Dr. Wigelsworth was Born in Florida and worked as a veterinary technician during his undergraduate years at the University of Central Florida.He has won numerous AKC titles with showing, breeding and field training Standard poodles. He left Florida to further his education for animal medicine, and graduated from University of Georgia in 1996. After practicing veterinary medicine for 12 years, he decided to move from Deltona to Melbourne in January of 2008. Dr.Wigelsworth enjoys educating clients about their pets preventative needs as well as making sure their concerns are addressed. In his spare time, Dr. Wigelsworth likes to work on his boat and tend to his pampered frenchie Carmen, fish, spend time with his family and friends, or relax outdoors.

Dr. Weiss is from Buffalo New York and moved here in 1981. She is a licensed Florida pharmacist and attended Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. One day she had an epiphany and realized life is too short, and you only get one go around; do what you love, love what you do. She realized she wanted to be a veterinarian and followed her interests in veterinary medicine and became an active member of AVMA and FVMA. In her spare time she enjoys cycling and walking the beach during Turtle season with the local Sea Turtle Preservation Society. If she is not out and about she is curled up on the couch with her 4-legged daughter Cici, or chatting with her yellow naped Amazon Parrot named Baby

Tiffany was born in the panhandle of Florida before moving around the world as a child of a military family. She has been back in the lovely sunshine state since 2014, and later that year started her career as a kennel technician. In 2017 she started working as a Veterinary technician and has been a part of our clinic since 2020. In her free time Tiffany likes to volunteer with "Touch of Gray Rescue" , Crafting or taking her German shepherd Astra on adventures around town.

Lynn was born in Connecticut and has been a big lover of animals since she was a kid. Whether it's been caring for hamsters and horses or anything else in between, animals have always been a passion of hers. Lynn got her first job working in a vets office at 18. While she refuses to tell us how many years ago that was, she will only say that it's been a while. She started her time with us at SPAH back in 2011 as a vet assistant, but has since found her happy place in reception and claims she'll never leave it. Lynn prefers to spend most of her free time with her dogs. It doesn't matter if they are out and about finding fun things to do or just enjoying nature, if her dogs cant go, Lynn wont either.

Brandy was born and raised in Florida but somehow has wanted to move somewhere else for as long as she can remember. Her dream is to own a farm with cow's and live in Tennessee with her family in the near future. She is a mom to 4 humans and 2 dogs. She spent some time working in human medicine before she found her purpose and joy in caring for animals in need. In 2020 she started her first job in the animal field and even sought out further education through college.  In her free time ( when her kids let her have any) she enjoys going shopping and sleeping.

    Maggie was born in New Jersey and has traveled around the world with her family through the military . She and her family moved to Florida in 2014 and made sure they brought their beloved pack of pups with them. Since moving to Florida, Maggie has furthered her education and is going to UCF for her prerequisites for vet school. Maggie has always loved and cared for various animals including exotics. She joined our South Patrick Clinic team in May of 2022, but she has been working as a vet tech since 2018. In her free time, she helps run "English Mastiff Rescue of Florida" and enjoys the company of her pets which include 4 dogs 2 cats 2 geckos 1 hamster.

Dominika was born in Chicago and was raised in South Florida. She moved to Melbourne in 2012 and has been local since. She started working with animals in 2019 with a mobile vet.Dominika enjoys spending her free time traveling,  working out, painting or even just relaxing at the beach. She is currently enrolled in school with plans to eventually go back into human healthcare. However, since the animals have her heart and she enjoys working with them so much,she's hoping to give as many pets as she can to our patients.

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Rebecca was born and raised in Brevard County. She has always had a deep passion for animals and she believes that working here enables her to develop lasting bonds with both animals and their owners. She started her career with South patrick Animal Hospital in 2005 and hasnt left since! When she's not working, Rebecca likes to spend her free time with family and friends. One of the things shes passionate about is spreading awareness on Normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disease her mother was diagnosed with in 2019. Rebecca enjoys bonding with boarding patients as well as her own cats she has at home

Candice was born in Indiana and found her way to Florida in 2004. While starting her career she made the realization that she preferred to work with animals instead of doing anything else. She's worked in animal care since 2016 and really loves what she does. Some of her favorite pets are even a couple of our boarders! But don't tell her pack at home that she has favorites. Candice is proud to call herself mom to 3 excitable pitties who enjoy nothing more than doing whatever makes them happy. In her free time Candice enjoys going to the beach and traveling whenever she can find the time that is.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Georgia before she moved to Florida in 2020. Her first job with animals was at petland. There she found out that her passion was more towards helping animals and decided to change paths after the move. Elizabeth enjoys taking care of her rabbit Gunther, and her cat Jupiter, who actually have an interesting relationship with each other . When she has the time, Elizabeth loves to go camping wherever she can find.

Troy is a professional groomer who trained at the Florida Institute of Animal Arts. He has been grooming since 2006 and joined our facility in 2010. He is very kind and patient with all companion animals no matter if they have separation anxiety, phobias, or fears. He makes sure all his clients are satisfied when they leave; with a new hairstyle, clean coats, and wagging tails. Troy has a dog and a cat that he shares his beach side house with, they like to kick back and enjoy the ocean breeze. You can catch Troy in a lawn chair beneath a palm tree enjoying Florida's  sunshine.  

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