A family-run veterinary behavioral clinic providing compassionate, expert care across the carolinas.

About Us

Our story

With over 20 years of experience working with animals, including more than a decade in veterinary medicine, Dr. Adele Hilliard saw countless pets struggle with anxiety, aggression, and compulsive behaviors, often dismissed as "bad behavior."

To offer a more compassionate, science-backed solution, she founded Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavior Solutions.

Alongside Dr. Jill Bradshaw, Dr. Hilliard addresses both medical, environmental, and emotional factors, has helped over 350 pets achieve lasting behavioral change. Dr. Hilliard Her and her team now offer care in both North and South Carolina significantly improving the lives of pets and their families.

Girl in red outfit smiling with a golden retriever puppy on grass.

"It’s about helping the feelings of pets."

Adelaide, Dr.Hilliard’s Nine Year Old Daughter

When I first shared my vision for this clinic, my daughter, Adelaide, simply said, “It’s about helping the feelings of dogs and cats.” Her words captured my mission beautifully and inspired the name Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavior Solutions.

Meet our team

Dr. Adele Hilliard

Founder & Lead Veterinarian at the Greenville, South Carolina Practice
Dr. Hilliard offers over 20 years of experience and holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. She focuses exclusively on behavioral medicine, using medically informed care to improve pet’s well-being.

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Dr. Jill Bradshaw

Lead Veterinarian at the Asheville, North Carolina Practice
Dr. Bradshaw brings over 30 years of veterinary experience and a Master’s in Clinical Animal Behavior, using a medically informed approach to treat behavior challenges in pets.

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Hannah Hilley

Veterinary Practice Manager
Hannah is a veterinary assistant with over five years of experience, currently advancing her clinical training through Penn Foster while supporting patients with a strong foundation in behavior and medical care.

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Leticia Lamberty LVT, CPDT-KA, FFCP

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Leticia is a licensed veterinary technician and CPDT-KA with 20 years of experience, specializing in fear-free, positive reinforcement training to support behavior change in anxious pets.

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April Kormanec RVT, KPA-CTP, LSHC

Registered Veterinary Technician
With over 15 years of experience, April is certified in Low-Stress Handling and trained through the Karen Pryor Academy, now pursuing her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Behavior to support pets with empathy and expertise.

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Gia Hadfield

Branding & Marketing Director
Gia leads the marketing and brand strategy at Feeling Pawsitive, where she brings the clinic’s mission to life through thoughtful storytelling and strategic engagement, positioning the team as trusted leaders in veterinary behavioral medicine.

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Angus Hilliard

Official Product Tester

He’s our beloved 18-month-old Golden Retriever and company mascot!

Our Clinic

Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Solutions, with locations in Greenville, SC and Fairview, NC, is designed as a sanctuary for pets experiencing anxiety and behavioral challenges.

Each clinic features a calming environment with soothing scents, gentle white noise, and a low-stress atmosphere to help pets feel safe and at ease.

Every detail is carefully chosen to support emotional well-being, promote positive behavior, and foster a sense of security in a nurturing space.

Our passionate team works closely together to provide personalized, high-quality care that helps pets and their families thrive.