My name is Greg Echols, and I am a small animal relief veterinarian serving North Carolina and South Carolina. My journey to veterinary medicine has been anything but traditional. I began by earning an associate degree from Alamance Community College in Burlington, NC, followed by a bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science from NC A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. I completed my DVM at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA, graduating in 2020.

Outside of veterinary medicine, I’m a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter. I have a particular interest in soft tissue surgery, and I enjoy the challenge and precision it requires.

Facts About Me

  • I worked as a veterinary assistant for 7.5 years before attending veterinary school.

  • Served as lead student ambassador for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020.

  • Worked as an after-hours lab technician throughout veterinary school.

  • Completed a one-year emergency and surgery internship after graduation.

  • Spent a year as an associate in general practice.

  • Worked as a relief veterinarian with a staffing agency for 2.5 years.

  • Founded Greg Echols Relief Services in July 2023.

  • Invited faculty speaker at Fetch Charlotte 2025.

  • Delivered the keynote address at the SAVMA Symposium in 2024.