Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Dalzell recently moved home to Florida with her husband, Kelly, son Liam, daughter Kate, and dog, Paisley. Dr. Dalzell graduated in 2014 from St. George’s University and did her clinical year at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She wanted to be a veterinarian as a young girl but changed her mind after James Herriot was bitten by a cat in an episode of All Creatures Great and Small. After graduating from Eckerd College and trying multiple careers, she adopted an Australian Shepherd to try her hand at agility. She loved her dog and had a passion for health and wellness so veterinary work seemed like the logical next step. She sought out a job as a veterinary technician at Barsch Animal Clinic in Tampa. A few years later her mentor, Dr. Barsch, told her it was time to apply to veterinary school. So she did. After graduation, she worked in Tallahassee as an emergency veterinarian where she met her now-husband, Kelly, who was in the Army. They eventually moved to Georgia and later, North Dakota, and then to Delaware. When Kelly retired in late 2021, they decided to move back to Florida to be close to family.

C.V.T. and Office Manager

Anna was born in Illinois, (GO BEARS!) and is a die-hard Chicago Bears’ Fan. She graduated from Parkland College with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 1992. She moved to Florida in 1996, and also became an employee of the Animal Medical Clinic the same year. Since the start of her employment at the Animal Medical Clinic she has become a wonderful loving mother to many pets that have come through the clinic needing a home. At this current point in time she is sharing her home with three mixed breed puppies of various ages and sizes.

Groomer

Colleen grew up in Penfield, New York, and started grooming in 1979. She has been with the Animal Medical Clinic for over 20 years. She has shown dogs in obedience and conformation. Over the years, she has rescued many animals, five of which live with her presently. She enjoys being near the water and live music.

Emily was born and raised in Cape May County, New Jersey, where she worked at a veterinary clinic and volunteered at an animal rescue. She moved to Florida in 2013 where she joined AMC staff as a receptionist in the Front Office. However, now she works in the Back Office and has decided to go back to school to advance in the veterinary field. She has three dogs, two horses, and Rosie the Bearded Dragon and her free time is filled with her animals and volunteering at a local horse rescue.

Constance was born and raised in Florida. She graduated from Nature Coast Technical High School in 2020 and became a member of our family shortly thereafter. For as long as Constance can remember, she has been helping rehabilitate all sorts of animals to be released back to their natural habitats. Since joining our team she has become our Wildlife Coordinator. Her hobbies include painting, drawing, and helping her father “Gator Man” catch gators. She loves coming home from a long day to her pets. She has everything from cats, dogs, kinkajou’s, spiders, snakes, and exotic reptiles

Brittany was born and raised in Florida. Brittany started working with animals by caring for equines, then progressed to caring for small animals. Brittany began working as a kennel assistant who cared for dogs, cats, and wildlife, then advanced to become a veterinary assistant due to her passion to help animals. In Brittany’s spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and camping with her husband and their three dogs (Flynn, Princess, and Koda). Brittany is currently going to college to pursue a science degree.

Rikka was born and raised in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Through the years she has assisted her Grandmother in caring for animals through a bichon rescue. In 2017, she moved to Florida to escape the cold and to further her career goals in her passion for the overall care and well-being of animals. She has found her home away from home right here, at Animal Medical Clinic as one of our receptionists. In her spare time, she enjoys being with friends and playing with her three dogs Athena, Robin, and Zeus.

Veterinary Technician

Fernanda was born in Philadelphia, PA, and moved to Florida in 2003. Her love of working with animals began at a pet resort and dog daycare. Through the years she has worked as a veterinary assistant and receptionist caring for animals. When she is not at work you can find her enjoying her time at the beach or home snuggling with her two cats Milo and Dexter.

Giannette was born and raised in Florida. Graduating in 2019 from University of Florida with a Bachelors in Animal Sciences wanting to go to Veterinary School. Plans have changed and now she is going to school to be a Certified Veterinary Technician at St. Petersburg College. She has always had a passion for animals and may still go to Veterinary School. Giannette is a mother to 1 human son and 2 fur-babies Nala and LeFou! During her free time, she likes to go to Disney and spend time with her family!

Jamie moved here in 2003 from Wisconsin to Florida and started working as a veterinary technician. Throughout her life with her 4 children, she has always been in the animal field. She had owned a dog kennel in Minnesota for a couple of years. Then returned to the veterinary field. She has been in the veterinary field for 19 years. She enjoys her kids, her dogs, and a new interest in birds.