Dr. James (Brad) Phillips
Practice Owner, DVM
Dr. James (Brad) Phillips was born and raised in Clarendon County. He graduated from Francis Marion University. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University and completed his clinical training at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced as an associate veterinarian at Westside Animal Hospital in Florence, SC for a year while Lake Marion Animal Hospital(LMAH) was under construction. He and Becca were married in February 2019 and LMAH opened their doors a few months later. He looks forward to providing Clarendon County and its surrounding areas with top quality animal care.
Dr. Becca Barron
Practice Owner, DVM
Education: Hollins University, BS Business; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine; Clinical training Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of South Carolina
Dr. Barron was born and raised on a farm outside of Tallahassee, Florida. After completing an undergraduate degree from Hollins University in 2007, she spent a year competing horses at the advanced level of three-day eventing before joining North Florida Animal Hospital(NFAH) as a veterinary technician. Six years later, she moved to St. Kitts, West Indies to attend Ross University and finished her clinical training at Texas A&M, where she and Brad were introduced by mutual friends. After graduation, she returned to Tallahassee and rejoined NFAH as an associate veterinarian in December 2016. Dr. Barron as two black labs, Crockett and Culby, as well as two horses, Oberon and Britain. In her free time she enjoys horse-back riding, boating, and trying new restaurants.
Savannah Hill
Veterinary Technician
Savannah joined Lake Marion Animal Hospital in 2022. She is an Alumna of Laurence Manning Academy. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is she likes helping families with their pets and she loves the family atmosphere that they have at the clinic.
In her spare time, Savannah spends time with her family and friends. Also, she loves hunting, fishing, and going to field trials. She has three dogs, two Labrador Retrievers named Remi and Conway, who keeps everyone on their toes. And then the old man of the group, her Maltese, Toby, who sleeps all day.
Zowie Hatfield
Veterinary Technician
In 2023, Zowie started her journey with Lake Marion Animal Hospital. Her favorite aspect of this field lies in the rewarding feeling derived from aiding animals who lack a voice to advocate for themselves.
Thriving in the clean and homey atmosphere at Lake Marion Animal Hospital, Zowie values the positive environment that enhances her ability to contribute to the well-being of animals. Her dedication to delivering top-notch care seamlessly aligns with the clinic’s commitment to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment.
While Zowie doesn’t currently share her home with any pets, her love for the outdoors is evident in her enjoyment of activities like riding horses and hiking.
Carly Broadway
Office Assistant
Carly has enjoyed seeing the variety of animals we serve at Lake Marion Animal Hospital since joining our team in February 2020. Her role exposes her to new experiences every day, and she appreciates her friendly teammates. She relishes how much she learns each shift, complementing her education at nearby Clarendon Hall High School.
Like others on our staff, she spends her free time socializing and particularly enjoys going to the lake or seeing movies. Her family includes a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer / Lab mix named Goose, who unsurprisingly loves to play and run.
Amanda Hipp
Receptionist
Amanda joined Lake Marion Animal Hospital in June 2021. What she likes most about this field of work is getting to see all the different animals and their personalities that always shine through.
Away from work, she adores spending time with her family, especially her boys. She shares her home with a Schnauzer named Finn and a Dingo named Lucy.
Dr. James (Brad) Phillips
Practice Owner, DVM
Dr. James (Brad) Phillips was born and raised in Clarendon County. He graduated from Francis Marion University. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University and completed his clinical training at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced as an associate veterinarian at Westside Animal Hospital in Florence, SC for a year while Lake Marion Animal Hospital(LMAH) was under construction. He and Becca were married in February 2019 and LMAH opened their doors a few months later. He looks forward to providing Clarendon County and its surrounding areas with top quality animal care.
Dr. Becca Barron
Practice Owner, DVM
Education: Hollins University, BS Business; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine; Clinical training Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of South Carolina
Dr. Barron was born and raised on a farm outside of Tallahassee, Florida. After completing an undergraduate degree from Hollins University in 2007, she spent a year competing horses at the advanced level of three-day eventing before joining North Florida Animal Hospital(NFAH) as a veterinary technician.Six years later, she moved to St. Kitts, West Indies to attend Ross University and finished her clinical training at Texas A&M, where she and Brad were introduced by mutual friends. After graduation, she returned to Tallahassee and rejoined NFAH as an associate veterinarian in December 2016. Dr. Barron as two black labs, Crockett and Culby, as well as two horses, Oberon and Britain. In her free time she enjoys horse-back riding, boating, and trying new restaurants.
Savannah Hill
Veterinary Technician
Savannah joined Lake Marion Animal Hospital in 2022. She is an Alumna of Laurence Manning Academy. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is she likes helping families with their pets and she loves the family atmosphere that they have at the clinic.
In her spare time, Savannah spends time with her family and friends. Also, she loves hunting, fishing, and going to field trials. She has three dogs, two Labrador Retrievers named Remi and Conway, who keeps everyone on their toes. And then the old man of the group, her Maltese, Toby, who sleeps all day.
Zowie Hatfield
Veterinary Technician
In 2023, Zowie started her journey with Lake Marion Animal Hospital. Her favorite aspect of this field lies in the rewarding feeling derived from aiding animals who lack a voice to advocate for themselves.
Thriving in the clean and homey atmosphere at Lake Marion Animal Hospital, Zowie values the positive environment that enhances her ability to contribute to the well-being of animals. Her dedication to delivering top-notch care seamlessly aligns with the clinic’s commitment to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment.
While Zowie doesn’t currently share her home with any pets, her love for the outdoors is evident in her enjoyment of activities like riding horses and hiking.
Carly Broadway
Office Assistant
Carly has enjoyed seeing the variety of animals we serve at Lake Marion Animal Hospital since joining our team in February 2020. Her role exposes her to new experiences every day, and she appreciates her friendly teammates. She relishes how much she learns each shift, complementing her education at nearby Clarendon Hall High School.
Like others on our staff, she spends her free time socializing and particularly enjoys going to the lake or seeing movies. Her family includes a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer / Lab mix named Goose, who unsurprisingly loves to play and run.
Amanda Hipp
Receptionist
Amanda joined Lake Marion Animal Hospital in June 2021. What she likes most about this field of work is getting to see all the different animals and their personalities that always shine through.
Away from work, she adores spending time with her family, especially her boys. She shares her home with a Schnauzer named Finn and a Dingo named Lucy.