Meet the Balanced Pets Team

Our staff brings compassion and expertise to every level of pet care.

Our Team

DR. Ashlee Barr

Veterinarian

Ashlee Barr attended veterinary school at the University of Georgia, graduating in 2010. She pursued an internship at an equine referral center in Ocala, Florida and then joined the mixed animal practice in Seneca, South Carolina. Her love for animals took her to the island of Puerto Rico where she spent three years practicing mixed animal medicine and surgery as well as a heavy focus on education. She was then able to combine her love for travel and veterinary medicine, working at clinics around the globe. She was first introduced to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Guatemala. She then pursued certification through the Chi Institute after seeing how TCVM benefited her own dog, Deuce. Dr. Barr lives in Simpsonville with her husband, Philip, their son, Everett, and daughter, Iris. Their dog, Lexi, and cat, Decaf, love the benefits of having an acupuncturist Mom!

DR. Danika Von Dollen

Veterinarian

Danika Von Dollen DVM, MPH is a native of Chicago and graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010. She worked as a nurse while gaining additional veterinary experience, and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health in 2018 from the University of Illinois. She completed a 1 year rotating internship in Santa Barbara, California and worked in general practice and emergency settings in Southern California until she relocated to the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband Mark and her dachshund mix Scout in 2021. Her professional interests include Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Public Health. She is currently completing additional training in acupuncture and herbal pharmacology and looks forward to incorporating these modalities into her practice.

Andy Garcia

Homeopathic Consultant

Andy is originally from San Diego, California. In 2015, he relocated his family to New Zealand to study at the College of Natural Health and Homeopathy, where he graduated with a Diploma in Homeopathy in Animal Health. In 2021, Andy relocated to Greenville, South Carolina with his wife, two kids, two cats, and two dogs. In his free time, you can find Andy on the baseball diamond or rugby pitch coaching youth sports, or on the golf course searching for his lost golf ball.

Lisa Norris

Practice Manager

Lisa has been working at Balanced Pets since 2008 and has 5 years of experience in shelter medicine prior to her work here. She also has an Associate’s degree in science. Lisa has 2 daughters, Annaliese and Ruthi, 2 dogs, Lola, an Australian Shepherd, Esther, a Shih Tzu, and 3 cats, Zora, Felix and Fiona. Lisa’s favorite parts of working in the veterinary field are engaging with clients, supporting staff, and ensuring the team provides the best medicine and service to each and every patient. Lisa enjoys watching Carolina football and women’s basketball (go Cocks!) and volunteering at her church.

Logan Perez

Veterinary Assistant/Boarding Manager

Logan has been with Balanced Pets since 2021. She has been a foster for local shelters over the past few years and has also worked at other daycare and boarding facilities in the past. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know our regular boarders and growing closer with them each time they stay here. Logan is married and has one dog and 2 cats, Duke, Grayson, and Toulouse! She enjoys hanging out at home watching movies as well as going out to parks and trails when the weather is nice!

Lisa BONN

Receptionist

Lisa has been a receptionist at Balanced Pets since 2021. Prior to that, she served clients for a year and a half at another veterinary clinic.  Before entering this field, she taught Pre-K at age 3. She has lived in Greer, SC, since the fall of 1999. She lives with her daughter Erika and her husband, who are expecting their first child. When not greeting our clients and our little fur baby patients, she enjoys time crafting and spending time with her own fur babies, Crawford (cat) and Daisy (dog) as well as her family and friends.  

Deladis Nelson

Kennel Assistant

Deladis has been with Balanced Pets since 2022. Deladis started her education in the animal health industry at the age of 14. She is currently studying to earn her degree in the Veterinary Technician Program at Greenville Technical College. Before joining Balanced Pets, Deladis worked at a local boarding and daycare facility. Her favorite part of her job is being able to help and care for pets that come in. She has two dogs who are her entire world, Atlas and Nimbus. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and taking walks and hikes with her dogs.

Rhyan Epps

Veterinary Assistant

Rhyan started at Balanced Pets in May 2023. She is currently studying Biology with a pre-professional focus at North Greenville University and applying for Veterinary school. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is surgery and giving TLC to parvo pups. Before joining Balanced Pets, Rhyan worked at an animal hospital in her hometown and a dog daycare in Greenville. She got married in July 2023 and moved from Manning, SC to Tigerville, SC with her two pups, Tucker and Clarke. Rhyan loves exercising and spending time with her family when she is not studying.

Stephanie Bergeon

Veterinary Assistant

Stephanie moved here in August 2023 to be near family and enjoy the 4 seasons and beautiful scenery South Carolina has to offer. She has been in the vet care field for over 20 years and loves getting to know the clients and their furry family members. She has 2 cats, 3 dogs, and 9 chickens. She loves the outdoors and going on hikes.

Tonya Lindsey

Receptionist

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