Our Team
Meet our amazing team at Hudson Veterinary Hospital and why we love what we do so much. Click on our images to learn more about us!


About Dr. Hudson
Veterinarian
Dr. Kevin Hudson

About Nikki
Lead CSR
Nekeya Dingle

About Jessica
Surgical Technician
Jessica Williams

About Cathy
Veterinary Technician
Cathy Benenahaley

About Kristen
Veterinary Technician
Kristen Harvey

About Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lauren Beam

About Ethan
Veterinary Assistant
Ethan Benenahaley

About Alayna
Veterinary Assistant
Alayna Bryant

About Kristen
Practice Manager
Kristen Pierce

About Kayla
Receptionist
Kayla Vance

About Sheila
Receptionist
Sheila Scott
Veterinarian
Kevin Hudson, D.V.M., M.S.
Dr. Hudson had wanted to be a veterinarian since he received his first otoscope when he was 3 years old. He received the Outstanding Graduate Student award in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and graduated with Honors from Texas A&M University in 2001. He has practiced in Houston, Texas, as well as the Upstate, Lowcountry, and Midlands of South Carolina. Although he has practiced on a variety of animals, including small and large animals, he has focused on dogs, cats, and pocket pets since 2004. He has 4 children, a crew of 2 cats, and 2 French Bulldogs. Dr. Hudson and his family are thrilled to bring high-quality veterinary care to the Sumter community and surrounding areas.
Veterinary Assistant
Ethan Benenahaley
Ethan is truly a jack of all trades, helping wherever it’s needed here at Hudson Vet Hospital! He started with us in 2022 and is finishing his senior year. He owns quite a few animals at home but his favorite is his ball python named Watson. Ethan spends his weekends hunting and fishing!
Veterinary Assistant
Alayna Bryant
Alayna has been with HVH since the beginning of 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. She dedicates her free time to fostering and taking care of animals. She has rescued dogs, cats, birds, and even guinea pigs! When she isn’t taking care of her animals she is painting in her free time. Her favorite breed of animal is a Standard Poodle.
Receptionist
Kayla Vance
Kayla is our amazing receptionist who brings a smile to everyone’s face! She was born and raised here in Sumter. She was a board-certified Pharmacy Technician but wanted to follow her passion for helping animals which led her here to Hudson Veterinary Hospital. She would like to be a Veterinary Technician in the future. Kayla spends her free time outside in nature and with her animals.
Receptionist
Sheila Scott
Chances are you’ve been greeted by Sheila checking in for an appointment. She is one of our amazing receptionists here at HVH, but you can also find her helping as a technician. She graduated from Clemson in 2013 with her Bachelor’s in Animal & Veterinary Science. She spends her free time taking care of her 3 horses and 4 dogs, and taking trail rides when the weather is nice!
Surgical Technician
Jessica Williams
Veterinary Technician
Cathy Benenahaley
Cathy is a technician at HVH and has been with us since 2018. Cathy has a huge spot in her heart for any and every critter we see, and even the ones we don’t. Cathy isn’t scared to try anything new, and at home, she has a zoo of her own animals, two beautiful kids, and a husband. She loves the outdoors and anything Clemson. She looks forward to continuing learning about veterinary medicine, has an Associates in Natural Resource Management and an Associates in Environmental Engineering. Cathy and her family currently reside in Dalzell.
Receptionist
Kayla Christmas
Kayla has been with the Hudson Veterinary family since 2017. Kayla has earned her way from being a kennel technician to recently becoming a veterinary technician. You can also find her working in the reception area. Kayla spends her free time at the beach and at the river with her friends.
Receptionist
Melody Tisdel
Lead CSR
Nekeya Dingle
Veterinary Technician
Kendra Green
This is Kendra! She is the newest addition to the Hudson Family! Kendra is a wonderful tech who goes above and beyond for her patients. She is married with two kids and a few kitty cats!!! When not on the clock, you can probably find her working out or cheering on the Gamecocks! Kendra is a homegrown Sumter girl! We are so thankful she has joined the Hudson Veterinary family!