Our Team

Dr. Jennifer Patterson, a lifelong North Carolina resident, earned her veterinary degree from North Carolina State University. Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship at NCSU, gaining valuable experience in equine medicine, surgery, and orthopedics. She then spent four years as an equine general practitioner, providing both routine and emergency care to horses and their owners. Now with Friendship Veterinary Imaging Center, Dr. Patterson continues her commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for horses while supporting the trusted relationship between owners and their primary care equine veterinarians.

Outside of work, Dr. Patterson stays active with her red Thoroughbred mare, competing in lower-level eventing. If you ask, she’ll gladly share pictures! Her two young boys, Max and Ford, keep her busy and bring endless joy to her life. In her downtime, she enjoys baking sourdough bread, tending to her garden, and getting lost in a good book.

Dr. Williams has practiced as a small animal veterinarian in North Carolina since graduating from NC State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.

She has extensive experience in sedating, anesthetizing, and monitoring dogs and cats for various procedures. Each patient gets an individualized plan and dedicated attention to maximize safety and comfort.

A life-long learner, she has degrees in English literature and Geology as well as Veterinary Medicine. She has been an editor and a researcher, and is currently enjoying horse-back riding and glassblowing lessons. Reading, hiking, and caring for her small menagerie (1 dog, 1 cat, 2 guinea pigs, and a talking parakeet) are among the other activities that bring her joy.

Ellen brings to Friendship Veterinary Imaging Center over 40 years of practical equine experience with International Level Three Day Event horses. She has managed and participated in all aspects of equine veterinary and daily care, training schedules, and competition and travel logistics both domestically and overseas, including Australia and Europe. She has been a part of Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and Pan Am Teams as a groom, and was a USET Stable Manager.

In the midst of this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, in English and Writing from Framingham College in Massachusetts. She went on to become Media Coordinator at Dover Saddlery, handling advertising and producing and copywriting their catalog.

Ellen is invested in the local horse community, owning a small farm in Vass that is home to two horses and two cats. She is a regular volunteer at the Carolina Horse Park and was inducted into their Volunteer Hall of Fame. She enjoys travel with family and friends, is a casual painter and a passionate, if chaotic, gardener.

Daniel graduated from Columbus State in 2013 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. He began his career in the anesthesia department at MedVet Columbus before moving into general practice, where he focused on patient care and anesthesia. He later spent five years at a specialty hospital in Greenville, SC, working primarily in medical and radiation oncology, picking up shifts in emergency, internal medicine, and critical care on weekends. During that time, he trained alongside the imaging technician to learn CT, primarily for radiation oncology.

Outside of work, Daniel enjoys horses, homesteading, and life on the farm. He spends much of his free time with his two horses, Boone and Rectify, and values time with his family and animals of all kinds.

With over 34 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Scarlett has developed extensive diagnostic expertise in both clinical and research settings. Her professional background includes collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging modalities, such as CT, nuclear scintigraphy, radiology, fluoroscopy, MRI, and radiation therapy. She is passionate about utilizing her wealth of knowledge to coordinate teams and deliver exceptional care through innovative diagnostic imaging technology.

Staci Stringer is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with over 20 years experience in the field. Born and raised in San Diego, she began her career in veterinary medicine in 1998, driven by a deep love for animals and a desire to make a difference in their lives.

Throughout her career, Staci has lived and worked in various parts of the country — including Virginia Beach, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Alabama, and now North Carolina — gaining valuable experience and adapting to a wide range of veterinary practices along the way.

Staci has a 15-year-old son here in NC and a 24-year-old daughter who splits her time between Florida and Tennessee working and competing in the high Adult amateur jumpers.

She now lives on a small farm with her husband where they care for a lively mix of horses, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats. Outside of work, Staci enjoys competing in low-level eventing and jumpers with her horse, Okie — a partnership that reflects her dedication, patience, and love for animals both on and off the job.