Veterinarians
Dr. Marie Leslie
Veterinarian
Caring Hands Animal Hospital opened its doors in the fall of 2007.
Dr. Cesar Mena
Veterinarian
Dr. Cesar Mena earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney,
Dr. Andrews
Veterinarian
Dr. Andrews is a 2025 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, TN.
Annie Choi
Veterinarian
Annie Choi is originally from Queens, New York. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware in 2017.
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
Hospital Administrator
Paige Glass
Practice Manager & Certified Veterinary Technician
Paige was born and raised in the Tampa
Veterinary Technicians
Erica Treadwell
Veterinary Technician
Meet Erica! Erica is originally from Apopka Florida, she moved
Elisia Simmons
Veterinary Technician
Elisia is originally from Live Oak Florida. She has moved
Brandon Tileston
Veterinary Technician
Brandon is no rookie when it comes to vet med. He started his career
Customer Service Representatives
Desert Touchton
CSR
Desert is from the Lake City area and joined the Caring Hands team in 2024.
Joe Levister
CSR
Joe is just beginning his journey in the veterinary field as a receptionist.
Technician Assistant
Savannah
Technician Assistant
Savannah is originally from West Palm Beach Florida, and moved to Lake City with her family
