Dr. Ashley Parsons

Veterinarian

Dr. Ashley Parsons grew up in central Kentucky. She spent high school actively involved with her local FFA chapter and her high school band. She attended undergraduate at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky where she also worked for 3 years as a veterinary assistant. On graduation from Morehead State University, Dr. Ashley Parsons attended Veterinary School at Auburn University and graduated in 2018. After graduation from Veterinary school, Dr. Ashley Parsons spent 2.5 years practicing in Kentucky. Her best friend from Veterinary school, Dr. Wetzel from Brighton Animal Hospital, convinced her it was then time to move out to the southeast coast, which is what brought her to the Charleston area.

Dr. Ashley Parsons lives in Summerville with her Fiance, 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 3 guinea pigs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, boating, live music, and traveling with her friends and family. She loves spring and summer and looks forward to enjoying warmer weather here.

Dr. Ashley Parsons's special interests include cardiology, internal medicine, and preventative care. She also enjoys surgery and radiology. Dr. Ashley Parsons looks forward to meeting you all and your babies soon at Foxbank Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Susie Han

Veterinarian

Dr. Susie Han was raised in Minnesota and received her B.S. in Animal Science and her D.V.M. at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent one year between her undergraduate and doctorate schooling joining a team of biomedical researchers to study the neurological effects of MRI contrast at the Mayo Clinic. She was published in the Journal of Radiology. She ultimately decided to pursue a career in clinical veterinary medicine as her passions include companion animals, the bond we share with them, and building lasting relationships with families. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, exotic medicine, preventive care, dentistry, and oral surgery.

In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors with her spouse Nolan, two dogs (Maddie and Nelly), two rabbits (Charles and Dustin), and a bearded dragon (aka The Beard). She loves the beach and enjoys being active with lots of biking, walking, and hiking. When she is not spending time researching and learning about veterinary medicine, she loves tending to her indoor and outdoor gardens and reading historical fiction.

Lauren Amey

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - (LVT)

Lauren is a Florida native but moved to South Carolina in 2006 after her dad retired from the navy. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals but was originally on the path to become a Veterinarian but soon learned that becoming a veterinary technician was the better option for her.

Lauren began working in the veterinary field back in 2011 and started as a kennel assistant and worked her way up while in school. She attended Tri-County Technical college and graduated from the veterinary technology program in 2014 and received her license shortly after.

She and her husband recently moved to Summerville to be closer to his family. They bought their first home and enjoy working on it in their spare time. They have quite the fur baby clan. There clan includes 3 dogs (Braxton, Khaleesi and Athena) and 3 cats (Domino, Toro and Little Man). Lauren is excited to be part of the Foxbank family and is enjoying building a bond with our clients and their babies.

Ledilia Johnson

Practice Manager

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Previous Studies: Studied as an Electric Engineer, but fell in love with Veterinary Medicine.
Special Interests: Bowling, traveling and reading.
Pets at Home: 2 crazy Beagles, Fred and Ginger.

Lacey Anderson

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Lacey grew up in southwest Virginia but moved to the Charleston area in 2013 with her husband, Derek. Together they share a home with their son, Jase, and two dogs, Prancer and Clarice. She attended Trident Technical College, where she graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program in 2022 and is currently working towards getting her license. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and is a Certified Pet Stylist. Working with animals has always been her passion, and she can't imagine doing anything else! She looks forward to meeting you and your babies on their next visit!

Jessica Marhefka

Veterinary Technician

Jessica is originally from Freehold, New Jersey, and has grown up passionate about helping and working with animals. I am a certified Veterinary Assistant and have worked in the industry since 2017. I am currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program at Trident Technical College to become a licensed Veterinary Technician! When I am not out being a hero to all animals, I enjoy any outdoor activities (hiking, kayaking, etc.) and being the best mom to my Shiba Inu, Cali Rae!

Allison Okpych

Veterinary Technician

Allison was born and raised in Charleston, SC. Her passion for animals began when she was very young and was inspired greatly by Steve Irwin and his love for all creatures. She was lucky to find her passion so early in life and has loving parents who nurtured this passion. Through her teens, she volunteered with them at the local SPCA which developed into a job she loved. After several years of working as an admissions manager at the SPCA, she moved onto private practice as a vet tech. Animal welfare is where her heart lies, and she continues to help the shelter when she can by fostering neonate kittens. Her fur family consists of a Chinese crested mix named Andy Banana, four cats – Papa, Ollie Bear, Mao Mao, and Gin-Gee, and a rowdy rabbit who runs the house named Fun Bun. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her boyfriend, going to music festivals, fossil hunting, or showing off her Volkswagen R32.

Hannah Thepaut

Veterinary Assistant

Hometown: Marietta, Ohio
Previous Studies: Attended Coastal Carolina University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Science.
Special Interests: When she isn't at Foxbank, you can find her involved in anything and everything related to animals.
Pets at Home: Four dogs (2 pit bulls, a golden, and a Carolina Dog) and three cats. She cannot wait to snuggle up with your babies when they come in for their next visit.

Paige Christensen

Veterinary Assistant

Paige was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended Cane Bay High School and started working at a boarding kennel at 16. After a year and a half, she found a home at Foxbank and decided to make veterinary medicine a career. She is pursuing her education to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Her pets include a dog named Oaks and a bunny named Stormy. In her free time, she loves going to college football games, going to the beach, boating, and traveling wherever she can.

Michelle Johnson

Client Care Representative

Has been in the animal field since she was 16 years old, started working as a dog watcher at a boarding facility and worked up to a kennel technician at a local shelter and moved on to become an assistant to a veterinary technician and now a receptionist. She has a loving fiancé and a little boy who all share a home with 2 dogs (Bella & Star) and 2 cat (Coco & Skittles). In her free time, she loves to play darts with her fiancé where they are on a competitive team. Favorite color is red and favorite animal is a penguin.