Dr. Melvin Howard is a 1989 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Howard moved to Wilmington, NC where he owned Atlantic Animal Hospital until 2010. After spending a year traveling, studying, and relaxing, he realized that he missed practicing veterinary medicine very much; so, in January 2012, he joined the team of Carolina Forest Animal Clinic. Dr. Howard shares his home with his partner Anthony and several pets including cats, dogs, parrots, goats, turtles, fish, tortoises, geese ducks and chickens. In addition to spending time with his pets, he enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, and exploring technology.
