Katie 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 MoreLuiz Bolfer
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…
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 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…
Read MoreSamantha Sedgwick
Samantha Sedgwick, DVM, DACVAA, grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands on the island of St. Croix, where her love for animals began early through a childhood babysitter who introduced her to horses. What started as time spent riding quickly turned into a desire to care for every horse, barn cat, and dog she encountered.…
Read MoreJorge Suarez
Dr. Jorge Suarez brings a diverse background in primary care, emergency medicine, and surgical care to his role as a General Practice Veterinarian here at VHA. Born in Cuba, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Agrarian University of Havana in 2010. After moving to the United States in 2015, Dr. Suarez…
Read MoreAnna Des Bordes
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…
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 MoreVictoria Hernandez
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…
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