Tathiana Lima Anacleto
Dr. Anacleto earned her DVM from the University of Brasilia in 2005 and completed the 2-year Veterinary Dentistry Specialization program at the University of Sao Paulo. She grew up surrounded by animals and was always fascinated by the medicine behind making animals feel better. In 2014, Dr. Anacleto moved to Canada, kicking off the process…
Read MoreKatie Barry
Dr. Barry earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2006. She then completed her surgical residency at the University of Florida in 2016 to become a board-certified veterinary surgeon (DACVS-SA). When she was 4, Dr. Barry told her mom that she was going to be a veterinary surgeon (and she’s stubborn). Later, she served…
Read MoreAnaïs Boa
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…
Read MoreHeather Egan
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.…
Read MoreElizabeth Fernandez
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…
Read MoreAshley Langer
Dr. Langer received her DVM from the University of Missouri in 2017. She also earned her Recovery Certification in CPR. Dr. Langer wanted to be a vet since she was little; she always had dogs and cats while growing up. She loves the human-animal bond and marvels at the amazing things animals can do for…
Read MoreMarielle LeFloch
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…
Read MoreSara Moss
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…
Read MoreMichelle Murray
Dr. Michelle Murray’s passion for animals and science has been a lifelong journey. Growing up, she combined her love of animals with her curiosity about medicine, and during high school, she worked at one of the country’s first specialty and referral hospitals. That experience ignited her passion for veterinary medicine and set her on a…
Read MoreLoren T. Nations
Loren Nations DVM, DABVP, is the founder and CEO of Veterinary Healthcare Associates and AscendVets, a combined group of six small animal veterinary practices encompassing all aspects of companion animal wellness, 24/7 emergency and critical care and referral specialty practice in central Florida. After completing his degree in Microbiology and Veterinary Medicine at the University…
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