Dr. Laurie Aleixo
Dr. Laurie Aleixo, otherwise known as “Dr. Laurie” graduated from UC Davis in 1999. She owned her own clinic in California for 14 years before moving to Florida. She loves working with all animals, volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center as well as for FWC with the rescue and release of manatees. She shares her home with a Doberman named Coral, a Patterdale named Taz, a Chihuahua named Reef, and a Blue and Gold Macaw named Nigel. She also has three tripod pets, a Pitbull named Pebble, a Mixed breed named Seashell and a cat named Seaweed. Dr. Laurie enjoys working with great people and caring for pets at her dream job.
JoAnna
Practice Manager
JoAnna, who is also known to many as “Jo”, has worked in the veterinary industry since 2016. Starting her career as a receptionist, she worked her way to being a manager before joining our hospital in 2018. She shares her home with a German Shepherd Pit Mix named Major, a Pit Mix named Nova, and two cats named Crash and Haze. Her favorite part of the job is meeting new people and getting to know their furry family members.
Izabel
Technician/Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
Izabel joined the veterinary industry and our hospital in 2017 shortly before receiving her veterinary assistant certification. She shares her home with a Pitbull Catahoula Mix named Blue, a Sugar Glider named Kite and a Mini Pot Belly Pig named Ducky. Izabel’s favorite part of the job is getting to spend the whole day using her knowledge and passion for the industry to help clients and their pets.
Kelly
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Kelly has been in the veterinary industry since 2019 and joined our hospital shortly after receiving her certification. She shares her home with an American Bully named Helmet, a Lab/Pit Mix named Hailey, and two cats named Holly and Little Baby. She also has 3 reptiles, a Kenyan Sand Boa named Kemba, a Western Hognose named Pork Rind and a red-foot tortoise. Kelly enjoys assisting during surgical procedures and providing the best care possible to her furry patients.
Victoria
Technician
Victoria has been in the industry since 2015, graduating in 2018 from Miami Dade College with an Associates in Science in Veterinary Technology, and joining our hospital in 2019. She shares her home with a Lab Mix named Flynn and a Black Mouth Cur named Jazzy. Her favorite part of the job is bonding with clients and their pets.
Yvette
Technician/Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
Yvette has been in the veterinary industry since 2015. She first joined us in 2018 and then move away down south before returning to us once again June 2021. Her favorite part of the job is helping fur babies stay healthy or helping them get better. She also enjoys being able to get to know her patients individually, running lab work and assisting during surgeries. She shares her home with her daughter and two dogs, a Boxer named Diesel and a Pit Bull named Letty.
Destiny
Receptionist
Destiny has been in the veterinary industry since 2016. She shares her home with a German Shepherd named Charlie, a Golden Retriever named Luna, and a Miniature Poodle named Honey. She also has 3 cats, Rocky, Bowie and Booby, as well as a tortoise name Freddy! Destiny enjoys meeting new furry friends everyday and getting all their furry hugs and kisses.
