Our Staff

Dr. Eric Setzer graguated from the University of Georgia in 1995. He has been in private practice since 1995. He has been the owner and operator of Lesslie Animal Hospital since 1997. Dr. Setzer enjoys attending USC Gamecock football games, boating, scouting, and spending tome with his wife, four children, and four cats. The thing he likes most about his profession is being in constant contact with all types of pets. He enjoys living and being a part of the human/animal bond.

**Queen Lesslie just lets Dr. Setzer think he owns Lesslie Animal Hospital, but in actuality it is Lesslie who "rules the roost!" She, more often than not, will be in her throne on the counter upfront to greet you when you come in.** She was found in a tree outside our animal hospital trying to escape the grasps of dogs. We found 6 kittens with her over the next two days. Lesslie was extremely tired, thin, and had intestinal parasites. We took her and her 6 kittens in, and she ate like she hadn't eaten in a month! After a few days we had 6 little kittens running around the lobby playing like kittens should. We put up flyers for kittens available to a good home and placed all 6. We initially were also trying to place Lesslie but she still had a very lackluster hair coat as she was still recovering from motherhood. She received much needed care and attention and she shocked us through her recovery by becoming a long haired cat. We spayed her and of course by now she had purred her way into our hearts. Lesslie is so laid back and used to the loudness and chaos of being in a veterinary lobby that when she is sleeping we frequently have clients become startled when she moves because they thought she wasn't real. She is frequently found sitting on the laps of clients she just met comforting them and giving moral support while their pets are waiting to be seen. She also writes a quarterly newsletter called Lesslie's News and of course she is on the front cover. After she grew all of her hair back, and now that her coat blinds the eye with shininess, we have had several requests for adoption but of course her staff and I wouldn't even consider it. She is now a part of the Lesslie Animal Hospital family.

Jacki joined the Lesslie Animal Hospital family in March of 2005 and has been working in the veterinary field since 1996. She has many fish, two dogs (a Great Dane and a Poodle) and a cat. Along with caring for her pets and being the office manager here, she enjoys working in the yard, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

Buddy Metts is one of the friendly faces greeting you from the front desk. Buddy graduated from Appalachian State University in 1974. After having worked in operations/manufacturing management for almost 30 years, he retired and he and his wife, Sue, Moved back to Rock Hill in 2007. Buddy says, "After I retired, I really wanted to get involved in something that would allow me to indulge my love for animals. Lesslie Animal Hospital provided me with the perfect opportunity (beginning April 2008). I sincerely love working with the fantastic staff and all the wonderful pet owners and pets that I meet every day." Spending time with his wife, son, grand children and Abby (Welsh Corgi), going to the mountains, hiking, reading, and watching college football are just some of the ways Buddy likes to spend his time.

Kathie is one of Lesslie Animal Hospital's receptionists. Kathie, married to husband Bill for 16 years, has a terrific daughter named Miranda. River tubing, gym time, reading, kayaking, and spending time with family and friends are some of the things Kathie enjoys. She has a Jack Russell (Sparkle), a lab (Spiller), a cat (Cricket), a bird (Apple), and one Beta fish (Pink). Kathie has a history of being a veterinary receptionist and brought that experience to Lesslie Animal Hospital in July 2008. Kathie commented, "I love people and animals and am happy to be able to spend my days with both! Working in an environment where peoples' pets are the priority is a great environment for me."

Wanda began as our groomer March of 2012. She does a fantastic job, and her love for animals really shows! Wanda has been in this field for more than 8 years and says she loves working with animals- especially dogs. She has alot of family and pets that she loves spending time with: 3 children, 3 grand children, 5 dogs, 1 kitten, 2 ducks and thousands of squirrels- hahaha. Really, she just feeds the ducks and squirrels but likes to call them her own. :)

Taylor spends her days with us at LAH assisting Wanda with bathing and grooming. She loves working with animals and strives to make them look and feel better! Taylor has 2 sweet dogs and a darling kitten at home. She has been with us since March of 2012 and has been working with animals since 2008. When she is not working Taylor enjoys relaxing at her lake home, spending time with family and friends, and taking long walks.

Since September 29th, 2011 Meghan has been a technician at Lesslie Animal Hospital. She began working with animals when she was 15 (training horses). Meghan cares deeply for animals and enjoys having the opportunity to keep them healthy and happy. She treats all the patients as if they were one of her own. Her furbabies include Tina and Bella (horses) and Sascha and Riley (dogs).

Haley has big shoes to fill, being Dr. Setzer's daughter. She began spending her time (when not in school) caring for our boarding and hospital patients as well as teching in 2010. Haley's goal is to become a veterinarian herself. Her love for working with animals motivates her to achieve that goal. Haley lives with and loves her wonderful family including mother and father, brother, two sisters, and dog. In her spare time she enjoys photography.

As another employee with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, Max works with us tending to our boarding pets and assisting with patients needing medical care. He began with us and in this field the summer of 2011. Max lives with his parents and sister and he loves their dogs, horse, and 4 cats. He loves knowing that when he comes to work he is helping the amazing patients that come to LAH! When not with us or in school he is playing baseball for a summer team as 2nd base or in his varsity team at WCCS. Fishing and playing disc golf are also among the things he enjoys in his spare time.

Kelsea's love of animals and enjoyment of learning something new every day is the reason she began working here caring for our boarders and assisting with teching duties in August of 2011. She has 6 dogs, 2 cats, a gerbil, and 2 horses of her own. She is proud of her accomplishment of doing rodeos on her barrel horse, Daytona, that she trained herself and enjoys spending time with her family and friends doing things on horseback.

A love for science and animals is what encouraged Vicky to begin work in the veterinary field at the early age of 13 as a kennel assistant. She graduated with a degree in biology from Winthrop University. She was welcomed as a technician into the staff at Lesslie Animal Hospital early in 2012. Vicky is an avid Gamecock fan and a fabulous dance mom who enjoys fishing and gardening in what little spare time she has.

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