Meet the Team

Dr. Steve Shrum, born in Charlotte, is a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University and a 1989 graduate of NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Doctor Pate was born in TN and spent much of his early life on his family farm with cattle, horses, and more dogs than he can remember. As a teenager Dr. Pate moved with his family to Athens, Georgia where he became a die-hard Dawg fan.

Kristi has been a permanent fixture at HTAH since 2004. Starting as a vet tech, she now manages all aspects of the hospital. Kristi has two kids Jillian and Justin; two dogs June and Fallon, a cat (Fred), two snakes and a bearded dragon.

Valerie joined the Holly Tree team in March 2015. She grew up in Michigan where she joined the military. After serving for over 10 years she decided to make a life change and follow her heart which led her to veterinary medicine.

Rainey joined Holly Tree Animal Hospital in October 2015. She is a graduate of Greenville Technical College where she received her certificate as a Veterinary Assistant in December 2012.

Cyndi joined the Holly Tree Animal Hospital in July of 2023 after re-locating from New Jersey. She worked the last 15 years with a Boarded Veterinary Surgeon as well as a Veterinary Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist.

Although we’ve known her for a while with the many pets of hers that we care for, Lauren just started with us in May 2022, after graduating with a certification in veterinary assisting.

Faith joined Holly Tree in summer 2020 while completing her externship. She has recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Tri-County.

Katie joined Holly Tree Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant in November 2007. She graduated from Greenville technical college in 2005 majoring in small animal care.

Travis joined Holly Tree in September of 2020 and is a great addition to the Holly Tree family! He comes to us with over TWENTY years of veterinary technician training and knowledge. Travis has a huge heart for all animals especially his own two cats Venkman and Winger.

Heather joined us in March of 2021. She comes with many years experience in the veterinary field both as a receptionist and a technician.

Jackie joined Holly Tree Animal Hospital in 2008. After more than 13 years of calling Holly Tree home she decided to 'pass the baton' down to Heather and retire in April of 2021. Jackie now spends her time with her husband, a retired Navy man. They share two children and two grandchildren.