Our Veterinary Care Team
hard working, down to earth, friendly, & passionate vet care professionals
At Hicks Animal Clinic, our team and staff are comprised of hard working, down to earth, friendly, and passionate vet care professionals. Whether your furry friend requires a vaccination or dental services, we have the training, experience, and state-of-the-art equipment to help. We look forward to meeting you and working with your animals. In the meantime, here's a little about us!
Hicks Animal Clinic is searching for Associate Veterinarians
to join our team and help serve our community!
dr. michael
Being raised in a veterinary family, Dr. Michael was taught the values of hard work and ethical service to one’s community at a young age. Dr. Michael strives to maintain transparent dialogue with clients to allow them to make the best decisions for their beloved pets. He tries to uphold the highest standards of integrity while being honest, considerate, and compassionate towards both clients and patients.
Michael was born in Rocky Mount and attended Auburn University. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science in 2006 and a Masters of Agriculture in 2008 from Auburn University. He graduated from St. George’s University in 2012, where he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation Michael completed an externship with an integrative practice where he was exposed to acupuncture and herbal therapy. Following his externship, Dr. Michael worked at a high volume spay/neuter shelter and a small animal practice rotating between multiple clinics and doing both general practice as well as overnight emergency rotations.
In 2016 Dr. Michael returned to his Rocky Mount roots to transition ownership of Hicks Animal Clinic from his father, Dr. Stuart Hicks.
Dr. Claire
Dr. Claire Shields, a native of Edenton, NC, knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her family would often catch her diagnosing and “treating” her stuffed animals while she was growing up. Now, she is passionate about educating the community on how to best take care of their pets so that they can live long and healthy lives. Her areas of interest include preventative care, senior pet care, dermatology, dentistry, and surgery.
Claire graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She attended Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, TN and graduated in 2023 before relocating to Rocky Mount to be closer to family.
In her free time, Claire enjoys traveling, reading, horseback riding, and cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes. She has two cats at home, Jordan and Sebastian, as well as a dog named Snoopy.
Passionate Vet Care Professionals
Don't hesitate to contact us for more information, pricing, or to set up an appointment. We are always eager to meet new people and their pets!
