ABOUT US

Dr. Elizabeth Rivers grew up in the small town of Pickens, SC. She spent much of her childhood dreaming of becoming a veterinarian and spent the next 18 years achieving that goal. She has been working in veterinary clinics for 11 years. She started as a kennel assistant and became a veterinary assistant. In 2009, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in molecular biology from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. She graduated magna cum laude and was a member of Beta Beta Beta honor society. At the University Of Georgia College Of Veterinary Medicine she focused on small animal medicine and surgery and was a member of Phi Zeta honor society. In 2014 she graduated cum laude with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
She was practicing small animal veterinary medicine in Columbia, SC prior to moving to Charleston. She is a member of the South Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Dr. Rivers’ interests include preventive care, soft tissue surgery, and behavior. She lives on Johns Island, SC with her husband, their 3 dogs, and their cat. Her interests outside veterinary medicine include spending time with her family, volleyball, and woodworking.

Dr. Lauren Pratt was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up dancing at Towson University with the Children’s Dance Division and performed in the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet at the Hippodrome theatre for 5 consecutive years. She went to Roland Park Country School for high school where she continued to dance, found her love for science, and rowed with the Roland Park crew team winning Baltimore championships for two consecutive years.

She went to University of Tampa for her undergraduate degree and in 2012, she graduated with her major in biology and minor in chemistry. Upon graduation, she started working as a veterinary nurse at a general practice in Maryland. In 2013, she was accepted to veterinary school at the University of Illinois in which during her summer and holiday breaks, she worked at an emergency clinic in Maryland. In May of 2017, she graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. She was practicing small animal veterinary medicine in Baltimore, MD prior to moving to Charleston.

She lives in James Island, SC with her husband, two cats and a dog. Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include spending time with her family, boating, hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting for shark teeth on folly beach.

Born and raised on the Florida coast, Jennifer had a desire to work with animals from a young age. After graduating from Syracuse University, she started a career in dolphin training and educational interactive programs with SeaWorld. This gave her the opportunity to live and work in places like Hawaii, Florida, and even Dubai.

Prior to joining the Angel Oak Animal Hospital team, she was the Education Program Manager at Zoo New England where she was able to share her passion for animal welfare and public education through various outreach programs. Working with and caring for an eclectic mix of both domestic and exotic species, Jennifer has a wide range of experience with animals, from sloths to gators, to the more familiar kitties and canines.

Residing in West Ashley with her husband and two cats, Frank and Rhonda, in her free time Jennifer enjoys discovering new breweries and restaurants, as well as spending time with her and extended family along the Charleston coastline.