Dr. Stephanie Lee : SnipWell Executive Director & Lead Veterinarian
Dr. Lee is a native of the Steele Creek area and has loved animals as long as she can remember. During a career fair in second grade, she spent the majority of her time with the veterinarian and decided then she would one day help animals. She attended North Carolina State University undergraduate school (1990-1993) and College of Veterinary Medicine (1993-1997). Dr. Lee worked in general practice for 10 years before moving into shelter medicine and spay/neuter.
Outside of work, Dr. Lee stays busy with her vibrant daughter and many rescued pets, including dogs, cats, a rabbit, a turtle, and a goldfish. Her hobbies include reading, walking/hiking with her daughter and dogs, listening to music, gardening, and enjoying the local wildlife.
Cassie got her first dog Fluffy at the age of 7 and has loved animals ever since. She dove into the animal field at age 23, working for a boarding facility and has since transferred into veterinary medicine. Cassie currently has two rescue pets that she loves dearly, her adorable Pomeranian, Brodie, and her playful cat, Jasper. In her spare time, Cassie enjoys kayaking in the summer and traveling to the mountains in the fall.
Angelia began her career as a registered veterinary technician in 2013. She graduated from the Gaston College veterinary technician program and completed an externship at a private veterinary hospital. Being an animal lover, she has always had a huge passion for being an advocate for the animals. Angelia has over 5 years experience in spay, neuter and wellness medicine and is a licensed technician in both South and North Carolina. She has adopted three fur babies, her kitties – Lana and Silous – and a handsome Akita mix – Kohle. Her hobbies include yoga, hiking, snowboarding, and rock climbing.
Jennifer’s love of animals started as a young toddler, as there were always animals in her home. She learned to care for them and continued that journey when she took her first job with animals at a local animal hospital. She then moved to a boarding facility to continue her career and, from there, she joined the SnipWell team in 2019. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys cooking, kayaking and hiking, and has many adventures with her precious dog Lumi.
Ana’s love for animals began when she was very young. From kindergarten through high school, she would often bring home strays and pet sit for family and friends. Animals have been an important part of Ana’s life as long as she can remember. She enjoys caring for them and has always been determined to have a career in the veterinary field. After high school, she met her husband and had two handsome boys. To stay close to animals, she volunteered at her local humane shelter and was eventually offered a position as a client services representative for the spay/neuter clinic. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, she transitioned to veterinary assistant. Her animal family consists of a small chihuahua named Tweetie, a pit bull named Dixie and her Great Dane named Ben. In her free time, she loves to spend time relaxing with her family and living life to the fullest.
Lydia’s love for animals began in Puerto Rico, where she grew up on a farm. She moved to New York City as a teenager and adopted her own fur babies from the ASPCA. Lydia has worked in the animal welfare field in various roles at animal controls & humane societies, with experience in disaster relief, food banks, & vaccine clinics. She is also bilingual in Spanish & English! She joined the SnipWell team in 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant to continue educating herself in veterinary medicine and pursue her passion for loving all things furry! She currently has 2 dogs, Rambo and Wally, and loves to be anywhere sunny with them!
Odalys, fondly nicknamed “O”, was born and raised in Texas, recently moving to the Charlotte area. She developed a passion for animals as a child, always wanting a pet but never having one. O currently has a 1-year-old Doberman named Remi and is planning for more animals in the future. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with family and Remi. She also likes going on adventures and reading.
The SnipWell Spay Neuter & Wellness Board of Directors
Stephanie Lee – Executive Director
Jane Earnest – President
Johnny Sobolewski – Treasurer
Merry Meyer – Secretary
Roxanne Blake – Officer
Robin Byrd – Officer
Jane Bolan – Officer
Susan Barnhart – Officer