Skyline Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
Matthews, NC
Our Vets

Dr. Natalie Allers initially worked in a large non-profit practice in the UK, which she found highly rewarding both personally and professionally. She then moved to a mixed general practice and specialty hospital, where her love for veterinary emergency and critical care blossomed.

• Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Certificate Advanced Veterinary Practitioner, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England

Dr. Allers moved to the US from England with her wonderful husband in 2020. Their family has grown to now include two perfect kitties, Peach and Wolfie. Despite the distance, family remains as important as ever, and Dr. Allers spends as much time as she can traveling to England to spend time with her loved ones.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL

When she’s not working, Dr. DeLong enjoys going to National Parks, bird watching and spending time with dogs, cats and leopard geckos.

Dr. Andrea Eriksson’s clinical interests include early detection of heart disease in dogs and cats; the treatment of end-stage congestive heart failure; and novel therapies and surgical options for chronic degenerative valve disease.

Her research interests and background include investigation of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system and how it relates to congestive heart failure in dogs; thyrotoxic heart disease and advanced cardiac imaging.

An important aspect of Dr. Eriksson’s practice is client communication and education as well as outreach and continuing education for primary care veterinarians. As a passionate advocate for her patients and their families, her goal is to provide a comprehensive triad of cardiovascular care that encompasses the pet family, the primary care veterinarian and herself.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh-Durham
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Willamette University, Salem, OR

Dr. Eriksson was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon where she learned to love hiking, camping, tide-pooling and braving the rain. During her personal time, she loves being with her husband and daughter. Together as a family, they enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, singing and playing music, and enjoying this beautiful life.

Dr Christian Eriksson’s particular interests in internal medicine include gastroenterology, hepatology and nephrology as well as endoscopy and ultrasonography.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Master of Science, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Maryland, College Park
• Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, University of Maryland, College Park

Dr. Eriksson was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When not working, he loves to read, practice guitar and spend time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Katie Grzyb has honed her skills in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic medical conditions to become the medical director of our South Charlotte hospital. Her special interests include critical care and stabilization, soft tissue surgery and the human-animal bond.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Clinical Rotation, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies

Originally from Rhode Island, Dr. Grzyb enjoys laughing with family and friends, spending time near the ocean and serenading others with her karaoke skills. She also considers herself quite a foodie. Her greatest joy is spoiling her high-maintenance tortoiseshell feline, Ruby Sassafrass (Queen of the Household).

Dr. Erin McCarragher enjoys all aspects of cardiology with a particular interest in the chronic management of congestive heart failure and helping to maintain the best possible quality of life in dogs and cats with heart disease. She is passionate about client education and takes pride in building trusting relationships with both pets and their owners.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Internship, Cardiology, VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center, Santa Monica, CA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, CO
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando

Dr. McCarragher grew up in Tampa, Florida. She enjoys travelling, especially when it involves visiting wineries or hiking, attending shows and hockey games, and trying new restaurants. More than anything else, she loves spending time with family, friends and her two handsome orange cats, Kimba and Loki.

Dr. Jordan Morris loves that she can help her community through emergency medicine. Her main areas of interest as an ER doctor include soft tissue surgery, wound management and fostering the human-animal bond.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville

In her free time, Dr. Morris enjoys spending quality time with her golden retriever, Olive, her family, and her friends. She also enjoys hiking, yoga, wakeboarding, singing, theater and traveling the world.

Dr. Tripp Oliphant is passionate about emergency medicine and has a particular interest in small animal theriogenology. He is dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients using evidence-based medicine and by prioritizing patient care on a case-by-case basis. He values the human-animal bond and strives to maintain this connection throughout his practice.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh