Our Veterinarians
Dr. Jenifer Richar
DVM/Practice Owner
Dr. Richar has worked as a general practitioner since 2020 while also taking on the roles of Lead Vet and Veterinary Chief of Staff for a small animal practice.
She fell in love with North Carolina during her externship at the ASPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic in Asheville. Immediately after completing her veterinary degree, she moved to Charlotte with her two foster-fail dogs, Jack and Peggy.
She has been working as a small animal general practitioner since and just recently took on the role of owner of Hickory Grove Animal Hospital. She looks forward to providing pets and clients with the same level of care and dedication as the previous Hickory Grove veterinarians have for the last 30-plus years.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, her significant other, and his two cats, Cobaka and Kitten. She also enjoys gardening, running, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Sherry Huskey
DVM
Dr. Sherry Huskey is originally from Rutherfordton, NC. She grew up with a wide variety of pets (a squirrel monkey, cats, dogs, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, ducks, rabbits, cows, pigs, turtles, birds, and a horse) and decided on a career in veterinary medicine at age 6.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Charlotte and her DVM degree from the NC State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. From 1987 to 1989, she practiced in Montgomery County, NC, and at the same time owned and operated a hospital in Asheboro, NC.
Dr. Huskey returned to Charlotte in 1989 and managed a practice for several years. After the birth of her children, she worked as an associate at a local hospital.
She lives in Matthews with her two sons. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her sons.
Our Staff
Kristal
Veterinary Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
Kristal started her career at Hickory Grove Animal Hospital in 1997. She pursued her degree as a Certified Veterinary Technician, graduating from Gaston College in 2001.
On her time off, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children, her cat, Lily, and Yorkiepoo, Ellie. She also enjoys attending her twin sons’ soccer matches.
Michelle
Front Desk Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Michelle started as a veterinary assistant in 1999 in Rolesville, NC. She moved to Charlotte after marrying her husband in 2002 and began working at Hickory Grove Animal Hospital.
When she is not working, Michelle enjoys going to dance with her daughter and to baseball games with her son. Her family shares their home with a miniature poodle named Jiff.
Lyan
Veterinary Assistant
Lyan was born and raised in Charlotte. Her passion for animals led her to pursue this wonderful career. She has been an assistant at Hickory Grove since 2015.
Lyan is our bilingual staff member, fluent in English and Spanish. She owns two energetic Siberian Huskies, Pelusa and Flicka, and an extra-large bully, Enzo.
In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, relaxing at home, and spending time with friends and family.
Yader
Veterinary Assistant
Yader is originally from Nicaragua and is another one of our bilingual staff members. He has been working in the veterinary field since 2019.
He truly enjoys working as a veterinary assistant and making a difference in the lives of every dog and cat that steps through our door. He has two cats, Lexa, with her bright white coat, and Axel, with his jet-black coat.
Nola
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon…
Pam
Bio coming soon…