Dr. Kristin Ingram is the Medical Director at the Animal Hospital of North Charleston.
She was born in Murray, KY, and spent most of her childhood in southwestern and northern Virginia. Her father was born and raised in North Charleston, and she is a 4th generation Bishop England graduate, so she has always considered her beloved Charleston, SC, home. Growing up next door to a veterinarian and an entomologist, she was destined to go into a scientific field, and veterinary medicine became her dream. She completed her Bachelor of Science at Virginia Tech, graduating in 2004. She worked as a veterinary technician for a number of years after college, and also worked as a research assistant with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, under the guidance of the State Wildlife Veterinarian. She journeyed to the small island of St. Kitts to complete her DVM at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and while there also had the opportunity to participate in leatherback sea turtle research and sea turtle rehabilitation. She graduated from Ross University in September 2012, after completing her clinical year at Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine.
She and her husband Jay have been married for 15 years, and they have two daughters and four dogs. She loves spending time with her family, reading, and watching college football (GO HOKIES!!!)!
Dr. Wendy Carter accomplished her dream of becoming a veterinarian in 2000 when she graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Her dream of becoming a veterinarian started at a much younger age, out of her innate love for animals and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of pets.
Dr. Carter joined the medical team at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston in September 2018, and has professional interest in soft-tissue surgery. If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet Dr. Carter yet, she is the doctor with blue and purple hair!
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Carter currently resides in Summerville with her husband and two children. Her pet family is an adorable group of two Boston Terriers named Serena and Frances, a French Bulldog named Natasha, and a three-legged brown tabby cat named Chocolate Chip. Her overachieving pets know two tricks: eating and shedding.
When Dr. Carter is not seeing pets at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston, she enjoys crocheting, watching sci-fi and superhero movies, and going for a drive. Her go-to cuisine is Italian, and she doesn’t believe in going light on the cheese. Dr. Carter also volunteers her time with Samaritan’s Purse, an organization that packs shoebox gifts for those in need.
Dr. Briell Dzierga is an Associate Veterinarian at the Animal Hospital of North Charleston. She attended the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May 2018. She also graduated from the University of Rhode Island for her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology in May 2014. Her clinical training has included working with a wide variety of species ranging from large animal to small animal, and nonhuman primates. Dr. Dzierga is a USDA Accredited Veterinarian, and is also AVMA certified. Her areas of professional interest include ophthalmology and dentistry, and says the best part of working in the veterinary field is establishing a positive outcome by creating a personal bond between each patient and their owners.
Dr. Dzierga currently lives in Charleston with her Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix, Nala and cat, Pancake, who was found as a kitten on the road during her commute to work. During her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and exploring new areas, kayaking, relaxing on the beach, taking walks with Nala, and painting. She also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend by going to local restaurants and experiencing new activities like parasailing, and exploring the historic downtown scenery.
Always having a desire to help animals, Tracy has worked at several veterinary clinics since she was in high school. Realizing she wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary field, Tracy became a veterinary technician. Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, Tracy now enjoys the South Carolina lifestyle with her two children. At home, Tracy enjoys spending time with all of her four-legged family members. She has three dogs, 2 cats and a horse! When Tracy is away from The Animal Hospital, she is happiest at the barn or the beach.
Recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Trident Technical College, Megan is practicing her passion for the betterment of animals as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. While Megan has been working in the veterinary field for four years, the fellow veterinarians, technicians, and staff at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston have become less like coworkers and more like family. When away from the hospital, Megan savors time with friends and family and time at the beach.
Amanda started working in the veterinary field in 2012 and is presently a Licensed Veterinary Technician at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston. Originally from Madison, WI, Amanda graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. She also completed internships in small animal medicine at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital and Clinic and large animal medicine at Dodgeville Veterinary Service. In her free time, Amanda enjoys practicing her photography skills, creating veterinary lyrics to popular songs, and spending time with her two feline friends, Fred and Marlon.
Mandy has a fondness for all animals and finds fulfillment in treating animals as if they were her own. She attained her degree from Piedmont Technical College and is now working as part of our team as a Veterinary Technician. With over 14 years of practice, her experience and expertise shine through as she provides exceptional care for all clients and patients at the Animal Hospital of North Charleston. At home, Mandy rescued three animals, Josie a canine, and two felines, Ms. Kitty and Jack.
Nicole is a Veterinary Technician with a love for animals and a fascination with biology and lab work. Originally from the small town of Griswold, CT, Nicole earned an associate degree from Three Rivers Community College and completed the Veterinary Certificate Program at Quinebaug Valley Community College. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys horseback riding, photography, crafting, and playing the violin. Nicole currently has a menagerie of pets at home, including a Welsh Corgi, Pitbull mix, horse, and two guinea pigs.
Parker is a Veterinary Technician inspired to make life better for pets, especially Chihuahuas. He started working in the veterinary field in 2012 and has professional interests in animal welfare, the client experience, marketing, and management. Parker’s favorite pet was a toothless Chihuahua named Derby. Fun fact: Parker is a professional illustrator!
Pam began working in the veterinary field in 2019 and is one of The Animal Hospital of North Charleston's most caring Veterinary Assistants. She loves all animals and is passionate about wanting to help sick pets feel better. Originally from New Jersey, Pam currently lives in Summerville, SC with her daughter, and Mona, a Pit Bull mix. Pam enjoys spending her free time with her daughter, shopping, and going to the beach.
Louise Sellers is The Animal Hospital of North Charleston's Client Care Representative. She attended the College of Charleston for her bachelor of arts, art history degree in 2016. Her area of professional interest is dog training, and she says the amazing staff at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston inspired her to work in the veterinary field. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Louise grew up in Oklahoma and Utah, and currently lives in Ladson, South Carolina. She shares a home with her spouse, four children, and three greyhounds. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, camping, hiking, reading, and obedience, rally, and agility with her dogs.
Sarah comes to our hospital with a background that includes management in pet-centered retail and shelter work at the River Bluff Humane Society in Red Wing, MN. She has always loved animals and was known at the shelter for bringing shy pets out of their shells. She moved to Charleston in 2017 and is very much enjoying the milder winters here! After becoming a client at The Animal Hospital of North Charleston, she decided to refocus her career on a different way to show her love of animals and empathy for the people who own them by becoming a Client Service Representative. At home, Sarah enjoys spending time with her lab/hound Loki, Ragdoll cat Grady, and her hamster - Alexandra Hamsterton. She also enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and playing video games.
Valerie has been with The Animal Hospital of North Charleston for a year as a Customer Service Representative. Valerie enjoys speaking with the clients and helping where needed! She enjoys spending her time away from the clinic with her husband of 50 years Roy and their basset Hound Bella.
We are located on the corner of Ashley Phosphate and Dorchester Road in North Charleston, right next to Walgreens. We share a parking lot.
Phone: 843-552-8278