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.
Lacie Sanders
Veterinary Assistant
Lacie has been with Balanced Pets since 2019, learning and loving every aspect of her job. Her favorite part of her job is watching puppies grow and helping sick patients recover. Lacie is married and has two beautiful dogs named Oakley and Zion. She and her husband enjoy boating, hiking, climbing, and riding their vintage jet skis.
Rebekah Gordon
Veterinary Assistant
Rebekah started in the animal field at age 13 working as a stable hand along with riding horses. She has been with Balanced Pets for 5 years and has enjoyed working with integrative medicine. Animals are truly her passion. She loves seeing our sick patients become well and also enjoys educating owners on the importance of wellness care. Rebekah is married with a blended family of 3 beautiful children. She enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends outside of work.
Logan Perez
Guest 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!
Deladis Nelson
Kennel Assistant
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.
Sydney Glinyany
Receptionist
Our Core Values
Empathy and integrity mold our identity.
Transparency is the foundation of trust.
Confidence and communication is guaranteed.
Integrative care is our foundation.