Meet Our Team

Dr. Greg Conner earned a BS and from the University of New Hampshire. Shortly after, in 1990, he earned a Masters Degree in Animal Science that was later followed by his Veterinary Degree in 1994 from Mississippi State University. He and his wife, Ruthie, have a daughter, Olivia, and a dog named Reagan. He loves to travel and spend time on the lake with his family.

Dr. Crystie Peeler grew up in Irmo and attended Irmo High School. She did her undergraduate work at Western Carolina University and graduated from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She has over 20 years of experience working in veterinary medicine in the Midlands. Dr. Peeler, her husband, and children share their home with three dogs, four cats, and a miniature donkey. She is currently working a part-time schedule filling in where needed in order to focus on homeschooling her daughter, Amber, in her final year of high school and supporting her son, Bradley, at Cross Country meets.

Holly, our Hospital Manager, has been with Dutch Fork since 2012. Along with working as a Receptionist, Vet Assistant, and Kennel Manager, Holly has a combined total of ten years experience in business management. She resides in the Irmo/Ballentine area with her human family and one cat, Candy aka Pennywise.

Kayla is our Head Veterinary Technician. She is from Lexington, SC and joined the DFAH family in November 2007 after working at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. She earned an A.S. in Science from Midlands Technical College and an A.S. in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since August 2014. In her spare time, she runs an at-home bakery and loves to spoil her co-workers with her homemade goodies. She also enjoys geeking out with her husband, John, watching sci-fi, Formula 1, and anime, and enjoys arts and crafts. She and her husband share their home in West Columbia with their fur-kids: two lovable German Shepherds, Axel and Reiner; the “crazy cat lady” starter pack, Augustus, Asta, and Charmy; and lazy but crazy ferrets, Jango and Boba.

Bethany is one of our Reception Team Leaders. Born and raised in Chapin, South Carolina, she joined the DFAH team in April 2012. Bethany live in Chapin with her husband, Steve, and daughter, Amelia. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and one of her favorite pastimes is watching USC football with her friends — GO GAMECOCKS! She has always loved animals; she and her husband share their home with two cats, Angus and Phin, and three dogs, Tate, Lucy, and Roxy.

Susan is passionate about advocating for animals which serves her well as one of our Reception Team Leaders. She joined our DFAH team in March 2013 and has been sharing her pleasure for making work as much fun as possible ever since. She and her husband moved back to South Carolina from Michigan with their two children and currently live in Lexington. She has 11 years of experience working in a 24Hr emergency clinic as well as with an all feline facility and housecall practice as a technician. She has been an advocate for animal rescue and fostered many over the years. Her family has shared their home with lots of pets in the past, but currently cuddle up with their three cats, Jinx, Muppins, and Chilly, and three dogs, Dozer, Kirby, and Dixie. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, riding her Harley, and spending time at the beach.

Patricia, or Trish, is our Surgery Team Leader and started working at DFAH in February 2015. She has more than 20 years experience in veterinary medicine and a vast amount of knowledge in surgery from working at our local Surgical Referral Center. She enjoys motorcycles and dovates her spare time to helping charity organizations for local veterans and children in need.

Baron is our Kennel Manager and joined the DFAH family in early 2017. He can be seen helping with kennel duties as well as performing as a Veterinary Assistant. He attended Brookland Cayce High School in Cayce, SC and is currently working towards gaining licensing as a veterinary technician. Baron is the proud owner of a gray tabby cat named Janga and his energetic Austrailian Shepard, Nova.

Willow came to DFAH in March 2009 through the Project Pet adoption drive. She’s a hard worker providing invaluable assistance to the reception staff by napping and begging for snacks. She craves positive attention and is willing to chat with new clients whom she hopes to provide her treats. Be sure to say hello when you bring in your pets!