Meet Our Staff

Wilmington native, Dr. Hanby received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington in 1992. Pursuing her life long goal, she then attended North Carolina State University and obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1996. Following graduation, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital in Florida. She practiced in Florida and in Charlotte before moving back to Wilmington in 1999. She worked as an associate veterinarian for 5 years and then decided to fulfill her dream of opening her own animal hospital. She established Capeside Animal Hospital on March 8, 2005.

*Owner - Team Member since March 2005*

Dr. Moore spent her childhood in a small rural town in upstate New York at the base of the Adirondack Mountains. Upon graduating high school, she moved to the coast of southern Maine where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in marine Biology and Medical Biology at the University of New England. She attended veterinary school at Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine where she pursued a Mast of Science in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Preventative Medicine concurrently with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2002. Dr. Moore and her husband (also a veterinarian) had been practicing veterinary medicine in the Mt. Washington Valley in New Hampshire before relocating to North Carolina in the spring of 2006.

Dr. Moore works as a relief veterinarian for the Wilmington Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital and has found a progressive practice with advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities at Capeside Animal Hospital. She is very proud to have joined Dr. Hanby and her staff in May of 2009 and looks forward to a long future together.

*Team Member since May 2009*

Dr. Peat is a North Carolina native who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1992. She continued her education receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. GO WOLFPACK! She enjoyed practicing in a small animal hospital in Fayetteville, NC for 7 years. In 2003, she and her husband, Kirk, moved to Asheville, North Carolina where Dr. Peat continued her career as a relief veterinarian in one the busiest emergency clinics in Western North Carolina. While in Asheville, she also had a wonderful opportunity to serve as an adjunct professor at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College's (ABTCC) newly acredited Registered Veterinary Technician program. At ABTCC, she taught Clinical Practices I, II, and III to future veterinary technicians. In 2006, her husband's job relocated Dr. Peat to Wilmington, North Carolina where she continued to practice as a relief veterinarian in many clinics throughout New Hanover County. In the summer of 2010, Dr. Peat joined Capeside Animal Hospital where she feels honored to practice in a high quality, compassionate environment. Dr. Peat shares her home with her husband, Kirk, her 6 year old son, Keegan, and her 3 year old twin daughters Karina and Kiley. In addition, she has a 10 year old French Bulldog, Immey, 10 year old cat named Minnie, and her 2 year old dog Lucy who was adopted from New Hanover County Animal Control.

*Team Member since July 2010*

Dr. Erin Barney grew up in York, PA, and then attended Cabrini College in Radnor, PA, where she majored in Elementary Education and Biology.  While there she played both basketball and soccer for her college and was also a member of the Student Government.  She then moved on to UNC-Wilmington, where she earned her M.S. in Marine Biology studying bottlenose dolphins.  After this, she attended veterinary school at the University of Florida, earning a DVM in 2008.  She has practiced in Florida as well as the Outer Banks, working primarily with small animals (dogs and cats), but also with assorted wildlife like sea turtles, red wolves and coyotes.

Dr. Barney is happy to be here at Capeside Animal Hospital, and enjoys working as a team with the other doctors and staff. She strongly agrees with the practice's emphasis on preventative medicine and client communication.  Dr. Barney enjoys boating and swimming with her husband C.P. in her spare time. She also finds time for long-distance running and road cycling. She has four dogs: Peake (11 years old, chocolate Labrador mix), Darwin (12 years old, Newfoundland/Golden mix), BB (2 years old, Labrador/Boykin spaniel mix), and Petunia (1 year old, dachshund mix), as well as two cats: Nubbins (4 years old, 3-legged and deaf) and Baker (3 years old, shattered pelvis from dog attack).

*Team Member since May 2011*

I moved to North Carolina from New York in 1975 and attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where I earned a B.S. in Business Administration. We vacationed here several times a year and decided to live here year round in 2006. My love for all animals began when I was a young child. At one time, I actually had a pet snake that I brought to school for a visit during second grade. What an uproar that caused! Since then, all my pets have had fur instead of scales and we now have a big furry cat,Charlie, that we rescued through Furever Friends. I enjoy being outdoors , watching sports, especially football,and spending time at Oak Island with family and friends. I appreciate the opportunity to be a member of the Capeside Animal Hospital Team where we look out for the well being of your pet. I look forward to seeing you and your pet soon!

*Team Member since March 2010*

I have been at Capeside Animal Hospital for more than two years and love every minute of it. I live in Wilmington with my best friend and love, David, as well as our menagerie; our cats, Stella & Evie, a Yorkie named Tucker, a Yorkie-terrier-bulldog mix named Ripley (both adopted through Furever Friends!), numerous fish, and a parakeet, Esmeralda. I enjoy taking our dogs on outings or just for a walk about town and I am always happy to see your pets enjoying themselves too! Working with animals is my passion and I look forward to meeting you and helping you take care of your wonderful pets! Thanks so much to my buddy Jake for taking a break from his nap to be in my picture with me.

*Team Member since October 2008*

Hello! My name is Tasha. I grew up in Texas on a farm and that was when I discovered my love for animals. It is a joy for me to work here at Capeside Animal Hospital with such a great staff. I love meeting all the animals and their owners. When I'm not here working, you can find me at home with my two daughters and husband, along with our kitty, Big Daddy, and Our dog named Dozer. I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)! Hope to see you soon!

*Team Member since April 2009*

New to Capeside Animal Hospital and to North Carolina, I'm enjoying it very much here. Born and raised in the Chicago area, I have recently married and moved here with my husband who is in the Marine Corps. We have one baby named Xena who is a 12 year old Husky/Shepherd mix. We love living by the beach and not having the intense Midwest winters (although Xena does love the snow)! I'm thrilled to have found such a great job working with animals here. Its a pleasure to work at Capeside Animal Hospital and I look forward to meeting you and your pets!

*Team Member since October 2010*

From a CT yankee to an Ohio Buckeye, I've now landed in friendly, sunny Brunswick County! I have two wonderful daughters - one is now a teacher in Indianapolis. Our other daughter is studying nursing . My husband is my true partner in crime - moving has been our latest adventure, although traveling to Europe is one of our favorite things to do.  I love animals of all kinds; right now I have 3 dogs, a parakeet, and 2 horses. Riding rejuvenates my soul and reminds me how much animals need to be respected and my dogs give endless love and company. For me, Capeside Animal Hospital is the perfect job - working with awesome people, clients and amazing pets. Thank you for sharing your pets with me.

*Team Member since June 2010*

Hello! I recently graduated from UNCW with a degree in Psychology and a degree in French, but I decided to stay close to what I love most - animals! I live in Wilmington with my dogs, Bambam and Hok'ee, and my cat named Kitty. Bambam, Hok'ee and I love driving out on the north end of Carolina Beach and playing in the ocean! Animals have always been a passion of mine and there is no better place to fulfill that than working at Capeside Animal Hospital, with an amazing staff, wonderful clients, and delightful pets. I look forward to seeing all of our new and returning clients, and I thank everyone for sharing your animals with me!

*Team Member since April 2011*

Hi, my name is Pat, and I love working at Capeside Animal Hospital. My little dog, P.J. loves coming to work with me; you might see her in her baby carrier. With sixteen years of veterinary hospital work, I work at the receptionist desk, in the kennel, and do rounds on the weekends and holidays. I just found out I have a nickname, Ms. Clean, I hope I don’t go bald!

*Team Member since August 2010*

Born and Raised in Charlotte NC, I moved to Wilmington NC in July 2011. I have worked in the Veterinary Field for two years and can honestly say that I love it! I belong to an English Bulldog "Mojo" who has taken over my heart, and most of the bed! I have a deep love for animals and a strong respect for people who share this passion. I looked forward to growing with Capeside Animal Hospital, and I look forward to meeting you and your babies sometime soon!

*Team Member since July 2011*

Born and raised in the small town of Riegelwood, I moved to Brunswick County two years ago with my amazing husband Josh. I have an eight month old son named Levi that owns my heart! I have always had a strong passion and love for animals. I went from working on a farm for F.F.A. throughout high school, to training dogs for hunters, to working in a veterinary clinic for the last four years. I started here on Halloween of 2011 and it is such an amazing clinic! The doctors here honestly care about their patients, and the staff has the same strong passion for animals! I am so blessed to be able to work in such a great environment and be able to stay near one of my greatest loves... animals! I look forward to meeting all of our new and returning clients and thank you for being a part of Capeside Animal Hospital as well!

*Team Member since October 2011*

Military Brat! I have resided in 11 states and North Carolina is where I call home. I have a love for animals and a passion for the medical field. I have a Medical Assistant degree, and have been able to combine my knowledge and compassion together to become a part of a wonderful team that truly cares for all animals. When you bring your babies here they will be taken care of like they are one of our own. On a home note: Brownie, my Chihuahua, is the Queen of the house. My 3 boys love to play with her and take her out on walks, while she loves to sleep with my daughter, and take car rides with my husband and me. She truly thinks she is human. I can't wait to meet and get to know all of you and your little guys and girls.

*Team Member since October 2011*

I grew up in this area, but moved to Greensboro about 20 years ago. On my return home I'm proud to have joined the Capeside Team and look forward to meeting all of you and your pet families! In my own pet family I have Mimi and Lilah, who are pictured with me, and two spoiled cats, Vanna and Lottie. I am proud to say all of my kids are rescues! In fact, both Lilah and Vanna I adopted through Furever Friends Animal Rescue. When I play at some of my favorite pastimes such as fishing and camping I bring my furry little puppy shadows along. I love Veterinary Dentistry and I am a Certified Veterinary Dental Technician, through the American Association of Veterinary Dentistry. I have completed the first level and have become a Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA I) and am currently working on the completion of the second level.

*Team Member since August 2010*

Originally from Wilmington, I now reside in Brunswick County and enjoy the short commute to Capeside! I share my home with two Great Danes, one Himalayan, and one rabbit. I enjoy learning and teaching new skills to clients and team members. Since veterinary medicine is always changing and improving, I do my best to improve daily. In 2010, I earned my CVA II. In addition, I have recently completed my certification in Veterinary Dental Technology through the American Association of Veterinary Dentistry. I have worked capacity in veterinary medicine for the past few years and I am currently in school working on my Associates of Science as a Veterinary Technician. I have interests in laboratory diagnostics, radiology, and critical care. Animal care has always been a passion and I LOVE that what I do makes a difference. I am proud to be a part of the wonderful staff here at Capeside, where every day brings a new experience!

*Team Member since November 2008*

I was born and raised in the small town of Edenton, North Carolina and can not remember a time in my life that I did not have pets. I volunteered at the local animal shelter through out high school and landed my first job at our towns only animal hospital as a kennel technician where I knew that helping animals was exactly what I wanted to do. I currently reside in Leland with my wonderful family, our cat "Win" and two dogs "Tara" and "Roscoe". I have been a part of the Capeside team since August 2009 and I am looking forward to many more years with our awesome staff, clients and patients.

*Team Member since August 2009*

I have lived in Wilmington my entire life, I enjoy being close to my family and friends. I am very active in my community and I teach the children's class at my church on Sundays. I recently graduated from UNCW with a degree in Anthropology. I decided to stay close to my roots and quickly joined the Capeside Team, surrounding myself with animals. I have a Westie that I rescued at the young age of 5 weeks. He needed a repair surgery in order to live a normal life. The wonderful doctors at Capeside were able to 'fix' him and he is now happy and healthy. I enjoy working at Capeside because it gives me the opportunity to connect to people and animals from all walks of life. It is very heart warming to be able to provide support and treatment to the animals and their owners.

*Team Member since July 2009*

Hi there! My name is Terry and I have had animals around me all my life. I live in Shallotte and foster cats- more than I can count! Having been a nurse for most of my adult life, I now indulge my passion by working here!

*Team Member since September 2008*

I'm a recent graduate of Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, NC where I earned my Associates in Veterinary Medical Technology. I formerly worked at an incredible veterinary hospital in North Raleigh, NC for 2 years as a Kennel Technician and Veterinary Assistant and decided to move to Wilmington to start off my career as a Registered Veterinary Technician. I've always had a strong passion for animals and have known since I was three years old that I wanted to be in the veterinary field. I currently reside with my human best friend and her Furever Friends Rescue, Noodle. I also live with two rescues of my own, Bugs and Birdie. After living and breathing animals for years, I realized that this is what I always want to do. Working at Capeside Animal Hospital has been a huge adventure, and I'm excited to see what other surprises are ahead!

*Team Member since May 2011*

I have lived in Pender County since 1993 when my father retired from the Army. I have been married for 5 years to a wonderful man who shares my passion for animals. We currently have 3 dogs, a guinea pig, an iguana and lots of cats. I have worked in the veterinary medicine field for a total of 10 years, and after working for a couple years in an office I am absolutely sure there is nothing else I'd rather do. I am currently working on my degree in Veterinary Technology and hope to be certified by 2013.

*Team Member since November 2011*

I'm Jeannie. I have lived in Wilmington, NC for the past 14 years with my fabulous husband and our two grown children, and two grandchildren. I have several four legged, furry friends that still reside at home of which the rabbit is the easiest of the list. My passion for animal welfare started as a child and has developed into a career that has finally landed me at this wonderful animal hospital with veterinarians that TRULY care about our clients.

*Team Member since October 2010*

Hello! My name is Zach. I have lived in Leland all of my life and I am currently a senior at North Brunswick High School. I have been around animals all my life, both domestic and farm animals. I plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree in biology and afterwards pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I began with Capeside Animal Hospital through the job shadowing program. During that time of observation I knew the care and compassion the staff exhibited toward animals was a team that I wanted to be a part of. I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s).

*Team Member since June 2011*

Hello, my name is Zane. I have a great love for animals, and because of that I thoroughly enjoy taking care of them. When your pet is staying with us, I will give him or her the care that I would want for my own pet. I look forward to meeting all of your wonderful pets!

*Team Member since August 2011*

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, I moved down to Wilmington to study Biology with a Pre-Vet Concentration at UNCW. I have the best four-legged babies: Tana, a yellow Labrador Retriever and Sargent, a tabby cat. All I have ever wanted to do was work with animals in the veterinary field. I have worked as an assistant to a dog breeder, dog kennels, and volunteered for both large and small animal veterinarians. As a new member, I am very excited to learn more and take my experiences to the next level at working at Capeside! I hope to see you and your pet and look forward to giving THE best of care.

*Team Member since September 2011*

Hello, my name is Heather, and I have lived in Leland for a good portion of my life. I have had a fiery passion for animals since I was a little girl. I have had all kinds of pets from cats to dogs and from birds to snakes. Currently, I own a small dog named Tia and she is the light of my little world. I look forward to meeting all of your wonderful pets, and treating them with the same admiration and fascination as I do with all the pets that I have had the pleasure of having.

*Team Member since December 2011*

My name is Bryan. I am an animal care technician for Capeside Animal Hospital. My utmost priority is to make sure your pet has a comfortable and stress free stay. I make sure they have fresh water, clean bedding, and are fed. I love taking care of your animals and I have two labs of my own.

*Team Member since June 2011*