About

The Trident Veterinary Medical Association is a group of veterinary practitioners in Charleston, SC dedicated to continuing education, collegiality and fellowship.

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Our Officers
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Dr. Shelley Ann Fetterolf 
President

Dr. Fetterolf is the medical director at Sun Dog Cat Moon on Johns Island. She also is a licensed acupuncturist. When she is not working or managing the TVMA, she enjoys travel, kayaking, hiking and yoga.

Dr. Caroline Johnson
Website editor

Dr. Johnson is a relief veterinarian, providing relief services to the Lowcountry since 2022. She was previously a full time ER vet. When she's not working or trying to keep up with the TVMA, she enjoys travel, cooking and anything on the water. 

Dr. Roxy Rodriguez
Secretary

Dr. Roxy Rodriguez is from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University, a residency in Ophthalmology at Auburn University. There she met her husband, Dr. Ethan Hefner (fellow ophthalmologist). 
Being from an island, Dr. Rodriguez lis happy to be close to the beach again. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors (hiking, running), traveling and spending time with her family and pets.

Jerry Ciandella

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Dr. Kris Helke
Dr. Helke is a board-certified veterinary pathologist and Chair of the Department of Comparative Medicine at MUSC.  When she first moved to the area, she practiced at Goose Creek Veterinary Clinic.  When she has free time, she enjoys traveling with her dog Maggie, hiking, kayaking, and cooking.
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