Meet Our Team
At The Animal Hospital at Liberty Highway, our dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff share a common goal: providing compassionate, high-quality care for every pet that walks through our doors. With a love for animals and years of experience, we're here to support your pet’s health and wellbeing every step of the way.
Dr. Cary Hughes, DVM
Dr. Hughes graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and practiced in Virginia before coming to Anderson. As owner of The Animal Hospital, he focuses on managing the practice as well as good medicine. He is married with three young daughters and has a dog named Mavis.
Dr. Julie Mefford, DVM
Dr. Mefford is originally from Ohio but completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson and fell in love with this area. After graduating from The Ohio State University Veterinary School, she returned with her husband to South Carolina. Dr. Mefford joined this practice in 2008 and has a focus in internal medicine. She enjoys running, half marathons, hiking, backpacking, kayaking and gardening. She and her husband share their home with their new baby daughter Olivia, a lab mix named Luna, and a rescue dog named Skylar.
Dr. Britt Benson, DVM
Dr. Britt Carr Benson is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has a comprehensive understanding of the activities performed by and injuries occurring in both working and performance dogs. She has dedicated her career to diagnosing and treating working and performance injuries to ultimately return canine athletes back to full performance.
Dr. Gretchen Muhonen, DVM
Dr. Muhonen, originally from Pennsylvania, graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and is now a key part of our veterinary team. With a focus on internal and preventative medicine, Dr. Muhonen enjoys connecting with clients and their pets on a personal level. She enjoys spending time in nature, in particular hiking and visiting the beach with her friends and family. She and her two sons have Jack, a one-eyed chihuahua mix, and Maggie, a lovely calico cat.
Dr. Ellen Rundorff, DVM
Simpsonville native Dr. Ellen Rundorff enjoys giving back to the Upstate community of pet parents here at the Animal Hospital at Liberty Highway. She earned a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology at Clemson University before attending the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and spending a year as a rotating intern at the Ohio State University. Dr. Rundorff’s favorite part of the job is educating families about their four-legged kids’ health and needs, and she is thankful for the relationships she gets to build with clients and patients. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with friends and family.
We have a great group of licensed veterinary technicians and trained assistants that are eager to create an environment of safety and love for you and your pet.