Veterinarians
Cynthia P. Smith, DVM
Dr. Cynthia P. Smith graduated magna cum laude from the College of Charleston in 1977 and was the first woman to be accepted into University of Georgia’s veterinary school program from the College of Charleston. She graduated with honors from UGA in 1981. Soon after, she began working at the newly formed Greater Charleston Veterinary Emergency Clinic, the first of its kind in Charleston. After 2 years she left to open her own practice, Olde Towne Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Smith’s special interests lie in dermatology, internal medicine, and dentistry. She lives on Wadmalaw Island with her husband Wayne & two dogs: Foster & Andy.
Kelli Klein, DVM
Dr. Kelli Klein obtained her Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology from College of Charleston in 1998. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduating, Dr. Klein moved back to Charleston to join the team at Olde Towne Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Klein has been associated with Olde Towne Veterinary Clinic for over ten years. She started working there as a veterinary technician during college and continued this until going to veterinary school. Throughout her time in veterinary school Dr. Klein maintained a close relationship with Dr. Smith and the clinic’s patients and theirs owners. Dr. Klein’s special interests include emergency/trauma, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine. She works part time at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Charleston. Her hobbies include: hiking, reading, going to the beach, and learning to cook. Dr. Klein has two mixed breed dogs and two cats.
Laurie Wallace, DVM
Dr. Laurie Wallace grew up on the South Carolina coast in Georgetown riding horses and raising many pets. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University in 1987 and was granted her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in the Charleston area since 1997 and joined Olde Towne Veterinary Clinic in March of 2008. She lives with her husband, three daughters and two dogs in Mt Pleasant.