CCVS Technical Team
Zander
Veterinary Technician
Zander is one of our helpful Vet Assistants who also has a passion for anesthesia and emergency care in specialty medicine. He plans to become a Certified Veterinary Technician at the St. Petersburg College. Zander has a Corgi that he loves, and in his spare time, he spends it with his partner and Corgi going on walks at parks, beaches, and fairs. They all love to travel.
Sara
Veterinary Technician
Sara is a Vet Tech who is currently completing her certification through the Penn Foster program. While she enjoys all aspects of her role, dentistry holds a special place in her heart as her favorite professional focus. She is a dedicated owner to four cats and enjoys cooking, drawing, and movies in her personal time.
Monique
Veterinary Technician
Monique is an anesthesia technician who, since 2012, has held various positions in shelter medicine, animal behavior consulting, and specialty anesthesia. She would like to become specialized in anesthesia/analgesia, and enjoys the teaching aspect that her varied background allows. In her spare time, Monique loves exploring the outdoors, landscaping the yard, or napping in a sunny spot with her partner. Currently, she has one polydactyl cat (with very strong opinions about when she should be fed) and a few exotic reptile pets.
Stephanie
Veterinary Technician
Stephanie is one of our Oncology Veterinary Technicians who also has particular interests in pain management and quality of life support. She has 6 cats, 3 indoor and 3 outdoor, and enjoys hiking, exploring and gardening. In her spare time, she spends time with her husband and son, and creates art that she shares in art shows and markets.
Ben
Veterinary Assistant
Ben is one of our helpful Veterinary Assistants that aspires to be a Veterinarian. He hopes to get into Vet School after completing an undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences, and has 3 cats named Juniper, Carolina, and Virginia. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the gym, running, tennis and ultimate frisbee with his friends.
Scott
Veterinary Technician
Scott Is one of our helpful Vet Assistants that is also in school pursing a BA in Anthropology, and a minor in African Studies. He is very interested in environmental anthropology. He has 2 cats, a tabby named Malkia, who doesn't have a tail and a black, domestic short hair named Bilquis. When he is not at school or work, he enjoys hiking, reading and playing video and board games with friends.
Tyler
Veterinary Technician
Tyler is one of our Veterinary Technicians that also helps maintain our various equipment around the hospital. With a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a minor in Zoology from the UF, his goal is to go to Vet School to become a veterinarian for ‘exotics’. He has 25 pets ranging from dogs and cats to rodents, reptiles, and birds! When Tyler is not working, he can be found hanging out with his family and pets.
Dana
Veterinary Assistant
Dana is a Vet Assistant who has a deep interest in wildlife medicine, particularly Virginia opossums, stemming from a previous internship at a wildlife refuge. She cares for four cats: Luigi, Covello, Louie, and Polaris. Dana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology and is currently furthering her education in a Veterinary Technician program.









