Four Paws Animal Clinic is proud to provide our clients and patients with quality service at a reasonable price.
Tracy Wales, DVM
Dr. Wales grew up in Blairstown, NJ and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. Upon graduation she moved to Columbia and began working in the veterinary field. It was here that she decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and met her husband, Eddie. She started vet school at The University of Georgia in 1994 and married Eddie the following year. Together they returned to Columbia in 1998. She practiced for 10 years at Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic and now enjoys being a practice owner.
Today, Tracy and Eddie have 3 girls, Ella, Avery and Annie. They also share their home with 2 rescued dogs, Josey and Fergus. Eddie is a local restaurateur who owns Motor Supply Co Bistro, Tombo Grille and Paulie’s Pizzeria. In her spare time Tracy enjoys boating, reading, traveling and being a soccer/swim mom.
Nori Warren, DVM
Dr. Warren grew up in Great Falls, SC, and attended the University of South Carolina from 1981-1985 where she earned a BS in Biology. Originally, Dr. Warren had a desire to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a practicing family physician, eventually returning to Great Falls and joining the family practice. However, her life’s direction and desire changed during college and she found herself drawn towards the field of veterinary medicine.
Dr. Warren attended the University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine from 1986-1990. Her first job after graduating was in Orangeburg, SC, where she practiced for 2 years. For a short time period she worked as a relief veterinarian before finally settling in at Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic. It was there that she, through the help of a very cute chocolate Labrador retriever puppy named Belle, met her husband, Will. Dr. Warren practiced at Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic for 15 years before deciding to become a practice owner.
Currently, Nori and Will have two dogs; Ella, a rescued Irish Wolfhound and Killian, a borrowed Golden Retriever along with a very lucky cat, also borrowed, named Lucky. Will is a District Manager for Pfizer, Inc. and has been in the pharmaceutical industry for 18 years. Together, Nori and Will enjoy boating, cycling, spinning and working out at the gym. When she has a few extra moments in her day, Nori enjoys attending yoga and pilates classes.
Nori and Will, along with Tracy and Eddie, have very strong feelings regarding pet rescue and have been the proud recipients of many rescue animals. The Warren’s have especially enjoyed adopting the “larger” of the breeds and have had quite a few Great Danes in their household and are looking forward to additional family members in the future.
Lina Gann, Front Office
Lina grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and moved to the Carolinas to attend Winthrop. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Lina moved to Columbia with her best friend, Jodi. She began working at Collins Printing as a graphic designer. After a long and successful career there, Lina decided to switch gears and accepted a position at Four Paws.
Lina has been married to her husband Toby, co-owner of Gann Office Suppliers, for 16 years. They have three children, Grey, 13, Breland, 8, and Sophia, 6. They also share their home with two dachshunds, Shelby and Gracie, and a bulldog/hound mix named Dexter.
In her free time Lina plays tennis, draws, reads, and enjoys spending time with her family.
Jessie Currie, Technician
Jessie grew up in Irmo, Lexington and Sumter. Upon graduation from Thomas Sumter High School, Jessie started working for her father, Kenneth Currie, DVM, at Bishopville Animal Clinic. She worked there for two years while attending USC-Sumter, and then transferred to USC-Columbia. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 2005.
Jessie has worked with Dr. Warren and Dr. Wales for over 5 years and Four Paws is thrilled to have her on staff. She is trained in all positions at the hospital.
Jessie lives with her boyfriend, Benji, and her husky, Chris, in Lexington. She enjoys four-wheeling, hunting, decorating and home improvement.
Dawn Christmas, Technician
Dawn grew-up on Lake Murray in Chapin, SC. She has always lived between the lake and Columbia.
In her spare time, she likes to water/snow ski, whitewater raft, camp, remodel her house, read, spend time with family and friends, and play guitar.
Dawn obtained her Marketing degree in May 2007 and her Management degree May 2009. She lives with Ziggy and Gaelic, her two male kitties.
Chasidy Johnson, Receptionist
Chasidy Johnson grew up in northeast Columbia and graduated from Ridgeview High School.
She, and her husband, Eric, live in Shandon with their African Grey parrot, Kramer. Chasidy loves to cook, watch old black and white movies, and spend time with her family.
Elaine Beck
Elaine grew up in Columbia, SC and is a junior at Cardinal Newman High School. She loves animals and hopes to attend veterinary school after graduating from college. She lives at home with her family, a golden retriever named Lucky and a Cavalier King Charles named Truffles. She enjoys cheerleading, hanging out with friends and going to the beach.