Meet Our Team of Veterinarians

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Dr. Andrew Verdin

Dr. Andrew Verdin is a Simpsonville native, and although he grew up surrounded by veterinary medicine, he initially pursued a career path in marketing and sales. After three years, Andrew began to feel God’s call for him to leave the business world and pursue a career in veterinary medicine; he enrolled at Clemson University and went on to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Andrew joined Verdin Veterinary Services in May 2010 and became a practice owner in 2014. In 2018, he and his business partner purchased land to construct a new state of the art veterinary hospital in Simpsonville, which they rebranded as Integrity Animal Health Group. Andrew and his wife Rebekah have been blessed with 3 girls: Baylis, Harris, and Louisa.

Dr. Daniel Moore

Daniel’s first veterinary medicine job in a southeast Georgia animal clinic showed him that veterinarians work on many species of animals. While he was originally hired as a kennel employee, Daniel eventually picked up veterinary assistant, receptionist, and grooming skills, which helped to shape the career that he loves today! Growing up in Waycross, Georgia, Daniel inherited a strong work ethic from his two industrious parents. While earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia, Daniel met Andrew Verdin, and although he initially purchased a solo practice closer to his Georgia roots, Daniel joined Verdin Veterinary Services in September 2012. Daniel, his wife Heather, and their four children have three dogs: Aspen, Bopper, and Cinder. They are involved in their church and give credit to their Lord Jesus Christ for all of his blessings to their family.

Dr. Sara Cato

Although she is the daughter of two veterinarians and had grown up exposed to all facets of the veterinary medical profession, Dr. Sara Cato originally wanted to blaze her own trail during college. That all changed when she started working with her mother during breaks —it didn’t take long for Sara to realize just how much she enjoyed the challenging yet rewarding world of animal care! Sara grew up in rural Georgia and attended both undergraduate and veterinary school at the University of Georgia. Having met several members of IAHG during her time in vet school, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the team in early 2016. Sara has taken additional training to become Fear Free certified, a training program designed to help veterinarians modify their procedures, handling, and facilities so that pets feel more safe and comfortable while receiving the medical care they need.

Dr. Kim Hollifield

Dr. Hollifield joined Integrity as a result of a mutual friend with Dr. Verdin who placed them in contact with each other. This friend knew she was looking for a job in the Greenville area and that Dr. Verdin was seeking another associate. From a young age, Kim had an strong interest in animal care and was encouraged by the adults in her life to pursue a veterinary career. Born in the Ramseur, NC area, she grew up near Dacusville, SC on a small hobby farm, enjoying horseback riding and competing in equine endurance racing through high school and college. After attending Clemson, she was accepted to Mississippi State University for veterinary school. Kim practiced in southwest VA and then NC for several years before eventually moving back to be near family in the Upstate.

Dr. Katie Blumer

Dr. Katie Blumer's career path began in high school as she fell in love with all the sciences. In undergrad she chose to pursue a teaching degree for secondary school science with the full intent of making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families. Upon further study, she realized a greater love for science than education preparation and turned toward veterinary medicine where she could meld the two original joys: applied science and love for people. She realized her ultimate desire is to make an impact by using her abilities to help animals, and therefore help their human parents for the glory of God. Her journey took her to the literal ends of the earth where she earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Massey University of New Zealand in 2019. She first came into contact with IAHG as a veterinary student when she spent two weeks shadowing the doctors at the hospital. Upon returning to the United States in 2020, she spent her first year in small animal private practice before joining the Integrity Animal Health Group team in July of 2021. As a Greenville native, she is so excited to be back in the area serving the community and its furry friends. Fun fact: Katie has a female cat named Bobcat!  

Meet our Staff

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​Elise Littleton, LVT, VTS (ECC) Hospital Manager

Elise has been in the veterinary field since 2006. In addition to her licensure as a technician, she achieved a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Emergency and Critical Care in 2013 while working at The University of TN Veterinary Medical Center. Her next step was a move to Colorado to help start a Small Animal ICU department in a specialty hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She is also a RECOVER CPR Certified Trainer for Canine and Feline Basic and Advanced Life Support and training.
Elise relocated to Greenville, SC in 2016 and came to IAHG in 2020. Originally from Greenville, SC, she shares life with her husband, her two daughters and her two dogs (Arwen and Leo). In her free time, she enjoys Beastmode work-outs, and in the practice environment she loves energizing the team to always look for ways to improve the experience of our clients and patients!

​Heather Moore • Client Care Liaison • Lead Team

Heather is from Waycross, Georgia where she spent her childhood surrounded by animals. She grew up next door to her grandparent’s ranch, which harbored hundreds of ostriches, emus, rheas and a couple of llamas. Heather hoped for a career as a Veterinarian, yet God had a different plan in mind. She met her husband, Daniel Moore, in 1994 and they now have four children: Danyon, Zane, Grace, and Selah. Heather has always been a stay-at-home mom, with the past eight years spent home-schooling her children until she joined the Integrity Animal Health Team in July 2018.
​She enjoys getting to know clients and their furry family members, learning more about the day to day intricacies that are inherent to a busy veterinary practice, and working alongside her husband and two sons.

Rebekah Verdin • Client Care Liaison • ​Lead Team

Rebekah was born in Northern Ireland, and moved to a town near Glasgow, Scotland when she was four. Her family relocated to Pennsylvania in 1998, and Rebekah moved to Greenville for further education in 2002. Meeting Andrew while he was in vet school changed the course of her life for sure! Transitioning from her teaching career, Rebekah joined the practice in 2009 and was trained first as a veterinary receptionist, after which she moved into Eloise Verdin’s former office manager role. Rebekah most enjoys interacting with the clients and their pets, and considers the hospital’s staff more like family than employees! Each week, she enjoys engaging in tasks related to office management, inventory, helping to host special events, and client communication.
​Rebekah and Andrew have three daughters: Baylis, Harris, and Louisa.

Erica Merrill • Patient Care Specialist • Lead Team

Growing up in Clinton, South Carolina, Erica was primarily raised by her grandmother, whom she remembers for her delicious Southern cooking and good work ethic! Once Erica was old enough to work, she took a job to help support her family. When her employer’s business closed, leaving her seeking work, a friend introduced her to Dr. and Mrs. Verdin. In 2006, she joined the team as a veterinary receptionist, but also received hands-on technical training. Erica especially enjoys working with her older clients and their pets. She appreciates the clients’ wisdom and insights.

​She shares life with her husband, Victor, their daughter Viktoria, and their two dogs Cooper and Uncle Ruckus.

Amber Visin, LVT • Lead Veterinary Technician

Amber is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who graduated from Tri-County’s Veterinary Technology program in 2016. She started with IAHG on April 10, 2019, coming from the Animal Emergency Clinic. After getting married, Amber was looking to change her schedule and work more normal hours. She has always had a passion for animal care; starting her career with animals in high school, she worked in a shelter for 2 years. There, she quickly knew that she wanted to work closely with animals to make a positive impact. She loves being able to figure out what is wrong and helping the Doctors come up with a treatment plan. Since our patients can’t tell us anything, this fact makes the job that much more challenging!
​Amber was born in Ontario, Canada; most of her family still live there. She and her husband have a baby girl and several fur babies to share life with!

Tonya Ashley, LVT • ​Lead Surgical Technician

Tonya graduated in 1998 with her veterinary technical degree from Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC. After working for 15 years at a mixed animal practice, she decided to venture out and explore the emergency side of the veterinary field. Then, in October 2018, she joined our Integrity Team! As a young child, she was an animal lover and decided to pursue this passion. Tonya loves the diversity of her occupation because of the unexpected challenges that may arise even in a day. She also really enjoys the client/patient relationships that develop over the years of caring for their fur babies!
​Raised in a small town near Anderson, SC, she was consistently surrounded by animals. Tonya, her husband, and their two children enjoy living on a farm with dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon and a variety of chickens! One of her proudest achievements includes LVT of the year in 2010 for South Carolina.

Regina Harrison • Customer Service Representative • Lead Team

Regina began working for Integrity in July 2019 because of the recommendation of a close friend who was also an employee of IAHG at the time. But her interest in veterinary medicine goes back to her childhood, where her love of animals grew, along with her desire to help them. A Greenville native, Regina has spent her entire life in this area, growing up with her dad, step-mom, two brothers, and one sister. She attributes her greatest positive influences in life to both of her parents, who taught her to demonstrate a strong work ethic and to love those who are less fortunate.
​To this day, Regina still enjoys family time and the great outdoors. She volunteers at her church and views her greatest achievement as her role of mom to her son, Connor.

Kaitlin Stoddard • Client Care Advocate • Online Store Specialist

Kaitlin’s passion for people shines through in her daily interactions with our clients. She is mostly behind the scenes as our marketing coordinator and client advocate, taking a hands-on approach to our online store orders and social media presence, as well as building personal relationships through daily email communication, personal thank you notes, sympathy notes, and thinking of you cards.
​Growing up in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Kaitlin enjoys using her knowledge of the local area and connections to aid in partnerships she coordinates and planning special events for IAHG. She and the second love of her life (her Savior, Jesus Christ being the first), Chris, have been married since 2010. They have three children and a beloved family dog, Angelo.

Chase Gratz • Licensed Veterinary Technician

Prior to coming to Integrity, Chase was employed at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Greenville for almost ten years.  He had been working nights during the majority of his time with AEC and was looking for a way to remain in the veterinary medical field but transition to a healthier schedule. After speaking with a few of the doctors and coming to tour the clinic, he decided that Integrity was the right move! His journey in vet med began at the local animal shelter in Greenville, where a college roommate helped him get a job working in the adoption department.  This really reawakened the passion that he always had for animals. He achieved his Associate’s degree and Bachelor of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology several years later.

​Chase has a soft spot for fearful and nervous patients.  He really enjoys being able to get to know each patient as an individual and find a way to ease a patient’s fears. Born in Summerville, South Carolina, Chase has lived in Greenville for most of his adult life.

Rebecca DeGennaro • Licensed Veterinary Technician

Having been in the vet field since March ’14, Rebecca felt like she was being called to leave her previous vet clinic and join the Integrity Animal Health Group team to help expand her knowledge and to meet new people and their fur-babies. Her interest in veterinary medicine started early: she grew up with a variety of animals and always knew she wanted to help them and their families. Rebecca most enjoys helping the doctors diagnose what is wrong with pets.
​Born in Greenville, SC, Rebecca spent her early years in Indian Trail, NC.  Her family has had a variety of pets: horses, dogs, cat, birds, dish, snakes, bearded dragons and guinea pigs. She and her husband have a dog named Milo and several kitties.

Michelle Bunkofske • Licensed Veterinary Technician

Originally from Illinois, Michelle moved to South Carolina in 1989. She began her veterinary training at Tri-County Tech in 1990, achieving her degree in ‘92. Whether she is working with large or small animals, she has loved every minute of the journey leading her to Integrity in 2020.

​At this stage in her career, one of her biggest passions is teaching, mentoring, and being a good example to younger vet techs and assistants. She also greatly enjoys trying to win over and being a calming influence upon those patients who are very anxious in the veterinary environment. Michelle has five dogs and three horses of her own on her little farm in Iva.

Morgan Hudders • Licensed Veterinary Technician

Morgan graduated from Tri-County Technical College in 2012, joining the Integrity team in 2021 with 11 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
Working in an AAHA accredited practice is very important to her because she is confident that her skills as a credentialed technician will be utilized to the fullest, and she will be challenged daily to help her doctors practice the highest quality medicine available. An animal lover with special interest in exotic pets, Morgan has 5 cats, a dog, an eclectus parrot, an eastern box turtle, and fish. When not at work, she enjoys aqua-scaping and spending time with her pets. One of her cats, Appa, has congenital HYPOthyroidism (an incredibly rare disease), so he is a part of international genetic studies.

Megan Terry • Veterinary Technician (Licensure pending)

The youngest of three with two older brothers, Megan has lived in Laurens, SC her entire life. She graduated in May 2021 from Piedmont Technical College with an associate’s degree in applied science, majoring in veterinary technology. She joined the Integrity team first for an internship, which then quickly grew into a job offer, coming on board full-time after graduation in May!
​Outside of work, Megan’s hobbies are kayaking, fishing, painting, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Her two cats Hershey and Layla and her canine friend Daisy keep her on her toes! Megan’s future goals include working with exotic animals and publishing a book.

Gregory Ramsey •  Licensed Veterinary Technician

Greg had been working night shift at the emergency clinic for the last 5 years and was looking for a change of pace. A few friends he had previously worked with suggested to come try out day practice, so he joined the Integrity team in May 2019. Greg’s journey in veterinary medicine began when he started working at a day practice in high school taking care of the boarding animals. Then he got a job at the Greenville Humane Society in adoptions. Later on, he started working in the spay and neuter clinic. It was at that point when he decided to go to school to get his veterinary technician license.
​A Greenville native, Greg has lived in this area his whole life. His dad especially has shown him what it looks like to work hard and make time for your family and people you care about.

Heather Foster • Customer Service Representative

Heather joined the IAHG team in the Fall of 2020 after gaining experience in customer service and animal care roles at other facilities. Her “go with the flow” personality and passion for animals are an asset in our busy front office, where every day presents varied tasks and a constant flow of clients with sweet fur babies to love on! Originally from Florida, Heather loves living in Upstate SC, where she can spend free time going on adventures in the nearby mountains. Her end goal in everything she does is to provide support and care for the loves of her life - her husband and their “pack,” 9 cats and 5 dogs!

Madison Poe • Customer Service Representative

Madison became a member of the Integrity team when she heard about the position from a former employer who knew several of the doctors. She loves people, and growing up with pets in her own household, she knew how much they are like family. Ultimately, Madison wanted to work in a place that values people and what is important to them.
​Growing up in Wilmington, North Carolina, Madison has a family of five: both parents and two brothers, one older and one younger. She attended Bob Jones University in Greenville. A lover of Jesus and of country music, she shares her life with her canine companion Daisy!

​Bobbie Jones • Customer Service Representative

Bobbie joined the IAHG team in a part-time CSR position after retiring from a career as an administrative assistant. Her fur babies Rocky, Buddy, Pumpkin, and Chance are all patients at Integrity, and Bobbie is a people person as well as an animal lover! She loves to help people and enjoys being part of a successful team.
​Outside of the office, her other passions are working out, mountain bike riding, paddleboarding, snow skiing, and kayaking. Bobbie and her husband have been married for 21 years.

Elizabeth Quintero • Customer Service Representative

Starting with Integrity in the late spring of 2021, Elizabeth is learning the ropes of a busy veterinary practice and building relationships as she gets to know our clients!
Elizabeth considers herself from Greenville, South Carolina, since she moved to Simpsonville as a one year old. Her parents are from Colombia, South America, and she has 1 younger sister. Although currently in school, she will be graduating this year. Elizabeth is bilingual, so she is able to communicate easily with Spanish-speaking clients to aid them with decisions about their pets’ needs and treatment options.
​Caring for her own Maltipoo and Quaker Parrot at home help her to relate well to those she serves as she greets folks at the front desk or assists them over the phone!

Nicole Ince • Patient Care Specialist • Inventory Team

Nicole was surrounded by animals constantly while growing up here in Simpsonville. She had a particular fascination with a television show called Emergency Vets, and the program inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine herself. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Bob Jones University. Currently, she’s taking online classes through Penn Foster College to obtain her Veterinary Technician certification. She particularly enjoys assisting in surgical procedures and her role in the practice as inventory specialist.
​Nicole and her family keep a large freshwater fish tank in their home, have several canine friends, and enjoy raising goats on their property!

Danielle Walsh • Patient Care Specialist

Danielle began working for IAHG in March 2018. She made the decision to switch from Equine back to small animal when she found out she was expecting her first child. Her passion for the vet field started with her love for horses; she loves being an advocate for animals that don’t have a voice. Growing up on Long Island, NY in a single parent home, Danielle has a terrific role model and best friend of a mother. Her mother’s influences instilled a strong work ethic, good morals and perseverance throughout life.
​Danielle started her educational journey at Becker College, MS, for a Veterinary Technician degree and later returned to school at North Carolina State University in 2009 to finish her Bachelors in Science/Animal Science. One of her particular passions within vet medicine is sports medicine and lameness. Danielle shares life with her husband and daughter. Their family cares for a dog Zach (a shelter rescue), several cats, and her horse Halla of 17 years!

Danyon Moore • Patient Care Specialist

Danyon began working at Integrity in 2014 as a kennel technician. On the job training led him into his current role as a Veterinary Assistant. His dad, Dr. Daniel Moore, is a veterinarian, so Danyon has grown up around veterinary medicine. He enjoys spending time with and caring for pets and their owners. He has made more relationships than he could ever have imagined!
​After spending early childhood in Waycross, GA, Danyon moved to Athens, GA with his family while his father was in veterinary school, before finally moving here to the Upstate in 2012. He and his wife Carly just welcomed a baby boy into their growing family!

​Sarah Hester  • Patient Care Specialist

Sarah joined the team at IAHG in January 2019. She has worked in the industry for 15 years. Having always taken care of household pets growing up, she knew at a young age that she wanted to work with animals. When Sarah was in high school, she volunteered for an animal hospital as a kennel attendant and loved being able to take care of them. She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina with her dad and two brothers.

Laura White • Patient Care Specialist

Laura had been working at another practice for 10 years and thought that she would be there until retirement. However, the Lord started whispering to her heart that He had something else planned for her. She had a talk with God and let Him know that she needed Him to make it crystal clear where He wanted her to be. After meeting the Management Team, Laura knew the answer was Integrity Animal Health Group! Most of her adult life Laura spent in restaurant management, but in January 2008, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and realized that the dream of animal care she had as a child was placed in her heart by her Creator and that was her purpose in life. Laura enjoys getting to know the pets and their different personalities. The middle child of three born to a military father and mother, her family moved several times, but Laura has been a South Carolina resident since 1994.

Madelyn Jordan• Patient Care Specialist

Born and raised in Laurel, MS, Madelyn joined the Marine Corps in 2013. She graduated with an associates degree in Animal Science and moved to the Upstate in 2016. Having met her future husband in Norway through the military, they married in 2018 and now share life with two children, Lilly and Thomas, as well as two Labrador Retrievers, Doc and Belle.
​Madelyn graduated with a bachelors degree in Animal and Veterinary Science in 2020, the same year she joined the Integrity team! One notable life experience in which Madelyn grew in her animal husbandry skill set and interest was her work at the Clemson Dairy farm while she was in college, tending to new calves and assisting with milking.

Brady Johnson • Veterinary Assistant

Pursuing the next step in his goal of vet med, Brady joined Team Integrity in the fall of 2020. A biology major, he has a passion for patient care and a high attention to the many details of his role. His teammates know they can completely rely on him to shoulder the load! When not working or taking classes online, Brady enjoys a good book. In July 2021, he married his college sweetheart Mary Kate, and they are enjoying this busy season of life together!

Zane Moore • Patient Care Specialist

​Introduced to the practice through his father, Dr. Daniel Moore, Zane began his position at IAHG as a kennel tech and is now a Veterinary Assistant. Zane loves working with and being around animals. He credits his early love of veterinary medicine to a time when he was watching one of the veterinarians do surgery. Right in that moment, he knew he wanted to be able to also help animals. One of his greatest areas of interest is helping with ultrasounds because he thinks the technology is incredible! Zane balances work and school schedules as he is actively pursuing a future career as a veterinarian. He and his girlfriend enjoy outdoor activities when they’re not busy studying for tests!

Lauren Lurtey • ​Veterinary Assistant

A Greenville native, Lauren is a senior at Bob Jones University and was introduced to Integrity after meeting the Verdin family. Showing a strong work ethic and desire to help animals, Lauren joined the team in May 2021.
​Her family has enjoyed raising Golden Retrievers during her childhood and young adult years, and Lauren has a definite interest in working with companion animals for a possible future career path. Her personal interests include coffee, Carowinds, and the joys of summertime!

Alyssa Phillips • Veterinary Assistant

Alyssa grew up always loving animals for as long as she can remember. When the time came for her to choose a career path, she decided to get a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology at Bob Jones University. While working on her undergraduate, Alyssa had the opportunity to work at the campus serpentarium, where she gained experience in how to handle and take care of various reptiles. During her senior year, she interned at the Greenville Zoo with the mindset of pursuing a career in zoo-keeping. However, her interest in the medical aspect of helping animals was piqued, so she changed direction to became a certified veterinary assistant through Animal Behavior College. Alyssa heard about Integrity Animal Health Group through a mutual friend and the rest is history!

Lynne Burnett • Veterinary Assistant

Lynne has always harbored a deep passion for animal care, and wishes she could adopt every single pet in need of a home. She has served as a Veterinary Assistant at IAHG since June 2014; she enjoys helping to hold pets while they receive vaccines or get a pedicure! She enjoys being able to spend time with anxious pets and cuddling to calm their nerves.
A South Carolina native, Lynne was referred to the clinic by her neighbor. At home, Lynne and her family have one dog, Ace. She and her fiancé spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, especially fishing.  

Leah Lanier • Groomer

​Leah’s entire life has revolved around animals. Growing up in Valdosta, Georgia with her brother and sister, Leah brought home her first stray dog when she was five years old. Her animal care interest continued into adulthood with many farm and companion animal experiences. After completing grooming school in Union, South Carolina, Leah worked at a corporate salon for several years. Seeking better hours, she came to Verdin Veterinary Services, where she has been grooming ever since.
​With 20 years total grooming experience, Leah can confidently groom dogs of different breeds and coat types. Her family includes two children, a daughter and a son, and a granddaughter. She also has quite a few canine children. Over the years, several of her dogs have become finished champions!

Nancy Erny • Groomer

Nancy began working at Integrity in November 2019 after a vet visit with Dr. Moore with her 3 Wirehair Dachshunds. It’s funny how things happen! Her love of grooming began early in life. She met a lady at a local horse show that owned a grooming salon and was impressed with what she did with the dogs. This lady saw Nancy’s great interest and took her under her wing, teaching her the ropes. From there Nancy began showing and breeding Doberman Pinschers.
​Nancy is a true “Jersey Girl”. She has fond memories of her childhood in New Jersey. Her lifelong love of horses still endures as she cares for her Welsh Crossbred pony at the barn each day.