CARRIE, CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Carrie began in ASEH’s emergency department in 2004, and has been a devoted member of our surgery and ICU departments since 2006. A 2004 graduate of Brevard Community College’s Veterinary Technician Program, Carrie was also the president of the Veterinary Technology Club. Carrie received her CCRA (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant) in 2010. Professional areas of interest include rehabilitation, assisting in surgery and the nursing aspect of her career.

Carrie shares her home with a Golden Retriever “Ivan” and her cats “Banshee” and "Gus Gus". Away from ASEH, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family, working out, camping, kayaking, and reading a good mystery novel.

JODI, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Jodi joined ASEH’s surgery department in September 2007 and has been in the veterinary field since 1999. Jodi prides herself in working as part of the caring and skilled surgical team. Some of Jodi’s professional interests include fracture repair and spinal surgery.

At home, Jodi has three dogs, “Jen” a Border Collie, “Buggy” a Sheba Inu mix, “Taco” a Chow mix and three cats, “Cody”, “Ali” and “Tinka”. In her time outside of work, Jodi enjoys music, inline skating, reading, billiards, playing the saxophone, foreign languages and cultures, and animals.

MARTHA, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

A member of ASEH since December 2004, Martha joined our emergency department after relocating from Connecticut. In 2006 Martha transferred to ASEH’s surgery department. Martha has a strong love for animals and is proud to be part of our highly skilled surgical team. Martha became certified in Veterinary Technology in 1984. Interests include inventory management and patient care.

Martha share’s her home with her two dogs “Amos” a Flat Coated Retriever and “Angel” a Flat Coated Retriever/Australian Shepherd Mix. In her time away from the hospital, Martha enjoys hanging out with her dogs, gardening, going to the gym, reading and catching a few Manatee Baseball games.

MEGAN, CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Looking to match her own high standards, Megan joined ASEH’s surgery department in March of 2006. Megan has an Associates of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology and an Associates of Arts Degree in General Education, both of which she graduated in with honors. Megan serves as the lead surgery technician and enjoys the fast paced environment that the surgery department provides. Special interests include anesthesia, pain management, and patient care.

Megan and her husband, Jake, share their home with a Basset Hound “Maximus” and “Diesel” a Chihuahua mix. Outside of work, Megan enjoys reading, camping, fishing, traveling and walking her dogs with her husband, as well as spending time with family, friends and laughing.

GINA, CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Gina has been in the veterinary field since 1988 with the first ten years in a general practice. Gina received her Associates of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2000 as part of the first graduating class of the Brevard Community College Technicians Program. She has also earned an Associates of Science Degree in Radiology, and holds veterinary technician certifications in both Florida and New Mexico. Gina joined the internal medicine department in 2002, and is currently the inventory manager and team leader. She is proud of the excellent care offered at ASEH. Special interests include cytology and oncology.

Gina’s animal companions include, a cat “Ki Ki”, two dogs, “Sheba” and “Sheik”, and her horse “Apache”. In her spare time, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding and training, outdoor activities, music, and is an avid sports fan (Go Gators!).

MICHELLE, CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Michelle has been working in the veterinary field since 2005. She obtained her Associated of Science degree in Veterinary Technology in 2007 from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. She relocated to Florida in 2008 where she worked for the University of Florida's Veterinary teaching hospital in Dermatology. She has been with ASEH since May 2010 and is well rounded in all areas of the hospital. She has worked in reception and the emergency department and is currently working with the internal medicine department.

Michelle's professional interests include: clinical nutrition, ultrasonography, small animal oncology, and dermatology.

Outside work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her friends, scrap booking, and exploring the many parks and nature preserves in Florida. She shares her home with her two cats "Stanley" and "Simon."

SARAH, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Sarah has been part of ASEH’s internal medicine department since 2006 and has worked in the animal care field since 2002. Sarah is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program at St. Petersburg College. She loves working with animals and is proud of the high quality medical care offered at ASEH. Special interests include critical care, small animal oncology, MRI case studies and pharmacology.

Sarah share’s her home with her Papillion “Josie” and cat “Gary”. Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her animals, friends and family, playing volleyball and lounging pool side soaking up the sun.

ANNE, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Anne joined ASEH’s emergency department in 2008. Anne holds an Associates of Arts degree general education and is currently working on a Bachelors of Science degree at FIT in marine biology and aquaculture. She has been working in the veterinary field since 1997. Anne thrives on the energy that goes along with emergency medicine and is proud be part of a team that is able to help animals. She is able to empathize with owners and understands the close bond between a pet and it’s family.

Anne shares her home with “Trixie” a Miniature Schnauzer and a wide variety of aquatic organisms, along with her colony of salt-water fish.

JENNIFER, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

After relocating from Montana, Jen joined the ASEH emergency team in 2005. Jen began her veterinary career in 1995 and holds an Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technology, which she received in 2001 from Hartnell College in California. She is currently working towards a Bachelors degree in conservation biology. Jen finds satisfaction in the high standard of care that she helps provide to animals in need and the families that love them.

At home, Jen has a menagerie of pets that include her faithful companion “Mandy” a chocolate lab, nine cats, four rescued sugar gliders and a hobby farm that consist of chickens, geese, quail, ducks and peacocks. Outside work Jennifer spends much of her time at Canaveral National Seashore and is actively involved in turtle rehabilitation.

JOHN, VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

John has been in the veterinary field since 1999 and part of ASEH’s emergency department since June 2004. He holds an Associates of Arts degree in general education and is currently enrolled in Keiser University. John knows the importance of working as a team in the face of a pet emergency or illness. With care and compassion he takes pride in functioning as part of our highly skilled staff to ensure the best care for each patient.

John shares his home with two dogs, ”Sam” and “Hannah”, two grey squirrels “Dora” and “Pierre”, a ferret “Petunia”, a ball python “Sonny”, three ducks, three turtles and a koi pond. When John is not busy with work or school, he enjoys scuba diving, surfing and kayaking. He is also into all types of triathlon endurance sports including Iron Man and long distance races.

MELISSA, CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Melissa is a graduate of St. Petersburg College, and has an Associates of Arts degree in General Education, an Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technology and an Associates of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Melissa has been in the veterinary field since 1996 and has experience in both general and emergency medicine. She joined ASEH’s emergency team in 2007. Melissa’s professional interests include ultrasonography, radiographs, venipuncture and working closely with pet owners when the unexpected brings them to seek emergency care.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys hanging out at the beach, outdoor activities including canoeing and kayaking, and spending time with her family and friends. Melissa share’s her home with her two cats “Butterscotch” and “Smokey”.

ANITA, RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT

Anita has been working in the veterinary field since 1997. She has been part of ASEH team since July 2006. Anita enjoys the day-to-day operations of the front office. She does an amazing job utilizing her scrap-booking talents for the hospital, and proudly displays all of the cards, letters and pictures that we receive from our clients.

Anita’s family pets include a German shepherd, “Shadow” and a Shih-Tzu mix “Ginger”. Outside of work, Anita enjoys spending time with her large extended family, shopping, reading and camping.

CRISTINA, RECEPTIONIST

Christina is one of our part-time receptionists. She has been involved in the veterinary field for 10 years and has been with ASEH for 3 years, initially working for the specialty departments during the week, and more recently for the emergency clinic. She utilizes her medical transcription skills throughout the hospital. Cristina is proud to be part of a team that provides state of the art medical care and enjoys being involved in all aspects of emergency care.

She and her family have a Border Collie ”Valentine” and a cat “Cupid”. Cristina’s interests include camping, reading, movies, and enjoying the outdoors.

LINDA, OFFICE MANAGER

Linda joined ASEH in November of 2004 after relocating from New Jersey. She has been in the animal industry since 1990 in the veterinary field since 1993. Linda holds an Associates of Arts degree in Business Management and is working toward earning a Certification in Veterinary Practice Management. She is also a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. Linda enjoys working closely with the doctors and staff of ASEH to best serve the clients, their pets, and the referring veterinarians. She is extremely proud to be part of an enthusiastic team that is dedicated to providing high standards of care with compassion and grace. Most rewarding to Linda is when an owner shares their story of what a difference we made during even the most difficult of times.

Along with her family, Linda shares life with four cats, “Murphy”, “Misty”, “Meesu” and “Mia”, a Boxer named “Morgan”, her equine companion and therapist “Casper” and nine chickens. In her spare time she enjoys watching major and minor league baseball, going to the beach, kayaking, fishing, horse camping and trail riding.