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About Us

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Dr. Mack

Veterinarian

Dr. Mackenzie Ciccone was born and raised in a small town in the Upstate of South Carolina. From a young age, her favorite things were the outdoors and animals of all shapes and sizes. 

Dr. Mack attended Clemson University for three years, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. She was a lead chairwoman for W.A.V.S. (Women in Animal and Veterinary Sciences), which further strengthened her love for the profession. She also took part in Clemson’s Tigers for Tigers, an organization dedicated to saving this endangered species. Her studies even took her abroad to research wild tigers in India. Go Tigers! 

After graduating from Clemson, Dr. Mack moved on to the University of Georgia to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Here, she was a Student Ambassador and loved giving tours to prospective veterinary candidates. Her favorite extracurricular while in Athens was being a VetCAMP Counselor, teaching high school students what a career in Veterinary Medicine can entail. Her clinical years were focused on small animal surgery (orthopedic and soft tissue), canine reproduction, cattle diseases, and herd health management.

Dr. Mack met her husband Andrew during their time at Clemson. He is a fishing charter captain out of Charleston. They welcomed their first baby, Molly, in the Summer of 2024. The Ciccone’s have three German Shorthaired Pointers – Ryder, Izzy, and Ripley. On her days off, Dr. Mack enjoys going fishing, hunting with their bird dogs, and raising their little girl in the outdoors. She also loves cooking, running, and caring for their small flock of chickens. Dr. Mack is so excited to care for your pet’s at Coastal Creek Animal Hospital!

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Melissa from Coastal Creek Animal Hospital

Melissa Couch – Licensed Veterinary Technician

“I was born and raised right here in Summerville. Since I can remember I have always said that I wanted to work with animals. I graduated from the Vet Tech program at Trident in 2017 with an associates degree in Applied Science of Veterinary Technology and have about 9 years experience in the vet world ranging from general practice to Specialty where I found a love with Surgery. I married my high school sweetheart and together we welcomed our first little girl this past August! At home we have 2 goldendoodles named Saban and Smitty. In my free time I like to read, watch football and spend time with our families.”

Lauren from Coastal Creek Animal Hospital

Lauren Lemieux – Licensed Veterinary Technician 

“My journey in veterinary medicine began in Seattle, WA where I studied to become a veterinary assistant. Over the next 13 years, I would grow as an assistant and complete my associates degree in animal sciences. I am currently studying to take my VTNE in the coming year. I have experience in both general practice and specialty hospitals as an anesthesia technician for the surgery department. At home, I have three children, a loving husband, and three cats: Cheshire, Gandalf, and Hagrid. In my free time I enjoy reading and playing video games.”

Rachael from Coastal Creek Animal Hospital

Rachael Brooks – Client Care Representative

“I’m Rachael a self proclaimed cake connoisseur , seriously who can turn down red velvet cake? I am originally from Arlington VA, but have lived here in South Carolina for 18 years . This is home. I am a mother of two. A 16 year old son named Dominic, and a 1 year old daughter named Autumn. We are a busy trio, our time is spent at the ball field, going to local outdoor events, often visiting local farms like flowertown Charm. Our home is completed by our dog Memphis an Australian shepherd whom is truly the corkiest dog you’ll meet. Last but not least our pot belly pig named Elvis.”