Staff

	Nancy Baucom Large Animal Technician Nancy has worked in the veterinary and animal care field since 1994. She came to Greenock Farm in 1998. Her primary area of expertise is with our equine (large animals) patients where we would be lost without her. Nancy can do pretty much anything asked of her. She can run anesthesia, assist with surgery, monitor and treat patients, keep our large animal vets organized (as is possible) and is our go to girl with computers and places our orders. Did I mention she is also going to UNCC in her "spare time" where she is finishing up her degree. Nancy enjoys trail riding and spending time in the company of her 5 cats,3 horses and 2 dogs. Contact Nancy: nbaucom@greenockfarm.com
	Cheryl Logan Head Small Animal Technician Cheryl has been involved in veterinary medicine in one way or another for 18 years. She grew up in Atlanta and received a BA in anthropology from Roanoke College in Virginia. She has worked as a technician in both Atlanta and in Vermont prior to joining our staff as head technician in 2006. Cheryl has great organizational skills and is passionate about animal care. She assists the doctors with surgery as well as medical cases and routine care. Cheryl says she feels fortunate to have a career that she truly enjoys, while we feel fortunate to have Cheryl. Outside of veterinary medicine she spends time in her garden. Cheryl and her husband Bill share their home with an evergrowing number of 4 dogs and 3 cats!! Contact Cheryl: clogan@greenockfarm.com
	Felecia Christy Small Animal Technician Felicia also from Stanly county, grew up as a farm girl. An avid rider, she also raises horses and dogs. Felicia's work ethic is like the "Energizer bunny". She assist the veterinarians in the exam room as well as in surgery and performs a multitude of lab work.
	Billy Puckett Mr. W.L. "Billy" Puckett After close to 30 years in Charlotte-Meck school system as an educator and wrestling coach at West Meck, Independence and Butler High Schools, he has come to work at Greenock following his retirement from the Charlotte-Meck. Billy is in charge of hospital grounds maintence, he assist in animal care and supports of our large animal veterinarians when they need assistance. Billy is the father of three children, Will, Annie and Bobbie and is married to Robbie. When time permits he and Robbie escape to their mountain house at the NC-Virginia border.
	Mrs. Billie Puckett Mrs. Billie J. Puckett Billie, the wife of the late Lewis Puckett DVM, was born and raised in north Alabama. Billie is one of four girls, all of which were Auburn graduates. “Mrs. P” graduated with degrees in home economics and science. She raised 3 boys, two of which followed the path of the educator and one that went into veterinary medicine. Following 25+ years in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system she retired and came to work for Dr. Lewis at Clear Creek Animal Hospital as office manager. After Dr. Puckett’s practice was sold in 1996, Billie came to Greenock Farm as our manager. At 80 years young she still out works most of the staff.
	Barbara Fairbanks Barbara has been with with Greenock's large animal division close to 20 years now. A native of Tauton Massachusetts, she spent her formative years involved with horses. A member of pony club growing up she attended the University of Massachusetts at Amhurst. She worked with the past president of the AAEP, Dr. Sheehan while in Boston and prior to this she ran Skyband Breeding and Racing Farm. She has one son (Philip), one husband (Dick), one grandson, two horses, two dogs and two cats.
	Barbara Olah Barbara is one of our small animal greeters and care givers. Most will recognize her by the "Long Island" accent, which of course was where she grew up. She eventually came to her senses and moved to NC. Barbara is married to "Bob the plumber" sometimes refered to as the "old goat" (Bob is a very tolerant man). The Olah's have raised 2 daughters, and now they have a passel of grand kids. Actually, Barbara loves all creatures as evident by her 16 cats, 2 goats (three if you count Bob) and one dog. Both are very active in their church.
	Holli Linker Holli manages our kennel for both hospitalized patients and boarders. The reason our hospital does not smell like a kennel is because of Holli. Besides caring for the kennel itself, she is devoted to the animals. She grew up in neighboring Stanly county, is married to Ernie and has one son named Cody. Holli also has too many cows, dogs, cats and chickens to count at home. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Holli takes care of all of our special diet orders.

	Dr. Michael J. "Smokey" Puckett Dr. Puckett, a second generation veterinarian, was born and raised in Charlotte. He attended undergrad at Auburn University where he lettered in football and wrestling. Smokey graduated vet school from Auburn in 1984, interning at Texas A&M and performed the equivalent of a 3 year residency in Lexington, Kentucky with Hagyard, Davidson & McGee. Owner of Greenock Farm Veterinary Hospital, he built the Hospital in 1993, originally as the large animal branch of his father’s small animal clinic, Clear Creek Animal Hospital. Smokey enjoys the challenges of equine soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He finds sport horse medicine rewarding. In our Piedmont region, he finds that one has to be a “jack of all trades” managing anything from dental problems one minute to a colic surgery the next. His wife Sylvia has put up with him and the profession for close to 30 years. He is most proud of his sons, Jake, Pete and Travis. State champion wrestlers, each son has gone to college on a wrestling scholarship (now if they can only graduate.) An avid backpacker he heads to Yosemite with one of his sons when a restoration of the soul is needed. Most mornings by 5:30 or 6:00, he can be found the gym before work.
	Dr. Adam W. Sisk Dr. Sisk came to Greenock Farm after traversing the Appalachain mountains from his home-state of Tennessee. He attended Ole Miss for his undergrad studies and completed his veterinary education and training at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Sisk's main veterinary emphasis is equine medicine and surgery, but he welcomes the challenges that multispecies medicine offers. His equine interest stems from his upbringing near the heart of Tennessee Walking Horse country and his family's near 30 years of involvement with the breed. His family remains active with their private broodmare farm in Tennessee and by competing in shows throughout the Southeast. With his off time Dr. Sisk enjoys attending and watching college football games. He is especially passionate about the orange and white of the Tennessee Volunteers! He also looks forward to his yearly Canadian fishing trip for sport and relaxation within the wilderness.
	Dr. William "Bill" Beck Born and raised in Florida, Dr. Beck graduated from the University of Florida in 1971. Following his under-graduate degree, he attended Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM in 1975. After graduation Dr. Beck moved to Charlotte practicing under the oversight of Dr. L.W. Puckett at Clear Creek Animal Hospital. Dr. Beck returned to his home state where he practiced until 1979. Returning to Charlotte he opened his own practice, Independence Veterinary Hospital. In 2004 Bill began practicing part-time for Greenock Farm Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Beck is an excellent diagnostician and surgeon with over 30 years of experience. Bill is especially gifted in orthopedic surgery and we are particularly lucky to have him on the staff of Greenock Farm. Bill earned his Eagle Scout award in 1965 and has been active in Boy Scouting during his career. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies include fishing, hiking, camping canoeing and mountain biking. He has two children, Jennifer and Steven and wife Jesselyn.
	Dr. Michael D. McGuire A native of Alabama, Dr. McGuire began his undergraduate studies in a local community college in Gadsden, Alabama. He later transferred to Auburn, where he completed his degree in 1974. Mike received his DVM degree also from Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. Following graduation, he accepted a position with Dr. Lewis Puckett, practicing with him at Clear Creek Animal Hospital for 15 years. In 1993, Dr. McGuire took over an existing practice in Charlotte until 2007 when he accepted an offer to return and practice with Dr. Puckett’s son, Dr. MJ “Smokey” Puckett, at Greenock Farm Veterinary Hospital. We are also particularly lucky having Dr. McGuire to join Dr. Beck in the treatment of companion small animals. His professional interests are ophthalmology, geriatric medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. McGuire married his wife Cindy in 1977. He has three children, David, a local mechanic, Diana, a graphic artist in Greenville, SC, and Katie, who is finishing high school. They are members of the Providence Rd. Church of Christ. Mike and Cindy have one granddaughter born to David and his wife, Erin. Dr. McGuire has been active in the boy Scouts earning an Eagle Scout award in 1969. He enjoys playing the piano, reading, embroidery, movies, researching his family history and scuba-diving.