Affordable TPLO, ACL, FHO surgeries available at Valley Walk Animal Hospital
Haven, Lead LVT + Lead Surgical Technician
Haven joined the Valley Walk team in 2021 after bringing her zoo to visit us for several years. Each time she visited, she mentioned she wanted to work in the field and her persistence paid off! Valley Walk hasn't been the same since she started and we all look forward to her hilariously spunky personality each day. Haven happily finished up her veterinary technician degree and is a licensed veterinary technician (even though she refers to herself as Dr. Rice)! Haven is our lead licensed veterinary technician and our lead surgical technician.
Shelby, Practice Manager
Shelby joined Valley Walk in 2020 and happily brings the ENERGY and EXCITEMENT with her daily! She demonstrages her experience consistently and effortlessly as our Practice Manager and Lead Clinical Technician, excels with managing client services, and has never met a stranger! Outside of work, Shelby enjoys her boys, Trystan and Braxton, and their house full of animals! Shelby eagerly leads our team and our client relations with kindness and compassion.
Kinsley
Kinsley joined our team with a surplus of equine and laboratory knowledge and is currently in school. Born and raised in South Carolina, she is learning the animal hospital ropes and letting her personality SHINE! When Kinsley isn't working with us, she helps manage a farm of 10 horses (2 of which are hers)! Fun facts about Kinsley: She loves the gym and enjoys competing in show/jumping competitions with her horses!
Crista
Crista joined Valley Walk with a degree in Veterinary Technology and twenty incredible years of technician experience! She excels in every aspect of veterinary medicine and surgery, particularly in specialty and orthopedic procedures, training and teaching, client education and relationships, and communication. Crista enjoys relaxing in nature, soaking in the sunshine at the beach, and paddle boarding. Fun Fact: Crista loves playing video games! We are fortunate to have her on the Valley Walk team!
Ellie Lou
Ellie is the official hugger and question asker of Valley Walk Animal Hospital. She loves talking to each and every animal that comes to see us and is always eager to help with snuggles, food, walks - sometimes we catch her in full on conversations with hospitalized/boarding patients. She is the best laundry folder on the team and often tries to "help" answer the phones! Her latest obsession is art work for the lobby and exam rooms - you'll know it when you see it!
Country Ham
Ole Country Ham, Ham Biscuit, Squishy McSquisherson, Hagen Holtzclaw joined our Valley Walk family May 2022. He was the piece we didn't know was missing and smiles almost all of the time. You'll see him (and may hear him first) around the hospital more and more as he gets older since his favorite things are Ellie and every animal he's ever met, particularly Tom, his "Meow."
Alex
Alex started her career in the world of dog training and has worked her way into a veterinary assistant role! She keeps us laughing with her priceless sense of humor and funny stories. Alex is the first one to volunteer to help another team member or pick up an extra shift anytime she senses the need. She has stepped up to learn more about surgery and enjoys helping pets and people! Fun fact: She has an actual CAT HOUSE!!
Angel
Angel was born and raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and recently moved to the Upstate. She has two Australian Shepherds named Milo and Kona that are her world! At work she enjoys learning new techniques and skills and being a helpful hand when needed. She also keeps us giggling with her fun and oh so happy personality! Outside of work, Angel loves taking her dogs on adventures and exploring downtown Greenville!
Tiffany
Tiffany also got her start in dog training and boarding before joining us at Valley Walk! She quickly picked up on things around the animal hospital and before long she was in rooms! Tiffany is patient and hard working and is always looking for ways to help. She has found a natural love for surgery and loves to help every animal she sees! Fun fact: she races go karts on weekends, and she WINS!
Lauren
Lauren is a vital part of our client services team and excels with customer service, organization, and juggling a busy work environment with detail and care! She came to us with SO MUCH veterinary experience and entered the field through fostering kittens! She quickly decided to soak in as much as possible by combining her love of animals with a paying gig! When she has a free moment, Lauren enjoys spinning her own pottery (amazing!). Her best friend is Smudgenose, but she has recently added another friend to her family! The jury is still out on Smudge's approval :)
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Krystal
Krystal got her start in the field of veterinary medicine over 10 years ago and never looked back! She is experienced assisting with surgery and monitoring, caring for hospitalized patients and those visiting for routine wellness exams, as well as providing exceptional client service. Fun facts about Krystal: she LOVES dirt track racing, goats, and her two mini Aussies (Ellie Mae and Daisy Mae). Krystal keeps our team laughing and happy - she is calming and always eager to stop and explain things for anyone in need!
Stuart
Stuart joins us as an Animal Veterinary Sciences major at Clemson University! He's in good company surrounded by Clemson graduates at VWAH! Stuart enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and all things sports (especially Clemson). He has a Treeing Walker Coonhound and two horses who help fill his free time. Fun fact: Stuart also enjoys singing!
Karleigh
Karleigh joined our team with experience as a veterinary assistant! She has experience working with animal restraint, patient care, assisting technicians and doctors, as well as client services! Anyone who knows her knows she quietly and calmly steps in to help anywhere needed. Karleigh is outgoing and kind and LOVES to help her team in every way. She is a true gift!
Fun fact: Karleigh is an avid fisherman and her catches are IMPRESSIVE to say the least!
Paden
Paden came to us with lots of 1:1 experience with boarding and training as well! She is currently training in surgery and assisting technicians with hospitalized and routine patient management (as if there is anything routine about our patients)! Fun fact about Paden - we're pretty sure she's the resident dare devil! She's always up for a fun time and her laugh is contagious!
Caitlyn
Caitlyn came to us eagerly and excitedly with a desire to become a veterinary technician! She has experience with boarding and loves working with animals! Caitlyn has an enthusiasm for pets and people that keeps her curious and excited! She is SO much fun to be around and a joy to have on our team! Caitlyn also has two German Shorthair Pointers, Beau and Boone, and enjoys playing with them!
Izzy
Izzy was on a horse before she could even walk and that is exactly where her passion for animals began! She has 13 horses and countless other animals on her farm. Her goal is to expand upon her career as a veterinary assistant and become a licensed veterinary technician! Izzy's love and appreciation for farm animals make her a delightful addition at VWAH! She is not afraid of anything and steps up and in to help at every turn!
Dave L. Ramsey, The GOAT
Dave jumped right into our herd and into the fence with his best friend, our miniature horse Swinney. He's adventurous and sweet and loves to eat allllll day long - maybe that's why he gets along so well with all of us at VWAH? Check him out next time you stop by and remember, "I'm a goat, I'm a goat - with a kid by my side" says an old folk song.
Lily
Lily joined us from North Greenville University where she is majoring in Animal and Environmental Sciences. She plans to pursue veterinary school upon completion of her undergraduate degree! She is learning as much as possible and currently works part time while keeping up with a rigorous class schedule! We have yet to see Lily turn down a challenge and she seems to excel at EVERYTHING!