Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. James Love has strong ties to the community and to the town of McConnells.  His family has been living in York County since before the Revolutionary War.  His only time away from the area was to attend Clemson University for his B.S. degree and to attend Tuskeegee University for Veterinary School. Whenever he has the chance to discuss Clemson sports, he will gladly take the time to try to convert you if you are not already a fan!  He is known for his 'laid back' attitude and always has a joke on the tip of his tongue.  Dr. Love enjoys surgery and in particular some of the more difficult orthopedic surgeries. 

He can be reached at James@palmettovet.com

Dr Stewart joined the team in 4/2019. He graduated from Clemson University with his B.S. Degree and Georgia University with his DVM Degree.

Dr. Breanna Kitchukov grew up in Chapin, SC and graduated from Chapin High School in 2010.
She worked as a veterinary assistant while attending the University of South Carolina Aiken,
where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Shortly after, she went on to the
University of Georgia and graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She
practiced small animal medicine in Columbia and North Augusta, SC before finding her way to
Palmetto Veterinary Medicine and Surgery-Rock Hill in April of 2021. In her free time, she enjoys
reading and volleyball. She shares a home with her husband, George, and her Border collie
mix, Athena. Dr. Kitchukov can’t wait to meet you and your furry loved ones!