Dr. Jim Cartner is a 1979 graduate of Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine. He has lived and practiced in Statesville, North Carolina for the past forty years. He and his wife Jane have three adult children and one grandchild. He has two dogs, Fraser Fir, an eight year old chocolate lab and Albert (Bertie), a two year old Australian labradoodle. Dr. Cartner enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially orthopedics and surgery. He is an attending member of First Presbyterian Church, the N.C. Veterinary Medical Association, and N.C Academy of Small Animal Medicine, and a member of American Veterinary Medical Association.