in Dressage and has two horses of her own. Her immediate family includes her husband and young daughter, as well as Homer the Boxer and a cat named Vivian.
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Shana Silverstein , DVM
Dr. Silverstein joined Bowman in February 2008, and is thrilled to be back on the east coast! She grew up in New Jersey, attained a BS in Biology from Cornell, and remained there to attend the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. While at Cornell, she helped found the Pet Loss Support Hotline, one of the first in the country to offer support and counseling for owners grieving the loss of a pet.
Her first year of practice was spent in Massachusetts, and she then spent seven years practicing small animal medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She developed a strong interest in preventative medicine, dentistry, and client education. The depth of the human-animal bond continues to inspire her to offer high quality, compassionate medicine to every owner and patient.
Dr. Silverstein lives with her husband, daughter, and son, as well as four 4-legged critters. Ebra, their Labrador was originally raised by her husband as a Guiding Eyes Dog for the blind. The troupe is rounded out by 3 rescued pets: Rudy an American Bulldog, Jonas a black cat, and P-Pot an orange cat (so called for his urinary "issues!"). On her days off you can often find her with her family at the YMCA, library, or science museum.
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Karl Bowman , DVM, MS
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