Meet the Team at Animal Medical Clinic of Spring Hill
Get to know our devoted team at Animal Medical Clinic of Spring Hill in Spring Hill, FL. Our veterinarians and staff emphasize client education and preventive treatment and make your pet’s health, comfort, and happiness our top priority.
Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Spring Hill, FL
Veterinarians
Liz Dalzell, DVM
Carolyn Kohn, DVM
Dr. Carolyn has been practicing for over 20 years. She will see almost any type of pet and pet parent. She has a motto of always wanting to do her best for every patient! When she isn’t taking care of her patients, Dr. Carolyn enjoys spending time with her four cats and 20-year-old macaw (who only laid her first egg two years ago!)! She loves crafting, kayaking, reading, and playing video games in her free time.
Melissa Rivera, DVM
Dr. Rivera is a 2020 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, but she has worked with animals in various capacities since 1991 (including Animal Humane, New Mexico, and Best Friends Animal Society). She has two bachelor’s degrees from the University of New Mexico, where she majored in biology and Spanish with minors in chemistry and Japanese. Dr. Rivera is fluent in Spanish and eager to provide veterinary care to our Spanish-speaking community. She lives at home with her boyfriend, youngest son, two cats, and five dogs. In her free time, you’ll find her reading or puttering around the garden.
Leadership
Anna Iversen
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.
Jennifer Hind
Front Office Supervisor
Jennifer Hind was born in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Florida at the age of five. She began working at the Animal Medical Clinic as a Front Office receptionist in June of 2003, and is now the Front Office Supervisor. She is also the AMC computer wiz, Care Credit specialist, and is extremely knowledgeable on veterinary prescription diets, handling all the Hill’s products. Jen is the proud owner of a golden retriever named Hurley, a beagle named Roxy, a chihuahua named Theodore, two fantastic felines, and a hedgehog named Dexter.
Emily Stroh
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.
Technicians
Kayla McNeely
Veterinary Technician
Kayla was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She decided to move to Florida to enjoy the sun and avoid the winter blues. She has been a Veterinary Technician for 10 years. Kayla is a mom to 2 human children, 6 fur babies, and 1 hairless kido. She has been happily married for 17 years to her husband Joe. In her free time, Kayla enjoys adventures to the beach.
Rebecca Plumpton
Veterinary Technician
Jill Tobia
Jill is from Long Island, NY. She graduated from Tech School in Sunny Farmingdale in 1990. She moved to Florida 8 years ago. She enjoys church, camping, gardening, paddleboarding, and anything beach-related. Her fur-daughter Taylor can almost always be found by her side.
Elona Tipton
Elona was born and raised in Florida. She has been a Veterinary Technician since 2017. She enjoys all things outdoors. She has 2 dogs, Gracie and Maverick. 4 cats, Sadie, Bandit, Lyla and Sky. Plus too many farm animals to name. She is married to her childhood sweetheart, Chris. & they have one precious daughter named Paisley who is her whole world. She truly loves taking care of all animals and has handed down that love for all animals to her daughter. Her goal is to always leave clients with a smile and to know their fur babies are in great hands!
Veterinary Assistants
Kailynn Frye
Veterinary Assistant
Kailynn was born and raised in Florida. She joined AMC in September of 2021. She graduated from Hudson Highschool in 2021 with her Certified Veterinarian Assistance License. Kayla has a dog named Lupa a Husky mix and a DSH cat named Little Miss. In her free time, she likes to read and play hockey
Client Service Representatives
Fernanda Valdera
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.
Tatyana Salgado
Tatyana was born and raised in Florida, she has always had a passion for animals and nature. Since graduating in 2021 she has gained 3+ years of customer service experience, in addition to working at a kennel with a variety of animals, and joining AMC July of 2024. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, baking, music, and adventures with friends and family (kayaking, mudding, camping).
Groomers
Colleen Allan
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.