DR. SARAH BLACKWELL
Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah Blackwell was born and raised in Matthews, North Carolina. She graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She continued her education at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, completing a large animal medicine and surgery internship. Her hobbies include working out, fishing, and spending time with her family and pets.
DR. KEVIN SCRUGGS
Veterinarian
Dr. Kevin Scruggs hails from the great city of Detroit, MI. He graduated and then ventured to Alabama to complete undergraduate and veterinary school at Tuskegee University. Afterward, Dr. Scruggs headed to Houston, TX to pursue his veterinary medicine career. He honed his skills beside various mentors in small animal clinics and shelter facilities. After years of experience, Dr. Scruggs decided to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship with Dr. Blackwell and soon with Dr. Prioleau. It has always been a dream of Dr. Scruggs that has now come to fruition. He is excited to expand Ark Veterinary Services into a mixed animal practice.
SHELBY BEAUDET
Office Manager
Shelby Beaudet was born and raised in Sumter, SC. She is a graduate of Erskine College with a B.S. Degree in Special Education. When she is not teaching her own herd at school, she enjoys reading or finding crafts to work on. Shelby grew up as a member in 4H which awarded her the opportunity to work with and show livestock for over 18 years!
Kaylee Mixon
Office Manager
Kaylee Mixon was born and raised in Sumter, SC. She is currently attending Central Carolina Technical College and will graduate with her Associate in Management in December 2023. She plans to continue school at University of South Carolina where she will receive her BS in Business Management. When Kaylee is not doing her school work, she loves to spend time with her family and friends.
BRANDI SOWELL
Veterinary Assistant & Licensed Euthanasia Technician
Brandi Sowell is from Florence, South Carolina. She attended The University of South Carolina, go Gamecocks. Brandi brings a vast array of medical training to Ark Veterinary Services LLC. She previously was a pharmacy technician, veterinary surgery assistant, and shelter coordinator. Brandi loves rescuing animals and vacationing at Disney World.
TAYLOR STOKES
Veterinary assistant Lead
Taylor Stokes is from Philadelphia but has lived in North Carolina for the past 10 years and just over a year ago moved to Charlotte. She has one dog but frequently fosters animals in need for local Charlotte rescues. Taylor has a love for large animal veterinary care and has dreams to go to Vet school at University of Florida. In her free time her favorite thing to do is attend Carolina Panthers games. She is excited to further her career with Ark Veterinary Hospital.
Becky Barone
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Becky Barone’s Bio Coming Soon.
Haley Johnson
Veterinary Assistant & Kennel
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Kaylee Arreola
kennel Technician
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Keiriann Pacheco Figueroa
Veterinary Assistant
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Ty’dasia mack
Veterinary Assistant
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Tierra Allen
reception
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thomas timpanelli
Veterinary Assistant
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Aren Bergeron
Veterinary Assistant
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J’Niyah Rivers
Veterinary Assistant
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Mary Gillon
Reception
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Kianna Barillas
Reception
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Dustin Casper
Veterinary Assistant
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