Meet The Team Caring For Your Pets
Our team combines expertise, passion, and a genuine love for animals to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Jade Williams was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) from Florida State University (go Noles!) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Williams enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but her primary interests reside in soft tissue surgery and preventative care. Outside of work, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time in and around the water, running, and traveling.
She lives in the area with her husband, two dogs (Mako and Mahi), cat (Ollie) and Sulcata tortoise (Carl).
DVM, DACVECC Veterinary Criticalist
Dr. Whitley is a board certified specialist in emergency and critical care and is excited to join the team in Swansboro as the medical director. She obtained her DVM at North Carolina State University in 2014 and completed a small animal rotating internship and residency at BluePearl Georgia in Atlanta. In between internship and residency, she practiced emergency medicine in Wisconsin while her husband completed his residency in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Whitley enjoys complex cases that involve multiple body systems, sepsis, blood disorders, trauma and respiratory distress. She thoroughly enjoys teaching, has multiple publications and has lectured with Vet Vacation CE.
Currently Dr. Whitley and her family reside in Wilmington on the coast of North Carolina. This is where she grew up and she enjoys being back by the beach raising her children. She has two golden retrievers named Albie and Annie, a beagle named Beau, five cats named Wilson, Edie, Hattie, Tommy and Ralphie. She enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, going to concerts and being outdoors!
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Veterinary Internist
Practice Manager
Susan graduated from Cazenovia College with a degree in Architectural Interior Design. Her career path took a meaningful turn after her cat was injured, sparking a deep passion for the veterinary industry. She began her journey as a receptionist in a small animal hospital, where her dedication quickly stood out. During this time, she founded a lost-and-found animal hotline that was later sponsored by a local television station in Central New York.
Susan soon advanced to the role of Hospital Manager and has since made animal care and hospital operations her long-term career. In 2015, she and her husband, Bob, relocated to Coastal North Carolina. She has been an integral part of Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center since its opening in 2019, initially serving as Office Manager and now as Operations Manager.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending time with her family and her two Golden Retrievers, Bhodi and Bella. She has a love for decorating, sailing, and exploring coastal communities.