Meet the Team

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.

Olivia is our positive, energetic Marketing Manager! Olivia is the one behind all the pet pictures, graphics, and blog posts you see on our social media as well as orchestrating the events we put on in the community. Her passion for shelter work is undeniable, as she loves sharing the stories of our rescued patients every chance she gets. Olivia even has a Humane Society alum herself - Shark, the Chinese Shar-pei Mix! (You can follow his journey on Instagram, @mr_barkingshark). As a graduate of the University of Florida, Olivia’s other passion is the Florida Gators. In her free time, you can find her attending every Gators sporting event, visiting the Orlando theme parks, and going on hikes with Shark and her fiance, Tyler.

Nichole is one of the friendly and bright Customer Service Representatives at our 39th Avenue location! Nichole is motivated every day by her family, and loves getting to greet every client and pet that walks in our hospital. She has 2 pets at home - a cat named Choppa and a dog named Cookie, with whom she loves to spend time with in addition to reading and planning her upcoming wedding.

Lindsey is one of the friendly and kind Client Service Representatives at our 39th Avenue location! As an Animal Science major at the University of Florida with a specialization in equine, Lindsey has a passion for horses as well as animal behavior & training. She also plans to go to vet school in the future, and is motivated to achieve that goal every day by showing up for others and learning. In her free time, Lindsey can usually be found volunteering in the community, thrifting with her friends, or playing fetch with her cat, “Frog”.

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.

Sarah is one of the hard-working and knowledgeable veterinary technicians at our 39th Avenue location, and a recent graduate of the NAH Tech Program! As a Wildlife Ecology major at Santa Fe Community College, Sarah is motivated by the chance to give pets and animals in general the best quality of life that she can possibly give. She always takes the opportunity to learn something new every day, and enjoys being able to see all the clients come back with their pet’s health being improved. Sarah has a few pets at home - a Beagle mix named Ellie, and two geckos named Irwin and Yo-yo. When she gets a bit of free time, Sarah loves to spend it going on different hiking trails with Ellie and tending to her tiny garden of pumpkins, potatoes, and catnip!

Jordyn is one of the passionate and friendly veterinary technicians at our 39th Avenue location! As an Animal Science graduate from the University of Florida, Jordyn has a passion for helping every pet patient under the sun. Her hands-on approach allows her to help our clients learn how to strengthen their bond with their pets and help sick pets improve over time through appropriate veterinary care. She has 2 pets of her own - Mochi the cat and T-bone the dog. When Jordyn is not here in the hospital, she can usually be found hiking, kayaking, thrift shopping, playing video games, and spending time with her family, pets, and boyfriend Jeff.

Alydia is one of the caring and friendly veterinary assistants at our 39th Avenue location! As an Animal Science major at Santa Fe College, Alydia loves caring for the pets that board with us and making sure they are happy while in our care. One of her favorite parts of her position is getting to watch our boarders get more and more comfortable during their stay. Alydia has many pets at home, including 3 dogs, 5 lizards, and 4 dairy goats. When she is not here at NAH caring for our pet patients, she can usually be found taking her fur babies on nature walks with her boyfriend.

Zandra is our energetic and passionate hospital manager at our Newberry location! Zandra has loved animals from a young age and has worked with them since 2007. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, receiving her Bachelors Degree in Animal Science in 2015. Her favorite part about working at Newberry Animal Hospital is making the clinic the best possible environment for our clients and patients. When she's not at work, Zandra enjoys hiking state park trails with her husband and two dogs, a Belgian Malinois named Asa and a Cockapoo named Kyanite.

Ava is one of the caring and compassionate client service representatives at our Newberry location! She has a passion for zoology and wildlife rehabilitation, and enjoys learning more about all aspects of veterinary medicine. Ava especially enjoys building relationships with our clients and greeting their pets when they visit. Ava has 2 cats at home, Claire and Kelly, and enjoys thrift shopping, horseback riding, and going to the beach with her friends in her free time.

Caitlyn is one of the caring and helpful vet techs at our Newberry location! She has a special affinity for radiology and surgery, and aspires to become a CVT in the future. Her motivation to come to work every day stems from her love of caring for animals and learning more about the veterinary industry. Caitlyn has a German Shepherd/Lab mix named Harley and a rat named Remi! When Caitlyn is not hard at work, she can be found spending as much time as she can with her boyfriend and pets!

Lena is one of the bubbly and kind veterinary technicians at our Newberry location! Lena recently graduated with her Biology degree, and has plans to plans to become a veterinarian in the future. She takes pride in being an advocate for patients and helping clients & patients feel less alone in their time of need. Lena has 2 cats - a one-eyed cat named Albert and a three-legged cat named Franklin. In her free time, Lena loves to thrift for her vintage small business and hang out with her friends.

Michelle is one of the friendly and compassionate Veterinary Assistants at our Newberry location! Michelle has several passions, including animals, helping her community, and her military career. Here at NAH, Michelle takes pride in making sure our boarding areas are clean and welcoming for all of our boarders and making sure their everyday as well as medical needs are met. She has multiple pets at home such as dogs, a cat, a leopard gecko, and fish, and can be found drawing and snowboarding in her free time.

Danielle is one of the friendly and sweet Client Service Representatives at our Main Street location! As a graduate of the University of Florida in Sustainability and Family, Youth, & Community Sciences, Danielle’s favorite aspect of her day is interacting with our clients and greeting them when they bring their pets for their visits. She cherishes her morning matcha and cuddling with her cats - Binx & Biscuit - and enjoys reading, making art, and exploring nature trails with her friends.

Andrea is one of the compassionate and sweet veterinary technicians at our Main Street location! Andrea is motivated by showing up for her patients & clients that need our assistance as well as her colleagues. She has passions for pathology, surgery, and wildlife conservation, all of which she plans to use when pursuing her veterinary degree in the future. In her free time, Andrea can usually be found trying new foods, traveling, hiking, and watching movies with her family and friends.

Alexa is one of the knowledgeable and kind veterinary technicians at our Main Street location! Alexa is currently studying animal biology at Santa Fe College and hopes to pursue veterinary school in the future. She believes education is one of the most important parts of her position, and enjoys using it to build relationships with our clients and their pets. Alexa has 2 pets at home - Maple (Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd Mix) and Abu (Domestic Shorthair). When she is not here at NAH, she enjoys working on her small sweets business, crafting, adventuring to new places, and fishing with her boyfriend, David.

Tina is one of the knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technicians at our Springhill location! Tina is passionate about animal behavior and anesthesia/analgesia, making her the perfect fit to help with our surgical patients. She is motivated every day by the goal of providing the best care for every patient, and is using this passion to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia/Analgesia in the future. Tina has a bearded dragon named Tiamat at home and enjoys reading, crocheting, playing video games, and watching horror movies in her free time.

Susan handles all aspects of accounting for our hospitals. She will always welcome a challenge and takes it on with a smile. When Susan was a little girl, she developed a huge passion for animals and wanted to be a veterinarian, but her love of numbers won, so she took the best of both worlds and ended up doing accounting for a veterinary hospital. Susan and her husband, David, have four adult children between them. They also have a dog, Caesar, who is a huge part of the family. In her spare time, you can almost always find her out running. She is an avid runner with many marathons under her belt, and her goal is to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon. 

Sabrina is our Technical Training Coordinator for all Newberry Animal Hospital Group locations, as well as a Veterinary Technician at our 39th Avenue location! After graduating with her Bachelor’s in Animal Science with a specialization in biology, she is currently studying at PennFoster to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Sabrina is passionate about educating clients about their pet’s health and promoting the growth of others in the veterinary field. In her off time, Sabrina enjoys spending time with her pets and family.

Ella is one of the kind and compassionate client service representatives at our 39th Avenue location! Ella believes in helping clients and their pets feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as they walk in the door, and is motivated every day by her rescue cat Dala as well as her friends and family. Ella has a passion for animal rescue, which she gets to assist with everyday through her Animal Sciences degree at Santa Fe College. In the future, she would also like to go to CVT school and become a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her free time, Ella loves to spend time outside, do yoga, and travel to new places.

Erika is one of the cheerful and bright veterinary technicians at our 39th Avenue location! Erika is motivated every day by working in a hospital setting that encourages her to grow and stay on her path to veterinary school! Erika has 5 pets at home - 2 dogs named Kona and Ekko, 2 hamsters named Theo and Dash, and a fish named Goat! When she is not welcoming clients and their pets into the hospital, Erika can be found going to car shows and rebuilding cars with her fiance in her free time.

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.'

Sally is one of our great personalities on our technical team.  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.

Megan is one of the smiling Veterinary Technicians at our 39th Avenue location! Megan is an Animal Science graduate from Santa Fe College as well as a Certified Vet Assistant through Santa Fe High School. Her pet philosophy is "because every pet is one-of-a-kind, their care should be too". She has 3 cats and a bunny at home, named Crash, Mittens, Bubba, & JJ respectively. When she is not here caring for the patients of NAH, Megan can usually be found traveling with her husband, reading, and taking JJ on adventures around town.

Isabella is one of the detailed and focused Veterinary Assistants at our 39th Avenue location! Isabella loves being responsible for the health and comfort of the pets that board with us, and takes pride in helping clients feel at ease when dropping their pets off with us and then getting to sing their pet’s praises when they arrive to pick them back up. As a Wildlife Ecology and Conservation student, Isabella has aspirations to eventually attend veterinary school where she can research how veterinary medicine can be used to contribute to conservation science. When she is not caring for patients here at NAH, Isabella can usually be found reading, doing yoga, baking, and spending time with her friends & her cat, Laila.

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."

Mary is one of the passionate and knowledgeable veterinary technicians at our Newberry location! As a CVT student, Mary is passionate about advocating for the pet patients that we see and communicating with their human companions to provide the best fear-free veterinary care possible. Mary has several pets at home, including 2 dogs, 6 cats, 15 chickens, and 2 ducks. In her free time, Mary can be found training her dogs, taking care of her plant collection, gardening, and spending time with her teenagers.

Sydney is one of the talented and kind veterinary technicians at our Newberry location! Sydney is motivated every day by the opportunity for self-growth as well as her kids. She strives to learn something new from the NAH veterinarians every day while also assisting them with the diagnostics and care needed for their patients. Sydney has a number of pets of her own, including Mack and Maverick (both Great Danes), Malone (Pitbull), Mango (cat), and Bugsie (cat). When she is not caring for patients here in-hospital, Sydney can usually be found reading or spending time with her kids in her free time.

Dani is one of the hard-working and eager veterinary technicians at our Newberry location! Dani recently graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry & a minor in Asian Studies. She is motivated by knowing she is able to enjoy the small things and gain new skills & knowledge each day. Neither of her cats, Galileo & Otter, came into her life expectedly, but she loves being their mom and enjoying afternoon cuddles with them. In her free time, Dani enjoys hanging out by the pool, spending time with family & friends, and traveling.

Ivy is our bright, positive Manager at Main Street. She has an abundance of customer experience in the retail industry and believes helping people is her purpose. Her strongest interest is in philanthropy, and she exemplifies this every day via her role on the eligibility committee for the NAH Compassionate Care Fund. Ivy has 2 dogs named Simon and Roscoe and 2 cats named Bagel and Eleanor at home. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her wife, Morgan; their 2 daughters; & their sweet and kind group of foster children. Ivy’s pet philosophy is 'If you have one, you might as well get 3 more!'

Chris is one of the friendly and knowledgeable veterinary technicians at our Main Street location! With passion for animal welfare and shelter work, Chris comes to the clinic every day with the drive to make a difference in every pet’s quality of life. Chris enjoys an environment where he can be constantly learning from everyone around him, and thrives when he can continually work towards his goals. He has 3 pitbull mixes, Chili; Waffle; and Bailey, and a cat named Loops. When he is not in the clinic, Chris can be found listening to podcasts, reading, running/hiking, traveling with his wife, and lazing around with his dogs.

Amira is one of the kind and caring veterinary technicians at our Main Street location! Amira is a recent graduate of the University of Florida in Marine Science with minors in Zoology and Health Disparities. Her desire to preserve the human-animal bond is not only exemplified through her work at NAH, but also at GRACE Marketplace where she helps provide a resource bank and emergency sheltering for people experiencing homelessness with their pets. Amira has a pocket pittie at home named T-bone, and enjoys SCUBA diving with her boyfriend, traveling, hanging with friends, and hiking with T-bone in her free time!

Kaitie is our welcoming Lead Client Service Representative at our Springhill 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.

Jamila is one of the kind and compassionate Veterinary Technicians at our Springhill location! Jamila is currently working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and is also a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. Some of her biggest passions are horseback riding and the genetic research that she is conducting at the University of Florida. Here at NAH Springhill, Jamila takes pride in being the face and voice of the practice and being the connection between our clients and their doctors & technicians. In her free time, Jamila can usually be found reading, playing video games, and watching reality TV with her friends and her Ragdoll cat, Mickey.

Heidi is our friendly Finance Coordinator, assisting with the accounting for all of our hospitals. Her pet philosophy is “There’s nothing better than coming home to a dog!” and she lives up to this every day caring for her 3 dogs (Tigger, Loco, and Gidget) and her 2 cats (Mia and Macon). Heidi is also an avid bowler - in her free time she can usually be found at the lanes or spending time with her friends and family.

Lauren is our senior hospital manager! She manages our 39th Avenue & Springhill locations. Lauren has a pit bull mix named Arrow and a Catahoula mix named Montana. Lauren has a heart for people and animals and strives to enhance the lives of others through positive leadership. Her life goal is to encourage others to be their very best and be passionate about achieving their dreams and goals. In her spare time, Lauren can be found with friends and family doing outside activities, exploring new places, cooking, and spending time with her daughter, Tessa. One of her favorite sayings is  'Dog is God spelled backwards.' 

Zoey is one of the welcoming and friendly Client Service Representatives at our 39th Avenue location! Zoey takes pride in providing a welcoming experience for our clients and helping them get seen quickly in their pet’s time of need. She is motivated by her relationship with God and getting another chance to accomplish her goals every day. Zoey has a white German Shepherd named Dio, whom she loves to teach new tricks. In her free time, Zoey can usually be found watching movies, doing yoga, making Photoshop art, and going shopping with her friends.

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.

Sydney is a Veterinary Technician at our 39th Avenue location. Sydney is working towards a biology degree and her 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.

Jayde is one of the cheerful and kind veterinary technicians at our 39th Avenue location! Starting out as a Veterinary Assistant here at NAH, Jayde was recently one of the first graduates of the NAH Veterinary Technician Program! She is always focused on ensuring every pet gets the full care and attention they need while they are at our hospital, and continually expands her knowledge and experience in the veterinary field since she plans to pursue veterinary school in the future! Jayde also has an AA in Zoology. She has a goldendoodle named Macy and a boxer named Ham at home, and when she is not here at NAH, Jayde can be found hanging out and finding new adventures with her family, dogs, and boyfriend.

Evan is one of the knowledgeable and driven Veterinary Technicians at our 39th Avenue location! Evan’s true passion in life is veterinary medicine and he takes great joy in watching patients return to their highest health after coming in at their lowest. He believes that building relationships with pet owners and helping their pets is how we can help the community as a whole. Evan has 2 pets at home - a Pit Mix named Remi and an orange cat named Colby Jack. In his free time, Evan can usually be found tending to his plants and exploring new parts of Gainesville with his best friend McKenzie.

Mia is one of the friendly and bubbly Veterinary Assistants at our 39th Avenue location! Mia takes pride in making sure all of the pets who board with us are well cared for and keeping their environment clean. She takes the time to learn something new everyday and loves being around all of our pet patients. Mia has 4 cats at home named Zelda, Emmaline, Lunette, and Bella. In her free time, Mia can usually be found crocheting, reading, and playing video games with her friends and family.

Adriana is one of the friendly and kind Client Service Representatives at our Newberry location! Adriana is motivated every day to bring happiness to people, which she uses to make our clients feel welcome and heard when they visit our hospital. She has an American Bulldog mix named Rocket, and loves to go shopping with her boyfriend & Mom as well as read in her free time.

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.

Cooper is one of the funny and caring veterinary technicians at our Newberry location! Cooper is currently in school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician, where he can continue to develop his skills in his favorite specialty - surgery. He takes special pride when he sees a happy pet owner greet their pet after a successful surgery, and caring for our surgical patients in general. At home, Cooper has 4 pets - Willow the German Shepherd, Cara the Husky, and 2 Domestic Shorthair cats named Sprinkler and Spicket. When Cooper is not here at NAH helping in surgery, he can usually be found with his family and friends at the beach or at Disney.

Lori is one of the 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 working towards becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. 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.

Megan is our Team Lead and problem solver in reception who also assists in our community marketing efforts. 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.

Morgann is one of the thoughtful and sweet Veterinary Technicians at our Main Street location! Morgann has loved all types of animals since she was a child, with a special interest in exotic and aquatic pets. She is also passionate about pain management and plans to use this knowledge when pursuing her veterinary technology certificate in the future. Morgann finds her motivation from her extremely supportive coworkers as well as all the cute pets she meets. She has a variety of pets at home: 2 dogs (Bailey & Blossom), 3 horses (Whicker, Sugar, & Spice), a cat (Saucer), and a hedgehog named Cowboy! In her free time, Morgann loves reading, resting at home, and hanging out with her family & friends.

Ava is one of the bubbly and energetic Veterinary Technicians at our Main Street location! As a student at the University of Florida studying Animal Sciences, Ava has aspirations to attend veterinary school in the future. She has a passion for exotic animals and enjoys being a part of helping our pet patients get better after coming to us sick. Ava has a Boykin Spaniel Mix named Poppy and a Tabby cat named Bean, and loves to go to the beach, go boating, and read in her free time.

Jessica is one of the friendly and kind Client Service Representatives at our Springhill location! Jessica has always had a passion for animals, and used that passion to obtain her degree in Veterinary Technology. Now, she enjoys being able to comfort and educate clients while getting to know them and their pets. She is motivated every day by her son, and enjoys spending time with him in addition to her tuxedo cat, Angel. In her free time, Jessica enjoys bowling, going to escape rooms, and collecting shark teeth.

Cayla is one of the bubbly and sweet Veterinary Technicians at our Springhill location! Cayla has a passion for dog training, and hopes to become a professional service & protection dog trainer after receiving her degree from Santa Fe College. She is motivated every day by her family, and enjoys building relationships with all of the clients and pets that visit our hospital. Cayla has 3 pets at home - A Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Mix, a Border Collie, and a Red Foot Tortoise. When she is not here at NAH, Cayla loves spending time with her dogs, reading, and experiencing new things with her family.