Nomi Khan’s journey into veterinary medicine wasn’t planned, but it was driven by a lifelong passion to help others. “As a kid, I was bold, extroverted, and walked to the beat of my own drum. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be, but I knew I had the passion to help people,” she…

Oyshie Khan didn’t initially plan on working in veterinary medicine, but her passion for helping people and animals eventually led her to VHA. “I wasn’t happy with where I was in my job and knew it was time for a change,” she explains. Encouraged by her sister, who worked at VHA and spoke highly of…

Jeffrey Marsala didn’t initially start his career in veterinary medicine, but like many, his love for animals had always been present. After spending 7 years in retail, he finally found an opportunity to transition into the field he had always dreamed of, starting as a Veterinary Assistant in internal medicine. His intellect and ambition helped…

Although Yuri Penaloza originally pursued a career in cosmetology, she eventually found her way to the veterinary field. Starting as a Client Service Representative, she transitioned to various roles, including Financial Coordinator, Specialty Surgery Veterinary Assistant, and GP CSR Supervisor where she discovered her true calling: providing personalized care to both clients and her team.…

Perla was born in Belize and moved to the US when she was a teenager. She is half Salvadoran and speaks fluent Spanish! She attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales in Miami, and then received her master’s in hospitality from FIU. Perla managed a few cafes throughout Miami before moving to Winter Haven, and…

Amanda has had a lifelong passion for caring for animals, a calling that began when she was just nine years old. With a natural nurturing instinct and a fascination for science and medicine, she always knew her path would involve helping others, both animals and people. Before entering veterinary medicine, Amanda worked with special needs…

Yesenia Rodriguez’s deep love and respect for animals have guided her path from an early age. As the only one in her family who constantly tried to take in stray animals, she always knew she would work with animals—though she wasn’t sure in what capacity. That passion led her to Veterinary Healthcare Associates in 2016,…

Haley has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember. It’s an honor for her to have the opportunity to be included in a pet’s journey towards healing and living its best life. She has a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix named Stella, a mixed breed named Mason, and a Beagle named Leila. Haley…

Leslie Van Wie’s journey at Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) began in 2017 when she joined the Boarding department. It was here that she was introduced to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), sparking a fascination with the science behind the treatment. As she witnessed patients recovering from various ailments, her passion grew, leading her to train as…