Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Verdin has been able to achieve that rare combination of deep, personal passion and career success. In 1966, he started Verdin Veterinary Services from a desire to dedicate his life to agriculture, a vocation near to his heart since his family had been farmers for generations. Dr. Verdin was also influenced by his strong Christian faith, and desired to use his God-given gifts to help his animal patients and their loving owners. He truly feels that his veterinary work is a form of worship. After many years, Dr. Verdins successful practice has allowed him the freedom to return to the land he loves! Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, Dr. Verdin became familiar with farm operations and farm animals while he was growing up. After graduating from high school, he studied pre-vet at Clemson University, and was then accepted to the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. After Dr. Verdins graduation from veterinary school, he spent two years in the United States Air Force. Finally returning home to South Carolina, Dr. Verdin hung up his shingle in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Verdin founded the practice back in 1966 is now fully retired after 46 years of service to the pets and community. _ While Dr. Verdin has treated thousands of animal patients over the years, a few stand out in his mind. Since he was familiar with farm animal medicine, he found himself operating on a pig that had injured himself. Dr. Verdin resolved the pigs medical problem, and his porcine patient recovered very nicely. The pigs owner expressed his appreciation by bringing Dr. Verdin several packages of delicious sausages.Dr. Verdin delights in spending time with his 4 children and 14 grandchildren. His oldest son operates a feed and seed store, while his oldest daughter has entered the nursing profession. Andrew Verdin has now stepped into the veterinary practice, while Dr. Verdins youngest daughter enjoys being a mother and homemaker. Dr. Verdin reads as much as possible, especially about Southern history. He also spends time growing vegetables and fruit trees, and produces his own hay as well.Visitors to Dr. Verdins farm will likely encounter his mule and two donkeys. He also keeps a pair of peafowl, known for their colorful feathers and other-worldly vocalizations. A pair of bantam chickens and 12 goats round out the complement of Verdin farm animals.
