Meet Our Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Fairview Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to Know Our Team

Dr. Elaine Klesius
Dr. Klesius, the owner of Fairview Animal Hospital, grew up on a farm in Kentucky where she discovered her love for animals when she was very young. After graduating magna cum laude from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995, she practiced in Atlanta, Georgia and Maryville, Tennessee before coming to Asheville in 2014. Dr. Klesius is passionate about building relationships with clients and her interests include internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, and surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, gardening, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Klesius and her husband, Stephen, have two sons, four cats, and a feisty terrier, Miley.

Dr. Charles H. Lloyd
Dr. Charles Lloyd, DVM is a 1982 graduate The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and one of the founders of Fairview Animal Hospital. Serving the community since 1984, Dr. Lloyd is proud of the lasting relationships he has maintained with his clients and their families over many years. When not caring for patients, Dr. Lloyd enjoys working outdoors, visiting family, and travel photography. He and his wife, Becky, have two children, two grandchildren, and two dogs.

Sarah Hess
Practice Manager
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Angie Smith

Dannielle Payne

Skyler Rice
Veterinary Assistant
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Lyle Klesius
Veterinary Assistant
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Elizabeth Foster

Melanie Payne

Marian Bynum
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Sandy Rollings
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Henry Klesius
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Jody Pumroy
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