Our Team
Meet the Team at Hilton Head Veterinary Clinic
Get to know our exceptional team at Hilton Head Veterinary Clinic in Head Island, SC. From routine check-ups to special moments of concern, we approach every furry friend with the high level of compassion and commitment they deserve.
Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Head Island, SC
Dr. Mitchell Arion
Dr. Michael Allen
Dr. Kristina McGinnis
Alexa
Alyssa
Madelyn
Lynnsi
Roxy
Dr. Kristina McGinnis
Dr. Kristina McGinnis is from a small town outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. She grew up playing soccer and basketball and attending all of the Carolina Panthers home games. Dr. McGinnis completed her undergraduate studies at North Carolina State University where she majored in Animal Science and minored in Genetics. She graduated valedictorian in 2011 and continued her education at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. During veterinary school, Dr. McGinnis took a special interest in ophthalmology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine.
After graduation from veterinary school in 2015, Dr. McGinnis completed a year long equine internship at a specialty hospital in Dover, NH. She then attended Options for Animals College of Chiropractic where she gained certification with the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. McGinnis also attended the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (now Chi University) where she became a certified veterinary acupuncturist and certified veterinary tuina practitioner.
Dr. McGinnis has worked in both large and small animal medicine and with that brings a diverse skill set. In her free time, Dr. McGinnis enjoys sunrises on the beach with her Boxer, Reilly, riding her horse, Sevyn, and taking Pure Barre classes.
Dr. Michael Allen
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Mitchell Arion
Dr. Mitchell Arion is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery for over 35 years. After owning his own hospital in Maryland for thirty years, he moved to beautiful Hilton Head Island in 2022 with his wife, Vicki, two dogs – Mr. Bingley and Charlotte, and a cat – Emma, all rescues. Dr. Arion enjoys hiking, kayaking and canoeing, golf (both traditional and disc), and playing ice hockey in two leagues in Savannah. He looks forward to seeing you and your pets and providing a lifetime of care for them.
Lynnsi
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Madelyn
Madelyn started out in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant with us in 2019. She was promoted to practice manager in early 2022. Growing up in “horse country” in Aiken, SC, her passion for animal care started at a young age. She loves to provide care and empathy to not only animals but their owners as well. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time reading and hanging out with her dogs, Hank and Zarya, and cat, Simba.
Alyssa
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Alexa
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