We are Central Carolinas Animal Hospital in Rock Hill, SC ... and we're here to serve you!
The staff members of Central Carolinas Animal Hospital have been hand-picked by Dr. LePardo for their skills and their dedication to animal health. She is confident of their ability to provide excellent health care services for your family pets, and treat them like members of their own families.
Tracey Page, Receptionist
Tracey was born in New Zealand and attended Massey University where she achieved a BA in Japanese. She taught English in Japan for two years prior to moving to the US. She is married with 2 kids and has 2 dogs named Lilly and Poppy and 2 birds named Crazy and Nice. Tracey has worked in the Veterinary field for 10 years and has always loved Jack Russell Terriers and listening to Podcasts. And…..since there are fewer restaurants in NZ, she is enamored with the variety of restaurants and fast- food in the USA!
Marlece “Mimzy” Green, Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Mimzy was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As an only child, she grew up with a cockapoo named Molli, whom she gets to reunite with when visiting home. She has always had a love for animals and has been a receptionist at CCAH since November. She now has 3 cats, Earwax, Bellybutton Lint, and Toe Jam, which live with her in her new suite. She enjoys playing video games and reading Sci-Fi books in her free time. She also enjoys crocheting and knitting various blankets and designs. She loves eating ribs and baked beans and greeting all the pets that arrive at CCAH.
Lucy Haugrose, Veterinary Assistant
Lucy grew up in Superior Wisconsin before living in Minnesota, where she became friends with the famous musician, Prince. Prior to relocating to South Carolina, she lived in Florida. Lucy has worked in the Veterinary field for 17 years. She has 2 pets at home, a Chihuahua named Pocket, and a cat named Glowria. Being from the cold North, she loves hot weather, reading, Nascar, and Football. Go Vikings!
Kathy Reid, Receptionist
Kathy is a sweet Southern Girl who has been married for 31 years to her High School sweetheart. She has one daughter, 25, who is a nurse. She has 3 dogs, Oakley, Milo and Flyboy, and a cat named Swish, and tends to her free-range chickens. She is active in her church, enjoys working and meeting new people, and loves all animals. She has been in the Veterinary industry for 30+ years. She enjoys yard work, singing, theater, and reading, but most of all loves relaxing with her dogs.
Cheryl LePardo, Practice Manager
Cheryl was born and raised in Seymour CT, and has only recently moved to Rock Hill, SC, where there are no blizzards and much warmer winters.
Cheryl has worked at a veterinary hospital in CT for the past 20+ years, working her way up from receptionist to lead Client Service Representative and front desk supervisor. In 2018, she relocated to Rock Hill to use her managerial and leadership skills to help Dr. LePardo and the staff at CCAH run an efficient and productive office. You can find her most days at the front desk, greeting and checking patients in, processing invoices, or lending a hand in treatment whenever needed.
She enjoys spending her down time with her wife Dawn. She also loves painting, biking, home improvements, and day trips (especially to the zoo). Although her home is empty of fur babies, her beloved beagle, Benjamin, will forever be enshrined in the logo of CCAH (designed and drawn by Cheryl) which also includes Dr. LePardo’s pets.
Karolin Eichler, Veterinary Assistant
Karolin is an avid outdoor enthusiast who currently lives on a small farm in the Rock Hill area with her 2 dogs (Baker and Cricket) and her horses Blue, Felix and Josie.
Karolin has her undergraduate degree in therapeutic equine assisted related studies and a graduate degree in mental health counseling. Karolin worked as a veterinary assistant for over two years while completing her graduate studies and is currently employed full-time in the Charlotte area as a substance abuse and mental health counselor. She has held this position for more than 3 years. She has returned to work part-time in the veterinary field because being around animals is her own form of therapy in coping better with life and stress.
Aubrey McSwain, Receptionist
CCAH provided Aubrey with her first job in the animal care field, and she loves it. She is excited to continue learning and hopes to move up in the ranks. She was born and raised in Rock Hill, has an older brother and sister, and is currently enrolled in York Technical College, earning her degree as a surgical tech, hoping to further her career. She enjoys playing with her two Chihuahuas, Brutus and Caesar, and scrolling through Chihuahua fan pages on Facebook, even though the giraffe is her favorite animal. She likes to shop, hang out with her friends and her boyfriend, enjoys reading and knitting.
CCAH provided Aubrey with her first job in the animal care field, and she loves it. She is excited to continue learning and hopes to move up in the ranks. She was born and raised in Rock Hill, has an older brother and sister, and is currently enrolled in York Technical College, earning her degree as a surgical tech, hoping to further her career. She enjoys playing with her two Chihuahuas, Brutus and Caesar, and scrolling through Chihuahua fan pages on Facebook, even though the giraffe is her favorite animal. She likes to shop, hang out with her friends and her boyfriend, enjoys reading and knitting.
Ashley Woods, Veterinary Assistant
Ashley was born and raised in Edgemoor, SC, where she lived with her parents and younger brother until she attended Winthrop College. She grew up on a small farm with lots of chickens, her family dogs and cats, spurring her love of animals. Her Winthrop schedule keeps her busy while she studies for a Biology major, a minor in chemistry, and a minor in Entrepreneurship, and plays Softball. Ashley interned at CCAH in the summer of 2022 where she gained her first Veterinary experience. This led her to shadow with a Farm Vet in Kansas. She has always wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a child. She is currently a senior at Winthrop and is applying to Vet school in her spare time. She owns a house in Rock Hill that she shares with her teammate Chelsea and her 2 cats, Charlie and Finnegan. She enjoys being outdoors, hunting & fishing, and hanging out with her family and friends.
Kelly Capen, Veterinary Assistant, Groomer
Kelly is a South Carolina native, growing up on the coast. She is married and has 2 adult children and 2 bonus kids. She shares her home with a Great Dane named Deuce, and 2 rescue dogs - Reggie and Henry. But her cat Fiona rules the house. She loves treasure hunting, solving riddles and mysteries, and metal detecting. She has been in the Animal Care Industry for 30 years, including many years at the Humane Society, doing rescue work and grooming. Kelly grooms here at CCAH every Wednesday.
Kelly is a South Carolina native, growing up on the coast. She is married and has 2 adult children and 2 bonus kids. She shares her home with a Great Dane named Deuce, and 2 rescue dogs - Reggie and Henry. But her cat Fiona rules the house. She loves treasure hunting, solving riddles and mysteries, and metal detecting. She has been in the Animal Care Industry for 30 years, including many years at the Humane Society, doing rescue work and grooming. Kelly grooms here at CCAH every Wednesday.
Rebecca Capen, Cleaner
Rebecca was born and raised in South Carolina. She has 2 amazing parents, Kelly and Ralph Capen. She has one cat named Jasper, and they live at home amongst the family pets. She loves helping others, singing, and doing beauty care. She started working at CCAH in May 2024, and this job has made her blossom and come out of her shell. She is a dedicated employee, always willing to help, and loves working in the veterinary field.
Rebecca was born and raised in South Carolina. She has 2 amazing parents, Kelly and Ralph Capen. She has one cat named Jasper, and they live at home amongst the family pets. She loves helping others, singing, and doing beauty care. She started working at CCAH in May 2024, and this job has made her blossom and come out of her shell. She is a dedicated employee, always willing to help, and loves working in the veterinary field.