Dr. Boa grew up in West Africa’s Ivory Coast and later Belgium, and French is her first language. She has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a master’s in pathology and microbiology from the University of Montreal. She has loved animals since she was a child but did not originally plan on becoming a…

Dr. Bolfer graduated Doctor in Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and a second doctor degree in Veterinary Cardiology by the University of Florida. He performed a clinical internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York, followed by a clinical and surgery internship at the University of Illinois. Dr. Bolfer completed a residency in Emergency and…

Dr. Des Bordes grew up in Prairieville, Louisiana, where her love for animals began with the adoption of her first two black Lab mixes, Daisy and Oscar. Her journey into veterinary medicine deepened as she worked at a veterinary hospital throughout college and veterinary school, an experience she credits for shaping her path and fueling her…

Dr. Heather Egan’s journey to veterinary medicine began in childhood, sparked by the loss of her beloved German Shepherd due to severe hip dysplasia. Growing up in a small country town and spending time on a local church family’s farm, she developed an early desire to care for animals—whether through healing or compassionate end-of-life care.…

Dr. Elizabeth Fernandez’s journey into veterinary medicine began with a deep-seated passion for animals that started in childhood. She earned her Bachelor of Biology degree from Florida International University and later obtained her DVM from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). Her career goals were solidified in 2012 during a career camp at SeaWorld, where…

Dr. Victoria Hernandez knew she wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Integrative Animal Biology at the University of South Florida, she began her journey at VHA as a veterinary technician, an experience that deepened her passion for emergency and critical care. She went…

Dr. Marielle LeFloch’s passion for animals and medicine blossomed at an early age. As soon as she could work, she split her time between a local veterinary hospital and a zoo, experiences that solidified her dream of becoming a veterinarian. A 2016 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. LeFloch went on to…

Dr. Alex Macisz’s love for animals has been a lifelong passion, but his decision to pursue veterinary medicine became clear during his first semester of college when his own dog was bitten by a snake. Experiencing firsthand the care provided at LSU’s veterinary school opened his eyes not only to the importance of veterinary medicine,…

Dr. Sara Moss’s journey began on a Florida farm, where she grew up surrounded by animals and the healing practices of her mother, a holistic nurse practitioner. With a love for problem-solving and a passion for science, she pursued her undergraduate degree in cell and molecular biology before earning her Ph.D. in the Laboratory of…