Meet the Denton Animal Hospital Team

Doctors

Dr. Douglas Cope, Jr.
Dr. Cope is a graduate of the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has been a doctor with Lexington Veterinary Associates since 1988. Dr. Cope lives in Lexington with his wife, Kim, their four children Andrew, Michael, Daniel, and Rebecca. The Copes raise and sell quality quarter & paint horses.

Dr. Salli Steward

Dr. Steward graduated with a B. S. from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1992 and then went on to graduate from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She grew up in this community and has moved back to the area after practicing in Greensboro for 7 years. She treats your pets in all three of our offices. Dr. Stewart lives in Midway with her husband Rob and their two children Alex and Emma. She has two Golden Retrievers, Buddy and Scarlet.

Management and Receptionist Team

Mrs. Sandra Beck, B. S. Practice Manager, LVA
Sandra is a 1995 Biological Science graduate of NC State University. She is the practice manager for Lexington Veterinary Associates. She has several furry friends at home cats, dogs, goats, and horses. L.J.and Dottie are shown in this picture. She assisted in the design of this web-page also.

Mrs. Kathy Easter, Denton Hospital Manager/Receptionist
Kathy has 20+ years of service with LVA. Animal behavior and training are big interests in her life. She has animal behavior training certification from Purdue University. Providing animal education for clients and community are very important to her. She does many community visits and encourages school, scout, 4-H and daycare tours. Her human family include husband, David: children, Cathy, Erin, & Chad; grandchildren, Emily, Leighann, Avery, Thayer, Colton & Braxton. The "furry Folks" are Sam, Tori, Lance & Arthur, the dogs; Josey, Gabriel & Crackerjack, the birds; Kashmir the rabbit; and Samantha the cat in charge.

Veterinary Assistants

Darla Leonard, Veterinary Assistant Denton Animal Hospital
Darla is a veterinary assistant at Denton Animal Hospital. She has been apart of Lexington Veterinary Associates since 1996. She is a registered dental technician and is currently in the process of becoming a registered veterinary technician. She has made it her goal to make all animals and their parents feel comfortable when they visit the practice. She lives in Churchland with her husband James and twin boys, Xander and Payton. She has several furry children Emma & Ozzy, both rottweilers, Sidvicous, a boston terrier, and Wilbur & Templeton, both cats.