Vet Techs and Assistants

Kristi Hood

Practice Manager

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.

Jason Autrey

Assistant Manager/Veterinary Technician

Jason joined Holly Tree Animal Hospital in October 2013. In his spare time, Jason enjoys his pets at home and has a few favorite breeds. Among those breeds include Chinese Cresteds, Poodles and Dobermans. Jason has worked in very many aspects of Veterinary medicine, and we are h

Valerie Patton

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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.

Travis Payne

Veterinary Technician

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.

Rainey Booth

Certified Veterinary Assistant

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.

Katie Laurens

Veterinary Assistant

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.

Faith Fowler

Veterinary Assistant

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

Lauren Cowley

Certified Veterinary Assistant

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.

Megan King

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Megan started in November 2022; at that time, she was enrolled in Greenville Tech's Vet Assistant Program. She graduated December 2022 with her certificate in veterinary assisting.

Cyndi Cerillo

Veterinary Assistant

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.