Our Team

Dr. Davis was born and raised in mid-Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He stayed in Missouri for 2 years after graduation but knew his heart belonged in the South. In 2011, Dr. Davis moved to South Carolina and immediately knew he was going to be here forever. He spent 2011 through 2015  as an associate at Goose Creek Veterinary Clinic and in December 2015 joined the FAH family and has loved treating the amazing pets of Summerville.

Dr. Davis’ interests include advanced dentistry, surgery, geriatric wellness, oncology, and personalized medicine. He believes that no two patients are the same and that good medical care is individualized, not protocolized. Dr. Davis is also proud to be a registered veterinarian for the Canine Lifetime Health Project.

Besides being a veterinarian, Dr. Davis also proudly serves in the United States Air National Guard as public health officer for the state of Missouri. 

Dr. Davis resides in Charleston with his wife, Kerry, their daughter Moorea (“Mo”) and their (very rotten) beagle, Bernard. In their free time, they enjoy trying new cuisine, traveling, and doing home improvement projects.

Dr. Kristen Pignatello grew up in southern New Jersey and later went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in equine pre-veterinary science from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. She was an active member of the equestrian team and worked at a busy small animal practice during her four years of college. She is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and just recently finished her clinical year at The Ohio State University. 

Dr. Pignatello is extremely excited to be joining Flowertown Animal Hospital and its amazing team. Her areas of interest include preventive medicine, internal medicine, and anesthesiology. Dr. Pignatello not only loves taking care of furry family members but also truly enjoys developing lasting relationships with her clients.

Dr. Pignatello, her fiancé AJ, and three dogs Tucker, Emma, and Ziggy are new to the Lowcountry and could not be more excited to call this their home.  In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, horse-back riding, and lounging on the beach with a good book. 

Dr. Rebecca Hawk grew up on Long Island, New York, and has traveled all over to obtain her veterinary training but is finally calling Charleston her home. Her Veterinary Technology degree was earned at SUNY Delhi and she completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Binghamton University. For veterinary schooling, she attended St. George University on the beautiful island of Grenada, West Indies. She completed her year of clinical training at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. 

She then moved to Charlotte, NC where she completed an internship for small animal medicine focusing on general practice and emergency medicine. Her interests include soft tissue surgery, preventive medicine, diagnosis and management of feline and canine allergies and emergency medicine. Dr. Hawk is overjoyed to call Flowertown her home and build long-lasting relationships with her clients and patients. 

In her spare time, Dr. Hawk loves to spend time on the beach, taking care of all of her plants, doing puzzles and crocheting on her porch as well as exploring all the wonders Charleston has to offer with her husband, Sam, and two adorable rescue dogs, Scarlett and Ellie.

Dr. Magenta Kline grew up in Charleston and graduated from College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s in Biology. After college, she worked at the Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw, working with raptors and shorebirds in the Avian Medical Clinic. She then was accepted and graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Louisiana State University. She completed her small animal rotating internship at Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Grand Rapids, Michigan in March 2021. 

Dr. Kline’s areas of interest include exotic medicine, neurology, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and emergency medicine. She believes that veterinary medicine is a collaborative process between client, veterinarian, and patient. 

Dr. Kline, her partner Tom, their goofy Golden Retriever, Ollie, and their three cats, Leia, Gatsby, and Roux are loving living in Charleston again. In her spare time, she enjoys singing classical music, baking, hiking, and enjoying the sunshine.

Dr. Tiffany Nawa was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, IL.  She later went on to attend the University of Tennessee where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences with a pre-veterinary concentration and a minor in Biology.  She then obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois.

After graduation she decided to trade in the winters for the beach and wound up in Charleston. She resides here with her dog, Kaner and two cats, Khloe and Quinn.  In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, traveling near and far, working out at OrangeTheory, walking her dog all around Charleston, cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks and Tennessee Vols, and DIY projects around the house.

Dr. Nawa has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, neurology, and emergency medicine.  She believes client education is very important in veterinary medicine and can’t wait to get to know the clients of Flowertown to help choose the best medicine for each of their pets.

Dr. Kaitlin Guffey is a Summerville native and attended the College of Charleston, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology. In 2019, she graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine after completing her clinical training at Auburn University (War Eagle!). She returned home to the Lowcountry, where she practiced for two and a half years before joining the Flowertown Animal Hospital team.

Dr. Guffey has a particular interest in internal medicine, geriatric and end-of-life care, and exotic medicine and surgery. She values building strong relationships with clients and working with them as a team to give their pet the best possible life. She enjoys the unique variety that veterinary medicine offers, and is passionate about providing thorough and compassionate care to dogs and cats, as well as exotic pets.

Dr. Guffey currently lives in North Charleston with her loving animal family: Sarge (Great Dane), Penny (Golden Retriever), Fancy (Persian cat), Gypsy (Tortishell cat), Gina (Bearded Dragon), J.R. (Ball Python), and Melon (Pacman frog). When she is not spending time with her animals, she enjoys reading on her front porch, playing board games, and exploring local venues for trivia, bingo, and comedy nights

Dr. Caitlin McLaughlin grew up in a suburb just outside of Chicago, IL and obtained her bachelor’s degree in business from The Ohio State University. She then went on to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year of training at Auburn University.

Dr. McLaughlin’s areas of interest include feline medicine, surgery, internal medicine, and client education. She believes in providing quality and compassionate care for patients and clients. Dr. McLaughlin is very excited to join Flowertown Animal Hospital and can’t wait to meet all the fur babies.

In her free time, Dr. McLaughlin enjoys spending time with her two purrfect cats Poppy and Phil as well as going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.

Dr. Kristen Walter is a Connecticut native who decided to escape the colder weather and relocate to Charleston in early 2022. She received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Scranton in PA. In January of 2022, she graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University and she did her fourth year clinical rotations at Louisiana State University.  After graduation, she worked as an emergency doctor for 1.5 years and has a passion for urgent care and sick patient cases. Her favorite part about these cases is looking at the body as a whole system, solving the puzzle and watching the patient’s progression and recovery.
 
In her free time, Dr. Walter enjoys hanging out with her posse of canines (Oakley – her “pot hound” who she rescued in Grenada during vet school, Quinn – golden retriever #1, and Harper – her golden retriever puppy). She enjoys doing various crafting projects in her free time (macrame, painting, crochet, etc) as well as taking her fur girls to the beach to run around in the sand and waves. She has also visited 22 countries so far and hopes to travel to many more soon!
 
As a newer member of the Flowertown family she is excited to build strong doctor to client/patient relationships.  She is a strong advocate for client communication as to enforce owner understanding of what’s going on with their pets. She is excited for her transition to veterinary general practice at Flowertown!

• Joined: April 2017
• Hometown: Charleston, SC
• Previous Studies: BS in Biology from College of Charleston, CVPM certification from Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association, LVT from Penn Foster College
• Special Interests: Training, providing a positive experience for both clientele and patients. Outside of work=Running, figure skating, and reading
• Pets at Home: The love of her life is her bloodhound, Dallas.

• Joined: November 2017
• Hometown: Charleston, SC
• Previous Studies: BS in Biology from Francis Marion University
• Special Interests: Hunting, fishing, spending time with my family and helping clients and patients
• Pets at Home: A Chihuahua named Ryder and a horse named Turbo

• Joined: July 2022
• Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
• Previous Studies: Fear Free Certified, Associates in Business Management
• Special Interests: Outdoorsy adventures, dog training and agility, gardening, artsy projects
• Pets at home: 3 dogs (2 aussies and a staffie mix) as well as 2 cats (1 max and 1 DSH)

• Joined: February 2018
• Hometown: Charleston, SC
• Special Interests: Gardening, Thrifting, and Crafting
• Pets at Home: 2 labs named Boston and Walter, 4 cats named Lefty, Negra, Bruin, and Mikey, 2 foster fouls named Carl and Louise, one fish named Headbutt, and one snake named Carla.

• Joined: November 2018
• Hometown: New Hampton, NH
• Previous Studies: Equine studies at New Horizon College, Veterinary Technician at Penn Foster College
• Special Interests: Veterinary dentistry and surgery. Outside of work-reading and hiking
• Pets at Home: One dog named Zelda and 2 Geckos names Luna and Creature

• Joined: May 2021
• Hometown: Dorschester, SC
• Previous Studies: Certified Veterinary Assistant and a graduate from Summerville High
• Special Interests: Supernatural things, makeup/jewelry, music, being in the water, aspiring student
• Pets at Home: Two Cats named Lucifer and Wiley as well as two dogs named Sugar and Vinnie

• Joined: April 2022
• Hometown: Seattle, WA
• Previous Studies: Bachelors in Veterinary Science from the University of Arizona
• Special Interests: gardening, real estate, woodworking and road trips
• Pets at home: Shepherd mix named Nova

• Joined: March 2022
• Hometown: Huntington, NY
• Previous Studies: Certified Veterinary Assistant
• Special Interests: powerlifting, archery, reading and learning new activities
• Pets at home: A shepherd/pit/lab mix named Nyssa.

• Joined: December 2022
• Hometown: Charleston, SC
• Previous Studies: Veterinary Technology TTC
• Special Interests: Reading, cooking, homesteading
• Pets at Home: June (DSH, Calico, 2 years old), Belle (DSH, Calico, 6 years old)

• Joined: December 2022
• Hometown: Summerville, SC
• Previous Studies: Currently getting Associates in Science
• Special Interests: Plants, reading, painting
• Pets at Home: Milo – Pitbull, Beans – cat, Mango – Calico, Axle – Lab

• Joined: March 2023
• Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
• Previous studies: currently enrolled in Penn Foster for her veterinary technician license
• Special interests: exotics, reproduction (canine). Dog shows, hiking, and reading.
• Pets at home: Too many… 2 Great Danes (Clyde + Cypress), 4 cats (Dillon, Bella, Shrimp, and Grits), ferrets, 2 leopard geckos, 1 iguana, 2 ball pythons, and a Colombian red tail boa.

• Joined: April 2023
• Hometown: Charleston, SC
• Previous studies: High school diploma
• Special interests: drawing, painting, digital art, and music.
• Pets at home: an Aussiedoodle named Siggy

• Joined: June 2023
• Hometown: Bensenville, IL
• Previous studies: BS in Animal Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
• Special interests: Reading and outdoor activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking
• Pets at home: A border collie named Amaretta and two cats named Vino and Vesper

• Joined: May 2023
• Hometown: Statesville, NC
• Previous studies: Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Firefighter I and II
• Special interests: Continuing education, anesthesia, weightlifting, and diamond art
• Pets at home: A mastiff named Lucille, a Great Dane named Ollie, a Dalmatian named Ruger, and two pit bulls named Queenie and Browning

• Joined: August 2023
• Hometown: Bainbridge, NY
• Previous studies: BT in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill
• Special interests: Learning about canine health, spending time with friends, training, and lifting
• Pets at home: A pit bull mix named Heineken

• Joined: July 2023
• Hometown: Tulsa, OK
• Previous studies: BS in Zoology from Oklahoma State University
• Special interests: Kayaking, reading, hanging out at the beach
• Pets at home: A golden doodle named Olive

• Joined: May 2023
• Hometown: Nashville, TN
• Special interests: Fishing, riding motorcycles, spending time with my son
• Pets at home: A Great Dane/pit bull mix named Daisy

• Joined: August 2023
• Hometown: Givhans, SC
• Previous Studies: ICU Technician – Human Medicine, Currently in my last semester of my BA program in Liberal Arts. Attending Unity College in the spring to start MS in Animal Behavior with human/animal bond emphasis. Currently completing Tech coursework with Penn Foster.  Recover BLS/ALS and Fear Free Certified.
• Special Interests: Son in college and performs in a musical theater company in San Francisco. Husband Jeff and I are avid comic book collectors and own over 10,000 comic books between us. I am a resin artist and own a small business – Meteoria Studio which allows me to attend events to sell my art as well as online. We love to travel and visit new places. Amateur Photographer.
• Pets at Home: Labrador Retrievers: Mary Jane and Wally, Cats: Flerken, Loki, Freya, Juliana Pig: Miss Marvel, Guinea Pig, Harley Quinn

• Joined: August 2023
• Hometown: Givhans, SC

• Joined: Sept 2018
• Special Interests: Going to the beach, traveling and attending concerts
• Pets at Home: 2 rats, a guinea pig, 2 cats and one dog

• Joined: June 2018
• Hometown: Summerville, SC
• Previous Studies: Marine Biology
• Special Interests: Soft tissue surgery, providing rehabilitation, and extended care of geriatric patients. Outside of work spending time with family and watching football!
• Pets at Home: 2 Pitbull Mixes named Lucy and Beaux, a Beagle Mix named Cora Bay and a Bearded Dragon named Beardy

• Joined: May 2021
• Hometown: Charlotte, NC
• Previous Studies: French, International Business and Marketing
• Special Interests: Paddle boarding, anything outdoors and everything with animals, small and large
• Pets at Home: 2 cats named LuLu and BB

• Joined: April 2023
• Hometown: Walterboro, SC
• Previous studies: health science (high school)
• Special interests: hunting, fishing, boating, spending time with family
• Pets at home: a Cheasapeake lab mix named Ripley

• Joined: July 2023
• Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
• Previous studies: Criminal Justice and Psychology
• Special interests: Swimming, going to the beach, spending time with kids
• Pets at home: A mastiff/husky mix named Bandit and a pomsky named Luca

• Joined: September 2023
• Hometown: Carver, MS
• Previous Studies: Culinary Arts at Silverlake HS, Veterinary Assistant Massasoit Community College, Chimney Safety at Surefire
• Special Interests: Cooking from scratch: pasta, sausage etc, Reading
• Pets at Home: Treeing Walkerhound name Scoob, 4 ferrets: Jax, Crash, Furgus & Teddy Graham, and one Crested Gecko named Chi