Meet a few of the team members of Palmetto Animal Clinic

Linda:

Receptionist Team Member

Linda has recently retired but occasionally fills in at the clinic, so you may still see her around. Linda is an Ohio native who has been at Palmetto Animal Clinic since 2005.  She has always had a love for all animals and has volunteered for different animal rescue groups.  Her interests include walking, hiking, exploring the outdoors, reading, travel and baseball (she is a NY Yankees fan).  She met her husband Bill in Florida and they are the proud owners their kitty Rusty.  One of the items on her bucket list is to go on an African Safari.

Cathy:

Receptionist Team Member

Cathy has worked at Palmetto Animal Clinic since the fall of 2020 and the Veterinary / Clinic medicine has been her career.  You will always see a giant smile from Cathy when you walk in the front door along with a sincere greeting.   

Susan:

Receptionist Team Member 

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Susan has been working at Palmetto Animal Clinic since 2006. She is an animal lover of all types, and has 2 doggies that are her loyal and loving companions. 

Ros:

Receptionist Team Member

Ros has worked in the Veterinary field since 2004. She was originally born in Illinois but was raised most of her life here in  Florida, and is a proud mother and Mimi.  Also an avid Rays fan....Go Rays! 

Pictured here with Ros are Zoey and Mia 

Janis:

Receptionist Team Member:

Janis has recently retired and occasionally you will see her around the clinic to help fill in at the front desk. Janis met her husband at Florida State and have lived in Palmetto for 35 yrs.  She enjoys boating and being anywhere on or in the water.

Liz:

Certified Veterinary Technician

Elizabeth has been a C.V.T. for 30 years and has been a member of the Palmetto Animal Clinic's Staff since 1991.  We call her Liz for here at the clinic, she is the Senior staff member for the Veterinary Technicians. 

Liz is a local native from Florida, and a lover of all 4 legged sorts of critters. Her new Golden Retriever puppy Brinkley Cooper Blue Falls is usually one of the four legged Greeting Committee members located in the front reception area. 

Paula:

Certified Veterinary Technician

Born and raised in Palmetto.  Paula grew up in a 4-H family where they raised all kinds of animals from chickens, rabbits, goats, pigs, cows, horses, dogs and cats. She has always had a passion for taking care of animals.   From a young age she would sneak stray animals into her home and take care of them.  The house has never been empty of animals.  She raised three kids,  daughter Amanda, and two boys, in 4-H also where they continued the passion of raising farm animals for show.

Paula went back to school at an older age in life at the encouragement of her niece Janna to obtain a degree as a Certified Veterinary Technician.  She graduated from St. Pete College in 2008 Magna Cum Laude, obtained a degree as a Certified Veterinary Technician.  After Janna’s death in 2007 she is very involved  in maintaining the Janna Shuman Memorial Scholarship a scholarship set up in her memory for Veterinary Technicians attending the program at St. Pete College.  Money is raised by holding bi-annual yard sales at the clinic on her birthday in September and Paula's birthday in April.  Click here to view. Janna's Facebook Scholarship page. 

She currently has seven dogs, two cats, three chickens, two fish and one rescued Nanday Conure that was shot with a BB gun.  She enjoys helping the behaviorally challenged pets and teaching them to love again.  Ever since the rescue of a Terrier Mix named Penny whose owner had died and the family couldn’t get near her without her biting them.  With her aggression issues as well as her elderly aging, heartworm disease and mammary tumors she was deemed unfit to be rehabilitated and was set to be euthanized.  Paula took passion on this dog and knew that there was something that she was missing.  After a long heart to heart talk with her Paula agreed to take her home for the weekend to work with her.  It was apparent that she had love inside her and wanted to let it out.  She regained her trust in humanity and she became Paula's personal owned pet that traveled with her daily to work and back.  She learned to trust again and never growled or tried to bite again.  Paula carries her collar with her in her truck to remind her that she should never judge a dog by their teeth but to listen to their heart with her own heart.  

Beth

Veterinary Assistant

Beth is from Ohio and has had many unique years in the Veterinary field.  A mother of twins and loves to needle point. Although Beth loves all creatures she has an special place in her heart for Golden Retrievers.

Taylor:

Veterinary Assistant - Certified Veterinary Technician in Training

Taylor has been working as a Veterinary Assistant and Kennel staff member since 2018 and is currently pursuing her Certification in the Veterinary Technician program

Estefanie:

Veterinary Assistant

Estefanie has been working with Palmetto Animal Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Staff member since the fall of 2019.  She is currently working towards her goal to become a Certified Veterinarian Technician.  

Megan:

Certified Veterinary Technician

Megan has been working at Palmetto Animal Clinic since 2015.  As a Certified Veterinary Technician and Kennel staff she has a strong sense of dedication to her patients and fellow co-workers.  

Kat

Veterinary Assistant

Kat is currently in Veterinary Technician school.  She has a mini zoo at her home, in which she has multiple species.  

Madisun 

Veterinary Assistant

Madisun is our newest kennel staff member and is just getting her start in the veterinary field.  Welcome Madisun.