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Meet Our Team

Your friendly St. Petersburg & Tampa veterinary team!

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Cathy Meeks

DVM, DACVIM
Founder
Medical Director
Boarded Veterinary Internist

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Curry Keoughan

DVM, DACVS
Founder
Boarded Veterinary Surgeon

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Joshua Lachowicz

DVM, DACVIM
Founder
Boarded Veterinary Oncologist

Mairim Gersholowitz

MBA
Founder
President

Raz Peress

MVDR, DACVS
Founder
Boarded Veterinary Surgeon

Jennifer Daly

DVM, Diplomate, ACVECC
Director of Emergency & Critical Care
Boarded Veterinary Criticalist

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Nora Sheehan

DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Boarded Veterinary Cardiologist

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Sarah Holman

DVM, DACVS
Boarded Veterinary Surgeon

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Leslie Shelnutt

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Boarded Veterinary Internist

Monica Fernandez

DVM, MS
Practice Limited to Oncology

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Alexandria LoPrinzi

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

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Alyxandra Brady

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

Brittnee Frizol Campana

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

Brittany Ross

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

Cristina Metral

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

Emma Byers

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

Nicole Tomasso

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

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Nina Shahidi

DVM
Emergency Veterinarian

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Bobbi

CVT, BS
St. Pete Practice Manager

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Tina Federspiel

Director of Operations

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Aaron

Emergency Nurse

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Adam

IT/Operations Manager, Finance Coordinator

Alexus

Client Service Representative

Alyssa

Critical Care Nurse

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Amanda G

Surgery Nurse

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Amanda H

Lead Client Service Representative

Amanda I

Supervisor, CVT

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Amanda J

Surgery Nurse

Amber

Emergency Nurse

Anabella

Emergency Nurse

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Anastasia

Veterinary Nurse

Anna A

Supervisor

Anna D

Surgery Nurse, CVT

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Annie S

Overnight Emergency Nurse

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Ariana

Financial Coordinator

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Bianca

Internal Medicine Nurse, CVT

Bri

Emergency Nurse, CVT

Brogan

Marketing Coordinator, CVT

Byron

Lead Surgery Nurse

Caleb

Purchasing/IT Assistant

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Cassie

Overnight Emergency Nurse, CVT

Chelsey

Overnight Emergency Nurse

Courtney G

Lead Overnight Emergency Nurse

Courtney S

Emergency Nurse

A happy golden retriever runs toward colorful toys on green grass in a sunny park, ears flopping and mouth open in excitement.

Dani

Critical Care Nurse

Two playful puppies run across a sunlit grassy yard, with trees and a wooden building in the background. The puppy in front is tan and white, and the one behind is black, white, and gray.

Deangelo

Veterinary Assistant

Dougie

Client Service Representative

Dylan

Overnight Emergency Nurse

Elysa

Emergency Nurse

Emily

Surgery Nurse

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Eric

Purchasing Coordinator

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Erin

Veterinary Assistant

A happy dog with brown and black fur sits among blooming purple flowers. The dog has one ear upright, its mouth open, and tongue out, wearing a collar with a heart-shaped tag.

Jack

Surgery Nurse

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Jayell

Supervisor

A brown and white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel runs through tall grass with its ears flapping and tongue out, looking happy and energetic—ready for any adventure or visit to the veterinarian.

Joey

Overnight Emergency Nurse

A fluffy golden retriever puppy lies on green grass, happily chewing on a stick with its mouth open and eyes partly closed—ready to charm any veterinarian or vet tech passing by.

Joy

Client Service Representative

Two fluffy golden retriever puppies play together on green grass, both looking happy with their tails up. A yellow toy lies in the corner, and lush green bushes are in the background.

Juana

Emergency Nurse

A small brown and white dog playfully leaps toward a gray tabby kitten, who is reaching up with its front paws; both are on green grass with sunlight glowing in the background—an adorable scene any veterinarian would love to see.

Kade

Cardiology Assistant

Kaleigh

Client Service Representative

A small, fluffy light brown dog with white markings sits on a paved surface, looking to the side with its tongue slightly out. The background is blurred, showing greenery and outdoor elements.

Katelyn

Overnight Emergency Nurse

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Kaycee

Supervisor

A Rottweiler with a shiny black and tan coat walks on green grass, mouth open and tongue out, appearing happy and alert on a sunny day—ready for any adventure or quick visit to the vet if needed.

Keleigh

Surgery Assistant

Kira

Emergency Nurse

A golden retriever lies on green grass next to purple flowers, looking at the camera with its mouth slightly open and tongue visible. The background is blurred with greenery.

Korena

Veterinary Assistant

A happy Australian Shepherd dog with blue eyes runs toward the camera on a forest path, with sunlight creating a warm, blurred background.

Kristen

Surgery Assistant

A black and white dog wearing a harness lies in tall grass at sunset, with warm sunlight illuminating its fur and wildflowers in the background.

Lan

Overnight Emergency Nurse

Laura

Oncology Nurse

Leslie

Lead Client Service Representative

Libby

Internal Medicine Nurse, CVT

A fluffy brown poodle-mix puppy with curly fur sits on a gray surface outdoors, looking slightly to the side. Green foliage creates a soft, natural background.

Lindsey

Emergency Nurse

Lisette

Client Service Representative

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Madelin

Emergency Nurse

Mary

Veterinary Assistant

Meg L

CVT, VTS (IM – Oncology)
Oncology Nurse

Megan K

Cardiology Nurse

Michael

Internal Medicine Nurse

Navaya

Patient Care Nurse

Nikki

Veterinary Assistant

A fluffy corgi puppy with large ears sits on green grass in a sunlit garden, surrounded by blooming white flowers and leafy plants.

Paige

Overnight Emergency Nurse

Paul

Accountant

A white and gray cat with blue eyes walks confidently on grass, tail up, with sunlight filtering through green foliage in the blurred background—ready for any adventure or visit to the vet.

Paula

Supervisor

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Phebe

Emergency Nurse

Rebecca

Client Service Representative

Reya

Emergency Nurse

A fluffy, light brown poodle runs on green grass with trees blurred in the background, ears flapping and mouth open in a playful expression.

Ryann

Internal Medicine Nurse, CVT

A happy Golden Retriever sits in a field of green grass and white wildflowers, panting with its tongue out and looking at the camera.

Saige

Client Service Representative

A golden retriever walks on a wooden path in a park, carrying its own black leash in its mouth. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

Sara

Client Service Representative

A small, fluffy white dog with gray ears and a floral bandana lies on green grass with its tongue out, next to a yellow tennis ball, on a bright, sunny day. Trees and blue sky are visible in the background.

Shannon

Oncology Nurse

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Tiffany

Client Service Representative

Toriee

Client Service Representative

Trisha

Emergency Nurse

Victoria

Overnight Emergency Nurse

A close-up of an older black and gray dog with a fluffy coat, wearing a red collar, standing outdoors on a cloudy day with blurred mountains and grass in the background.

Zoe

Surgery Assistant