Veterinarians

Dr. Marie Leslie

Veterinarian

Caring Hands Animal Hospital opened its doors in the fall of 2007.

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Dr. Cesar Mena

Veterinarian

Dr. Cesar Mena earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney,

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Dr. Andrews

Veterinarian

Dr. Andrews is a 2025 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, TN.

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Annie Choi

Veterinarian

Annie Choi is originally from Queens, New York. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware in 2017.

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Student Extern

Dr. Taylor Leander

Student

Hi, my name is Taylor Leander! I am a current 4th year veterinary student at Lincoln Memorial University, and

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Hospital Administrator

Paige Glass

Practice Manager & Certified Veterinary Technician

Paige was born and raised in the Tampa

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Office Managers

Ashley Grubbs

Office Manager

Ashley Grubbs is from Tampa, Fl. She started working in veterinary

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Stormi McAdams

Office Manager

Born and raised in Lake City, Stormi has always had a deep love for animals

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Veterinary Technicians

Brooke Kirkpatrick

Veterinary Technician

Brooke was born and raised in White Springs, Fl.

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Michael Najem

Veterinary Technician

Mike is originally from Miami Beach Florida.

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Jaden Oneail

Veterinary Technician

Jaden was born and raised in Lake City, Florida.

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Erica Treadwell

Veterinary Technician

Meet Erica! Erica is originally from Apopka Florida, she moved

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Elisia Simmons

Veterinary Technician

Elisia is originally from Live Oak Florida. She has moved

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Brandon Tileston

Veterinary Technician

Brandon is no rookie when it comes to vet med. He started his career

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Customer Service Representatives

Sara Negron

CSR

Sara began her career in the animal care industry 10 years ago

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Melanie Bargamain

CSR

Melanie, who is better known as Mel, is from Orlando, Florida.

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Desert Touchton

CSR

Desert is from the Lake City area and joined the Caring Hands team in 2024.

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Joe Levister

CSR

Joe is just beginning his journey in the veterinary field as a receptionist.

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Technician Assistant

Savannah

Technician Assistant

Savannah is originally from West Palm Beach Florida, and moved to Lake City with her family

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