Dr. Tom Kuhn, BS, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Tom Kuhn is a second-generation Veterinarian, having grown up as part of a military family in the West and Southeast. His father graduated from the University of Washington, receiving his DVM degree from Washington State University and a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley.

Dr. Kuhn earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine with high honors. He served as the 2016-2017 President of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.

In 1981, Dr. Kuhn and his wife, Dr. Margaret Kuhn, founded Animal Hospital East and in 1999 opened their second clinic, Animal Hospital South. They have three children. Both doctors are committed to their church and enjoy participating in community outreach and educational programs.  Outside of the practice Dr. Kuhn enjoys boating, reading, hiking and singing in the church choir.

In his daily clinical practice, Dr. Kuhn has a special interest and advanced training in ultrasonography, knee surgery, dentistry, and pain management. Dr. Kuhn has received the prestigious 2013 North Carolina Veterinarian of the Year award from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.

Pictured with him is Tank, the Animal Hospital East community kitty. Tank tries to be good most of the time.

Dr. Margaret Kuhn, BS, MA, DVM, MA

Veterinarian

Dr. Margaret Kuhn graduated with honors from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Margaret Kuhn completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech with a degree in biochemistry.

She interned with Dr. Clint Lowry, a prior surgery professor from the University of Georgia, gaining valuable experience with multiple surgeries as well as emergency care.

Dr. Margaret Kuhn has raised three children and maintained expertise in small animal surgery. She is also involved in the management of both of her hospitals. Margaret is an accomplished ballet dancer and holds a Master’s degree from Duke University. While at Duke, she completed extensive coursework in animal ethics and wrote her thesis on the animal-human relationship.

Interestingly, Dr. Margaret Kuhn is a eighth generation resident of western North Carolina with roots in Hot Springs, Waynesville, Black Mountain, and Asheville. Both of her parents are graduates of UNC Chapel Hill.

Dr. Margaret Kuhn is also the proud parent of three beautiful horses, Jobono, Buttons and Sparkle. She is pictured here with Tuck, her beloved friend and companion who has recently passed.

Dr. Donna Wilson, BS, DVM

Veterinarian

A young girl’s grandparents raised collies. From that experience, Dr. Donna Wilson understood the care and attention needed when one brings an animal into the household. Born in Ohio, her family lived in Kentucky and Indiana. She attended Murray State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science with honors in Animal Science. She was quickly accepted into the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine graduating with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to graduation she spent her preceptorship in Erwin, Tennessee, on the border of Western North Carolina.

Post-graduation, Dr. Wilson interned with a high-volume small animal clinical practice in Indiana. While there, she reminisced the time spent in Eastern Tennessee. Since this was a short drive to Asheville, she was immediately taken with the enchantment of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and knew she would make her home in this area.

Dr. Wilson worked with an Asheville regional emergency small animal hospital for several years gaining valuable expertise in critical care. After many long nights of shepherding patients to their best health, she opened a small animal practice of her own. She is understanding of the strong relationship we humans have with our animal companions. We are thankful Dr. Wilson has joined Animal Hospital East. Her joyful and gentle nature is immediately calming to pets as well as to their guardian caretakers.

After a day at the hospital, she can be found hiking with her husband on the land surrounding their home. She enjoys gardening and then carefully preparing the yield in her kitchen. She loves to cook! When the family comes home, Butters is ready to meow. Orange and happy, he is always a welcome sight!