About East Carolina Veterinary Service
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Our Vets
Our Staff
About East Carolina Veterinary Service
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide high-quality, progressive, and personalized care for all of our patients. We strive to maintain an honest, compassionate, and respectful environment by working as a cohesive team with you and your pet. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership through client education, preventative health care, and a stress-free experience for all of our patients and their families.
Veterinarians
Fernanda Godfrey, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-LA
In 2018, she earned her Doctorate Degree from the University of Kentucky, KY. Dr. Godfrey was working as a small animal general practitioner, and emergency relief doctor in KY, prior to recently moving to Greenville, NC. Her areas of interest are internal medicine, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging, specifically ultrasound.
Patrick Godfrey, DVM
He is a 2015 graduate of Auburn University, AL. After graduating, Dr. Patrick Godfrey returned to KY to join Nash, Cleveland, and Godfrey Veterinary Clinic, where he worked as a mixed animal practitioner until most recently, when he and his family moved to Greenville, NC. Dr. Patrick Godfrey specializes in soft tissue, orthopedics, and emergency surgeries.
Staff
Sue
Office Manager
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Sue has been with ECVS since 2005. She relocated with her family to NC from New York in 1998 and has 30+ years of experience in Human Resources. Sue enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Lisa
Receptionist
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Lisa was born and raised in Maryland but has lived in Eastern Carolina since 2005. She joined ECVS in 2021. Lisa started her journey of working with animals in 2011. Lisa has four kids and six fur babies (4 dogs and 2 cats) that keep her quite busy. When Lisa can find a bit of free time, she enjoys thrift store shopping, beach trips, and spending time with her kids.
Magui
Receptionist
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Magui was born and raised in Greenville, NC. She joined ECVS in 2020. She is a full-time mom, pet owner of four cats and a dog, all while working part-time to help serve all our patients that she has gotten to know and love. In her free time (which is not much) she enjoys playing video games, pickleball with friends and dying her hair fun colors.
Marc
Receptionist & Veterinary Assistant
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Marc is originally from NY but has also resided in Atlanta & Raleigh before moving to Ayden. He joined ECVS in 2025 and has worked in the veterinary field in various capacities since late 2017. When not helping care for your fur children, he enjoys spending time with his wife Bethany, their precious new baby girl, Madelyn, their dog Princess, and their cats Charleston and Maggie.
Tawanna
Receptionist
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Tawanna joined ECVS in 2026. She brings over 3 years of hands-on experience in animal care, ensuring every animal that comes through our doors receives the highest quality of care and devotion. She is an avid horse lover and the proud owner of three dogs, whom she loves dearly. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, writing, or enjoying the outdoors.
Curie
Veterinary Assistant
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Curie was raised in coastal Virginia before relocating to Eastern North Carolina. She joined ECVS in 2026 and is currently an undergraduate at ECU, obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Her goal is to go to vet school and become an emergency veterinarian with a focus on small animals. In her free time, Curie likes to spend her time with her 3 cats and her horse.
Darryl
Veterinary Assistant
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Darryl was born and raised in Greenville, NC, and has many years of customer service experience. He joined ECVS in 2021. With his comforting smile, you and your pets are sure to feel right at home! In his spare time, you can find him at the gym or spending time with friends and family.
Dee
Veterinary Assistant
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Dee was born and raised in Maryland but has been in Greenville since 2018. She joined ECVS in 2021 and is currently obtaining her bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry with a minor in Anthropology at ECU. Dee’s goal is to go to vet school to specialize in surgery. She loves spending time with her cats, Jim Tom and Harry James, going to the beach and hanging out with friends.
Juli
Veterinary Assistant
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Juli was born in Maryland and now lives in Greenville, NC. She joined ECVS in 2021 and graduated from East Carolina University in 2026 with a degree in Biology. Working in the veterinary field is something she has always wanted to do. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, being with her friends, and enjoying the outdoors.
Krista
Veterinary Assistant
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Krista was born and raised in ENC. She joined ECVS in 2024. Prior to working in the Veterinary field, Krista did Behavior modification, Obedience training, and Service dog training. She also has experience in Equine therapy. Krista has three dogs and three cats of her own. In her spare time, you can find her somewhere on the water, hiking through the mountains, or working her dogs.
Sammy
Veterinary Assistant
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Sammy was born and raised in Battleboro, NC. He joined ECVS as a Volunteer in late 2025 and has worked his way up to becoming a Vet Assistant at the clinic. He is currently attending ECU, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry. He aspires to attend veterinary school and become a mixed animal veterinarian. His favorite hobbies are fishing, running, and disc golf.
Sistine
Veterinary Assistant
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Sistine is an ECU graduate who has been with ECVS since 2019 and enjoys working in multiple capacities for the clinic. She has been active in the animal rescue community for 15+ years and is an active volunteer with the Pet Food Pantry of ENC. Sistine enjoys spending time on the local greenways, playing video games, and volunteering with the PFP. Sistine’s current crew includes felines and lizards, all of whom are rescues.
Zy’ala
Veterinary Assistant
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Zy’ala was born and raised in Greenville, NC. She joined ECVS in 2024. She received her bachelor’s degree in animal science in 2021 from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Zy’ala earned her certification as a Veterinary Assistant in 2024 from San Juan College and is still attending to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has an interest in exotic, large, and small animals.
