- Landline
- (704) 867-8318
- forestbrook@totalbondvets.com
- 145629672752595
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- totalbondforestbrook.com
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- www.totalbondforestbrook.com
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Founded in the 1980s, TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook is here to treat the dogs, cats, and exotics of Gastonia, North Carolina. From the best possible preventative care to ensure your healthy best friend stays that way, to the most advanced and effective methods for treating minor and major conditions, our dedicated and experienced veterinary team has long been the most trusted in the area. We are open six days a week with same-day appointments and urgent care available. We look forward to meeting you and your pet!
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Mark Epstein
Co-Owner, Medical Director, DVM, DABVP, CVPPDr. Mark Epstein is a co-owner and Medical Director at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook. Originally from Atlanta, GA, he graduated with honors in microbiology from North Carolina State University in 1981 and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia in 1985. He came to Gastonia to work at Forestbrook that same year and has called it home ever since. Continuing his training, Dr. Epstein became board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Practice in 1993, and continues to be the only veterinarian with those credentials in Gaston County. He was re-certified in both 2003 and 2013. He enjoys working with pets, their owners, and his team each day, and has a special interest in the field of pain management in animals. Pain management has been a focus of continued learning, so much so that he has been additionally certified by the American Academy of Pain Management as well as the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management as a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP). Having developed a high level of expertise in this area, he has been called upon to author book chapters and peer-reviewed veterinary journal articles, and is a widely sought-after national and international speaker on the recognition, prevention, and treatment of pain in dogs in cats. Additionally, he has participated in national and international veterinary professional leadership rolls, including serving as the president of ABVP and IVAPM, and served as a Chairman of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Senior Care Guidelines and Pain Management Guidelines Task Force. Dr. Epstein's local professional accomplishments include assisting in the development of the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Gaston County, and of the Gaston College Veterinary Technology Program, for which he received the honors of NC Veterinary Medical Association Presidential Award and the University of Georgia Young Achiever Award in 1995, and the Gaston Chamber Small Business Man of the Year award in 1996. He has contributed to pet-related articles appearing in local publications such as the Gaston Gazette, Gaston Lifestyle Magazine, and others. Other community leadership experience includes being the past president of the Gastonia Jaycees, United Arts Council, Temple Emanuel, and Gaston Dance Theatre. Additionally, he has served in leadership capacities with the local Chamber of Commerce, Gaston Festivals, United Way FEMA Board, the City of Gastonia Planning Commission, and the Gaston Interfaith Trialogue. Currently, he is a proud member of the Gastonia East Rotary. His biggest blessing of all is to be married to his wife, Janet. They have four children, Chris, Jamie, Hannah, and Torrie, and a stable of animals including dogs, cats, a horse, two turtles, and some fish. His hobbies include soccer, hiking, and making this corner of the world a little better through interfaith dialogue. He has an interest in genealogy and has even co-authored a book about his family history called The Epsteins: Our Illustrated 300-year Journey from Lithuania to Pennsylvania and Beyond.
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Sam Sroczyk
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Peter Rowan
DVMDr. Peter Rowan is an Associate Veterinarian at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Bethel and TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Forestbrook. He attended Clemson University and received his bachelor’s degree in 2017 and went on to complete his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2021. While there, he also obtained a Graduate Business Minor in Health Sciences. Dr. Rowan grew up in Bethesda, MD, right outside of Washington, DC. He now shares his home in Mt. Holly, NC with Dr. Sara Toner and their 9-year-old Pitbull mix, Sydney. Dr. Rowan’s passion for animals began at a young age and his first pet, a Leopard Gecko named Emmett, is still alive and now 21 years old! He volunteered at the National Zoo in Washington, DC and the Montgomery County Humane Society where he fostered 67 kittens over the course of seven years.While at Clemson, Dr. Rowan studied abroad in Sydney, Australia at the Randwick Equine Centre where he worked with racehorses. Dr. Rowan loves to travel, attend concerts and sporting events and spending time at the beach. He is especially very passionate about college football. He is excited to join the TotalBond Team and cannot wait to meet everyone’s family members!
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Sarah Toner
DVMDr. Toner is the newest Associate Veterinarian at TotalBond Veterinary Hospital Forestbrook! Dr. Toner received her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences from the University of Delaware in 2017 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2021. Her clinical training included rotations in oncology, neurology, behavior, shelter medicine, and surgery from the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Columbus Humane Society. Dr. Toner always had pets when she was growing up and they were an integral part of her family. Inspired by the strength of human/animal connection, Dr. Toner shadowed a local veterinarian in high school and continued to shadow throughout her undergraduate career until she became a veterinary assistant in 2016. Dr. Toner’s favorite part about working in the veterinary field is advocating for her patients who cannot speak for themselves and forming lasting bonds with patients, pet owners, and coworkers. Dr. Toner grew up in Swedesboro, New Jersey with her parents and three older brothers, but recently relocated to Mount Holly, North Carolina with her boyfriend and their 10-year-old pit bull terrier mix named Sydney. In her free time, Dr. Toner enjoys baking, reading, kayaking, hiking, and travel. Some of her favorite places she has visited include Mexico, Italy, and New Zealand. Other than veterinary work, Dr. Toner’s passions include spending time with her family, especially her two nieces and her nephew. Dr. Toner loves Italian food and would love to hear your local recommendations!
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Emily Salmon
DVMDr. Emily Salmon received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2009. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After graduation, she moved to the Charlotte area to start her career and has been in general mixed animal practice for the last five years. Her professional interests include preventative care, ophthalmology, and internal medicine. Dr. Salmon hails from Nashville, Tennessee where her family still resides. She loves the Charlotte area and has made it “home”. She and her husband Stuart live in Rock Hill, SC with their two dogs (Remus, and Ginny) and three cats (Marge, Neville, and Mia). In her free time, Dr. Salmon enjoys camping, kayaking, crafting, and reading. She also loves Broadway theatre and attends regular events in Charlotte.
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