Dr. William Pressly

I have lived in Charlotte most of my life and graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1987. I attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for undergrad studies, and graduated in 1992. Upon graduation, I was looking for a new adventure and moved out west to work on a Dude Ranch in Colorado. After several months on the ranch, I was placed in charge of the herd health for all the horses. I was inspired by my time in Colorado that I went back to school in 1993 at NCSU. Go WOLFPACK!! While in school, I was working as a large animal veterinary technician. I then decided to enroll in Veterinary School at Ross University, which is located on St. Kitts. I came back and completed my senior clinical rotation at NCSU. After graduating in 1998, I went to work with my long-time mentor, Dr. Richard Cochrane, treating large animals in the NC triangle area. Upon moving back to Charlotte in 1999, I continued working with large animals. I suffered a near fatal crash in June that year while on my way to a large animal service call. I suffered a broken back and a badly lacerated left forearm. After several months of rehab, I returned to what I loved, veterinary medicine. I decided at that time to make the transition to small animal medicine.

Prior to opening Pressly Animal Hospital, I was an emergency medicine clinician, and associate in both corporate and local private practice. During my time as an associate I noticed a lack of involvement of private practices with local rescue organizations. So, our mission was born: WE ARE THE VOICE OF FORGOTTEN PETS. I quickly came to terms with my calling and opened Pressly Animal Hospital in July 2011.

Here at PAH, we are very fortunate to work with over 80 different local and long-distance rescue organizations, as well as the Humane Society of Charlotte, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. These wonderful committed individuals and organizations are allowing me to do what I feel called to do, help animals find their FURREVER homes. I really enjoy coming to work every day with a staff and clients committed to education and healing.

In my free time, what little I have, I spend it with my three daughters, hiking, fishing, boating, water skiing, farming, and of course rescuing animals both big and small. Our animal family consists of our three rescue dogs (Duke, Colin, and Emma — PAH's honorary receptionist), one cat (Daisy), cows and a donkey named Molly. Just recently we have added three sheep (Daisy, Dollie, and Dibbs) and 8 chickens (Lily, Piper, Roxy, Charlotte, April, Helen, and Georgia), and 11 goats (Mollie, Millie, Fern, Minnie, Rick, Morty, Pearl, Butter, Bessie, Hopps, and Barley) to our farm.
Thank you to all our clients and friends that support our practice and mission to help all pets have a better life. Remember, stewardship of all creatures is our responsibility.