Myrtle Beach Veterinarians

Caring for your small animal is no small feat. Our vets fully recognize that your pet is more than just an animal – and that he or she is a beloved member of your family. Just like any other family member, it is critical to provide your pet with complete surgical and medical care. Our Pet Doctor veterinarians strive to get your pet’s illnesses and injuries taken care of so they can get back to being entirely healthy again! The veterinarians on our staff are both devoted and knowledgeable, with seamless track records in animal recovery of all shapes and sizes. By combining our abundant years of practice with our immense love of animals, you can trust us to care for your small or large pets in a way that makes us unique from any other Myrtle Beach veterinarian.

Our Pet Doctor’s

Dr. Stephanie Fotorny
Veterinarian, Owner of the Pet Doctor
Dr. Fotorny was born and raised in upstate New York. In 2003, she received a Bachelors of Science from Clemson University, in 2007, a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University, with finishing at the University of Georgia. She has extensive experience in both corporate and private practice, and shelter medicine. She has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area since 2007. Dr. Fotorny currently has one English bulldog named Fletcher who is the CEO in training, and his side kick assistant Fredrick the French Bulldog.
Dr. Heather Caplan
Veterinarian, Owner of Grand Strand Equine
Heather Caplan was born in Miami Beach, Florida and lived in South Florida until she and her family moved to Toms River, New Jersey when she was a freshman in high school. While living in New Jersey Heather began working at Walnridge Farm, a standardbred breeding facility and veterinary hospital. She completed her undergraduate studies at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree in Biology she attended Drexel University in Philadelphia graduating with a Masters in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Heather was then accepted to veterinary school at the University of Florida. In her free time Heather enjoys running, biking, crossfit, watching college sports and reading. She has competed in several triathlons and completed two marathons. Dr. Heather is married to Daniel Brass and they recently had twins Jackson and Lillian. She also has a white dog named Velo that sometimes rides along.

Veterinary Hospital Staff

Lee
Veterinary Technician

LeTavious R. Hemingway was Born and raised in Conway, South Carolina. He joined The Pet Doctor team in 2012 after getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Morris College. With amazing on he job training he became a veterinary technician who loves the job with every fiber of his being. When he isn’t drawing blood, placing catheters, and helping treat pets he’s an avid writer. He’s started his own blog, which can be found on www.poeticice.com, and published two novels. Also, he is the writer of the Official Per Doctor Blog. He moved in 2015 to Augusta, Georgia with his beautiful wife Devin, his tabby cat Kahn, and two rescue pit bulls Bruce, and Wayne.

Jelisa
Veterinary Technician

Jelisa was born in Queens, NY and moved to Conway when she was 15. She always had a love for animals and had many pets growing up. She went to school to study veterinary technology to fulfill her dream of working alongside the doctors to help every pet be healthy and happy, and to have every pet owner know that we care about their pet as much as they do. She currently has 4 dogs and a Bearded Dragon.

Daycare & Boarding Facility Staff

Jamie
Boarding Consultant

Hello, My name is Jamie. I was born and raised in Conway SC. I’m currently obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Coastal Carolina University and plan to pursue a career in child counseling services. I have always loved animals and I am in love with my Corso Shango!

Dr. Micheala
Veterinary Technician

Dr. Micheala Polly was born and raised in mid-Missouri.  In 2014 she received a Bachelors of Science in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University (Go Chants!).  In January of 2021 she received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University, and finished her clinical rotations at the University of Missouri (Mizzou-Rah!).  Her area of interest is small animal surgery and she was recently matched with an internship program in Tennessee, where she will continue her path toward a small animal surgery residency starting this June!  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, surfing, scuba diving, hiking and traveling.