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 two dogs and two cats. Along with caring for her pets and being the office manager here, she enjoys working in the yard and spending time with friends and family.

Heidi has been with Lesslie Animal Hospital since January of 2006 and loves her job. She says the people and pets that she comes into contact with are wonderful and that she could not imagine herself anywhere else. Heidi has a large family of pets at home including a horse, goat, two cats, and a dog. Heidi enjoys fishing, camping and fourwheeling in her spare time. She is Marketing and Inventory Control Manager and also devotes herself to overseeing the care of all our boarders and hospitalized patients.

Tabitha is Lesslie Animal Hospital's technician. She has been enjoying this field since 1997 and has been at Lesslie Animal Hospital since November of 2006. When she is not working she is raising and releasing injured and orphaned wildlife, petsitting, and caring for her own many pets. Tabitha says working at Lesslie Animal Hospital is great because everyone is so close and cares so much.

Kat is the groomer here at Lesslie. She has been working with animals for ten years and has been with Lesslie Animal Hospital since November of 2006. Kat enjoys decorating, gardening, travel and visiting her family and friends. She has a dog and cat at home to share her love with and says that working at Lesslie Animal Hospital has given her a new passion for her job.

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. 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 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. Walking, reading, kayaking, and spending time with family and friends are some of the things Kathie enjoys. She has a Jack Russell, a cat, a guinea pig, and one Beta fish. Kathie has a history of being a veterinary receptionist and is now bringing that experience to Lesslie Animal Hospital. Kathie commented, "I love people and animals and am happy to be able to spend my days with both!"