South Carolina Equine Associates

South Carolina Equine Associates is a full-service equine veterinary medical facility, located in Camden, SC. The professional and courteous staff at South Carolina Equine Associates seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. South Carolina Equine Associates strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Camden and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how South Carolina Equine Associates can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • Sat, Sun: Closed
  • After Hours Emergency?
  • Call: 803-432-0652
  • Dr. Jeffrey Witwer, VMD, Owner

    Dr. Jeffrey Witwer, VMD, Owner

    Jeffrey Witwer, VMD attended the University of Pennsylvania Veterinarian School and graduated in 1976.  He started South Carolina Equine Associates in 1994.  Dr. Witwer's areas of interests are lameness and performance horse care.  In his spare time he enjoys gardening.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 03, 1994
    Education:
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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  • Nicole Swinehart, DVM

    Nicole Swinehart, DVM

    Dr. Nicole Swinehart joined South Carolina Equine Associates, INC in the summer of 1999. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio where she completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Miami University in 1994.  From there, she pursued her degree in Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University finishing in 1998.  Pursuing her interests in equids, Nicole continued on with an Equine Medicine and Surgery Internship at the Marion DuPont Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia. Her main areas of interest are acupuncture, western horse performance, horse lameness, and sports medicine. She began riding hunter/jumpers at the age of eight years old and continues this passion today on her ex-steeplechaser Eluded.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Chris Cutler and their six year old daughter Coker on their 60-acre farm in Boykin, SC.

    Years in Practice:
    Jun 01, 1999
    Education:
    Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine
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  • Nicole Cunningham, BVSc, MRCVS

    Nicole Cunningham, BVSc, MRCVS

    Nicole Cunningham, BVSc, MRCVS, attended Liverpool University and graduated in 2010.  She joined South Carolina Equine Associates in 2003.  In
    2010 Dr. Cunningham became certified in Equine Chiropractic.  Her main areas of interest are Reproduction, Bio-Mechanics, and a whole horse approach.  She enjoys riding with her son Cullen in her spare time.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 06, 2003
    Education:
    Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
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  • Magda Wylie, DVM

    Magda Wylie, DVM

    Dr. Wylie was born and raised in Altlanta, Georgia, where she began riding at the age of 7.  She graduated from Tulane University with a degree in Biology in 2000 before recieving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2005.  After completing a year long equine intership at The University of Missouri, she joined South Carolina Equine Associates in August of 2006.  She also serves as veterinary advisor to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Board and is on the Clemson Veterinary Diagnostic Center's advisory committe.  Dr. Wylie lives in Camden with her husband, who is a small animal veterinarian, and their 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 horse.  In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and running, in addition to riding and horse showing, of course!

    Years in Practice:
    Aug 01, 2006
    Education:
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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  • Ashley Hamilton, DVM

    Ashley Hamilton, DVM

    Ashley is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida where she grew up riding horses as a 3rd generation equestrian. She continued that passion in college as the captain of the University of Florida Equestrian Team. After completing undergraduate degrees in Spanish and Animal Science, she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UF in 2010. Following graduation she completed a one year internship in medicine and surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She then traveled to The Piedmont Equine Practice for a one year fellowship in Sports Medicine and Surgery and is now excited to be joining South Carolina Equine Associates. Her primary professional interests are sports medicine, lameness and preventative medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys riding, running, Gator football and spending time with her Boxer dog.  
    Years in Practice:
    Aug 10, 2012
    Education:
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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  • Alicia Cook

    Alicia Cook

    Alicia began working at South Carolina Equine Associates, Inc in 2006.  She grew up in Lugoff, SC and graduated from Lugoff Elgin High School.  Alicia holds a degree in Computer Administative Specialties.  She resides in Camden with her husband Eric, daughter Hailey and their chocolate lab Charlie.

    Years in Practice:
    Feb 28, 2006
    Education:
    Computer Administrative Specialities
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  • Aimee Arrants

    Aimee Arrants

    Aimee is the newest member of our staff. She joined the practice in November of 2011. Aimee graduated with a degree in Natural Resources Management in 2003. Her duties include ordering all prescription medications, medicine compounding, and general office procedures.  Aimee lives in Camden with her husband Josh and their three dogs; a Lab named Sharpie and two Great Danes named Anderson and Gus.  In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, and running. 

    Years in Practice:
    Nov 01, 2011
    Education:
    Associate in Natural Resources Management
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