Meet Our Staff

Sam

Veterinary Technician Manager

Sam has been a veterinary technician for 28 years, and we were just lucky enough to get her here at our office!

Hilary

Veterinary Technician

Hillary completed her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; and has been in the veterinary field for around five years. She is enrolled at Ashworth College in the Veterinary Technician program to get an associate degree and later obtain her certification as a Certified Veterinary Technician in Florida. 

Amy

Veterinary Technician

Amy has over 10 years veterinary experience. She has 3 cats, Roxanne, Fiona and Mr. Lew Brantley. Her newest addition is her boxer/poodle mix named Shawna Rose. 

Haley

Resort Lead

Haley is a NC native moved to Jax 10 years ago. She ran a licensed non profit reptile rescue for almost 8 years here, and has much experience in the world of exotic animals and reptiles.

Christina

Lead Hospital Receptionist

Christina is a Jacksonville born native that has loved animals all of her life. With starting out at the Jacksonville Zoo with exotic large animals, then moving into the dog resort and vet world, she has a total of around 15 years of experience. 

Nikki

Veterinary Technician

Nikki is originally from New York but grew up in Saint Augustine, Florida. She spends most of her free time outdoors with her two fur babies, Glory and Zac.

Melissa

Lead Resort Receptionist

Melissa comes from a military family, was born in New Mexico and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She and her wife have 4 cats; Sir Beauregard Cheshire, Bobby McGee, Squee! & Cricket Mae.

Brandi

Hospital Receptionist

Hi my name is Brandi. I have a chocolate lab named Kimber. She is a full time responsibility. She is energetic, loving, and a momma’s girl. I live here locally in St. Augustine. I’m originally from Indianapolis, Indiana.  

Kylie

Resort Receptionist

Kylie was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. I have 7+ years of experience working with a range of small animals to large farm animals.

Kylie

Resort Technician

I’ve had a passion for all animals my whole life including reptiles, farm animals, dogs, and cats! I have also been working in horse farms and volunteering in kennels for the past 8 years! I absolutely cannot wait to meet your furry friends!