Dr. Stephen M. Samson
Dr. Samson is the veterinarian owner of Coastal Animal Hospital. His philosophy of veterinary medicine is to treat all of his patients with the same thoroughness and compassion as if they were his own personal pets. He understands that he is not only treating a pet but a beloved member of the family. His professional interests are geriatric medicine, dermatology, internal medicine and alternative treatment modalities. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, then North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and the Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a member of the Veterinary Information Network, which is an online association of more than 2,000 veterinarians worldwide who share ideas and medical knowledge with the aim of facilitating and progressing the art and science of veterinary medicine. Personal interests include weight lifting, reading, fishing, his church and spending time with his wife and 4 children. Dr. Samson's pets include Roman, a Golden retriever, Coastal, a rescue Lab mix, Perci, a Cavalier King Charles & Poodle, and Maybelline, a Cairn & Jack Russell terrier.