Meet Our Veterinarians!

At Daniel Island Animal Hospital, our veterinarians are not only highly skilled professionals—they’re compassionate caregivers dedicated to your pet’s health and happiness. With years of experience in preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and client education, our veterinary team is here to support you and your furry family members every step of the way.

Matthew J. Hosking, DVM, practice owner

Dr. Hosking is the owning veterinarian of Daniel Island Animal Hospital since January 2020. He moved from New York state to join DIAH in March of 2013. He is a 2013 graduate of Ross University's School of Veterinary Medicine and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Delaware. His areas of interest include surgery and dermatology.

  • Why He Became a Vet: "I couldn't imagine doing anything else."

  • Fur Family: Golden Retriever named Onslow

  • Hobbies: "Traveling, weight lifting, hiking, tennis, going to the beach with my pup...essentially any activity outside."

  • Fun Fact: The first surgeries he performed were in underdeveloped areas of Nicaragua and Honduras.

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Lynne M. Flood, DVM

Dr. Flood is the founder and original owner of Daniel Island Animal Hospital which she opened in January of 2004. She holds a BA from Wake Forest University, her BS and DVM from Kansas State University and a graduate certificate in gerontology. A Fear Free Certified Professional, she loves animals of all types and enjoys working with owners to keep their pets healthy and happy. Her passion is caring for our older patients; helping them feel better for longer.

  • Favorite Part of DIAH: “The clients (pet owners) and staff are the best!”

  • Fur Family:1 Dogs (Fiona) and 1 Cat (Milo)

  • Hobbies: Traveling, cycling, running and hiking

  • Fun Fact: Spent four years in the US Army Transportation Corps (and lived in Germany) between college and vet school

Rebecca Dimondstein, DVM

Dr. Dimondstein is a 2010 graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and holds a BA in Spanish from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After attending vet school she did a rotating small animal internship at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Her special interest is in cardiology.

  • Fur Family: 1 cat (Rhubarb)

  • Hobbies: Pottery, Scuba Diving, Reading and Traveling.

  • Fun Fact: Dr. Dimondstein studied abroad for a year in Chile.

Robin Parrott, DVM

With 34 years experience practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Parrott joined the Daniel Island Animal Hospital team in 2017. A graduate of Clemson University and University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she enjoys the pet/client interaction and care delivered in a general practice setting along with the collegiality among staff at DIAH.

  • Favorite Part of DIAH: “The amazing cooperative and collaborative work environment. I also enjoy having a strong clientele base who take great care of their pets.

  • Fur Family: 1 Dogs (Ned) and 2 Cats (Miles and Daphine)

  • Hobbies: Tennis, Reading, Walking/Hiking, Knitting, and Sewing

  • Favorite Quote: “Not all who wander are lost”

Katie rainwater, DVM

Dr. Rainwater recently returned to Daniel Island Animal Hospital, she left in 2014 after her son was born but always stayed in touch. She grew up in California and graduated from the University of California at Davis in 2007. After a small animal internship in Atlanta, she settled in South Carolina and worked at several practices. She has diverse interests in animal medicine and can sometimes be found working at Exotic Vet Care and Turtle Survival Alliance. She lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband and son.

  • Favorite Part of DIAH: She was so happy to have the opportunity to come back to the DIAH family and loves seeing all the wonderful people here and their dogs and cats.

  • Fur (and not so furry) family: Gecko, tarantula and rescue pup (Loretta).

  • Hobbies: habitat gardening, travel and spending time with my family

  • Favorite Quote: “when the last individual of a race of living beings breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." William Beebe


SCHAEFER SHIYOU, DVM

Dr. Schaefer Shiyou, DVM is a graduate of Mississippi State University with special interests in geriatric care, preventive medicine, and dermatology. As a Fear Free Certified Professional, she is passionate about creating a calm, comfortable experience for both pets and their people. She lives on Daniel Island with her husband and enjoys being part of the pet-loving community here. 

  • Why She Became a Vet: I wanted to do something meaningful in my career. I love that I get to help animals, connect with people, and solve problems every day. 

  • Fur Family: Kitty named Jax

  • Hobbies: Shark tooth hunting, reading, live music, and spending time outdoors. 

  • Fun Fact: She loves traveling and is a bit of a foodie, always enjoying trying new restaurants along the way.