ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Katie, CVT, CVPM, Hospital Administrator
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 practice. Her professional interests include rescue work, human resources, and business processes. She received her certification in Veterinary Practice Management in October of 2012. She enjoys kickball, 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.”
Susan, Bookkeeper
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.
39th AVENUE LOCATION STAFF
Katherine, Practice Manager
Katherine manages our 39th Ave location and has a bachelors degree in Business Management from Warner University. Her interests are in educating clients about pet care and training new associates. She is has a pitbull named Maverick. In her spare time she enjoys running, hiking, fishing, working on cars, and promotions. Katherine's pet philosophy is this: 'Pets show us a love we never knew possible. It is our job to advocate for our patients and provide the highest quality medical care in a compassionate manner.'
Mishelle, Client 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, Client 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!
Ryann, Client Service Representative
Ryann is one of the friendly faces you first meet at our 39th Avenue 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.
Mary, Certified Vet 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.'
Leticia, Vet Technician
Leticia is one of the friendly vet technicians you will meet at our 39th location. She has 1 coonhound named Kane, and two cats named Amelia and Sarab. Leticia graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She aspires to become a small animal veterinarian in a general practice. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and playing video games. Her pet philosophy is that "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
Nick, Vet Technician
Nick is one of the friendly vet technicians you will meet at our 39th location. He has a strong interest in the great outdoors and wildlife conservation. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, and fishing with his dad.
Jessie, Vet Technician
Jessie is one of the smiling technicians you meet at our 39th Avenue location. She has one dog, Beni, who is a Black Mouth Curr mix, 2 pigeons named Peep and Hope, 12 chickens, and a horse named Harley Quinn.
Jessie has a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from UF, as well as a strong interest in exotics and would like to focus on veterinary physical therapy and rehabilitation. Her pet philosophy is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care through a combination of modern, holistic, and other therapeutic methods. In her spare time, she enjoys painting models, exercising, and gaming with her boyfriend.
Rebecca, Vet Technician
Rebecca is one of the smiling technicians you meet at our 39th Avenue location. She has one dog, Kora, who is a pitbull/lab mix, and is pursuing a degree in biochemistry at UF. Rebecca has a strong interest in wildlife Veterinary medicine, and in her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, reading, and hanging out with friends and family.
Jamie, Vet 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.
Savanna, Vet 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.'
Megan, Vet 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, Vet 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.
Sabrina, Vet Assistant
Sabrina is a vet assistant at our 39th Ave location, and 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.
NEWBERRY LOCATION STAFF
Amanda, Client Service Representative
Amanda is a part of our reception staff at our Newberry location. She has 3 pets- a terrier mix named Pork Chop, a Lab mix named Ruby, and short-haired cat named Ranger! Amanda graduated from SFCC with a degree in Zoo animal tech, and has a strong interest in improving her skills in caring for animals and the environment. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, camping and kayaking with her husband, Mike, and beautiful step-daughters.
Makayla, Client 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, Client 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!
Felicia, Client Service Representative
Felicia is one the friendly faces you will see at our Newberry Location. She has three adorable dogs named Zoey, Sugar, and Kane. In her spare time, Felicia enjoys going fishing or going to the beach. Her pet philosophy is: 'Love them like there's no tomorrow; Their lives are way shorter than ours.'
Lisa, Client Service Representative
Lisa is one of the smiling faces you see in reception at our Newberry location. She plans on finishing her studies in Biology: emphasis in Marine Biology and has a strong interest in exotic animals and focus on learning all she can to care for them. She has for dogs: 2 Great Pyrenees (Lily & Turtle), an Australian Shepard Mix (Sylie), and an Austrialian Cattle Dog, (Calypso). For cats: 3 domestics (K2, Karma and Crash Moto), an American Paint Horse (Renegade), 2 iguanas, 2 Bohr goats, 7 chickens and 7 hermit crabs. In her spare time, she loves camping, boating, reading and spending time with her family and friends, who ultimately, give her sincere happiness and fulfillment.
Kristen, Vet Technician
Kristen is a UF Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology. Growing up, she cared for many kinds of animals, but has one cat named Dart. Kristen believes that animals have always given her joy, and as she gets older, she would like to have more them in her life. Her goal is to be accepted into Vet School, and her interests are in Zoo medicine and ER/Critical care. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend traveling, finding new restaurants, and outdoor activities like hiking and swimming.
Taylor, Vet 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.
Brianna, Certified Vet Technician
Brianna is one of our CVT's at our Newberry location. She has a dog named Bahia that is a Catahoua/plott hound mix. She has her AS degree in Veterinary Technology from City College, and has a strong interest in pet wound care, oncology and internal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, and going to Disney.
Shelby, Vet 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.)
Maria, Vet Technician
Maria is one of the friendly faces you will meet at our Newberry location. She has 2 adorable pitbulls named Nala and Kiara. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2019 with a major in Animal Sciences. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her fiance, working out, or walking her dogs!
Rene, Vet 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 STAFF
Lauren, Office Manager
Lauren is our Office Manager at our Main Street location! She 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. 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.
Megan, Client 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.
Dawn, Certified Vet 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.
Callahan, Vet Technician
Callahan works at our Main Street location as a Veterinary Tech. She is currently attending school at the University of Florida studying Animal Biology and will graduate with her Bachelor's in 2021. She is very interested in working in Small Animal medicine. In her spare time, she helps her family run their cattle, deer, and dog ranch in Suwannee County. She also is heavily involved with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Callahan's pet philosophy is this: 'Animals are our closest friends. They do not know evil or jealousy: they pass no judgement: they pass no criticisms.'
Arianna, Vet 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 tiem, she enjoys traveling and going to the beach with her friends and family.
Danielle, Vet Assistant
Danielle has a lovable mixed breed hound named Scout. In 2019, Danielle completed her BS in Animal Science at UF. She enjoys reading, hiking and cooking in her spare time. When it comes to pets, Danielle believes that 'Pets are part of our lives, but for them, we are their whole world'.
Faith, Vet Assistant
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.'
Alex, Vet Assistant
Alex is one of the friendly faces you will meet at our main street location. He has 2 dogs, a Lab mix named Thor and an Australian Shepard named Louie. He also has a cat named Luna and another one named Callie. He is currently in school at the University of Florida studying Animal Science. He loves working with small animals and hopes to one day own & operate a veterinary practice of his own. In his spare time, Alex enjoys relaxing or working out with his family and friends. His pet philosophy is: 'The bond between people and their pets is stronger than anything on this planet.'
Julia, Vet Assistant
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.'
Holistic & Wellness Location Staff
Heidi, Office Manager, Client Service Representative