Our Staff
A.M. Spencer, III, DVM
Dr. Spencer is originally from Gastonia, N.C. He attended his first three years of college at North Carolina State University and then gained early acceptance into the veterinary school of Georgia. He graduated from both North Carolina State University with a degree in biology and the University of Georgia with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1973. He has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1973 at Dickson Animal Clinic.
Richard L. Hovis, DVM
Dr. Hovis is originally from Lowell, N.C. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985 in zoology. He then attended North Carolina State University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1989. His first year was spent practicing in Charlotte before joining the Dickson Animal Clinic team in 1990. He has been past president of the Southern Piedmont Veterinary Medical Association and is currently helping with the Gaston County Animal Control Task Force.
Office Manager
Our office manager is Autem Smith. Autem was born in Oklahoma, relocated to the Washington, D.C., area and now has been here in Gaston County for five years. She has been in the profession for 20 years. She started cleaning cages in high school and has worked her way up to management. Autem resides in Gaston County with her husband, Dickie, daughter Alana, son Harrison and many four-legged friends.
Our Staff
The staff of Dickson Animal Clinic is very dedicated to the care and well being of all our patients. We take pride in offering one-on-one attention to each pet that comes through our doors. We also have 10 members of our team who have been with us for more than 10 years.
