Loren 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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Dr. Jill Ring brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education to her role as Director of Education at Veterinary Healthcare Associates. After earning her DVM from the University of Florida, Dr. Ring’s journey led her through various impactful roles, including teaching at junior and senior high schools, contributing to veterinary technician…
Read MoreDealyne Smith
Dr. Dealyne Smith wanted to be a “pet doctor” since she was a small child. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1997, she worked for 6 years at a very small clinic in Lake Wales, then moved on to a larger practice in Orlando where she would spend the next 15 years. Dr.…
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 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 MoreTathiana 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 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 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 MoreAlejandra Villalobos
Dr. Alejandra Villalobos knew from a young age that she was destined to care for animals. Her journey to veterinary medicine began with a lifelong passion, and she worked hard to turn her dream into reality. In 2013, while studying abroad in Belize and Thailand, working with elephants and large animals, she had the moment…
Read MoreTom Winfield
Dr. Tom Winfield’s journey to veterinary medicine began with his love of science and the companionship of pets. Growing up in the UK, he knew from a young age that he wanted to study medicine and surgery. During high school, he combined his passions for animals and science, setting him on the path to becoming…
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