Highsmith Animal Hospital

Please carefully review a list of policy changes effective July 15, 2024 (posted in Latest News under "Policy Updates Summer 2024"). This information was emailed to all clients with a current email address on file.
IF YOU HAVE AN AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL WILMINGTON ANIMAL EMERGENCY & TRAUMA HOSPITAL 910-791-7387 LOCATED @ 50 GREENVILLE AVE WILMINGTON, NC
The outside of our veterinary hospital in Wilmington, NC
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

  • Dr. Jennifer Anderson, DVM

    Veterinarian
    Dr. Anderson grew up in the Richlands, NC area and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her undergraduate degree. After working for a short time in the private field, she applied to and was accepted at N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2002. Upon graduation, she joined the staff at Highsmith Animal Hospital where she has honed her skills in diagnostic veterinary medicine. She is a co-founder of Coastal Pet Hospice, offering mobile pet hospice consultation as well as in home pet euthanasia services.

  • Kristina Edmiston, DVM

    Dr. Edmiston grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University where she received her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences. She attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2024. Wilmington has always had a special place in her heart, and now she is excited to make it her home. Currently, she has two cats, “Sami” and “Yogi”. Dr. Edmiston is excited to join the Highsmith Animal Hospital family and create long lasting client-patient bonds.

  • Kim - Receptionist

     Kim . left the corporate world to persue a more fulfilling career working with animals. She started working at Highsmith Animal Hospital over 29 years ago and has been caretaker for over 17 dogs and cats. She currently lives with two Toy Poodles (Raisin And Peanut). Kim enjoys music, reading and a wide range of physical activities including yoga and running. She is rarely seen without her faithful companion Raisin.

  • Courtney- Licensed Vet Tech (RVT)

    Courtney graduated from Bergen Community College in 2012 from the Veterinary Technology program. She moved to Wilmington in 2014 and joined the Highsmith family. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Kiara and her cats Ella and Doctor Muffin McStuffins.

     

  • Anna- Veterinary Assistant

    Anna grew up in Phoenix Arizona and moved here in March 2007, after graduating from Phoenix College with an AA in Theatre.

    After being in the restaurant business for 10+ years, she found a brand new start at Highsmith Animal Hospital in Feb 2017. Starting in the kennel, she has now worked her way up to vet tech asst. Getting to share her love of animals with so many people and pets is the best part of this new chapter at Highsmith.

    She is also involved in the local theatre scene and other shenanigans within the city of Wilmington!

    At home she has the loving support of her husband Jake and her special fur baby Marshmallow.

  • Jessica- RVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

    Jessica was born and raised here in Wilmington NC. Ever since she was a kid, she loved to help animals and knew she wanted to work with them. She graduated from the CFCC Veterinary Technician program earning her associates degree in veterinary medical technology in 2021. Joining Highsmith Animal Hospital after graduation Jessica has become a vital part of the team. She has a passion for all animals especially dogs and horses. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, spending time with her family, traveling, and listening to music. 

  • Clara- Receptionist

    Clara moved to Wilmington in 2019 to work on her middle grades MAT at UNC-Wilmington after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. However, during Covid, she found she needed a change. She has always loved being around animals and currently has three cats: “Lionel”, “Bagel”, and "Chip".  Most of her free time is spent getting snuggles from them, but she also enjoys reading, writing fiction, and playing the piano. She is excited about this new chapter in her life and ready to share some snuggles with more patients at Highsmith.

  • Renee- Veterinary Assistant

    Renee grew up in Winston-Salem NC and moved to Wilmington to attend UNCW in 2015. She has her B.S. in Exercise Science and taught human anatomy at UNCW for two years. She started her vet assistant career back in 2015 and plans to continue! She lives with her daughter, Scarlett, and their four animals, Aubi, Arye, Amie and Azie. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and her family and friends. She enjoys traveling and hopes to bring her daughter to her favorite travel destination, Osa, Costa Rica, someday.  She is excited about this new chapter!

  • Olivia- Veterinary Assistant

    Olivia was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. When she was little she always knew she wanted to work with animals and help them. She graduated from CFCC in 2021 with an associate’s degree in Arts. She now attends Appalachian State to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She has 2 dogs “Reese” and “Miller”. During her free time she enjoys going to the beach, traveling and hanging out with her friends. She is excited to meet all the sweet patients here at Highsmith Animal Hospital and learn more!!

     

  • Joey- Receptionist

    Joey hails from Gaithersburg, Maryland and moved to the Wilmington area in 2022. He graduated from St. Mary’s college of Maryland in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science and History. He lives with the two-family cats Cocoa and Pippin. In his spare time, you could find him playing video games or discussing history facts and knowledge.
    Years in Practice:
    May 10, 2024