Doctors page
Click to access our doctors page.
Click to access services page.
Click to access our printable forms.
Click to access the web site for Town & Country Kennel.
Click to access our monthly specials page.
Click to access our contact page.
Click here to see pictures of some of our patients.

Dr. AshfordDr. Ashford was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC. He attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a B.S. degree in Zoology. He then attended The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.

Dr. Ashford co-founded Town and Country Veterinary Hospital and Animal Care Center in 1994. He is a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, Who's Who of American Medical Professionals, Cary-MacGregor Rotary Club and Apex United Methodist Church. He lives in Apex with his wife Laura; two children, Hadley and Clay; his Border Collie, Gracie; and his new kitten, Oatmeal. His areas of medical interest include dentistry/oral surgery, ophthalmology, and internal medicine. His hobbies and leisure interests include water sports, fishing, boating, and working in the yard.
Dr. McNamer Dr. McNamer was born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She received a BA in Biology from Ripon College in Ripon, WI in 1992. She then moved to North Carolina where she attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she received a PhD in Pharmacology in 1998. Following graduate school, she entered the North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with honors in 2002. During her 4th year in veterinary school she was awarded the Companion Animal Faculty Clinical Proficiency Award. She is currently a member of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Her major areas of interest include surgery, preventative medicine, and a growing interest in ultrasound. Dr. McNamer lives near Jordan Lake with her husband Michael, their four whippets, Cali, Tyler, Morgan, and Spirit, their lab mix rescued from Hurricane Katrina, Roy, and their cat, Jake. When not working she enjoys working in the garden, hiking with her husband, knitting, and participating in Lure Coursing and conformation dog shows with her whippets.

Dr. MerrimanDr. Merriman was born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a B.S. degree In Zoology. He then attended Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his Doctor of veterinary Medicine in 2002.

He started out his veterinary career in Austin, Texas where he worked in a small animal hospital. He then moved to Dallas for 3 years where he gained extensive experience in emergency and critical care while working at a 24 hour emergency clinic. Dr. Merriman moved to the Raleigh/Cary area in 2006 with his wife, Dr. Julie Merriman, their 2 dogs Dallas and Benson and their cat Gordon.

His professional interests include soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Merriman is an active member of the AVMA and NCVMA. Dr. Merriman has recently completed his training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and is now accepting patients for acupuncture therapy. 
For more information click here.

In his spare time Dr. Merriman loves to watch OU athletics football in particular, traveling, boating, working in the yard and around the house, playing pick up games of basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Doctor Christine BoydDr. Boyd was born and raised in Granite City, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where she received a BS in Zoology. She then attended the University of Illinois Veterinary Medical School where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.

In 1997 she cofounded Falconbridge Animal Hospital in Chapel Hill where she worked until she sold the practice in 2006.

When she’s not working she loves auctions, gardening and sporting events.

Dr. GroulxDr. Amanda Groulx was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She attended the University of Central Florida for 2 years before moving to North Carolina to complete her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at North Carolina State University.   After continuing her studies at N.C. State, she received her Master’s in Physiology in 2005, and then entered N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with honors in 2010. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a special interest in dentistry, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery.  Dr. Groulx has been an important part of Town and Country Veterinary Hospital since 1999 as our head technician. We are excited to have her practicing here as a full time veterinarian.

Dr. Groulx has three children, Sonora, Maizy, and Owen with her husband, Ryan.  She has three dogs, four cats, and two pet rats.  Her hobbies include water sports, running, baking, and watching her kids play soccer.  She is very happy to be back at Town and Country Veterinary Hospital and is looking forward to meeting you and your pets.
2010 N. Salem St., Apex, NC 27523
Phone: 919.363.6363
Fax: 919.363.6333
Design by Coxco Enterprises, © 2005-2011