Meet the Team:
We're proud to say that the Mountain View Animal Hospital's Team is one of the best around! We are dedicated to providing the best quality of care for your pets. Here at Mountain View Animal Hospital we understand that your four-legged friends are more than just pets--they are family!
 Dr. Benjamin Gage Furtado, DVM
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Dr. Benjamin Gage Furtado, DVM is a graduate with High Honors of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. His clinical studies were performed at University of Florida. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Hickory area since 2012. Dr. Furtado has a strong interest in internal medicine, dermatology, and emergency/critical care medicine. In his free time, he enjoys being in the outdoors with his wife, Mary, and their 2 sons, Quinn and Max, live music, and tie dyeing. He has a beagle named Soup-a-doop and a cat named Potion. |
Dr. Ashley Fleshman, DVM
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Dr. Ashley Fleshman, DVM is a graduate of St George’s University. She was a vet tech for 10 years prior to graduation. She has worked as a veterinarian for 10 years at a mixed animal practice in Star Valley, Wyoming. Her family is from North Carolina but she moved to Hickory in January 2024. Dr. Ashley enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but does have a strong interest in urgent care, internal medicine, ultrasounds, and senior wellness. In her free time, she enjoys working on her large animals, fishing, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her husband, Greg, and three sons; Noah, Zack, and Isaac. She has a golden retriever named Clifford, two cats; Linguine Fettuccine Tails and Barnabus, two horses; Kermit and Willow, a goat named Goatie, and 6 chicks; Buckie, Tuckie, Pepper, Shadow, Grace, and Gladys.
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 Caitlyn - Office Manager/Veterinary Assistant
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Caitlyn was born and currently resides in Granite Falls, NC, with her two children and two fur babies: Lucchese and Wrangler. She developed a love for animals at a young age and has worked in the veterinary field for 8 years. In her free time, Caitlyn enjoys spending time outdoors. |
 Emma-Receptionist
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Payten- Receptionist
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Jennifer- Veterinary Assistant
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Jennifer has lived in Hickory her whole life. She has 3 cats that are her world, Bagheera, Oliver, and Mowgli. She has a son named Noah. Her hobbies include hanging out with her family and cats, going to the beach, and caring for her foster cats. She loves working at MVAH because she loves seeing all the animals that come through the doors and being able to provide the best care for them. Having previously worked in the human medical field, she has quickly realized that the veterinary field is where she is meant to be. |
Lauryl- Veterinary Assistant
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Lauryl has lived in Valdese her whole life. She has two cats, Phoenix and Blue, and a chinchilla named Finn. She graduated from NC State with a bachelors in animal science. Her hobbies include hanging out with family and friends, running, reading, snuggling with her animals, and watching movies. |
Anna- Veterinary Assistant
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Animals have always been at the center of Anna’s life, both in and outside of veterinary medicine. Her passion for vet med comes from years of rescuing and rehabilitating animals, especially those who were abandoned, neglected, or simply in need of a second chance. Anna loves being an advocate for animals who cannot speak for themselves and finds fulfillment in providing them with comfort, care, and compassion every day. Her dedication to helping animals goes far beyond the clinic walls — in her free time, she continues rescuing and re-homing animals, spending time with her own pets, and creating a loving environment for every animal that comes into her life. |
 Shadow- Veterinary Assistant
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Shadow was born and raised in North Carolina and has had a lifelong passion for animals. From a young age, she knew she wanted to dedicate her life to working with and caring for them. Throughout her career, she has remained actively involved in animal welfare through rescue work, fostering, volunteering, and participation in TNR programs. Outside of veterinary medicine, Shadow enjoys photography, baking, and spending quality time with her 5-year-old son . |
 Heather
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Heather grew up and currently resides in Granite Falls with her 2 lovable dogs , Darcie-June and Brutus-Ray. Heather is passionate about caring for animals and has a strong love for special needs/senior dogs. Shih Tzu’s are her favorite breed, her dream is to adopt one in every color. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her kids (her dogs), hiking, and backpacking. She truly believes: “Animals are angels sent to earth to teach us how to love.”-Whitney Mandel |