After graduating from NC State, Dr. Hooker opened the Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand in 1998.  Dr. Hooker grew up in rural South Carolina also practices general medicine in Bennettsville and Dillon, SC. He is a big fan of Old Time music and enjoys playing claw hammer banjo and guitar. Two of his best pals are Great Danes named Kobalt and Willys.  He is most happy with his wife, Megan and son, Leland.