Dr. Rutowski graduated from North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022 and joined the VMC team shortly after. She is also currently working to complete her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture through the Chi University. Dr. Rutowski enjoys preventative medicine and is interested in exotic animal medicine and veterinary acupuncture as well. When she is not at work, Dr. Rutowski enjoys crafting and spending time with her two furbabies — a senior cat named Gabby and her fun-loving Lab Mix named Camden.

Dr. Gray graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 and joined Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill soon after in June 2022. Dr. Gray is passionate about feline medicine, neurology, and educating pet owners on the importance of preventative care for pets. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Gray loves teaching and practicing yoga, going to see live music, biking, and spending time with friends and family. She currently has two furbabies — Luke is a Labrador Retriever, and he has a very fluffy cat brother named Amos.

Dr. Gamboni graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.  Immediately following graduation, Dr. Gamboni spent time in Blacksburg, VA at a small animal practice and in Fredericksburg, VA practicing emergency medicine. In March 2012, she made the move to the Carolinas and joined the Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill team. Her passions in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, dentistry, and pain management.  Dr. Gamboni became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), graduating from the Chi Institute in 2014.  Outside of the clinic, Dr. Gamboni loves visiting National Parks, running on a treadmill, snacking on kettle-cooked chips, and enjoying Starbucks lattes!

Dr. Tarantino graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg Va. She was a student ambassador at her veterinary school and served as vice president of the Emergency Medicine Club at Virginia Tech. Dr. Tarantino was selected for a summer externship program to India, where she worked in clinics in southern India and learned about public health issues as they relate to veterinary medicine. She also had the opportunity to be a clinical case presenter at an International Veterinary Conference held at Madras Veterinary School in Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Tarantino has worked both in general practice and emergency medicine, where she gained a wide range of experience. Her particular interests include emergency medicine, internal medicine, and geriatric pet health. Dr. Tarantino has written articles for PetMD.com, Great Pet Care, and Spruce Pets. She is passionate about promoting health for dogs. This year she launched the Senior Dog Revolution podcast to help owners overcome the unique challenges of having a senior dog and setting them up for a happy and healthy life. Available on Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher. She also shares tips and tricks for caring for a senior dog on her website SeniorDogRevolution.com.

Dr. Tarantino is very passionate about leadership in veterinary medicine. In fact, she helped to mentor first-year veterinary graduates through an internship program at Animal Medical Hospital from 2015-2017. And in 2020, she co-founded Veterinarians on the Rise, a program geared towards helping new veterinarians transition into practice. She also co-authored a book for new veterinarians called New Vet Jumpstart Guide which is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

Dr. Tarantino has four dogs and two cats that she rescued and occasionally will take in a foster animal just for good measure. She is passionate about promoting the rescue of animals and lives with her wonderful fiancé and numerous pets in Charlotte. In her free time, you can find her running, reading, and traveling.

Dr. Franklin loves working with all animals, but especially loves feline medicine and is a proud American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) member. She also really enjoys surgery, pet nutrition, and behavior consultations.

She has three fur-children — two orange tabby cats and a black lab mix. In her free time, she enjoys playing games of all kinds, watching movies and tv shows, and doing crafty things (puzzles and nail art are a couple of her favorites). She also loves exploring trails and paths with her pup.