39th Avenue Location

3909 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville

This location is right off I-75 and SR 222.  It is down the street from the the Best Western Gateway Grand, and the Harley Davidson Dealership, and has the best hours of availability of all of our hospital locations.  

Lauren

Hospital Manager

Lauren has a black Lab mix named Hausetta and a tuxedo cat named Baby. She received her Vet Assistant Certification while at Santa Fe high school, but currently attends Santa Fe college studying business management while she works as our Practice Manager for the 39th and the Holistic Hospital. One of her favorite sayings-  'Dog is God spelled backwards.' In her spare time, Lauren can be found doing outside activities, exploring new places, or spending time with her daughter, Tessa.

Elizabeth

Team Lead

Liz is our Team Lead in reception at 39th. She has 4 dogs (a Blue Nose Pitbull named Puppy, a Pitbull Terrier named Hazel, a German Sheperd named Sasha, and a Lab mix named Mavis) and a cat (a Domestic Shorthair named Miyagi).  Liz is currently studying at Penn Foster to be a Vet Tech, but already has a B.S. in Psychology from UF.  She has a strong interest in helping Pitbulls, and helping abandoned/abused animals. In her spare time, she loves to camp, swim, kayak, have bonfires (really anything outdoors). Liz's pet philosophy is 'Be the person your pet believes you are. Your pet will always love you unconditionally, even when you struggle to love yourself.'

Sally

Vet Tech/Customer Service Representative

Sally is one of our great personalities in reception.  Currently an Animal Science major at UF, she aspires to go to Vet School.  Her interests vary from helping raise funds for cancer patients and research through 'Sallybrating With A Cause' to inspiring youth towards community service.  In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling and beach vacations with her family.  

Ashley

Client Service Representative

Ashley is one of the smiling faces  and voice you experience in reception at our 39th Ave location. She enjoys meeting new clients, and is the proud 'pet parent' of a dog named 'Venus' and a cat named 'Maze'.  

Shelley

Client Service Representative

Shelley is one of our friendly client service representatives at our 39th location! Shelley is a current UF student for BS in biochemistry and her goal is to become a veterinarian. Shelley loves sunny days and any opportunity to learn. She has a cat named Juko and enjoys her time cooking, solving crosswords and kayaking.

Amanda

Client Service Representative

Amanda is one of our cheerful receptionists at our 39th location. Amanda loves spending time with family, reading, painting, and being outdoors. Amanda's professional passion is Wildlife Conservation, specifically with rhinos! Amanda presently is getting her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, with a minor in African Studies and Teaching English. Her plan is to go on to graduate school!

Kaitie

Client Service Representative

Kaitie is one of our welcoming receptionists at our 39th location! Kaitie has two pets named Tig and Merlin. She loves waking up and coming to work doing what she loves. To Kaitie, the most important parts of her job are being able to multitask and help make the doctor’s jobs easier through helping with the clients. When Kaitie is not in the clinic, she is playing video games and spending time with her loved ones.

Faith

Veterinary Technician, Team Lead

Faith is the Technical Team Lead at our 39th location. She has 3 dogs; a hound mix named Queslar, a Pekingese named Jupiter and a chihuahua named Chico. She also has many cats and loves to foster animals. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. She has a strong interest in veterinary medicine and would like to focus on animal behavior and psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, drawing and spending time with her family, animals included. Her pet philosophy is: 'Until one has loved an animal, a part of ones soul is unawakened.'

Mary 

Certified Veterinary Technician

Mary is one of the friendly vet technicians at our 39th location. Her family consists of her husband and all of her wonderful rescue dogs. She has two toy Australian shepherds Max and Alfie, a standard Aussie named Hera, a hound mix named Boomer, a Border collie mix named Rocket, and just a few household cats. In her spare time, Mary enjoys local car shows, rescue work, dog shows, and being a part of the Gainesville Street Rods. Her pet philosophy is that 'pets are family members, and should be treated as such.'

Gabrielle

Veterinary Technician

Gaby is one of our Vet Techs at 39th Ave location.  She has 2 dogs, Hiccup and Charlie, (Boxer/Pit mix and chihuahua), and 2 bearded dragons named Mushu and Ducky.  She is currently in school at SFCC with the intention to pursue a career in animals and Vet Med.  Animals are her passion! In her spare time, she likes to roller blade, swim, and creating bonfires.  

Jamie

Veterinary Technician

Jamie is one of our Vet Techs at our 39th location.  She has two cats - Isabell and Peaches. She graduated from UCF with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. When it comes to pet care, Jamie is interested in small animal emergency medicine and critical care.

Christina 

Veterinary Technician

Christina is enrolled at Penn Foster to become a CVT.  She has a lab mix named 'Jon Snow' and a domestic shorthair gray cat named 'Clover'. She has known for quite a while that she wanted to spend her time caring for, and learning about animals.  In her spare time, she enjoys taking photos, doing puzzles, camping, kayaking, baking remodeling and time with her animals.  

Allison

Veterinary Technician

Allison is one of our vet technicians that is also studying animal science at SFCC.  She has one dag named Ghost, a White German Shepherd, and a domestic longhair cat named Cosita. She has a strong interest in small animal veterinary care, and in her free time, enjoys traveling and hiking with her dog, Ghost. 

Christine

Veterinary Technician

Christine has a border collie/shepard mix named 'Dean', a Maincoon kitten named 'Rocket', and a dusty torti kitten named 'Merlin'. She is currently working towards her CVT, but has experience as a nutritional coach and supervisor, and is a cosmetologist with mastery skills.  Christine enjoys learning in general, and is interested in animal behavior and surgery.  In her spare time, she plays soccer, video games, and loves to read and swim.

Sammi

Veterinary Technician

Sammi is one of our vet techs that loves to make a difference in a pet's life.  She has a lab mix named Barkus, and earned a BS in Zoology from UF.  Sammi aspires to attend Vet School, and is very interested in rehab medicine.  In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and painting, walking Barkus, and reading.

Maya

Veterinary Technician

Maya recently graduated from UF with a BS in Biology.  Her goal is to attend Vet School.  She has 2 dogs, a papillion named 'Scarlet' and a Jack Russell mix named 'Forrest'.  In her spare time, her hobbies include pottery, rock climbing and hiking.  

Sydney

Veterinary Technician

Sydney is a Vet Tech at our 39th location. Sydney is working towards a biology degree and goal is to become a Veterinarian!  Sydney's passion is working towards her goals and Shelter medicine. Sydney has a Pyrenees mix named Wren and 2 cats Aurora and Hazel. Sydney enjoys her time trick training her dog, playing disc, going dock diving, and training for agility.

Daneeya

Veterinary Technician

Daneeya is a surgical technician at our 39th location. Daneeya enjoys her free time with her husband watching documentaries together and her furbabies. They have two dogs, Scamp (Labrador Retriever mix) who enjoys napping and Molly (Border Collie mix) who likes going out searching for squirrels. Daneeya loves Arts and Crafts, painting and flower arrangements.

Olivia

Veterinary Technician

Olivia is one of our Vet Technicians at our 39th location! Olivia is currently at UF studying Zoology and Animal Genetics. Her love for animals inspires her to attend vet school and become a veterinarian. In her free time, she enjoys painting, baking, and hiking. She also loves traveling and exploring new places.

Jon

Veterinary Technician

Jon is one of the warm and welcoming vet techs you will meet at our 39th and Holistic locations! Jon has a passion for canine behavior and introductions and uses that passion to educate the public on animal behavior in shelter settings every day! His favorite part of the job is handling all the animals and getting to learn and grow through them. Jon has multiple pets he cares for at home: 2 dogs named Llana and Marcy, 2 cats named Cake and Dax, a cow named Moolissa, and a number of chickens, ducks, and turkey! When Jon isn’t helping with patients in the office, he loves spending his free time with his wife and son.

Megan

Veterinary Assistant

Megan is one of the smiling faces that take care of our boarding patients! She has a pitbull, 3 cats, and a bunny!  She is currently studying Animal Science at SFCC, but already become a Certified Vet Assistant through Santa Fe High School. Her pet philosophy is that 'all animals deserve to be loved and well taken care of'  In her spare time, Megan loves to play Volleyball with her family, friends, and boyfriend. 

Latasha

Veterinary Assistant

Latasha is one of the smiling faces that takes care of our boarding patients! She has a pitbull named Bella and a shorthair domestic cat named Chai, as well as a yellow-belly slider name 'Thomas the turtle'!  Her pet philosophy is that 'Pets make you live a happier life', and in her spare time, enjoys taking family trips and playing Farmville Tropical Escape.    

Suhayla

Veterinary Assistant

Suhayla (Sue) is one of our vet assistants at our 39th location! Sue has a dog named Lucky who was found under a car. Sue loves taking Lucky on trails and spending time with friends going to sports games. Sue is a current student at Santa Fe college working on her AA in animal science! Her goal is to transfer to UF to start on pre-vet classes and become a veterinarian. 

Newberry Location

This location is in Newberry, about 10 miles from Tioga Town Center.  It is our original location that opened in 1990, and in 2020, we celebrated our 30 year anniversary in business.  

Hospital Manager

Bio to come!

Rebekah

Rebekah is our Team Lead in reception in Newberry.  She has an English Bulldog named 'Chanel', a Golden Retriever named 'Peanut' and 2 cats: 'Tip' and 'Athena'.  Rebekah has a BA in Criminology from FSU.  She has a passion for rescue animals, and just enjoys making the lives of her own pets that much better.  It is not unusual for her to grab her keys and take her pups for treats at the local coffee shop. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family.  

Mary

Mary is one of our receptionists at our Newberry location. She has always had a love for animals.  In her spare time, she is spending time with her two dogs Zorro (Australian Cattle Dog) and Pumpkin Pie (mixed breed). If she is not with her dogs you can find Mary in the barn with her horses!  Mary has over 30 years in various customer service related experience, and she and her husband enjoy exploring the outdoors on horseback. She is currently competing on 'The Renegades' equestrian drill team and is also the current coach of the team!

Jaime

Jaime is one of our smiling faces you will see in our reception area. She has a black mouth cur named "Montana" and a cat named "Lily". Originally she is from Vermont and has spent the last two years traveling the country with her wife, Heather, in their class A Winnebago camper.  This is what caused them to land in Newberry, Fl. In her spare time you can find her reading, crocheting, coaching, and exercising. Jaime also has a degree in psychology from Johnson State College. She loves enjoying every moment in life, and her favorite quote is " help as many people as you can and enjoy life." 

Abigail

Abigail is one of the bright and shining faces you will see as you check in at our Newberry location! As a CSR, Abigail loves seeing all the different kinds of pets that visit the office every day. She is a great liaison between the doctors and clients when needed, and enjoys being able to help her coworkers whenever she can. Family is very important to Abigail, who values the time she gets to spend with them and her Blue Pit, Daisy Mae.

Taylor

Taylor has three dogs,  Sasha (lab mix), Zeus (corgi mix), and Dobby (terrier mix). She graduated from Athens Technical College with a Veterinary Technician degree, and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, with her dogs, or at Disney World.

Shelby

Shelby is one of the Vet Techs at our Newberry location.  He has 2 cats (Stevie Wonder & Cheddar), and a dog named Coco.  Shelby is an FSU graduate in biochemistry and chemistry, but has his eyes set on vet school.  He is fascinated by internal medicine and hopes to specialize in this area as a doctor.  His pet philosophy is that 'Pets are people, too.'  In his spare time, he enjoys staying active outdoors and reading.  (He believes that the secret to a good work day is a tasty sandwich, plenty of snacks and a lot of coffee.)

Michelle

Michelle is one of our Vet Techs who has 2 rescue mutts named Llana and Marcy, 2 cats named Cake and Dax, 1 cow named Moolissa, and 16 chickens!  She is currently at UF student studying microbiology and cell sciences. She has a strong interest in shelter medicine and is applying to veterinary school.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jon, and son Finnley, on their little farm. Her Pet Philosophy is: "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened" - Anatole France

Diana

Diana graduated from UF with a degree in Animal Science.  She has a strong interest in small animal care, and has 2 Boston Terriers named Penny and Rosie.  In her spare time, she enjoys doing DIY projects and furniture building.

Tia

Tia is one of the caring and compassionate vet techs at our Newberry location. As a Zoology major at the University of Florida, Tia loves helping both people and animals, and aspires to work with and help save endangered species in the future. She has a hamster named Bandit and a cat named Doja Bean, who she likes to play with any chance she gets. When Tia is not helping with clients in the office, she enjoys being outside in nature, yoga, picnics, and going to the beach!

Sharon

Sharon is one of the caring, cat-loving vet techs at our Newberry location! Sharon’s passion for patient care and owner education stems from her desire to help others and be a voice for those that don’t have one. She has 4 kitties named Major, Tigger, Willow, and Beans, who she loves spending time with at home alongside her husband. In her free time, Sharon also loves movies, games, and spending time with family!

Rene

Rene is staffed at our Newberry location.  She has a cat named Luna, 2 geckos, a frog and a horse named Soldier.  Rene is a graduate of SFCC Zoo Animal Tech program, and enjoys working with exotics, animal conservation and education.  In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, drumming, horseback riding, drawing, cosplaying, and mermaid-ing! Her philosophy is that 'there is no greater gift than the love of a pet. Through them, we learn to respect nature and all the creatures we share our planet with.

Bailey

Bailey is one of the sweet and friendly vet techs we have at our Newberry location! She is currently studying Animal Science at UF and has plans to pursue a veterinary degree when she finishes. Her motivation to wake up and care for her rescue cat, Annie, every morning fuels her desire to learn more about veterinary medicine and help patients when she comes into the clinic. When Bailey is not working as a tech, she can usually be found hiking and horseback riding!

Lori

Lori is one of bright and smiling vet assistants you will see at our Newberry location! Lori’s motivation is to make a difference in the lives of the animals she takes care of and is currently finishing her CVT degree to even further her experience in doing so. She has a cat named Peach and two cattle named Holly and Elsie. When Lori is not helping care for the animals here at NAH, you can find her cooking, fishing, or watching college football & softball.

This location is located near University of Florida, Shands Hospital and Downtown Gainesville.  It is also down the street from First Magnitude Brewery, The Cade Museum and Depot Park in an area of town that has been the focus of Alachua County's recent revitalization efforts.  

Ivy is our bright, positive Manager at Main Street.  She has an abundance of customer experience in the retail industry and loves animals.  She has one Pit Bull named Sushi, and two cats named Bagel and Eleanor.  She has a strong interest in Anthropology and people development.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her wife, Morgan, and daughter, Juniper.  Her pet philosophy is 'If you have one, you might as well get 3 more!'  

Megan is our Team Lead and problem solver in reception. She has one dog named Butch, and three cats named Daisey, Ivy and Hazel.  In her free time she enjoys crafting, and hanging out with her cat.

Olivia is one of our client service representatives that helps manage the flow of calls and visitors so everything runs smoothly.  She has a foster-failed Sharpei mix named 'Shark' that she adopted from the HSNCF, and Shark is the love of her life.  Olivia graduated from UF with a BS in Sport Management, and is pursuing a Master's in Digital Marketing. She has a special interest in dog training and behavior, and in her spare time, her and her boyfriend visit Universal Studios, golf, and take Shark to the local dog parks.  

Dana is a someone that helps our clients that call in reception, and wants to make a difference.  She has a Siamese(linx point) cat named 'Shanel' and a cat named 'Sasha' who is a 'maltese mix'.  Dana graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences.  Her goal is to go to become a Veterinarian, and is very interested in wildlife and livestock medicine.  In her spare time, she loves travel, new foods and culture, and has a large family in which she loves to share fun experiences.  When not with family, she is a big fan of 'self-care' days.

Danny is one of our friendly CSR’s at our Main Street location. She is originally from New York and is newly adjusting to the sunshine state! She has a black lab named Tarzan and a Shar-Pei/Bully mix named Guppy. Danny has a passion for photography, music and tattooing!

Dawn is our Technical Team Lead and has worked in this industry honing her skills and knowledge of animal care over many years, and has a Brussels Griffon named Sprout (pictured), and six cats, Koi, Dinner, Lilly, Ahi, Cheeto, and Mango. She loves scuba diving, kayaking, going to the beach, biking, sailing, and working out.

Kelli is a Certified Vet Tech who is full of motivation and passion for the industry! She graduated from UF with a bachelors in Biological/Forensic Anthropology and then attended City College and received her Associates in Veterinary Technology. Kelli has a strong interest in surgery and anesthesia but truly just wants to make a difference in a pets life. She has several fur babies of her own, Marty, Sammy, Jake and Bella and a wonderful fiance who she enjoys traveling with.

Ryann is one of the friendly Vet Techs you see at our Main Street location. She has a growing goldendoodle named Ozzy, and prides herself of the fact that she treats every single one of her pets she cares for at NAH as her very own.  Ryann is a SFCC graduate with an AA in Animal Sciences and is currently a Vet Tech student at Penn Foster.  She has a strong interest in becoming a CVT with a focus on surgical procedures. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga and hanging out with friends and family.

Savannah is one of the smiling faces that loves to be hands-on with the pets that visit us.  She has a BS in Biological Engineering, but intends on going to Vet School in the near future. Her interest vary, but in her spare time, she enjoys taking care of her many plants, knitting, puzzles, going hiking, and pretty much anything outdoors.  

Jen is one of our knowledgeable and eager techs here at our Main Street location. Her biggest motivation is making a difference in the life of animals. Jen has her BS in Animal Science from UF. She plans on attending vet school so she can reach her goal of becoming a vet before the age of 30! When she isn’t working she loves spending time with her boyfriend, Wyatt and cats, Oswald and Charlie.

Grace is one of the rockstar vet techs at Main Street that helps take care of your fur babies! Her favorite part of the job is getting to meet and help animals and watch the progress while they grow. She has two orange kitties named Spaghetti and Trousers. When she’s not loving up on her kitties, she enjoys making art, reading and spending time with her sister.

Ashley is one of our energized vet techs! She has a passion for helping others and continuing her education and knowledge of vet med. She has two twin kittens named Mashed Potato and Tiramisu and a terrier mix named Bitsy. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys cuddling her fur babies and taking it easy at home.