Loren T. Nations

Nations Nobg

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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Debbie Cort

Debbie (1)

Debbie Cort brings over three decades of expertise in human healthcare to her role at Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA). Transitioning from a seasoned background in nursing leadership, where she ascended from charge nurse to Chief Nursing Officer, Debbie chose to join VHA driven by its mission and vision. Her vast experience in healthcare administration is…

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Shannon Lynn Kesl

Shannon Kesl (1)

Shannon Lynn Kesl’s journey to becoming the Chief Scientific Officer at Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) began with a passion ignited during her time studying under Dr. Dom D’Agostino at the University of South Florida. There, she explored the potential of the ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones in wound healing. After earning her Ph.D., an unexpected…

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Jim Nash

Jim Nash 2023

Jim started his leadership career a long way from veterinary medicine. He served as a Warrant Officer and Aviator during Desert Storm where he flew OH-58 Scout helicopters in an armored cavalry squadron. Jim believes that being a good leader is about being a great team member first. He also feels that the loyalty, dedication,…

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Corissa Antemesaris

Corissa

Corissa’s work experience includes over 20 years in shelter medicine, referral medicine, emergency medicine, and TCVM. She also provided relief work in the Denver Metro area prior to relocating to Florida. She has been working at VHA since 2013, specializing in internal medicine and oncology. For Corissa, much of the work that VHA does is…

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