Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital

Meet Our Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital Team

Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary practice located in Cainhoy, South Carolina serving a range of animals and health needs. Learn more about our expert team and how they help clients and their pets every day.

Marie C. Ingle

DVM & Owner

Dr. Marie Ingle is the founder, owner, and Medical Director at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. After spending the last six years as a partner and Medical Director at Sangaree Animal Hospital at Cane Bay in Summerville, SC, she found the opportunity to open a new hospital too enticing to resist. The Cainhoy area is an exciting, diverse and growing community, and not to mention, a shorter commute!

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Ingle received both her B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from North Carolina State University. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, Dr. Ingle worked as an equine veterinarian for seven years prior to transitioning to small animal general practice. Geriatric pets, cranky cats and itchy dogs have a special place in her heart. She enjoys the continual learning needed to stay current and provide excellent care and that veterinary medicine offers so many opportunities for medical and professional growth. Dr. Ingle is Cat Friendly Veterinarian and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, South Carolina Veterinary Association and Trident Veterinary Medical Association. Just recently, she stepped off the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative Board of Directors to focus on her new hospital.

Dr. Ingle and her family live in the Charleston area and enjoy the beaches, water ways and many family activities available. Her two cats, Martin and Margaret, are pandemic adoptees and have brought much joy into the household.

Brigette DeFord

DVM

Dr. Brigette DeFord is an Associate Veterinarian at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. She has been practicing small animal medicine in Mount Pleasant for the last six years as both a Chief of Staff and an Associate Doctor. Dr. DeFord has over 24 years of clinical experience between Tennessee and South Carolina. The relationship between pets and their parents is what drove her to become a veterinarian, and she is now excited to call Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital her new home.

Dr. DeFord is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, having received both her Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. Her primary focus is internal medicine, hospice care, preventive medicine, dermatology, behavior, and helping families adjust to their new furry children. Dr. DeFord loves teaching and has been an adjunct professor in Microbiology and Anatomy. She is committed to always challenging herself with continuing education opportunities in the community and around the world, keeping up with certifications such as the American Veterinary Medical Association. She is also a large advocate for preventive care medicine to help patients live a long life by identifying potential diseases earlier. Back in the Charleston area, she is lovingly known as the “doodle doctor”.

Dr. DeFord and her family live in Mt. Pleasant and like to spend their time at the beach and out in the community. She and her husband, Al, have a 15-year-old, Mia, from China. Their family isn’t complete without their two dogs; Herman the English Creme Golden Retriever that warms your heart, and a new German Shepherd puppy named Harrison DeFord after her favorite actor.

Sadie G.

LVT

Animals have always been important in Sadie's life. Her very first word was "pup pup" in regards to her family dog, a hound mix named "Casey". Sadie has been in the veterinary field since 2005 and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2011. She is a Cat Advocate and is working on getting her Human Animal Bond Certification, Fear Free Certification, and Veterinary Business Leader Certification. She was a Technician Trainer at her last clinic and is excited to bring that experience to Cainhoy.

Amy B.

LVT

Amy is a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. Amy started as an animal caretaker at shelters, boarding and daycare facilities in 2006. She went back to school in 2012 for veterinary technology after she realized that she wanted to work with animals. Amy says her passion is being able to help pets have a happy healthy life and seeing the smile on the owners face. Her hobbies are stand up paddleboarding, vinyl records, photography and shark tooth hunting. Amy has an 8 year old Tuxedo cat named Calvin.

Lusie Crawford

Lead Technician

Lusie is Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital’s Lead Technician. She has been in the veterinary field since 2006 and has an Associate’s degree in Applied Science- Veterinary Technology from Trident Technical College. Lusie became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in January 2008 and has been a Lead Technician for the last several years. She feels that her role as a Lead Technician has helped her grow professionally as well as build her leadership skills. Additionally, Lusie is a Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate.

She shares her home in rural Berkeley County with her husband and their son. Lusie’s family includes an English Bulldog named Betty, a Pug named Pixie, two Jack Russel Mixes named Edward and Molly, and a cat named Trapper. To make their critter count a bit crazier, they own chickens as well! In her spare time, Lusie enjoys spending time with family and friends, going boating, and spending time at the beach.

Lusie is very excited to begin her next chapter with the team at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. She has had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ingle for the last six years and looks forward to many more years with her. She is honored to be the hospital’s team leader and work beside an amazing team that is ready to provide exceptional veterinary care to the Cainhoy community.

Aaron A.

Veterinary Assistant

Aaron is a Veterinary Assistant at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. He has worked in the veterinary field since the summer of 2017. Aaron is passionate about vet med is and how challenging it is day in and day out. Some of his personal hobbies are powerlifting and working out at the gym. He is also a car enthusiast that enjoys working on cars and doing autocross events. He has 2 dogs (Luna,a husky and white shephard mix and Coffee, a GSP, Red heeler and malinios mix) and 3 cats (Remy, a gray tabby DSH. Colette black DSH. Linguine, an orange tabby DSH).

Aaron also speaks Spanish..."Si necesitas ayuda con usted mascota, yo hablo espanol y allegre a ayudarte con usted mascota!" this translates to "If you need help with your pet, I do speak spanish and I am happy to help you with your pet!."

Hannah M.

Veterinary Assistant

Hannah is a Veterinary Assistant at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. She began her veterinary career officially in 2015 but has been volunteering since 2012. Her passion to help pets and their families is fulfilled when she gets to see patients return happy and healthy or grow up big and strong.

Hannah is originally from Canton, OH, but is happy to now work in SC for the Cainhoy team. In her free time, she often curls up with her three cats, Gaston, Gandalf, and Moon Pie, to watch one of their favorite movies or shows; Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, or any Disney movie! Hannah's favorite skill to perform at work is venipuncture. Hannah enjoys the work culture at Cainhoy. She loves that even on busy days the team still works together as one to ensure that all of the pet patients receive the best care possible.

Cheyenne V.

Customer Service Representative

Born and raised in Summerville, SC, Cheyenne has been working with animals for a little less than two years and there is nothing she would rather do! She shares her home with her five-year-old Newfoundland named Poseidon, six-year-old Maine Coon named Gandalf, a three-year-old rescue cat named Letty. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, hiking, and hanging out with friends. Cheyenne is a Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate and is thrilled to be joining a wonderful team and even more excited to get to know our new patients and their families!

Alissa P.

Customer Service Representative

Alissa is a Customer Service Representative and Veterinary Assistant at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. She has worked in the veterinary field since March of 2020 and the animal care field since 2017. Alissa enjoys working with and helping clients up front as well as providing a comfortable environment for our patients throughout their visit in the back. Outside of work, you can find Alissa reading and spending time with her 2 dogs, a Border Terrier named Booty and a Catahoula named Charlie. Alissa is most excited about being able to build relationships with new patients and their families, while helping to provide the best care possible.

Alex G.

Customer Service Representative

Alex is a Customer Service Representative at Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital. She began her veterinary career in 2022 because of her passion for animals, and her want to serve them in any way she can.

Alex moved from Greenville, SC in 2022 and shares her home in Charleston with her fiancé, two dogs named Lucy ("Goose") and Maverick, and a foster-fail kitten named Linux. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fur babies and going to the beach with her fiancé and friends. Alex looks forward to working with the wonderful staff at Cainhoy every day and continuing to further her education in the veterinary industry.

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Located in Point Hope Commons off of Clements Ferry Road.

Phone: 843-971-6200

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