AMBASSADOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Amber was born and raised in Piedmont SC. Now resides in Greenville with her husband Devin and 3 furbabies: Sadie, Olive and Tulip. Amber was raised in a home with many animals but discovered her true love for them after adopting her first dog, Sadie. This passion grew even more after she took a job working at a local doggie daycare. Amber found her way to Ambassador Animal Hospital where her love for animals continues to grow in her new role as a Veterinary Assistant. Amber enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, and fostering kittens.
Anna was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and grew up in Greenville. She went to the University of TN and graduated with a degree in business and consumer science. She worked many years managing retail clothing stores. During this time, she lived all over the United States. After moving back to the south, and living in Charlotte NC, she became involved in fostering cats and dogs. She began taking them, and her personal pets, to a veterinary hospital in Charlotte and was impressed with the care they received there. She asked if she could volunteer at the hospital. On her second day volunteering they offered her a job. She started working in the kennel, and made her way to assisting the veterinarian. She loves working in veterinary medicine and especially enjoys building a connection with her clients and patients. She is excited to be working at Ambassador Animal Hospital where so many of the clients have long standing relationships. Anna is always generously treating her teammates to goodies and making everyone laugh. She is married to her husband, Tom, who is originally from England. They have 4 furbabies: a Bulldog (Peach), and 3 cats (Clementine, Cheeky, and Rage). She enjoys attending music concerts, and is passionate about fostering newborn kittens and puppies.
Job Titles:
- Lead Customer Service Representative
Ashley was born and raised in SC. She enjoys hiking, biking, and walking her dog outside of work . She has a rescue dog and two cats. She has worked in vet med for 20+ years. She is passionate about helping animals. She has many years of experience as a technician and receptionist in general practice and emergency medicine. Her years of knowledge are very helpful for other members of the customer service team. We are very excited to have her lead our team at the front desk.
Cathey grew up in Atlanta and received her DVM from the University of Georgia. She received her Master's in Public Health from the University of South Carolina. She has a special interest in one's health and Health literacy. Cathey truly believes pets are a member of our family. She and her husband have 2 daughters, 2 dogs (Cookie and Chip) and 4 cats (Cocoa, Snickers, Reese's, and Cheddar). Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and trying to learn to play piano!
Dr. Alexander spent her childhood in the Midwest where she discovered at a young age her passion for caring for animals. In order to pursue her dreams, she first attended the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, where she earned her Bachelors of Science. She then continued her education and graduated from Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, in Baton Rouge.
After graduating, Dr. Alexander moved to the Tampa Bay area in Florida, where she worked in both general practice and in emergency medicine. In 2013, Dr. Alexander was thrilled to become the owner of Ambassador Animal Hospital. She has established her roots in Greenville, and is excited be a part of the rich history of Ambassador Animal Hospital, and of Greenville. She values the long-lasting partnerships she gets to build with her clients, caring for their furry family members
In her spare time, Dr. Alexander enjoys the outdoors, the arts, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Mike, have four children (Addison, Jonah, Samuel, and Gwen), 2 cats, and 2 dogs. Dr. Alexander feels truly blessed to be able to wake up every day and enjoy her profession. She loves caring for companion animals, and loves even more being able to send home happy and healthy pets.
Dr. Alfieris joined our Greenville Veterinarian team in 2016. She was born and raised in Rock Hill, SC where she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian from a very young age. She even wrote an autobiography in the fifth grade with an entire chapter dedicated to her future goals as a "pet vet." Dr. Alfieris went on to attend undergraduate school at Clemson University and veterinary school at the University of Georgia. She is married to her husband, John, whom she met while at Clemson. Together they have two children (Arthur and Rebecca) and one fur-baby, a German Shorthaired Pointer named Riggs. The family loves to take walks all together in the evenings around their Greenville neighborhood. Dr. Alfieris also loves cheering on her Clemson Tigers in college football, relaxing on the beach, and spending time with her extended family. She is thrilled to be a part of the Ambassador team, and is committed to treating every pet with high-quality care and love.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Jasmine was born and raised in Greenville, SC. Animals have always been a huge part of her life. Her mother partners with animal rescues, and has always tended to injured animals, so she has grown up with lots of them! She went to school and studied in Human Services to be an advocate for the foster care community. Her passion for animals led her to search for jobs in the animal field, and that's how she found Ambassador Animal Hospital! In her spare time, she like to spend time with her husband, daughter and four-legged kid Penny. They enjoy being outdoors, spending time with friends, and watching reality TV.
Job Titles:
- CSR / Social Media Specialist
Jessica was born and raised in Greer, SC. She has always had a love for animals. As a child she regularly brought animals home. Before coming to Ambassador Animal Hospital she worked at a boarding facility and also did some pet sitting during college. She and her husband have two dogs: Flyn and Bowman, and three cats: Woody, Nemo, and Dory. Outside of work she enjoys running, hiking and spending time at the lake. She also loves taking walks with her husband and dogs. Jessica is also our social media specialist. She enjoys coming up with creative ideas for the hospital's social media. Her dream down the road is to open a Dog Rescue to continue helping pets. We are thrilled to have her as part of our team.
Kaleb was born and raised in North Augusta, SC. His uncle had horses and taught him to ride. He still enjoys riding when he can. Before coming to Ambassador Animal Hospital, he worked for a dog trainer for 7 months and learned a lot about dog behavior. His background in dog training is very helpful in our field. He graduated from Greenville Tech's vet assistant program. He is eager to learn and enjoys getting to know the patients. He has a Dachshund named Kami that he raised from a puppy. They spend a lot of time together on his off time. He also enjoys training hunting dogs. Outside of work he enjoys watching football, dog training, and spending time with family, his girlfriend, and friends.
Kayla is a true southern girl who grew up in Spartanburg, SC. She originally went to school for phlebotomy, but then realized her true passion was for working with animals. She loves working at Ambassador Animal Hospital, and is still our "go-to" for collecting lab samples! Kayla also enjoys assisting with X-rays, prepping for surgeries, and helping with dental cleanings. She loves working with animals, getting to see her sick patients progress from day-to-day, and feeling like she's making a difference for people and their pets. At home, she stays busy with her her two sons (Kannon and Krew), her two dogs, and her two foster-failure cats. Kayla also enjoys swimming at the pool, going to the gym, and hanging outdoors in beautiful, sunny South Carolina with her friends and family.
Trina was born in California but was raised in South Carolina. She grew up with a dog and cat, but also had a rabbit, hamsters, fish, and a horse. Trina started riding horses at a young age which led her to competing in eventing in the southeast. In high school she started teaching riding lessons to help fund her expensive hobby! She knew as a young child that she would work in the veterinary field. She went to Clemson University as a pre-vet animal science major and graduated with a Bachelor in Science. She started working as an assistant in a veterinary hospital during college with large and small animals, and has since worked in all areas of the veterinary hospital. In 2014 she became an office manager at a local veterinary hospital, and has worked in that position ever since. Trina enjoys getting to know the clients and patients, working to build a cohesive team environment, and using her veterinary knowledge in all aspects of the hospital. She is married to her husband, John and has two college-aged sons. They have 4 furbabies, three dogs (Lucy, Emma, and Remi), and a cat (Honey). They also have a parakeet, fish, a snake, and a frog! Her family enjoys going to the lake in the summer, visiting the beach, and getting together with friends. She also enjoys yoga, walking her dogs, and sewing in her free time.