Meet Our Team!
Meet the veterinarians and team at Cedar Lake Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Veterinarian Team
Dr. Patrick
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Owner
Dr. Patrick Sullivan was born in the panhandle of Texas and moved to Simpsonville, SC, as a child. While spending time with his Grandpa in Texas, along with growing up on his family farm in Simpsonville, he developed his passion for caring for animals both large and small.
Dr. Patrick Sullivan graduated from Auburn University’s College of Agriculture in 2009, with a degree in Animal Science. In 2013, he graduated from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Patrick moved to Central Texas, where he gained a wide variety of experiences in mixed animal medicine.
In 2016, he married Dr. Jasmine Sullivan. They lived in Central Texas until the summer of 2018, when they moved back to the upstate of South Carolina. They are blessed with two wonderful children (Stella and Garrett). In his free time, he enjoys spending time at the lake with his family and working on the farm with their horses and cattle.
Patrick’s interests include surgery, client relationships and education, and large animal theriogenology.
Dr. Jasmine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Owner
Dr. Jasmine Sullivan was born and raised in South Alabama. She recognized at an early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian because of her passion for animal care and serving people. She and Dr. Patrick Sullivan met in 2011. They met at the dairy, where she worked milking and feeding cows, while Patrick was on the Bovine Palpation Team for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Jasmine Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Auburn University College of Agriculture in 2012. In 2016, she graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Shortly after graduation, she and Dr. Patrick Sullivan got married and she moved to Central Texas to start her career.
In the summer of 2018, they moved to South Carolina where they expanded their family. In her spare time, she enjoys time outdoors with her children (Stella and Garrett) and husband, Patrick. Dr. Jasmine Sullivan also enjoys horseback riding and time at the beach.
Dr. Jasmine’s primary focus at Cedar Lake Animal Hospital includes surgery, internal medicine, and preventative care.
Dr. Jana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Jana Bass has been a part of the Simpsonville community since 1980. She attended Converse College for her undergraduate degree and attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where she received her veterinary degree in 1988.
She is married to Charles P Cecil, Jr. They have two grown boys (Noah and Zachary). Her family has 2 Frenchies (Lily and Petunia), a yellow lab (Dabble), and a very independent cat (Rizzo).
Dr. Jana Bass enjoys taking care of her family and traveling to Charleston, SC. She also enjoys time by the pool and shopping.
Dr. Jana Bass and Mr. Cecil built and started Cedar Lake Animal Hospital in 1995 and have enjoyed watching Cedar Lake Animal Hospital grow for 28 years. Dr. Jana Bass continues to enjoy practicing veterinary medicine at Cedar Lake Animal Hospital and is proud of the direction the Sullivans are progressing it in. Cedar Lake continues to be a loving, compassionate family that our devoted clients and patients have grown to love.
Technician and Assistant Team
Elizabeth
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Office Manager
Elizabeth has been a part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2001. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and earned her degree from Tri-County Technical College in 2010. She has a special interest in surgery and dentistry. Elizabeth is a South Carolina Gamecock fan and enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their twin daughters (Riley and Ansley).
When she is not working, she is an Uber driver for her girls who enjoy dance and taekwondo. Elizabeth has several furbabies, including her Labrador Retriever, Willow, and Frenchies, Nala and Cali.
Ashley
Ashley has been a part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2014. Ashley was born in Virginia and moved to South Carolina in 2008. She earned her Licensed Veterinary Technician degree from Tri County Technical College.
Her favorite part of the job is educating clients on how to care for their pets. Ashley is a Clemson Tiger fan and enjoys outdoor activities and hanging with her husband and son, Chase. She also loves hanging out with family, friends, and dogs.
Hannah
Originally from Connecticut, Hannah moved to South Carolina in 2018. She earned her Veterinary Technician degree from Tri-County Technical College in 2024. She has a special interest in small animal dentistry and large animal medicine. Hannah plans to specialize in Canine Behavior and enjoys training with her dog, Dixie, who is an AKC Canine Good Citizen.
In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends.
Lexi
Lexi was born in Fountain Inn and now resides in Simpsonville. Lexi is currently working towards her Licensed Vet Tech degree at Tri-County Technical College. She will be graduating in May of 2025. When she is not working, she enjoys helping her boyfriend at his local cattle farm and enjoys being outside. Lexi has two furbabies, Chloe and Charlie.
Amanda
Veterinary Assistant, Animal Caregiver Leader
Amanda is a Laurens County girl and has been a part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2016. Amanda started as an Animal Caregiver and now is the manager of the boarding facility and works as a veterinary assistant.
She has a love for Jeeps, horses, and dogs and enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Blake, and her dachshund, Elvy. Amanda enjoys listening to classic rock and traveling to the mountains or the beach.
Shannon
Shannon is a native of Simpsonville and has been part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2019. She is working towards earning her Licensed Veterinary Technician degree and has a specific interest in surgery and both large and small animal medicine. Shannon is the mother to two amazing girls (Sydney and Reese).
One attending Clemson and one at Woodmont High. Shannon lives on a farm and enjoys horseback riding and time with family at the lake. She has several furbabies.
Kathryn
Kathryn (Kat) joined Cedar Lake’s Animal Caregiving team in 2021. She is hardworking and does a great job caring for our patients. She enjoys meeting new animals and learning their personalities.
Kat has four cats at home and her favorite place to travel is Key West, Florida (she also loves sea creatures). Kat enjoys spending time with her husband, Dylan. Kat enjoys rock music, dining out, and shopping with friends.
Kaylee
Veterinary Assistant
Kaylee was born and raised in Fountain Inn, SC. She has always had a strong love and care for both large and small animals. Kaylee enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has a dog (Tig), two horses (Boone and Special), and several cows. In her free time, Kaylee teaches horseback riding lessons. You can often find her at local rodeos barrel racing. She loves to spend her time at the lake and outdoors.
Animal Caregiver Team
Liz
Animal Caregiver
Liz has been a part of the caregiving team at CLAH since 1999. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Alan, of 37 years, her 5 cats, and her dog, Mayzie, in her free time.
Liz loves the beach! #crazycatlady
Kailyn
Kailyn has been a part of the caregiving team at CLAH since June of 2024. She is always smiling when you see her around the clinic. She loves spending quality time with our boarders. In her spare time, she loves baking, horseback riding, reading and camping. She loves spending time with her family and her dog, Stetson. You can often find her at local rodeos for barrel racing.
Cassidy
Animal Caregiver
Cassidy was born and raised in Simpsonville, SC. She has always loved being involved with large and small animals. Growing up, she raised and showed livestock (goats) for 8 years. She rode horses her whole life and barrel raced for 6 years. She has 2 dogs (Marley and Gypsy), 1 horse (Ash), and several farm animals.
Client Care Team
Krystal
Client Care Team
Originally from Newport News, Virginia. After moving several times throughout childhood and meeting her husband in Florida, they decided to settle down in the Upstate in 2016. She has been part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2021. Zach and Krystal have a beautiful daughter (McKenna) and two Frenchie furbabies (Atlas and Dallas). Krystal enjoys mom life, along with spending time with family and friends. They also love exploring the outdoors and taking photographs. Her favorite places are the lake and Disney with Stitch.
Kathryn
Client Care Team
Kathryn was born and raised in Simpsonville, SC. She has 2 cats (Loki and Bleu) and 1 dog (Sophie). She has always had a love and passion for animals. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys binge watching her favorite shows with her fur babies. She would love to travel around the world, experience new things, and eat AMAZING food!
Shelly
Client Care Team
Shelly was born in Pennsylvania and moved to South Carolina in 2010. Shelly rejoined Cedar Lake’s team in 2021 after taking time off to be with her daughter. She is a client care representative and a part of the animal caregiving team. Shelly enjoys living in the country with her beautiful daughter, Kinsley. Shelly has 2 dogs (Zoey and Fancy), a rabbit (Dumbledore), and 2 cats (Hermione and Puddles). In her free time, Shelly enjoys camping, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She also has a special interest in crafts.
Vicky
Client Care Team
Vicky has been a part of Cedar Lake’s team since 2001 and has worked in every aspect of the practice. She has worked as a client care representative for years now and if you have phoned Cedar Lake Animal Hospital more than once, then you have likely spoken to Vicky.
Vicky was born in Florida and lived in California and New York before moving to the Upstate. She and her husband have 2 boys (Connor and Trevor). They have 3 dogs (Bleu, Astro, and Shadow) and 2 cats (Cleopatra and J.P.). Vicky enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoys vacationing in the mountains. She loves going to rock concerts.