Who We Are

After earning her undergraduate degree in zoology and obtaining a Master’s in marine sciences, Dr. Carol Falck was pursuing her PhD in biological oceanography when she had one of those “A-ha!” moments. While camping in the Florida Everglades, Dr. Falck’s mother made the astute observation that she would make an excellent veterinarian. In that moment, Dr. Falck suddenly realized that veterinary medicine would allow her to combine her interests in the sciences and physiology with her lifelong love of pets. The rest, as they say, is history!

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Falck earned her veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine before completing a small-animal internship in Washington, D.C. From there, she moved to South Florida to officially launch her career as a veterinarian. Dr. Falck worked at two separate animal hospitals before opening her own holistic animal hospital at the encouragement of her clients—she was the owner and founder of one of the very first holistic pet clinics in Florida, Friendship Animal Wellness Center!

Dr. Falck moved to the mountains of northern Georgia and, after seeing a need for a house-call practice in the area, launched Petwise in 2011. She loves serving as an integrative practitioner and enjoys using alternative treatments like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Most of all, she likes working with owners to give their animal companions the highest possible quality of life for as long as she can.

In terms of professional accolades, Dr. Falck is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) – a distinction she’s proudly held for 25 years. She has also served as the Chair of an American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) committee and has been attending their conferences for more than a decade. Dr. Falck has also been nominated for an Animal Game Changer Award, which she discussed in her recent interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

In addition to being the owner and practitioner at Petwise, Dr. Falck is widely viewed as an expert in her field, authoring numerous articles, making regular TV and radio appearances, and presenting lectures and wet labs at national veterinary conferences, including the AHVMA and Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC). To date, she’s had 2 peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAHVMA) with another pending.

Away from work, Dr. Falck enjoys clogging, cooking, cycling, hiking, and playing guitar. At home, she and her husband have an adorable but mischievous Australian Shepherd named Beetlejuice.

Mary’s very first veterinarian impressed her with his thoroughness and his willingness to go the extra mile. He was also diligent about educating Mary about every step of the care process. That experience made a permanent impression—she knew she would love to help others in the same way! That’s why Mary decided to join the veterinary profession herself.

Mary became a receptionist at her local animal hospital in 2008. She hasn’t looked back since. Mary spent seven years helping pets and owners at the front desk there, then took a job at another clinic for a few years. In May 2019, she reconnected with Dr. Falck—having previously worked with her at another hospital—to take on a new adventure in the world of mobile integrative veterinary medicine.

As a member of the Petwise team, Mary particularly enjoys learning something new on an almost daily basis. She also likes to talk with pet owners directly and help them through tough situations.

At home, Mary shares her life with six rescued cats: Buffy, a sweet and timid calico; Manny, the elder statesman of the bunch; a drama queen named JuJu; a long-haired beauty named Nugget; Cruiser the orange and white cat; and a three-legged menace who goes by Bunny Rabbit.

Bio coming soon.

Kimberly brings her years of management experience and passion for people and their pets. Holistic care, including physical and emotional care, is the best part of Petwise. Specializing in the whole pet is our exciting and unique model.

Kimberly has been married to her husband, Bert, for 27 years. Together they have a 20 year old daughter who shares Kimberly’s passion and love for pets and is the light of their lives. In her spare time, Kimberly loves to drink coffee and pet her dog, Tiberius.

Audrey Carroll is a dedicated Veterinary Technician at PetWise who brings both compassion and expertise to every patient she cares for. Originally from Central Florida, Audrey began her career in animal care in 2013 working with Animal Control before transitioning into non-profit rescue work, where she developed a deep passion for helping animals and the people who love them.

Audrey is especially passionate about client education, nutrition, and Ayurvedic medicine, and she believes that informed pet owners are key to healthier, happier pets. Her approach to care is gentle and unrushed, ensuring that each animal feels safe, comfortable, and respected during every visit.

At home, Audrey shares her life with her beloved “Cat Pack,” including Leonidas, her playful Maine Coon blend who loves fetch; Jinx, a bobtail with a bunny-like appearance; Mystic (“Moo”), a moody Siamese blend; and Princess, a shy but playful Siamese. She also enjoys maintaining naturally planted aquascapes for her bettas, Pixel and Archie.

Outside of work, Audrey has a keen eye for detail and a passion for photography, having spent over a decade photographing shelter pets to help them find loving homes. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 12 years and their 7-year-old son, as well as exploring the outdoors, gardening, technology, and gaming.

Audrey’s genuine love for animals and her thoughtful approach to care make her a valued member of the PetWise team.