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Upon graduation, with an interest in mixed animal medicine, she worked in both Kentucky and North Carolina, where she treated both large and small animals. After deciding to come home and be close to family, she is happy to be back with her Grace Family! She has a special interest in preventative medicine, dentistry, and dermatology. 

Sonya and her husband, Shane, live in Lexington with their two dogs, Kahlua, a kelpie mix, and Milo, a bull terrier mix. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and being with friends and family. 

Dr. Ryan Dover is from Clinton, South Carolina, and attended undergraduate school at Presbyterian College, where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. Following undergraduate school, Dr. Dover was employed as a veterinary technician at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Ryan Dover graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Following his time in Greenville, he was accepted into the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. As a UGA CVM student, he served as a senator for the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, was an anatomy tutor for first-year veterinary students, and received multiple awards for small animal surgery, shelter medicine, and academic excellence. Dr. Ryan Dover graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dover is passionate about small-animal medicine and orthopedic surgery and has published peer-reviewed scientific research papers in multiple veterinary journals. Dr. Dover is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, and the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians.

While attending the University of Georgia, Dr. Dover completed a clinical externship at Grace Animal Hospital before enthusiastically joining the Grace family as an associate veterinarian. Dr. Dover and his wife, Sarah, are excited to be a new part of the Grace family and new residents of Lexington, SC. They moved to Lexington from Athens, Georgia, with their two dogs, Bailey, a Treeing Walker Coonhound, and Max, a Basset Hound/Walker mix.

Dr. Bailey Echols is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and she completed her clinical training at Kansas State University. Although she is originally from New York, Dr. Echols attended the University of South Carolina, where she received her bachelor’s degree in biology. 

Dr. Echols grew up competing in conformation dog shows with her Dalmatians and this helped to spark her passion for animals. While attending veterinary school on the island of St. Kitts, Dr. Lyons served as an officer for the Veterinary Business Management Club and received the Simmons Educational Fund Business Aptitude Scholarship. She also received her Fear Free Certification during veterinary school. Dr. Echols is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, and the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians. Dr. Echols resides right here in Lexington with her Dalmatians, Jackson and Lucy. She is happy to be back in South Carolina, where she can cheer on the gamecocks in person!

Dr. Loonam, along with his wife Betsy, are the founders of Grace Animal Hospital and are very proud of the hospital’s reputation in the community and the culture they built within the staff.  Dr. Loonam and Betsy live in Lexington and enjoy travel, gardening, fly fishing, and especially watching their grown children, Jack and Katie, in their careers and with their families. They have a Border Collie named Pete, who is obsessed with their three cats, Lulu, Lola, and Lilly.

Angela has been a part of the Grace CSR team since 2020. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional and is also RECOVER ALS certified. Angela’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine are meeting new people, educating clients on pet care, and seeing all the fur babies! She has been a resident of the Lexington area for over 20 years and has been married to her best friend for 27 years. She has three amazing kids, one grandchild (with number two on the way!), and a super spoiled pup named Dak. Angela enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending as much time with her family and granddaughter as possible.

Ashley has been a part of the Grace CSR team since early 2023 and has been in various roles in veterinary medicine for over nine years. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional and RECOVER ALS certified. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is communicating with patient families about their pet’s healthcare and needs. Ashley shares her home with five dogs, three cats, two rabbits, a parakeet, ten horses, and three goats! When she is not busy at Grace or working on her farm, she enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, hunting, and camping.

Cindy has been a part of the Grace team since opening in 2006. She is a credentialed technician with over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She is a Level 2 Fear Free Certified Professional, certified in RECOVER BLS, and holds The Human and Animal Bond certification. After years of serving Grace in the hospital setting, she moved to the CSR team in 2021. She has found her calling in helping clients through all aspects of their pet’s lives but is most passionate about puppies and behavior. Her favorite dog breed is the Great Dane—she shares her home with two. In her spare time, she loves all things flower-related and rock bands from the eighties.

Miranda has been a part of the Grace CSR team since 2021. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional and has a special interest in the client experience, from when an appointment is made until the pets are back home and happy from their visit. Miranda and her husband share their home with two dogs, and they enjoy raising the cutest beagle puppies you’ve ever seen! In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

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