Practice Manager
Nicola is a former California resident who recently moved to North Carolina this past year. A former Biology major, she has worked in collegiate laboratories, eco conservation and tour guiding, wildlife rescue, and as both an Animal Care Technician and Vet Technician. With almost 6 years of Veterinary Technician experience and a year and a half of practice management, Nicola joined the Sun City team in July of 2023 and loves being able to help create a happy and healthy working environment for the staff while providing the best care possible to patients. After spending years working for an animal shelter, Nicola prefers to only own rescue animals and has adopted pets Kaylee (a pitbull/american staffordshire terrier) and Pineapple (an albino ball python). When she’s not working, Nicola enjoys hiking, reading, doing yoga, collecting crystals, and spending time with her partner and pup.
Veterinary Assistant
Bri was born in Lumberton NC and raised here in Indian Land. Ever the student, she has a Bachelors of Science Degree/Pre-Vet from Emmanuel University and is currently applying for Grad School. Bri started working here at Sun City in January of 2023 as a tech assistant and has been developing her skills ever since. She loves helping animals and has worked with horses, sheep and goats most of her life. She also has a fur baby of her own, a German Shepherd named Major. When she’s not working, Bri loves to compete in horseback riding competitions, play soccer with her younger siblings, paint, be outdoors, and do woodwork/landscaping around her family home.
Veterinary Assistant
Kallie was born in Prosperity and now lives in Rock Hill. She attended Winthrop University for Kinesiology, then switched career paths and is now studying to be an RVT. Kallie joined the Sun City team in May of 2021,and one of her favorite parts of the job is being able to send pets back home healthy. She has many fur babies at home: pups Felicity, Esme, and Chance; cats Keanu and Presley; and a Leopard Gecko named Dexter. When she’s not working Kallie loves to garden, listen to music, visit her family and enjoy nature.
Veterinary Assistant
Maddie lives in Lancaster and has been a member of the Sun City team since January of 2023. She is currently taking Veterinary Technician classes online at Penn Foster, and previously worked as a Tech at Banfield and Long Animal Hospital. She loves working with animals and being able to help them feel better. Maddie’s home is full of animals: among them dogs Chevy, Nala, Cricket, Drama, Eternity and Remi’ cats Bloop, Ember, Simba, Lilac, Sorrow and Piston, and bunnies Mystic and Smoke. She enjoys working with rescues especially and is an expert cat handler. When she isn’t working, Maddie enjoys listening to music, spending time with her daughter and fiance, and spending time on the water.
Veterinary Assistant
Kaylyn was born in Tampa, Florida but was raised in Charlotte. She is currently studying to be an RVT through the Penn Foster program, and has worked as a tech for almost 4 years at other hospitals. She joined the Sun City team in July of 2023, and she loves helping pets live long healthy, happy lives. Kaylyn has a pitbull mix named Maisey. When she’s not working Kaylyn loves to read, watch sci-fi shows, and take long walks with her pup.
Veterinary Assistant
Gabby was born and raised in Charlotte and has been with the Sun City team since June of 2023. She is currently enrolled in an online RVT program, and has been a technician for 4 years. When it comes to work she loves providing quality care to pets and client education the most. Gabby has one pup, a 11 year old “Morkie'' named Maevis. When she’s not working, she loves writing and painting.
Veterinary Assistant
Ivy has always had a deep love for all animals and has been a vet tech for 4-5 years, during which she has undergone training for specialized handling techniques like Level Up and Fear Free. She graduated from UNCC with a degree in biology and has worked with exotic animals and farm animals as well. Ivy joined the Sun City team in Fall of 2024, and has two dogs - Zena and Ace - along with 2 cats, Mittens and Squeaks. A Gemini and true crime lover, when Ivy is not working she loves to catch up on sleep, read, watch good tv shows/movies or exercise with her dogs.
Veterinary Assistant
Dakota has been working as a technician for a little over a year and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster program to be an LVT. She graduated from Appalachian State University in early 2023 with a BS in Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology and gender/women studies. She also dog walks and pet sits part time, and has two pets of her own: her rescue mutt Kylo and Calico cat Olivia. Dakota joined the Sun City team in the fall of 2024 and lives in Rock Hill. Outside of work she likes to read, go to the gym, and watch crime or cooking shows.
Part Time Veterinary Assistant
Summer was born in Pineville and currently lives in Indian Land. She joined the Sun City team in 2022 as an intern her senior year of college, and since then has worked as a Receptionist and part time Vet Assistant. Summer is currently also enrolled in medical school and received her B.S in Biology and A.S. in Psychology in 2023. She has two cats - Sox and Eri - and a German Shepherd named Major. When she’s not working, Summer enjoys playing the piano, playing soccer, cooking, and doing puzzles.