Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet the veterinarian & team of Ladson Veterinary Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional veterinary care for your pets!
Get to know our team!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Elliot Stetzer
Medical Director
Dr. Stetzer’s journey in veterinary medicine began at just 9 years old when he started volunteering at a local animal clinic near his childhood home—cleaning cages, assisting around the practice, and unknowingly stepping into what would become his life’s purpose. His early dedication laid the foundation for a career centered on dermatology and pathology, where he has spent years mentoring, educating, and shaping future veterinarians, including his time as a professor of pathology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Stetzer is eager to continue his history of volunteer work with local animal rescues in South Carolina, something he was deeply involved in while living in Florida. Outside of veterinary medicine, he enjoys landscape and architectural photography, butterfly gardening, and spending time with his wife and family.
Dr. Tanya Lewis
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Lewis graduated from Ohio State University and has practiced veterinary medicine there, throughout the Midwest, New York, North Carolina, and now has settled into beautiful South Carolina. She started with our hospital in mid-2023 and has been a wonderful addition to the team. She has established a strong bond with her pet patients and their families. She is a pescatarian with 2 pets of her own; a cat named Hercules, and a dog named Callum. She loves cat decor & chocolate, and in her spare time she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her fur babies.
Meet Our Staff
Megan J
Practice Manager
Nichole M
Lead Technician
Sam W
Veterinary Technician
Lindsey H.
Lead Client Service Representative
Rachel S.
Veterinary Technician
Rachel was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She started as a kennel technician at a local daycare and did volunteer work at a local equine rescue, which both fueled her passion for animals and pushed her to start working as a veterinary technician in 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 6 dogs, friends & family, line dancing, watching college football (Go Tigers), boating, hiking, and really anything to get her outdoors.
Kelsey G.
Veterinary Assistant
Kelsey, who is Cat Friendly Certified, started with our team in mid-2023, and has been labeled our hospital’s ‘Cat Whisperer.’ She has had animals her whole life and has cared for them for years. She decided to follow her calling for wildlife care and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Biology. She started working in veterinary medicine to learn more about animals and has the goal of continuing to learn and, hopefully, one day, traveling around the world to do sanctuary conservation work and open her own one day.
Lindsey H.
Client Service Representative
Lindsey joined our team mid-2023 and has been a fantastic addition to our team. Her passion for animals is evident in the way she interacts with both the furry patients and their human counterparts. Her experience in the veterinary medical field has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle a variety of situations with grace and efficiency. At home, her love for animals continues as she cares for her beloved pets, creating a nurturing environment where they thrive. Lindsey’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand make her an invaluable member of our team, bringing warmth and cohesion to our workplace. Her commitment to supporting her colleagues and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere is truly inspiring, making her a cherished part of our community.
Cody K
Technician
Cody joined our team in 2018. He is the dad of seven fur-babies and six reptiles. He enjoys spending time with family and friends & in his free time, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or at the beach.
Alivia G.
Veterinary Technician
Alivia, who is a Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional, started with our team in mid-2022 with over five years of experience under her belt. She has been a great asset to LVH. In her free time, Alivia enjoys being at one with nature, hiking, painting, and traveling. She has three cats – Shadow, Willow, and Kiki, whom she loves very much. She grew up in Kentucky and moved to the Lowcountry a few years ago. She hopes to learn and meet as many of our patients as she can!
Sam W
Veterinary Technician
Sam started with our team in 2021 with over 7 years of experience in the field. She lives with 2 golden retrievers – Memphis & Raleigh. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, playing video games, and camping. She also enjoys bugging Megan and Lindsey in and outside of the workplace!
Nichole M.
Lead Technician
Nichole has been with our team since 2021 and has been in veterinary healthcare for over 8 years due to her passion for animals. Her bubbly personality makes her great at communicating effectively within her team and with pet parents. She feels that here, she can grow within her selected field and learn from her teammates, who have become family. She has two adorable Tabby cats; Benson & Astro, and a very energetic boxer named Maybel . In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her children and family. Nichole was given the well-deserved title of Head Technician at the end of Summer 2022 after displaying key leadership skills during her time with us – initiative, determination, and a strong, honest work ethic.
Megan J
Practice Manager
Megan joined our team in 2021 with a long history of customer service background. She has a passion for caring for people and animals and was a dog groomer for over 6 years. She has two golden retrievers- Jonah & Noah -who she loves to pieces. She moved to the Lowcountry from Detroit, Michigan and enjoys art, nature, poetry, and writing. Megan has recently become the new Practice Manager of Ladson for her extensive skills in communication, strong leadership, and problem-solving.
Karima A.
Assistant Practice Manager
Karima is our Assistant Practice Manager, who started with the Goose Creek Vet team in 2016 but has been here at Ladson since the opening in 2019. She has a long background in veterinary care. She started off as an office manager for a large and small animal hospital in West Texas, where she is from, and made her way to the nursing side shortly after. She moved to the Lowcountry in 2015 and joined our team shortly after. She’s a lover of all creatures large and small and has six fur-babies of her own: Atlas – a Siberian Husky; Cinna – an Australian Shepherd Mix; a Black short-haired cat named Hela; a Grey Tabby named Zephyr; a black and white shorthair named Berlioz; and the newest addition – an orange tabby named Rajah. Together, they are sweet, fluffy couch potatoes that enjoy long cuddle sessions, eating snacks, taking naps, and watching Twilight or Harry Potter. Karima recently obtained the title of a Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate from the American Association of Feline Practitioners and hopes to continue her education on better understanding the complexity of our friendly felines.