Meet Our Doctors

Tim Banker, DVM, FAVD 
Veterinarian/ Fellow, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry   

Hi I’m Dr. Banker (pictured here with my lovely wife Mary). I am a 1974 honors graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Mary and I moved to North Carolina in 1976 and have been here at Sedgefield Animal Hospital and Dental Center since 1978. In 1988 I was chosen as Practice Manager of the Year by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association.  In 1989 I became the first veterinarian in North Carolina to become a Fellow of the International Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. In 1995 Sedgefield Animal Hospital had the honor of being one of 54 model practices selected to be studied in the Hills Practice Health Study.  

I have practiced advanced dentistry since 1983.  I was a visiting instructor for the Companion Animal Certificate Series in Dentistry for 2 years at Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario.  Since 1999 I have been an Adjunct Professor at the North Carolina School of Veterinary Medicine teaching their Dental Elective Program.  I work with groups of practices in the US, Canada and Europe to upgrade their dental programs, and accept dental referrals from all over the Southeast United States.In the 1980’s & 90’s I worked with Blanchard Training and Development in Escondido, CA The Center For Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC and The World Institute for Life Planning to bring practical Communication, Leadership, Team Building and Change Management Principles to the world of Veterinary Practice Management.  I also facilitated workshops on The Empowerment of Listening. 

I have been actively involved in the study and implementation of Practice Management, Marketing, Leadership and Cutting Edge Personal Development Work for the last twenty-two years, frequently attending and conducting seminars and workshops internationally on the topics of Marketing, Communication, Leadership, Team Building, Change Management and Veterinary Dentistry.  
 
I have been featured in articles in "Veterinary Practice Management," "Veterinary Management Ideas," "Veterinary Economics," and "DVM Newsmagazine."  I also am contributing author for "DVM Newsmagazine" and "Practice Management & Marketing. I am happily married to my wife, Mary, and have a daughter, Leslie; two sons, Brad and Kevin, and two grandchildren Isaac, and Toni.

Brooke Schwabenton DVM

Hi my name is Dr. Brooke Schwabenton, but most people just call me Dr. Brooke. I began working full-time at Sedgefield Animal Hospital and Dental Center on September 14, 2009. I received my doctorate in Veterinary medicine in 2002 from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a one-year internship at the University of Missouri Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

I am very excited to be working here at Sedgefield. I have been working as a relief veterinarian here and all around the Triad for the past 6 years. I am exited to be here and to finally have a place to call home.
 
I live in Greensboro with my husband Murphy. We have 4 cats: Justa, Norman, Ray Ray and Jeff. Our happy family just welcomed a new member this February when we adopted Millie a sweet and loving yellow lab from a local rescue group. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family soon!