Meet the Veterinary Team That Gives Their Best
The staff here at Haw Creek Animal Hospital holds itself to the highest standards to ensure that all pets are being treated in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Together, we strive to provide nothing but the best possible care for our patients, as well as provide clear communication to our clients so that they may feel peace of mind about their pet’s health.
Mike Coston
(Practice Manager)With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Mike Coston is a seasoned professional dedicated to enhancing animal health and care. After relocating from South Georgia in 2002, Mike has spent the past 20 years specializing in emergency and specialty veterinary care, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to his work.
For the last 3 years, Mike has served as the Practice Manager at Haw Creek Animal Hospital. In this role, he combines his extensive clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to ensure the highest standards of care and operational excellence. Mike considers it an honor and privilege to serve the veterinary industry and the Western North Carolina (WNC) community, making it his life’s work to improve the well-being of pets and support the local community.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike is a devoted pet owner with three cats and one dog. His love for animals is complemented by his passions for music and books, and he enjoys a fine cigar from time to time. These interests provide him with both enjoyment and relaxation. Mike’s dedication to saving lives and fighting disease, along with his commitment to the community, reflects a life deeply invested in both his career and personal fulfillment.
Angela
(Receptionist)Angela can usually be found at Haw Creek’s front desk. She is a new member of the team, but she’s not new to working with animals. A reptile specialist, she has over two decades of experience, both professionally and personally, working with exotics. Since moving to Asheville in 2012, she has expanded her repertoire to include caring for dozens of venomous snakes, working with crocodilians, and rehabilitating sick and injured reptiles of all sorts. She currently has over a dozen species of animals, including an eleven pound tegu, dwarf monitor lizards, a few dozen geckos and other lizards, various snakes, a tortoise, and three sugar gliders. You can see much of her menagerie on Instagram, where she can be found as dreamsindirt. In addition to her previous work with animals, Angela has worked in technical support as well as in creating exhibits for zoos, museums, and nature centers. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she studied ceramics and sculpting. Some of her work can be found at Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.
Alice
(Vet Assistant)
Amanda
(Vet Assistant)
Ann Marie
(Receptionist)
Brittany
(Vet Assistant)
Haley
(Vet Assistant)
Heather
(Vet Assistant)
Kimberly Ann
(Receptionist)
Liv
(Vet Assistant)
Oona
(Vet Assistant)
Shelby
(Vet Assistant)
