Lake Town Animal Hospital
119 Amicks Ferry Road
Chapin, SC 29036
Phone:
(803) 941-7030
Veterinarian Owner
Dr. Lisha Whitaker is co-owner of Lake Town Animal Hospital and has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2006.
She was born in Germany and grew up all over the world until her father retired from the Navy and returned to South Carolina when she was in high school. Dr. Whitaker attended USC for both her undergraduate and masters degrees.
After graduating from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she returned to practice in Chapin and live close to her family.
Dr. Whitaker has special interests in geriatric care, preventive medicine, community education, and promoting public health.
She shares her home with a border collie named Mia, a cavachon named Zoe, and two kitties named Sheldon Cooper and Marina. And one small human named Isabella!
She enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, reading and cuddling on the couch with Izzie and their pets for family movie time!
Veterinarian Owner
Originally from Arkansas, Dr. Holly Hodges has called Chapin, SC home since 1985. She is a graduate of Chapin High School, and completed both her undergraduate and veterinary education at North Carolina State University (2001). As a military wife, Dr. Hodges began her career in equine specialty practice in Charleston, SC, followed by mixed-animal practice in Valdosta, GA, and small animal practice in Lexington and then Chapin upon returning home in 2007. Dr. Hodges enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice, but especially likes ophthalmology, senior care, and weight management. Dr. Hodges is also passionate about client education and any interaction with clients and patients that strengthens the human-animal bond.
Dr. Hodges has been married to her high school sweetheart, Trey, since 2001, and they have 2 daughters, Claire and Lindsay. Their family is completed by a Boston terrier named Bossy, a golden retriever named Bailey, and two frisky felines, Pepper and Ziggy – all adoptees.
In her free time, Dr. Hodges enjoys cooking, camping, gardening, church activities, trips to the mountains, and a variety of sports – all with her family!
“I am so blessed to be a part of a profession that is driven by the amazing bond that people share with their pets. Opening a practice in my hometown is an incredible opportunity to combine my passion for caring for animals with the love I have for my community and its residents.”
Devin has been a part of Team Lake Town since the clinic opened in 2018. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2006 and loves the challenges it brings. She has a soft spot for geriatric animals and would adopt them all. Devin enjoys hiking, kayaking, and gardening, and has a sweet kitty, Stevie, that keeps her busy at home.
Michelle is an original member of Team Lake Town. She is passionate about animal welfare and practices animal reiki in her spare time. Michelle lives in Chapin with her husband Neil - they have three grown up children, two beagles adopted from a laboratory setting, and one very special cat.
Danielle has been in the veterinary profession since 2015 and a member of Team Lake Town since 2019. Working with animals is her greatest passion, with a special interest in radiology. Her favorite breeds are Pitbulls, Poodles, Corgis, and ALL the cats! :) She loves camping with her family and succulent gardening in her free time.
Taylor was born and raised in SC. Taylor joined Team Lake Town in October 2022. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2020. She has a love for small animals as well as large. She has 2 fur babies - 1 adorable cat named Panini and a beautiful bay horse named Maiya. In her free time she enjoys being at the barn with her best friend.
My name is Savanna. I was born in the great state of Alaska and moved to SC when I was 12. I’ve always had a love for animals for as long as I can remember. I currently have dogs, cats, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks and a snake. I’m also a licensed EMT and used to work in public 911. I’m a caregiver at heart and love loving on your babies.
Melissa joined us in March of 2024. She is thrilled to be a part of the team and adores having a job where she can be of service. Loving on all of the fur babies is also, definitely a perk! She and her amazingly patient hubby are raising two awesome teenagers and one spoiled Schnauzer. On her days off, she spends as much time with her family as possible. She also manages to squeeze in some cooking/baking, reading and outdoor time whenever possible.
Emma joined our team in April 2024. She has been in the veterinary profession since 2020 and is currently applying for veterinary school. Emma relocated to South Carolina from Michigan in 2021. Emma enjoys being with her horse Forest who she has had since 2013, hanging out on the boat, and being with friends and family.
Amber is thrilled to return to Team Lake Town as a Client Care Representative after taking some time off to be home with her kids. Now that they’re both in school, she loves spending her mornings loving on your fur babies and taking care of our clients! Amber's fur babies include a cat named Jackson, a dog named Lacey and a bunny named Honey. Amber loves to garden, craft, hunt for shark teeth and fossils at Folly Beach, spend time with her family and volunteer with Girl Scouts, Litter Warriors and church and school events.
Taylor has been part of the veterinary profession since 2021 and graduated from Clemson University in 2023 (Go Tigers!). She has two orange pets at home - Kisa the cat and Garrett the dog. She loves reading and hiking with Kisa in her spare time.
