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Our beloved leader is Dr. Brian King. Dr. King has been at Pet Vet for 15 years and bought the practice in the fall of 2004. Brian is a music connoisseur and you are likely to see him around town checking out a band or two. Hopefully, you have noticed the creative way Pet Vet is decorated, and hopefully you like it, because Dr. King did it himself! Brian loves to make and appreciate art. Some of our pieces are for sale, so come see what's on display! When Brian is not here, he's at home spending time with his wife and two daughters. Their first, Bella, is six years old, and, like her hair, is crazy enough to one day rule the world. Their second daughter, Francesca Rose, at three years old tends to take after her father, so watch out!

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Dr. Gordon Luke is our associate veterinarian and has come full circle at Pet Vet. Over 11 years ago, he was a technician here before he went to vet school at the University of Georgia. After living in Portland for several years, Dr. Luke decided to move home. Originally from Summerville, he bought a home on James Island with his wife and five pets. On his off day he can be found fly-fishing or tending to a woodworking project. He is also kept busy with his two small children: daughter, Graycen (4), and son, Mclain (1).

Dr. Camilla Van Liew is a reliefveterinarilln who works at various clinics around town. The Pet Vet is lucky enough to have her on staff one day a week. Although Dr. Van Liew is a small-animal vet, she spends a lot oftime at the bam with her two horses. She is a great horsewoman who is currently spending a lot of time training for competition.
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Nicole Rhea keeps everything running smoothly as our office manager. She worked as a technician at Pet Vet for 10 years becoming the head honcho. She originally obtained her technician's license at Kirkwood Community College in her home state of Iowa. Although she is a country girl at heart, Nicole likes spending time at the beach with her two daughters, Kaila (6) and Jayden (2).
Nicole Swann already had six years of experience with veterinarians before joining our staff She spends most ofher time with her nine-year old daughter, Taylor, and her husband. They enjoy the outdoors, mainly bike-riding, hiking, and camping. Nicole has one dog and Taylor has a hamster and two hermit crabs.

Sabrina Ferri has worked as a technician at an equine clinic for three years before switching to small animal practice three years ago. She grew up on a farm on Wadmalaw and has been riding horses since she could sit up. She enjoys the outdoors, including riding four-wheelers.
Our newest addition is Lesley Nanez works here parttime while she is not performing as a make-up artist. She has one dog and two cats who love to watch her cook. Lesley also likes to watch live music around town.

Desiree Jett is a Charleston native who loves being on the boat every weekend. Although she is new to veterinary medicine, she is doing a great job! She also likes to spend time with her Miniature Pincher, Cole.
Our newest addition up front is Linda McGill. Also a Charleston native, she originally wanted to work in the movie industry, but decided she'd rather watch them instead! She is also new to working with animals, although she has a dog and two cats.

One of the great things about Pet Vet is our interaction with clients.

Almost all of our clients have been in our treatment area and many have gotten a lesson on our microscope. Many of you will come to recognize some of our technicians.
Julie Hallman is the head technician who moved to Charleston five years ago. She loves living on the coast, spending her free time at the beach, traveling and free-lance writing for local publications.

Christine Ruch-Stonecypher is another technician at Pet Vet She used to be full-time but now dedicates most ofher time to the family business, landscaping and installing irrigation. Christine loves to travel and has experienced many new places. She moved here from Montana where she worked as a ranch hand.
Kelly Armstrong is another original Charleston resident. Kelly is excited about almost finishing the nursing program at Trident Tech, and will eventually help heal human patients.

Daryl Bryant is a our technician with a green thumb who is currently balancing work and school at Trident Tech. Daryl is studying to become a certified veterinary technician. He feels right at home here amongst the animals after growing up with a mother who owns a grooming facility and show dogs. He LOVES his Boston Terrier, Gertie Sue.

You may have also noticed the curly blonde,

Dede Dunlap.
You could never tell from looking at her butt Dede is the proud mother of three sons and two grandchildren. Dede has lived here for over 20 years and spends most ofher time with her loving family. Dede has started her own pet care and pet sitting business. Be sure to pick up one ofher cards on our counter. Katie Arrington graduated from University of South Carolina in 2004. Afterwards, she traveled to South Africa to work with Vervet Monkeys. That must have prepared her for working at Pet Vet, because she is doing a great job.

Dog Daze is the doggy day care offered by Pet Vet

The service offers a cageless daylong alternative to leaving your best friend home alone all day. Charlie Freeman, our resident dog wrangler, runs the day care. Ben Wojcik is Charlie's right-hand man at Dog Daze. Ben owns one dog, Arlo, a beautiful Australian Shepherd, and lives with two others who belong to his roommate. You are likely to see Ben around town enjoying live music. Dog Daze has a huge backyard and lots ofextra inside space for the dogs to play.