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So what does Dr. Moses do
for fun? This is the part everyone wants to know so let’s start here.
For over 15 years she has
shown and bred Maine Coon Cats. She continues to do so but with less
frequency. Two of her retired big boys, Marco and Chip,
act as the official meet and greet committee for the hospital. Occasionally they share a little blood with a
patient when needed. Dr. Moses also loves hiking and exploring the mountains.
Her 8 pound Chihuahua, Maddie, usually goes along and yes, she even has her own
little hot
 pink backpack. An adrenaline junky by nature Dr.
Moses has bungy jumped 221 feet(by her ankles) white water rafts, loves roller coasters and aspires to learn
white water kayaking. She’s also excited to hear that there is a new zip line at the National White Water Park!
Dr. Moses is originally from Atlanta.
She attended Clemson University
earning a BS in animal science. After working abroad in New Zealand followed by
a couple of years with Clemson Animal Hospital, waiting tables and running her own pet sitting
service she saved enough pennies to attend the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Following graduation she spent almost a decade in the Akron, OH area where she worked for a very progressive 24/7
multi-doctor practice. This was a valuable experience as it afforded her the luxury of seeing many interesting and
unusual cases as well as using all kinds of advanced equipment.
However, returning to relief work while
planning for her move back to the southeast made her acutely aware that you can
practice great medicine without so many bells and whistles. An engaged mind and
talented hands can go a long way in this profession.
Dr. Moses moved to Charlotte in 2006
specifically to start a cat hospital. 13 months after arriving in the Queen
city the doors of 4
Seasons Cat Hospital opened for
business. With no pre-existing clients and only a minimal familiarity with Charlotte she assumed all the risks
associated with starting a new business and created a calm environment conducive
to a cat’s well-being. Finally her professional dream was realized.
By focusing on a single species Dr. Moses can
invest all of her continuing education in feline medicine, surgery and
behavior. She is very involved in the American Association of Feline
Practitioners and its mission to educate both fellow professionals and cat
owning clients about feline health. She is on the membership board and attends
AAFP’s meetings every year. In addition she takes other continuing education
classes.
Finally, Dr. Moses does what she can to assist
Operation Care with reduced cost spays/neuters and help the cats and kittens
that come to them in poor health as much as is financially possible.
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