COVID-19 Safety Protocols Serving the Upstate for Over 75 Years!

Keeping You & Your Pets Safe!

In order to keep our patients, their families, and our community safe, we have updated our pandemic safety measures.

We invite one adult to accompany their pet into an exam room for their appointment. Our team disinfects our exam rooms after every appointment and the lobby area is disinfected continuously throughout the day.
Hand sanitizer will be available for your use.
Concierge (curbside) appointments will be accommodated upon request if you are uncomfortable accompanying your pet inside, please let us know when you check-in.
For everyone’s safety we will review this policy frequently and advise you of any updates upon check-in.

As always, the health and safety of our clients and our team is a top priority. Until we’re able to fully return to normal operations, we ask that you continue to follow our recommended safety guidelines.

If your pet needs to be seen, please call us at (864) 242-3300 or you may request an appointment online at your convenience.

Why Choose Us?

We have been a well respected & trusted animal hospital since 1944.
We are an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary hospital with two locations to serve you.
We are proud to have cared for multiple generations of family pets.
We are honest, trustworthy, & provide exceptional veterinary care.

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We are proud to have cared for multiple generations of family pets, and look forward to serving our clients for many generations to come.

Meet Our Team

Highly Skilled & Compassionate

Karl D. Wessinger, DVM
Dr. Derek Wessinger grew up in Clinton, South Carolina. He received his B.S. degree form Presbyterian College. While a student there he played football for the Blue Hose, and has been a lifelong supporter of his alma mater. Dr. Wessinger came to Cleveland Park after his graduation from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. For the past 36 years Dr. Wessinger has traveled thousands of miles caring for large animals all over Greenville County. His dedication to Large ...

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Meighan Hammett, DVM
Dr. Hammett grew up near Columbia, South Carolina, but she fell in love with Greenville while she was a student at Furman University. After receiving an B.A. degree in Biology, she went on to attend the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her degree in 2013. Her curriculum emphasized both Large and Small Animal Medicine. She was very excited to return to the upstate and join the Cleveland Park team following her graduation. Her special interests include soft tissue ...

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Heather Miller, DVM
While a student at Ohio State University, Dr. Miller completed externships at the Columbia Zoo and Aquarium, at the University of Georgia in the exotic animal speciality ward, and at Disney's Animal Kingdom. She returned home to South Carolina and became part of the Cleveland Park family in 2006 when she became a member of the staff at Cleveland Park East in Simpsonville. In 2010 she accepted a job at the Greenville Zoo as the Deputy Administrator for Animal Health. She enjoyed the challenge of ...

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Madelynn Garrelts, DVM
Dr. Madelynn Garrelts grew up in Peachtree City, Georgia surrounded by dogs, cats, and horses. She received her veterinary education from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Her undergraduate degree was completed at Berry College in Rome, Georgia, where she studied Animal Science and worked with dairy cattle. She decided to attend these schools to become a veterinarian after realizing this job would be the perfect combo of her interest in a career in the medical ...

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Ashlee Barr, DVM
Ashlee Brown is a graduate of Clemson University, where she studied Animal Science and Spanish and was part of the Women's NCAA Rowing Program. She then went to University of Georgia where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed an internship at Equine Medical Center of Ocala before moving into mixed animal private practice. Although her practice is predominantly western medicine and surgery, Dr. Brown is also certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary ...

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Valentina Pastorino, DVM
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Lori Mixon
Practice Manager

Lori grew up in Colorado but fell in love with Greenville, South Carolina when she and her husband, Mark, first came here twenty years ago. Along with their three children, they moved, opened a new business, and put down roots. The business, Rhino Linings of Greenville, has flourished. Mark and Lori love long walks in downtown Greenville, the local entertainment, parks, and great restaurants. Lori is a multi-talented manager who will tackle any job. She has even been known to fix the plumbing!!

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Brittney Whitten
Receptionist

Brittney Whiten joined our staff in 2005. Her warm smile and quiet and courteous demeanor endear her to clients as soon as they walk through the door. She communicates well with clients and is respected by all the members of the staff. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband, Ben, and their son, Dylan along with their dog, Duke, and cat, Shelly. Brittney and Ben enjoy following Clemson sports, working on their home, and spending time with family.

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Lauren Wong
Receptionist

Lauren Wong was born in New York and raised in Florida. She moved to Greenville in 1997. She has loved calling Greenville home ever since. She attended Greenville Technical College and became a Certified Veterinary Assistant. She became a member of the Cleveland Park family in 2012...and we have loved her ever since! Lauren contributes so much to our hospital in numerous ways. Besides being a knowledgeable, warm, and welcoming receptionist, she is the staff's go-to person for resolving problems ...

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Kaylee Frye
Receptionist

Kaylee was born and raised in Easley, South Carolina. She joined the Cleveland Park family in July of 2019. Kaylee is currently going to Tri-County Technical College for the Veterinary Technician Programand plans to graduate in 2021. She enjoys going to the lake and spending time with her Cane Corso, Zeus.

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Hope Leopard
Receptionist

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Jasmin Garcia
Receptionist

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Natalie Stokes
Inventory Manager

Natalie is a native of Greenville, South Carolina. She joined our team in March 2016. Natalie enjoys attending her son's baseball games and spending time with her friends and family. She is happiest when she is with her 2 sons and husband, Landon. The Stokes family share their home their dog Jenson Boo Bear and Layla Bear.

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Amanda Kirby
Veterinary Assistant

Amanda began as a grooming assistant at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in February 2002. Her conscientious work ethic and compassion for patients earned her a promotion to veterinary assistant in January 2004 and is currently putting herself through school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Amanda enjoys exercise and spending time with her husband, Todd, and daughter, Courtney.

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Nicki Caldwell LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Nicki began work with Cleveland Park Animal Hospital as an intern with Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technician program in May 2005 and was hired full time in May 2006. In the past few years, she has added to the Cleveland Park family two beautiful daughters, Avery and Raegan, and a handsome son, James. She and her family enjoy their spare time caring for the many animals on their farm and traveling to new and exciting places!

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Samantha Strauss LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Samantha was born in Delaware, lived in Chicago, and moved to Greenville in 1998. She completed the Veterinary Technology Degree Program at Tri-County Technical College in May 2018 and has been a part of the Cleveland Park Family since August of 2017. Samantha enjoys playing with her Bernedoodle, Matilda, reading thriller novels, long walks in Target, and trying out new restaurants in Greenville.

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Christy Clark LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Christy was born and raised in Clemson. She joined our Cleveland Park family in July of 2018. Christy attended Clemson University and majored in BioScience with a minor in Forensics. About 2 years into her schooling she decided that she wanted to work with animals and enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program at Tri-County Technical College where she graduated in May of 2017! Christy enjoys spending time with her family and cat Jerry, hiking, Clemson Football, traveling to new and exciting p ...

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Madison Santos LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Madison joined our team in May of 2019. She currently attends Tri-County Technical College and plans to graduate in 2020 with a Bachelors in Animal Sciences. Madison and her boyfriend, Jason, recently bought a farm where they are learning to care for large animals. Madison enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her Bulldog, Vinny and Alaskan Malamute, Bruin.

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Lauren Crutchfield LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lauren lives in Greenville. She graduated from Tri-County Technical College in 2014. She has been working at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital since 2013 and enjoys giving lots of love to the patients. Lauren enjoys fostering dogs and loving on her own two, Fiddle and Ford. Lauren enjoys going to the beach with her husband, Zach, and their daughter, Parker.

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Stephanie Bryant LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Stephanie was born and raised in Spartanburg. She joined the Cleveland Park family in May of 2019. Stephanie completed the Veterinary Technician program at Tri-County Technical College in 2016. She enjoys horseback riding, camping, riding 4-wheelers, and photography. She shares her home with her 3 dogs; Garth, Paisley, Dash, and her horse, Dusty.

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Susan Buss LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Pamela Gandhi LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Danielle Paredi LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Donna Greene
Technician Assistant

Donna Greene is a Greenville native who has been an important part of our team since 1995. Donna is our own resident "cat expert" as she has numerous cats of her own. She loves cats and they love her! She is also especially attached to her little Yorkies; they get lots of love and attention from her. Donna loves arts and crafts when she has time, and she loves photography. She is always the person behind the lens documenting every party and special occasion in our hospital. Her warm and ...

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Caitlyn Hensley
Technician Assistant

Caitlyn was born in Tennessee and moved to Greenville in 2004. She has been with the Cleveland Park Family off and on since 2011. Caitlyn enjoys going to concerts, traveling to fun and exciting places, going out with friends, and kayaking. Caitlyn plays an active role in the US Army Reserves as a Combat Medic.

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Elizabeth Cruz-Juarez
Technician Assistant

Elizabeth was born and raised in Greenville. She joined the Cleveland Park family in June of 2019. She completed the Veterinary Assistant Program at Greenville Technical College in 2018. Elizabeth enjoys hiking with friends, traveling to Mexico, and spending time with her Chihuahua, Blueberry.

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Dalia Pedraza-Garcia
Technician Assistant

Dalia joined the Cleveland Park family in February of 2020. She enjoys bonding and caring for the patients and creating lifelong relationships. Dalia plans to attend the Veterinary Technician program at Greenville Tech. She enjoys playing video games, writing, drawing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Tommy O'Neal
Technician Assistant

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Taylor Pitts
Veterinary Assistant

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Latoya Letmon
Veterinary Assistant

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Donna Kirby
Pet Groomer

Donna Kirby has been a pet groomer since she moved from Burlington, Vermont in 1991. She became a part of our team in 1997. For 21 years she has provided excellent grooming care for countless Cleveland Park pets. Her grooming skills have earned her honors. For three consecutive years she and the Cleveland Park team have won the "Best of the Upstate" award for pet grooming. Clients often express their appreciation for her. The fact that so many people have brought their much loved pets to her on ...

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Crista Kirby
Pet Groomer

Crista Kirby joined our team in 2011 as her mother's grooming assistant. She loves working with animals and has been taught how to groom by the very best! Crista and Donna have been part of the team that has won "Best of the Upstate" honors for three consecutive years! Crista inherited her mother's work ethic and devotion to family. She is a wonderful mother to two beautiful little girls who love playing outdoors and going to the beach with Mom and Dad! Caring for her own family pets is also ...

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Caitlyn Lollis
Kennel Staff

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Lora Lollis
Kennel Staff

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Jacob Blackwell
Kennel Staff

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William Hooper
Kennel Staff

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