About us

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Heritage Animal Hospital is to fulfill the needs of clients by providing quality pet health care services through a responsive, professional staff with the emphasis on individual attention and commitment to our clients, their pets, and our community. We will never be the reason a pet does not have the opportunity for the best care veterinary medicine has to offer.

Hospital Philosophy

We are the spokesperson for the pet. It’s our professional, moral, and ethical responsibility to tell clients what their pet needs and to teach them what to do to keep their pets healthy. If our clients follow the preventive health care program we recommend, and purchase what is needed to prevent disease, the pet will live a longer life – 18 years being our minimum goal. With preventive care, the pet will be easier to care for- and the client will be able to avoid expensive emergencies and disease. We will perform thorough physical examinations attempting to catch any and all problems, thus allowing us to treat, cure, or manage diseases insuring a quality lifestyle for our patients and owners. We will never assume the client is aware of all the services the pet needs and/or we can provide.

We will provide them with information and education on all options available but we will allow the client to decide what level of preventive health care they wish and can afford to provide for their pets. It is our obligation to offer all clients the best pet health care available and then follow their requests for services.

Our Staff
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Rebecca Latham DVM

Rebecca was born in Charleston, SC. She spent five years in Youngstown, Oh before the family moved to Florence, SC, where she grew up. Rebecca has been practicing on Hilton Head Island since 1998. Because of her passion for her patients and clients, she opened her practice on the south end of Hilton Head Island in 2004 to better serve the community. Rebecca lives in Bluffton with her daughter, Grace, who is 7. Grace regularly accompanies her mother on her veterinary emergency calls. Rebecca’s step-daughter, Tina, has recently started college. Rebecca has rescued a variety of dogs, to include a Beagle, German Shepard, Australian Shepard, and Great Dane. She currently has two rescues; Crystal, a Pitt Bull and Cookie, a Chihuahua. Yes, the Chihuahua rules the house. Rebecca also has the pleasure of being owned by three cats that are now in their senior years. Rebecca spends her off time adventuring with her daughter, working in her garden, ballroom dancing, and enjoying the company of friends.

Education:
UNDERGRADUATE: Clemson University
VETERINARY SCHOOL: University of Georgia

Stacy Davidson DVM

Stacy grew up in Mississippi and her childhood dream was always to become a veterinarian. Her dream came true when she graduated Mississippi State University of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Her medical areas of interest are surgery and ultrasonography. Although the majority of her patients are dogs and cats, she does treat the occasional pocket pet. Stacy also volunteers to help with local marine mammal strandings. She and her husband live in Bluffton with their daughter Scarlett. They have a boxer named Penny and a papillon named Dewey. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, crafts, and raising bees.

Education:
UNDERGRADUATE & VETERINARY SCHOOL: Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine

Charra Sweeney-Reeves DVM

Dr Charra Sweeney-Reeves was born in Paducah KY and has worked around a veterinary clinic since age 12 with her aunt (also a veterinarian). She has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from University of North Carolina-Wilmington. She worked as a veterinary technician for 15 years before receiving her DVM in 1999 from the University of Georgia. She has been in Savannah for many years, and after graduating from UGA worked at the Bremer clinic for 2 years before starting a mobile veterinary business. She then discovered how she can make a difference in pet health care and in Dr Charra's own words: "My belief is that oral care may well be the biggest impact I can make in a pets life". Since that realization she has been focused on dentistry for several years and is currently enrolled in a program of extended organized study under the auspices of Dr. Sharon Hoffman, DVM, DAVDC.

Education:
UNDERGRADUATE: University of North Carolina-Wilmington
VETERINARY SCHOOL: University of Georgia

Megan – Practice Manager & LVT

Megan graduated from Harcum College, PA with an Associate of Science and became a licensed veterinary technician in 2000. She had an externship at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital for six months working with small and large animals. She started working for Heritage Animal Hospital when it first opened in July 2004 and left in 2007 when she had her twins and moved to Georgia. She moved back to the Island about two years ago and has been happy to be working again for Heritage Animal Hospital. Megan has a dog named Ruby and four cats - Cricket, Ladybug, Rogue, and Mini.

Education:
• Harcum College Associate of Science May 2000
• Licensed veterinary technician since 2000

JJ – Head Veterinary Technician CVT

Jennifer also known as "JJ" completed her Veterinary Technician education through Cedar Valley College and graduated in May of 2013. We are so excited for her as it has been a challenge, working full time, raising a family, and going to school. She passed the Veterinary Technician National Board Exam in July 2013. She has been part of the team since February 2006. She has two cats named Bart and Tadpole.

Education:
• Cedar Valley College
• Certified Veterinary Technician

Betty – Veterinary Technician

Betty is a Veterinary Technician who has been with Heritage Animal Hospital since September of 2005. Prior to joining our team, she worked in the veterinary field for ten years in New Jersey. Betty enjoys taking care of all animals and her "furry family" include three dogs, three cats, and a guinea pig! Betty has a daughter, Jessie, who also has a great love for animals.

Education:
• Betty especially enjoys dentistry and will be receiving training in ultrasound imaging.

Jennifer – Veterinary Technician

Jennifer has been part of our team since 2004. She started out as a kennel assistant and now works as a Veterinary Technician. Jennifer received her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Assistant in March 2014. Jennifer loves to spend time doing agility with her dogs Shawty, Monster, and Punch.

Education:
• Canine Rehabilitation Institute 2014
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant

Kat – Veterinary Technician

Kat joined the team in November, 2010, from a veterinary emergency clinic in Georgia. She graduated from Augusta State University with a degree in Biology. Kat has been in the veterinary field since 2003. She is currently training to become a technician. Her "furry" family consists of her three Chihuahuas Q, Anubis, and CeCe. She also rescued an adorable house gecko named Abeloec known as "Abe".

Education:
• Graduated from Augusta State University with a degree in Biology

Julie – Veterinary Technician

Julie has been a veterinary technician since 2005. She loves the field of veterinary medicine because of her love for animals and helping their owners. She spent the last 3 years working for an emergency practice in Pennsylvania. Jules has always wanted to live in Hilton Head and finally made the move in July of 2013. She is pictured with her dog, Ellie Antonio. Julie also has a young shepherd mix name Zena Grace, 2 feline friends named Princess Callie Cat and Countess Sunshine Apricat, and an Alexandrine Parakeet named Kevin Richard. She enjoys fostering for rescue - especially orphaned kittens and senior dogs and cats. When she is not working she spends her time with her other half, Justin, they enjoy fishing, hanging out on the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Education:
• Graduated University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Psychology

Annie – Receptionist

Annie has been part of our team for three years. She was born in Ridgeland and lives in Hardeeville with her daughter and their five cats! Annie is pictured with her beloved bird, Sage.

Cynthia – Kennel Assistant

Cynthia has been working for us for 3 years. She keeps our hospital looking spotless and helps in so many areas of the clinic. She is a great asset to the team and we don't know what we would do without her. Cynthia has a beautiful 4 year old daughter and is shown in this picture with her dog Oreo.

Sara- Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

Since Sept of 2014, Sara has been working for us as both a receptionist and veterinary assistant. She moved from St Louis, MO where she worked as a senior receptionist and pharmacy technician for 13 years. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her family and three cats, Audrey, Elizabeth, and Addison.