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OUR TEAM
Meet the dedicated and compassionate crew!
Judson Powers, DVM
Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Judson Powers, a graduate of the University of Florida '96, is a compassionate and empathetic pet owner and advocate. Upon graduation, to further his understanding and knowledge of small animal care and surgery, Dr. Powers completed a clinical internship at West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, he strives to ensure all pets receive the finest medical treatment available.
Dr. Powers' special interests are allergy management (ear, skin, and gastrointestinal), chronic disease management (Diabetes, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism), compassionate pain relief, dentistry, nutrition counseling, oncology (cancer therapy), preventative health care, senior wellness care, and fear-free. Fear Free Certified.
Dr. Powers lives in Greenville with his loving wife, Melissa, and his three English Cream Golden Retrievers Harvey Specter, Willy & Starr, Piper (Treeing Walker Coonhound mix), and Winnie (Bluetick Coonhound mix). Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Powers enjoys hiking, mountain biking, SUP boarding, and cheering on the Florida Gators! Mr. Denny Crane inspired our Rocky Creek logo; he was his loyal black Labrador with Dr. P since Rocky Creek was founded.
Audrey P. Adger, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Audrey became a member of the Rocky Creek family in August, 2013. She was born and raised in Memphis, TN and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Auburn University (c/o 2007). Dr. Audrey is a proud graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (c/o 2011) and a current and active member of the South Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Dr. Audrey lives in Simpsonville with her four dogs, Leon (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Nola (Chocolate Lab), Val (Shepherd Mix), and Cheddar (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel). She also has two precious cats named P.B. & Benji. She lovingly compares her house to "Noah's Ark". When not at work, Dr. Audrey loves to hike, paddle board and be outside! She also loves cheering on her Auburn Tigers and a good glass of wine! While at work, Dr. Audrey enjoys internal medicine, surgery and emergency/critical care medicine. She also has special interest in performing ultrasounds. Dr. Audrey is happy and excited to be a part of the Rocky Creek team and looks forward to serving you and your pet's needs. Fear Free Certified.
Michaela Mattice
Practice Manager
Michaela was born and raised in Michigan. She moved to the Greenville area in June 2011. She lives in Greer with her husband, Jameson, her sons, Finlay and Huxley, and their dogs, Jetta (Dalmatian), Chloe (Chihuahua Mix) and Deacon (Great Dane). In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, being crafty, cooking and spending time with friends. Michaela completed her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Certification in November of 2017 and is proud to be a CVPM. She hopes to use that certification to learn and grow in the field for years to come. She loves coming to work every day and seeing all the animals and caring for them like they were her own. Fear Free Certified.
RECEPTIONISTS
Amber Gomes
Client Service Coordinator
Amber was born and raised in Travelers Rest. From a young age, she knew she wanted to pursue a career working with animals. Amber worked in our kennel for over 2 years, but has since moved to the front office as a receptionist! She has five dogs, a Husky mix named Ozz, a long-haired Dachshund named Sir Cocoa Bean, two Pitties named Cruz and Brock, and a Chow/Hound mix named Duke. In her free time she enjoys taking the dogs hiking, and traveling with her husband.
Christina Schumacher
Receptionist
Christina is originally from Charleston, SC. She has since lived in Columbia where she attended The University of South Carolina and met her husband, Brooks, and they now reside in the Spartanburg area. In her free time, she enjoys being outside with her three dogs, gardening, and reading books such as the Harry Potter series. She has been in the vet field since 2014 and enjoys being able to build relationships with clients and their pets.
Ashley McCall
Receptionist
Ashley was born in Greenville, SC and currently lives in the Gray Court area. She has two dogs, a German Shepherd named Blaze, and a Doberman/Rott mix named Bandit. Some of her hobbies include spending time with her daughter, Isabella, and husband James. They enjoy spending summer days on the lake, playing with their dogs, and going shopping together. Ashley's favorite part about working at Rocky Creek is being able to do what is in the pets best interest and being able to see the success in recoveries. She enjoys the constant interaction with both the pets and their owners.
Serena Tapia
Receptionist
Serena was born and raised in California. In Nov. 2019 she moved to the Spartanburg area with her husband, Daniel, and their son, Hunter. She has three cats named Sam, Max and Ollie, and a Lab mix puppy named Adalyn. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking and spending time with her friends and family.
Jessica Gore
Receptionist
Jessi grew up in Greenville with a menagerie of animals- her father raised Rottweiler and Weimaraner dogs when she was young, and she was always bringing a stray cat or two home. She studied horsemanship and psychology in college; she enjoys both to this day. She currently lives in Mauldin, sharing her home with two purebred Maine Coon cats, a feisty calico, her soulmate, and too many fish to count. In her free time, she likes to grab lunch with friends, explore the wonderful nature of the Upstate, and play video games on rainy days.
Carly McAfoose
Receptionist
Carly is originally from a small town in Western New York where she grew up on a dairy farm and had horses of her own. She moved to Greenville, South Carolina when she was 18 years old. Carly enjoys hiking and traveling in her spare time. Her favorite thing about working at Rocky Creek is constantly learning new things and helping our clients.
TECHNICIANS
Kelsey Pruitt
Head Technician
Kelsey was born and raised in Greer, SC and graduated from USC-Upstate with a Biology degree in 2014. She has one dog, a Dalmatian named Penny, whom she loves to hike with. In her spare time, she also enjoys playing basketball and kickball, watching football, and going to concerts. Fear Free Certified.
Amanda Boyd
Technician
Amanda grew up in Greenville, SC where she owned a variety of different pets throughout the years, including dogs (her favorite), turtles, parakeets, fish, hamsters, and mice. Amanda graduated from the Veterinary Assisting program at Greenville Tech, and then continued her education and graduated from USC-Upstate with a BS in Psychology a few years later. She began working for Rocky Creek as a veterinary technician in May 2012. Her hobbies include traveling, live music, hiking, water sports, and spending time with family and friends. Amanda currently lives in Greer with her husband, son, and their English Pointer, Riley.
Robin Collins
Technician
Robin was born and raised in Inman, SC. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching Netflix , attending country concerts, and hanging out with her boyfriend & friends. Robin has two German Short haired pointers named Colt and Ranger. Her favorite thing about working at Rocky Creek is meeting all of the wonderful Clients and their pets. Fear Free Certified.
Katelyn Hair
Technician
Katelyn was born and raised in Aynor, South Carolina, and moved to Greenville in 2010. She enjoys being outside with her dog Asher. She hopes to own a farm one day. In her free time she likes to hang out with friends. Ever since she was little she aspired to work with animals, just like her hero Steve Irwin. Her favorite part about working at Rocky Creek is being able to help all the animals.
Amanda Young
Licensed Technician
Manda is one of our licensed vet techs here at Rocky Creek. She graduated from Tri-County Tech in 2008 and resides in Lyman, her hometown since birth. Manda has 5 cats (3 of which are special needs), and in her spare time loves to visit with family, read books and staying involved in her church. Aside from helping animals, she has a great passion for orphan care and has traveled the world to express and share her compassion with others.
Technician
We are hiring - qualified applicants please email your resume to Michaela@rockycreekvet.com
Livvy Hardy
Technician
Born and raised in Lenoir City, Livvy moved to the Simpsonville area in late 2019 to have a fresh start. Her passion for animals started early in life due to her late mother's career in veterinary medicine. Livvy has two dogs (Ripley and Bandit) who she often goes hiking with during her free time. She also enjoys doing various hobbies which include drawing, reading, playing video games, and training her dogs. Her favorite thing about working at Rocky Creek is all the animals she gets to interact with every day.
Megan Haughey
Technician
Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Megan moved to the Upstate in October of 2018. She has two French Bulldogs, one named Magnolia and the other named Olive. Megan loves to be active and hike with Olive. She also enjoys getting to explore her new home Greenville. One part Megan loves about working at Rocky Creek is the opportunity to get to know the clients and their pets.
TECHNICIAN ASSISTANTS
Cassie Scott
Technician Assistant
Cassi was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. She has two dogs, Piper who is a sweet Staffordshire Terrier mix, and Oatmeal who is a spunky Dachshund mix. Cassi often enjoys reading and playing fetch with her two dogs during her time off. She loves being a part of the veterinarian field so that she can help all the animals who come in to our hospital.
Carly O'Barr
Technician Assistant
Carly was born and raised in Anderson, SC. She has a diva dog named Leela who is a Pitski. Leela loves to talk to get what she wants! Carly enjoys photography in her free time, as well as graphic design. A big part of what she loves about working here at Rocky Creek is that she gets to learn all the differentpersonalities of each individual pet that walks through our doors.
Erin Lee
Technician Assistant
Erin was born and raised in Inman, SC. In May 2021, she will graduate from USC-Update wit ha Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology. She has a cat name Lightening, who is the sassiest of models. In her spare time, Erin loves watching movies and spending time with family and their dogs. She plans to get a veterinary technician certification after she graduates.
Karen Hernandez
Technician Assistant
Karen was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Greenville, South Carolina when she was 4 years old. She has one kitten who is a orange minx named Grenas. Karen enjoys re-watching the Star Wars movies, and is bilingual. Her favorite thing about working at Rocky Creek is spending time with our house cat Gator, and helping all of the fur babies.
Nataly Chanes
Technician Assistant
Nataly was born in Hendersonville, NC and moved to Greenville, SC July of 2021. Nataly has 2 dogs named Quincy and Scarlett and enjoys playing with them in her free time as well as spending time with her family. She enjoys laughing or singing and dances almost every day. Nataly enjoys working at Rocky Creek and loves the amazing life long friends she has made.
Candace Wilhoit
Technician Assistant
Candace is a Greer native. She lives there with daughters Savannah and Evelyn. Pitbulls are her favorite breed and she has one named Thor and a Golden Retriever named Piper. She also has two cats Rupert and Cat, and a snake named No Feet. Candace knew from an early age that she had a passion for animals and wanted to work with them. Candace is Fear Free Certified and enjoys building trusting relationships with the animals she works with daily at "The Creek."
GROOMERS
Jessica Duvall
Groomer
Jessica is originally from Tidusville, Florida, and moved here five years ago. She enjoys spending time with her five rambunctious dogs and cat. In her off time, she likes to foster pets in need of forever homes as well as kayak. Jessica has been grooming for three years, and her favorite part is making your pets look beautiful!
Fear Free Certified.
Chelsey Palmer
Groomer
Chelsey was born in Texas, and spent eight years in New York. She moved to Greenville about three years ago. She has a dilute tortie cat named Nova, a Pitbull mix named Apollo, and a bearded dragon named Persephone. In her free time she enjoys exploring new places such as Alaska and Atlanta, as well as discovering new books to read. Chelsey loves being able to meet all the different pets that come into Rocky Creek, as well as spending time with her coworkers.
Ashley Erz
Bather
Ashley was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has a white and black Labrador mix named Lilah that she rescued off the side of the road. She also has a longhair tabby named Cake and two ferrets named Cujo and Tilly. Ashley loves to spend time drawing and playing video games on her days off.
PET RESORT STAFF
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Ashley Johnson
Pet Resort Manager
Ashley was born and raised in Greenville. She has a Shepherd mix named Trigger, six horses, and a frisky feline. She enjoys spending her time hiking, horseback riding, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. Her favorite part about working at Rocky Creek is playing with all the happy puppies.
Fear Free Certified.
Jennifer Hess
Pet Resort Shift Leader
Jennifer was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois but moved to Greenville in 2014. She has three fur babies: Lilo (an orange tabby rescue cat), Nani (a calico rescue kitten), and Stitch (a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix). Jennifer believes that being able to work with animals makes each day worthwhile and has enjoyed being an animal caretaker for the past 3 years. When she’s not working, Jennifer looks forward to spending time with her nephews, family dinners, and traveling to new and beautiful places.
Chanelle Giardino
Pet Resort Shift Leader
Chanelle has two fur babies named Tillie and Watson. She enjoys playing with her pets, hiking, video games, and music. Chanelle loves working at Rocky Creek and enjoys all the opportunities to learn more about animal health and behaviors.
Brittany Dunn
Day Camp Attendant
Kim has had a passion for animals since she was a little girl. She has a Shih Tzu named Bella and a Shih Tzu mixed named Blue. She loves working at Rocky Creek with such amazing clients, animals and co-workers! In her free time she loves going hiking in the mountains and taking weekend trips Charleston. Fear Free Certified
Kim Mercer
Pet Resort Assistant
Kim has had a passion for animals since she was a little girl. She has a Shih Tzu named Bella and a Shih Tzu mixed named Blue. She loves working at Rocky Creek with such amazing clients, animals and co-workers! In her free time she loves going hiking in the mountains and taking weekend trips Charleston. Fear Free Certified
Falon Brasington
Pet Resort Assistant
Falon was born in Michigan and moved to Inman, SC about six years ago. Falon loves to read and play with her pets in her free time. She has one dog named Aurora and a cat named Talu. She loves working at Rocky Creek and enjoys watching the dogs interact and communicate with one another.
Ansley Morris
Pet Resort Assistant
Ansley is a Greenville native, born and raised. In her free time she loves to draw, hang out with school friends, and take care of her fluffy Shih Tzu, Cooper. One part of working at Rocky Creek that she loves is getting to know all the animals that come in.. and of course play with them!
Mary Kendrick
Pet Resort Assistant
Mary attends Riverside High School. She has worked at Rocky Creek since early 2021 and loves all the pets she has met working here. She was born and raised here in Greenville, South Carolina. She grew up with multiple foster dogs coming in and out of her home, so she has always had a strong love for all animals. Mary has one dog named Rio, he is a yellow lab/pyrenees mix. Mary loves her job, and all of the long lasting friendships she has made working at Rocky Creek.
Harvey Specter
Pet Resort Lead Camper
Harv is originally from Georgia and was rescued by Doctor Powers & Melissa in 2019. He enjoys hanging out with his friends. One of his favorite parts about working at Rocky Creek is to experience all the different interactions with dogs that you wouldn't get anywhere else.
Cierra Schwartz
Pet Resort Assistant
Cierra was born in Anchorage, Alaska and moved in her junior year of highschool (2012) to South Carolina. In her time living there, she realized that mushing helped her develop a love for dogs, and she loves working with all the different breeds at Rocky Creek. In her free time she enjoys video games, reading, and hiking. Cierra has three pets, a dog named Charlie, a cat named Nyx, and a Leopard Gecko whos name is Leo.
THE HOSPITAL
Veterinary Services
Boarding & Grooming Hrs:
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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