Stephanie Aubertin
Stephanie Aubertin’s passion for animals began early, spending all four years of high school in a vet assisting program. After taking a detour to gain more hands-on animal experience through boarding facilities and an internship at the zoo, she found her way back to veterinary medicine. With a lifelong love for animals—having cared for everything…
Read MoreJessica Babcock
Jessica was working at Lang Sun Country Grove, a small café in Lake Alfred, when one day after work during a phone conversation with her mom, her mom suggested that she apply at Veterinary Healthcare Associates. Jessica laughed and said “They aren’t going to hire me. I have no experience.” Her mom replied, “You never…
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 MoreBrooke Clark
Brooke previously worked in the fitness industry for 6 years, and that’s where she found her passion for people, health, and longevity. One day the stars aligned for her and Dr. Nations to meet. She learned about his vision, his passion, and his love for what he does and how VHA will change the world.…
Read MoreLacey Giard
Lacey’s love for animals began in childhood, spending time on her aunt’s farm where she cared for everything from dogs and cats to horses and goats. “The time I spent with those animals changed my life, and that’s when I knew I wanted to work with them,” she shares. Today, Lacey has built a 10-year…
Read MoreDestiny Grassel
Destiny’s journey into veterinary medicine has been fueled by a lifelong love for animals and a deep-seated desire to advocate for those who can’t speak for themselves. From her beginnings in general practice to her current role in emergency medicine, Destiny’s career has been marked by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the…
Read MoreJohn Hallas
John always wanted to work with animals. He obtained a degree in biology, and started his career as a zookeeper in the African Hoofstock and Florida Mammals departments at Lowry Park Zoo. When he moved to Orlando, he began working at VHA as a general practice technician. The best part of being a technician in…
Read MoreJaqueline Hardy
Jaqueline Hardy’s journey in veterinary medicine began in her early childhood, driven by a deep love for animals and an unwavering desire to care for them in any way possible. Despite the challenges of becoming a young parent, Jaqueline never lost sight of her passion for animal care. Over the years, she has grown from…
Read MoreStephanie Harnish
Stephanie always had a passion for animals, and wanted to be a marine biologist while she was growing up. After being discharged from the Navy, she started working in the veterinary field as a kennel assistant and worked her way up to Registered Veterinary Technician. She enjoys the family atmosphere at VHA and is excited…
Read MoreAndrew Ireland
Drew joined VHA when the opportunity for him to be a part of something bigger presented itself. Since beginning his journey with us, he has enjoyed watching VHA grow and embrace the community. One of Drew’s favorite things about working at VHA is getting to experience something new every day. Drew has one 4-legged family…
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