Brent
Brent grew up in South Georgia, the son of a county extension agent and a teacher. Much of his spare time was spent helping his dad with their 100 acre grove of pecan trees, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his younger brother and sister. After graduating from Georgia Southwestern College with a major in Chemistry, Brent was accepted into the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1998.
After spending time in practice ownership and emergency medicine, Brent is now solely invested in Upstate Pet Euthanasia. He is passionate about guiding those who struggle with this decision and the emotional turmoil it can induce. When he’s not talking to clients on the phone or heading to house calls, Brent enjoys shooting sports, fishing, horticulture, and anything mechanical ( as long it’s not his truck that’s broken down again). His greatest joy is his family though, and finding adventure together, whether it be camping, backpacking, or riding bikes, is the time that is treasured the most.
Laura
Laura grew up in Lexington, SC and decided at 7 years old to become a Clemson Tiger. (really just because the rest of her family were Gamecock fans) Always an animal lover, she wanted to have way more pets than her parents would allow and was the neighborhood pet sitter. Babysitting was tried twice and never attempted again. Spending Saturday’s at her grandparent’s farm in Monetta, SC was a highlight of her growing up years. Riding four-wheelers, hunting and fishing, and caring for and playing with the latest stray dog to show up was a typical day at the farm. Laura graduated Lexington High School as Valedictorian of her class and attended Clemson University with a major in Animal Science. She applied to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and she was accepted into the class of 1998. She never considered herself a Bulldog, always a Tiger, but was fortunate to receive an outstanding education at UGA.
These days, Laura works mostly behind-the-scenes with Upstate Pet Euthanasia and is also employed as a spay/neuter veterinarian at a local animal shelter. Other than that, you may find Laura doing any number of things. From mountain biking, to roller skating with her daughter, to shooting, to hiking with her rescue dog Hopper, she’s always trying something new and if it can be done while spending time with her greatest accomplishments, her two children, so much the better.
Emily
Emily was born and raised in Travelers Rest,SC. Her love for animals began early. Growing up she always had cats and dogs as her family would take in strays that wandered up. Her career as a veterinarian technician began when she was a freshman college. After graduating from LSU with a degree in Animal Science she and her now husband Allman moved back to the Upstate. Emily spent 16 years in a variety of clinic settings, daytime, emergency and shelter she then decided to stay home with her children. When not answering phones for Upstate Pet Euthanasia, she is chasing her kids across their farm which has 4 cats, 2 dogs and 2 horses. Emily enjoys riding and teaching her son to ride, hiking, and DIY crafting.
Angie
Angie grew up in Greenville, SC and raised three children there, along with her husband Mike. She has worked for the same veterinary clinic for over 25 years and started working for Upstate Pet Euthanasia on her off days in 2020. She enjoys going to USC football games where her daughter is a cheerleader and enjoys watching her son coach high school baseball. You can also find her cheering on her daughter’s volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. When she’s not at a ball field, she is competing in obedience trials with her golden doodles. She and her husband enjoy traveling together to bowling tournaments and competing in a weekly bowling league.
