Our Staff

Dr. Michael Berkenblit - Owner
Graduated from UC Davis in 1986
Completed his internship at Louisiana State University in 1987
Proud father of Emma
Active in Humane Education at local schools
Developed the Puppy Raising/Training program
Volunteered his time at the LSU Veterinary School during Hurricane Katrina, assisting in the treatment of injured animals.

In his spare time Dr. B. enjoys playing and learning guitar.

Fretmentor offers a unique instructional program for the guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Whether your are a new student or a more experienced player who is seeking additional training, FretMentor offers you a comprehensive approach to learning your guitar, banjo or mandolin instrument.

Our instruction includes music theory concepts, chord structure and improvisational techniques for musicians playing individually or performing with others. Fretmentor is an interactive site that will teach you not only how to play the instrument but will inform you about the instrument, its origin and its history.

Dr. Melisa Degen, ACVIM - Internal Medicine Specialist.
Special interest in Oncology & Ultrasound.
Graduated from UC Davis in 1983.
Internship at NC State University
Residency at UC Davis for Internal Medicine & teacher at LSU.
Proud mother of Emma.

Dr. Linda Wilson
Joined us in 2002.
Chief Surgeon
Graduated from Ross University 1998.
Internship at the North Carolina College of Veterinary Medicine.
Proud mother of Matthew & Andrew

Dr. Jennifer Prior
Joined us in 1998
Graduated from Ross University in 1996
Special interest in Skin & Allergy problems
Actively volunteers for Make A Wish Foundation & Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Adriana Strand
Hospital Administrator/Practice Manager since 1991
Graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1987
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Finance
Graduated from Purdue University, Veterinary Management Institute
Member of Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

OUR FRONT DESK STAFF

Heather,
Front Office Manager
Caring for you & your pets since 1998

Colleen,
Client Relations
Caring for you & your pets since 2000

Nancy,
Client Relations
Caring for you & your pets since 2007

Samantha,
Client Relations
Caring for you & your pets since 2006

Lisa,
Client Relations
Caring for you & your pets since 2011

OUR TECHNICAL STAFF

Tonya, CVT, Head Technician Caring for your pets since 2003	Angie, Nurse Chemotherapy Technician Caring for your pets since 1996	Cristi,Nurse Main Dental Technician Chemotherapy Technician Caring for your pets since 2000	Clemencia, Nurse Bilingual: Spanish Caring for your pets since 2005	Willie, Nurse Caring for your pets since 1963
Jacque, Nurse Caring for your pets since 2006	Yunior, Nurse Dental Nurse Bilingual: Spanish Caring for your pets since 2006	Dennis, In / Out-Patient Nurse Caring for you and your pets since 2005	Sheila, In/Out Patient Nurse Caring for you and your pets since 2005	Nancy, Lead Out-Patient Nurse Caring for you and your pets since 2002