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CVT, CVPM, Hospital Administrator
Katie
Katie is our super-charged bundle of energy! In addition to providing animal care, she wears multiple hats and is an integral component of the practices. Her professional interests include rescue work, human resources, leadership and business processes. She received her certification in Veterinary Practice Management in October of 2012. She earned her certificate as a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional in February 2021. She enjoys walking, reading, gardening, and watching the Red Sox. She loves all of her animals, and believes that “when you enjoy your pets, you live life to the fullest."
Bookkeeper
Susan
Susan and her husband, David, love animals and have two energetic dogs, Brutus (pictured), and Lucy. Susan has been a vegetarian for over three years and enjoys looking for new vegetarian restaurants to try. In her spare time, Susan can be found running marathons, visiting her daughter Nicole in Orlando, or spending the day at the pool or beach.
Marketing Consultant
Laura
Laura handles our hospital marketing as a member of the leadership team. Keeping pets as the focus, her approach to marketing just involves highlighting the role that pets play in our lives by helping our staff build great partnerships with the owners. She also encourages consistent community support by helping promote other pet-related business's and non-profits. Laura's pets include Gunnar (chihuahua/min pin mix), a cat named SweatPea, and a farm full of cows, calves, and a bull. In her spare time, she is learning how to fuse glass in a kiln, loves to travel, and spends as much time as possible with her husband, Lance, and children, Cassidy and Austin.
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
Practice 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.
Mishelle
Customer Service Representative
Mishelle is one of the smiling faces you see at our 39th avenue location. She has two pets-- 1 dog, (shiba inu) named Katara, 1 cat named Zeka. She loves spending time with her son, painting, traveling, and adventure.
Marina
Customer Service Representative
Marina is one of the friendly faces you first meet at our 39th Avenue location. She has three dogs--one Pointer mix named Oakley, another Pointer mix named Zeva and a Pitbull named Winston. She also has a cat named Mowgli, 6 fish and a leopard gecko! When it comes to pets, she believes that all pets are family!
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.
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.'
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.
Savannah
Veterinary Technician
Savanna is one of our Vet Techs at 39th Ave. She has a dog named Beau, and three cats named Kitty, Foster and Reba. She is currently in school at UF studying wildlife ecology and conservation, and in her spare time, enjoys hiking with her dog, mountain biking, and photography. Her Pet Philosophy is that 'Pets might only be there for a part of our lives, but for them we are their whole lives.'
Rachael
Veterinary Technician
Rachael is one of our Vet Techs at 39th Ave. She has 2 dogs, a dachschund mix named Ellie and a beagle mix named Lucid. She is currently in school at UMGC studying biosecurity. She also has a Biomedical Science degree from UNH. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors with her pets!
Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lauren has a degree in zoology from UF, but plans on attending vet school and has a special interest in surgery with a focus on anesthesia. She has 2 dogs, both mixed breeds named Finley and Benson. She believe's in treating each pet that enters the clinic the way that she would want her own pet to be treated! In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors with her dogs.
Jessica
Veterinary Technician
Jessica is a vet tech whose interests in animal behavior and training (both horses and dogs) has led her to us! She has 6 treeing walker coohhounds(Primo, Cosmo, Fancy,Chedda, Venom, and OT), 2 mini-Aussies *(Sheba and Amara), 2 horses (Gypsy and Luna), and 2 goats (Fred and Barney). Jessica's pet philosophy is 'Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened'. In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, barrel racing competitively, traveling, and coon hunting with her boyfriend and kids.
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.
Newberry Location
280 SW 250th Street, Newberry
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.
Mallori
Office Manager
Mallori graduated from UF with a degree in Business Management. (Go Gators!)and has one dog named Franco. As our office manager, she has a strong interest in applying the business principles of steady improvement, and customer service to veterinary medicine focusing on process flows and team dynamics. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, cheering on the Gators with her family, indulging in Netflix T.V. series, and making homemade pizza. Her pet philosophy is 'Pets are a true source of unconditional love. They know how to love us without ever saying a word.'
Makayla
Customer Service Representative
Makayla is at the front desk at our Newberry location. She has 2 dogs...a chihuahua named Ella and an American Staffordshire named Blake-- and also a cat named Alice. In her spare time, she enjoys time on the river and riding ATV's with her family and friends. As far as a pet philosophy, she feels that 'the love of a dog is a pure thing. They give you a trust which is total and you must not betray it.'
Mary
Customer Service Representative
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!
Elizabeth
Customer Service Representative
Liz is one of our receptionists at our Newberry location. 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.'
Taylor
Veterinary Technician
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.
Jenny
Veterinary Technician
Jenny is one of the awesome Vet Techs at our Newberry location. She has 2 dogs, an American Bully named Cash, a Pit bull terrier named Mary Jane, and 1 cat named Gilbert. She is currently attending Penn Foster and is working towards becoming a certified veterinary technician. She loves hiking, boating, kayaking and exploring new places with her two kids, her boyfriend and his two kids.
Shelby
Veterinary Technician
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.)
Stacy
Veterinary Technician
Stacy loves being a vet tech. She has two dogs, a a blue nose pit/black mouth cur named Millie, and a dachshund named Daisy. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, fishing and other outdoor fishing and other outdoor activities with her daughter and fiance'.
Michelle
Veterinary Technician
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
Veterinary Technician
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.
Rene
Veterinary Assistant
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.
Main Street Location
1609 S. Main Street, Gainesville
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
Office Manager
Bio coming soon!
Megan
Customer Service Representative
Megan is one of the smiling faces you see at our Main Street location. 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.
Jillian
Customer Service Representative
Bio is coming!
Dawn
Certified Veterinary Technician
Dawn has worked in this industry for 25 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.
Arianna
Veterinary Technician
Arianna is a Vet Tech at our Main Street location. She has a dog named Rover and 2 cats named Cassie and Skyy. She is currently attending school at University of Florida studying Animal Biology with a strong interest in veterinary medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and going to the beach with her friends and family.
Ryann
Veterinary Technician
Ryann is one of the friendly faces at our Main Street location. She has two dogs, a silky Terrier named Maggie and a Lab/Rottweiler mix named Albert. Ryann is a SFCC graduate with an AA in Animal Sciences and 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.
Alana
Veterinary Assistant
Alana is one of our vet assistants that is currently in school at UF pursuing a degree in zoology. She has a lab mix named Bowie, a black cat named Spiderman, and a Beta fish named Harmon. She doesn’t have specific career plans, but she would love to work with large animals. Cows are her favorite! In her spare time she enjoys playing soccer and guitar and going on hikes with her friends.
Faith
Veterinary Technician
Faith is one of the friendly faces you will meet at our main street 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.'
Julia
Veterinary Technician
Julia is one of the friendly faces you will meet at our main street location. She has 2 dogs, a Lab mix named Honeybear and a Coonhound named Petey. She also has an adorable Syrian Dwarf hamster named Sandy. She graduated from The University of Florida with a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Biology. Julia has a strong interest in exotic medicine. She would like to focus on getting into Veterinary School and specializing in Avian Dermatology or Ophthalmology. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new nature trails and parks with her boyfriend and dogs! Her pet philosophy: 'Adopt, don't shop.'
Adia
Veterinary Assistant
Adia is one of the vet assistants at our Main Street location. She is currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Zoology. She has a strong interest in veterinary medicine and would like to pursue conservation medicine. She has a Shih Tzu mix named Lola and a calico cat named Keto. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, going to the beach, and hanging out with her girlfriend and cat.
3909 NW 97th Blvd, Suite B, Gainesville
Holistic Location
Our holistic location has a single veterinarian that practices both eastern AND western medicine, as well as our only location that affords acupuncture and laser therapy in addition to regular wellness care and prevention for your pets. Lauren is also the office manager of this location. The holistic hospital finishes up the hospital group nicely, but also has it's own website at NAHolistic.com.
Client Service Representative
Heidi
Heidi has three sweet dogs, Buddy, Daisy (pictured), and Buster, and five cats. She loves swimming and spending time with her family and friends.
Veterinary Technician
Sabrina
Sabrina is currently in school at the University of Florida studying Animal Sciences with a specialization in biology. She has 3 dogs; Cocoa-Puff, Alacran, and Ranger. She has 8 cats; Jack-Lynn, Cleo-Leo-Patra, Nevada, Mercy, Meechie, Racer, Goldie, and Frisky. She also has 2 horses; Rogan and Kodiak. She has a strong interest in surgical medicine and would like to focus on large animal surgery in the future, and in her spare time, she loves horseback riding and playing video games with her family.
Veterinary Technician
Danielle
Danielle is in school at UF studying biotechnology and animal biology. She has 3 pets: a German Shepherd mix named Monty), a cat (Turkish Van named Ciri) and an Appaloosa horse named Grace. In her spare time, she loves going to the park with her dog, riding her horse, and playing video games.