Meet the Team at Okatie Veterinary Center

DVM

I grew up in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Upon graduating high school, I enlisted in the US Navy, where I was a Navy Deep Sea Diver. Upon serving my enlistment, I attended Mississippi State University, where I earned a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science and a MS in Wildlife Ecology. I began my professional career as a research biologist for an international timber company. I later attended Louisiana State University and earned my DVM degree.

I have been practicing in Bluffton/Beaufort for nearly 12 years. I appreciate all aspects of small animal medicine. I particularly like soft tissue surgery and advanced medical evaluations. I recognize the importance of making myself available for the client’s needs for the pet’s end of life. 

In my spare time, I can often be found on the water fishing. I enjoy spending time with my family. My three dogs, Lolli, Ellie, and Hoyt keep me busy as well. 

DVM

I was born in Charleston SC on November 18, 1980 but was raised my entire life in Beaufort SC. I grew up on a small animal farm with horses, dogs, cats, rabbits and ducks and was a biology fanatic from the get go winning many science fairs. I completed a Bachelors in Biology from College of Charleston and then received my DVM in 2008 from Mississippi State University. I have practiced small animal general practice and emergency medicine and surgery mostly in and around Atlanta GA. While in Atlanta, I also taught undergraduate anatomy and physiology for many years and have developed my skills and talent as a mural artist.

I recently relocated back to the South Carolina rural lowcountry where I have my horses, dogs, and cats and continue my career as a small animal general practitioner. I have a passion for the human animal bond and strive to always support the health and well being of companion animals. In addition to my busy life taking care of animals, I love exploring the great outdoors, riding my horse, singing a variety musical genres and painting murals when I have the time and even mud bogging in our famous pluff mud at low tide.

Veterinary Technician

Caroline was raised in Columbia, SC. She moved from Southern California back to South Carolina when her husband was stationed here in the low country. She has a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity but her real passion is animals. They have 2 dogs, Sky, a 5-year-old female husky and Duke, an 8-year-old basset hound/boxer mix. They also have 2 wonderful cats, Heromine and Geronimo.

Jennifer Stanley has been a veterinary technician for 5 years. She followed in her mother’s footsteps as she was also a vet tech for 13 years. Stanley has a background in general practice and has had training in emergency medicine. Jennifer is very passionate about soft tissue surgery procedures and dentals. She has a deep love for all animals and she looks forward to taking care of our client’s pets.

Customer Service Representative

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Ronda has been in South Carolina for over 6 years. Retired from the Sheriff’s Office, she also held a firefighter card and EMT-B card. Ronda has been involved with animals her entire life, from working in the kennels and now as a veterinary assistant to holding a position as a Humane Officer. Her love for animals has been a prominent part of her life and continues on, from horses to showing dogs. Ronda’s passion is her family, pugs, and the beach.