Meet the Team

Dr. Eric Setzer, DVM

Dr. Eric Setzer graduated from the University of Georgia in 1995 and has been in private practice ever since. He has been the owner and operator of Lesslie Animal Hospital since 1997. Dr. Setzer enjoys attending college football games (Go Cocks!), boating, and spending time with his wonderful wife and four children. Dr. Setzer truly has a passion for animals and thoroughly enjoys being in constant contact with animals of every kind.

Dr. Torrin Fox, Associate DVM

Flavia Vaduva, Associate DVM

Joseph Yanni, Associate DVM

Lori Setzer, Practice Manager

Lori Setzer is the wife of Dr. Setzer and the mother of four children. She enjoy fitness activities, spending time with her family, friends, and pets. In her free time, she enjoy spending time on the lake. She has two three legged pets, a cat and dog.

Elaine Herrara, Receptionist

Elaine loves all animals, but her favorite breeds would have to be Staffordshire terriers and bully breeds. She also has a huge heart for reptiles and arachnids. Being from Miami, Elaine prefers tropical places and absolutely loves spending time at the beach! Elaine started working at Lesslie Animal Hospital in 2018.

Amanda Small, Receptionist

Mark Ogden, Veterinary Technician

Mark is a biology student who moved from New York to follow his dreams of becoming a veterinarian. He has previously worked at another animal hospital as well as a rescue for wildlife and confiscated exotic pets. He also interned at a zoo, where he was first introduced to Lesslie. At the clinic Mark is an ambitious worker that looks to dive into every opportunity to master his skills and learn more about the veterinary field. He is a huge fan of German Shepherds and is excited to work with them at every opportunity.

Amanda Caliguiri, Veterinary Technician

Amanda began working at Lesslie Animal Hospital in June 2021. Amanda has a degree in Anthropology and enjoy learning about wildlife which included her venture to Madagascar. She has started new initiatives to encourage recycling at our clinic. Amanda is eager to learn and is always looking to interact with every pet that walks through our door. 

Casey Moody, Veterinary Technician

Mary Neighly, LVT

Emilee Huckeby, Veterinary Technician

Diana Chap. Veterinary Technician

Diana graduated from Wingate University with a biology degree and loves all animals! She lives at home in Indian Land, SC with her two dogs Gabby and Chloe. Diana joined our team in June of 2020 following an internship at a zoo. Some of her passions include dancing, eating, and taking care of your pets!

Kelly Heinig, Kennel Staff

Kelly began working at Lesslie Animal Hospital in September of 2020. She has a chihuahua named PIP. She enjoys photography and working with photo editing software. She also enjoys cosplay and Anime. In the future, she would like to become a veterinary assistant.  

Maddox Peek, Kennel Staff

Maddox began working at Lesslie Animal Hospital in June of 2021. Maddox is a high school student at Rock Hill High School. During his free time he enjoys playing video games and enjoys going to car shows. He has at pug at home that is full of energy and always looking to play. Maddox looks forward to caring for and interacting with your pets in our boarding area. 

Jordan Peek, Kennel Supervisor & Veterinary Technician

Jordan was born and raised in Rock Hill, SC. His interest in the animal field is rooted in his first visit to Sea World in 2009. He took the Vet Tech class at the Applied Technology Center (ATC) in 2018. At home he has three dogs, Abby, Scout, Zoey and a Ragdoll cat, Gracie. Jordan enjoys visiting theme parks and hanging out with his pets. He looks forward to caring for your pets. Jordan began working with Lesslie Animal Hospital in May of 2018.

Maralee Martin, Groomer

Maralee got her start in pet grooming when she was only 15 years old and has shown and bred AKC Irish Setters for over 30 years! Being well accomplished in both pet and show grooming (including scissoring), she owned, operated, and taught at “Charlotte Academy of Pet Grooming” from 1993-2005. Maralee began working with Lesslie Animal Hospital in 2015.

Queen Lesslie (A.K.A. Pooh Kitty), Clinic Cat

Pooh is our ‘purrfect’ clinic cat! At 17 years old, she is one of our best team members. During the opening years of Lesslie Animal Hospital, she was found on our property with several kittens. All of Pooh’s kittens would later be adopted and she would become Queen Lesslie of Lesslie Animal Hospital. She enjoys her temptations cat treats and spending time with our receptionist.