Meet Our Team

Hi. My name is Kat. I have been with VMS since April 2020, but in the veterinary field for over 15 years. I have a son age 14 and 3 four-legged kids – Otis, Bentley & Kalika. It has been a pleasure meeting and getting to know the clients and their babies.

Hi! My name is Penny Clemmons. I was born and raised in Kershaw. I have been married to my husband Chris since 2005. Since then we have lived in Nashville, Fort Lauderdale and Summerville. We were blessed with two children, Samuel born in 2017 and Gracelyn born in 2019. Since having our children we moved back home to be closer to our family. I joined VMS in March 2020, and glad to be a part of the work family here. I have over 10 years of medical experience and over 5 years of veterinary experience.

Hi my name is Tonya, I joined the VMS team in August 2018. I have been married to my husband Larry for 9 years. We have 2 dogs Blu (he came from the shelter) and Abby. Being around and working with animals is something I have always enjoyed.

Hi, my name is Jennifer Spilker.  I grew up in Leavenworth, KS, after living briefly in Alabama and Germany.  My family always had dogs and cats, and when I was six years old I began riding and showing horses, which quickly became my main passion in life.  I turned professional in 1994, and moved to Camden in 2001.  I married Dr. Brian Spilker in 2005, and we had our son, Trenton in 2007, and our daughter, Skylar in 2010.  We have an Australian Terrier named Noel, a blonde Labrador named Chase, a terrier mix named Zoey, and a cat named Rocky. I’ve been helping out as a receptionist, and really enjoy meeting all of the clients and their pets.

I was born in the year 1872 upon the vessel Mary Celeste while on a voyage to Genoa. Oh, the seas were angry the day I entered this world. But not a fortnight after my birth all crew were forced to abandon the disheveled vessel due to a giant squid attack. We took refuge off the coast of Gibraltar were my family stayed for some time. Then at the tender age of 12 in the year 1884 a terrible plague overtook our small fishing village and my dear parents succumbed to disease and left me alone in this world. That was the day I had to become a man. So I took to the seas once again. I sailed the world for the next 23 years in search of a place I could call home. I took shelter in the Township of Camden, SC in 1907 and I have been here since. I live out my days caring for the animals at VMS. I also have two cats and bearded dragon.

My name is Kayleigh. I have been working with animals since I was 7 years old. I have 4 dogs of my own, Blossum, a pointer mix; Batman, a Lab mix; Duke, a Heinz 57; Scooby, a Chihuahua mix. I joined VMS in August of 2018; I love my job and am glad to be a part of the work family here. I like to spend my spare time at the river, beach, park, or even at the movies.

Hi! My name is Kayla. I have lived in Lugoff for 19 years. I joined the VMS team October 2021. I have 9 fur babies and a fish. I volunteered with VMS for a couple of summers then I did my internship with them which led me to get this amazing job. I love meeting new furry friends. And just being apart of an awesome staff.

It all started when I didn’t get accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I had to find something that would bring meaning to my life.  So, I set off on a journey to discover my path. Along the way I’ve repaired bird houses for chunky birds, grew prize winning pumpkins, taught cats how to play freeze tag, and single-handedly defeated a giant turtle named Bowser whom reeked havoc on several small villages. ~ In all seriousness, I’ve always had a passion for animals. I’ve rescued and rehabilitated hunting dogs and cats for years and recently lost my dog “Willyboo” of 14 years, which has ultimately led me to start my career at VMS. Hi, my name is Brittany, and I would love to be your veterinarian technician. *pictured is my handsome cat named Bear*

My name is Shanna, I grew up in Kershaw and am currently still in school. I plan to continue my education and want to be somehow involved in the veterinary field. I have always loved animals and I currently have two dogs Dixie and Remmy, as well as three cats – all extremely spoiled fur babies.

My name is Abbey. I am 22 years old. I have 4 dogs and 3 kids. I grew up around animals. I enjoy hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and being with my dogs and kids. I joined VMS in February, 2023.

My name is Michelle. I have a passion for working with animals, I first realized this when I started working at my family’s large boarding facility in Owings, Maryland.  At the age of 12 I was part of a team that provided care to over 230 pets during our busy times. This was my introduction to the care of people’s pets and over the years I have expanded on this. I have added to my knowledge and experience by working at other boarding facilities, rescue shelters and veterinary practices. Of all my experiences, my passion is with veterinary care. I have worked as a veterinary technician for almost 10 years, with my most recent position starting at VMS 07 Feb 2022.