Mark Moore
Practice Manager
Mark has been with Trinity Ridge Animal Health since 2005. He received his B.S. in Biology from Lander University in 2012. He enjoys both small and large animal, food animal, and hospital operation. He was raised and lives in Laurens with his wife Kaila and three children. Their family also includes two dog, a cat, a few rabbits, and a flock of chickens. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoor activities, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Kayla Nichols
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kayla has been with Trinity Ridge Animal Health since 2012. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Kayla grew up on a dairy farm in Saluda County, SC. She received her B.S. in Biology from Newberry College in 2010 and then completed the Veterinary Technology Program at Piedmont Technical College in 2012.
Lyndsey Brock
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Meet Lyndsey – Lyndsey is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who has been a member of the TRAH team since 2018. She earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Tri-County Technical College, and received her state license in 2019.
Lyndsey knew from an early age that her love of animals and people was leading her to a career in veterinary medicine. While striving to provide the best services possible for patients under her care, Lyndsey also focuses on helping educate pet owners about their pet’s health.
Lyndsey’s hobbies include playing golf and spending time with her family. She is married to Dylan and they have one son, Connor. The family also has a dog, Oz.
Bethany Patrick
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Meet Bethany – Bethany is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who joined the TRAH team in 2022. She earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Piedmont Technical College, and received her state license in 2020. Before joining TRAH, Bethany worked for five years in various capacities of veterinary medicine.
A love of animals and a desire to help provide quality healthcare for them led Bethany to her career in the field of veterinary medicine. She especially enjoys working with large animals and assisting the veterinarians on farm calls. No matter the size of the animal, Bethany is focused on providing loving care and compassion.
Bethany’s hobbies include horseback riding and spending time with her family.
Marissa Knox
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Meet Marissa – Marissa is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who has been a member of the TRAH team since 2024. She earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Tri-County Technical College and received her state license in 2024.
From a young age, Marissa loved caring for animals, practicing by doctoring her own pets, and developing a special interest in performance horses and equine sports medicine. The want to care for both animals large and small lead her to her career here at Trinity Ridge.
Outside of work, Marissa enjoys barrel racing, reading, indulging in sweets, and spending time with her significant other, Austin. Her home is full of love for animals, shared with her cats, Helios, Finnegan, Miso, and Momoku, her dog Kylo, and her horses, Bacardi and Highkick.
Julia Motes
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Julia – Julia has been a member of the TRAH team since August 2021. She attends Piedmont Technical College where she is studying to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Julia enjoys gaining knowledge that helps her provide services for the patients of TRAH.
Julia’s personal pets include a Great Dane, a Chiweenie, and a pot-bellied pig.
Spending time with family and reading are two of the things Julia enjoys in her free time.
Abbi O'Dell
Veterinary Assistant
Abbi became part of the team at Trinity Ridge in 2025. She is currently pursuing her highschool diploma. Her interest in veterinary medicine began as she explored different career paths and discovered a love for working with animals.
When she’s away from the workplace, Abbi enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing volleyball, and being active in her local church community.
At home she has three dogs, Betty, Ollie, and Ellie who keep her busy and bring lots of joy to her life.
Madison Renfro
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Madison – Madison joined Trinity Ridge in 2025. She is in school to become a Certified Veterinary Assistant and will graduate in December 2025. Madison is also fear free certified, allowing her to help create low-stress, positive experiences for animals in office.
Every Halloween as a little girl, Madison dressed up as a Veterinarian. She spent countless hours treating her childhood dog with her toy vet kit. That early love for animals has only grown stronger over the years.
Outside of the office, Madison enjoys hunting, fishing, riding her horse, and grooming dogs – both for fun and at her own salon. She shares her life with her fiance, Evan, and a lively group of animals: two dogs, Dolly and Moo, her horse, Trigger, a goat named Mary Jane, and a Pig named Marley B.
Emily Carleton
Receptionist
Meet Emily – Emily joined the TRAH team in 2022 as a receptionist. She provides valuable information and assistance to clients each day. With a passion for animals and a desire to attain as much knowledge as possible to provide for their well-being, Emily is enrolled in a course of study to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
Outside of work, Emily enjoys reading, learning new recipes, playing video games, and creating fun new experiences for her daughter.
Emily shares her home with her fiance, Matthew, her daughter, Brinley, their 3 dogs, Cujo, Buttermilk, and Biscuit, and their cat, Phil.
Sarah Hester
Receptionist
Sarah has been a member of the TRAH team since May 2024. Since 2005 Sarah has done many roles throughout Veterinary medicine. From a young age she has loved animals and volunteered her time to care for them. Sarah previously worked as an Emergency Medical Technician with the State of South Carolina specializing in Psychiatric Care.
Sarah and her long term partner Stephen recently moved to Laurens and they love it here. They have two cats and a dog named Duke that they spoil. Some of her hobbies include reading, fishing, and camping with Duke.
Tanya Clinton
Receptionist
Meet Tanya – Tanya joined Trinity Ridge as a receptionist in 2025 and brings a lifelong passion for animals to her role at the front desk. She earned a degree in Animal Science from Clemson University and is a National Certified Master Groomer.
Tanya has worked with animals in many capacities throughout her life, which inspired her to turn that love into a career in veterinary medicine.
Work doesn’t stop when she clocks out at Trinity Ridge, Tanya and her husband, Scott, operate a farm and a Grade A goat dairy and creamery. In the free time she does get, Tanya enjoys camping, reading, cheesemaking, and wildlife rehabilitation, and most importantly hanging out with her husband, children, and grandchildren. With so many animals on the farm, there are too many to name – but each one holds a special place in her heart.
Angelica Maldonado
Receptionist
Meet Angelica – Angelica started as a receptionist at the front desk with Trinity Ridge in 2025. She holds both an Associate in Science and a Veterinary Assistant Certification. Her lifelong love for animals inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine – she initially wanted to become a veterinarian and continues to channel that same passion into her work with clients and their pets everyday
In her free time, Angelica and her family enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including water sports, jet skiing, kneeboarding, hiking, and snowboarding. She loves running, and also enjoys spending time reading.
Angelica and her husband, Nathan have 3 kids, their daughter Autumn, and their two sons, Adam and Erik. They share their home with some furry companions, including their german shepherd, Star, their Yorkie Poo, Whiskey, and two cats, Cholo and Priscilla.
Skiff
Greeter
Meet Skiff – Skiff is an integral part of the TRAH team in her role as greeter. She was born in Tennessee and was raised in Laurens, South Carolina. She is a graduate of the Patterson Training Academy where she earned the prestigious degree of Expert Treat Sampler.
Skiff can be found enjoying oyster roasts, taking part in a good game of fetch, or cuddling with her family when she has the time.