Staff

Becky

Hospital Coordinator

Becky has been the hospital coordinator at Capital Veterinary Specialists since the Fall of 2017. She has 20+ years of experience working in veterinary practice management and has an MBA from Brenau University. She's been an adjunct instructor in the Veterinary Technician program at FAMU for many years. She and her husband Bob have three cats, Mr. Magoo, Herbie and Jellicle and three dogs, Kamira, Roki and a 3- legged Pomeranian, Petula. She enjoys sailing, watching football and spending time with her family.

Nell

Administrative Director

Nell has been working in Capital Veterinary Specialists management since 2012. She lives in Bainbridge, GA with her yorkie Tori. She enjoys cooking, gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family.

Crystal

Receptionist

Crystal joined Capital Veterinary Specialists in the summer of 2021. She's originally from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Her past times include spending time with her two dogs, reading and cooking.

Cyla

Receptionist

Cyla is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Tallahassee to attend FAMU in the Pre-Med program in the fall of 2022.

Glen

Receptionist

Glen comes to Capital Veterinary Specialist following a career in human medicine as a Respiratory Therapist and Rural Hospital Administrator. Growing up in an Air Force family, he has lived in Canada and across the United States from Vermont to Hawaii, ultimately moving to South Georgia. Glen and his wife, Pam, adopted their first retired racing greyhound in 1993 and have not been without at least one since. They have been active in lure coursing, open field coursing, competitive obedience, and amateur racing. They currently have a whippet, Rudy, and two greyhounds, Ridge and Ella.

Katie

Receptionist

Katie was raised in Tallahassee, graduated from SAIL high school and then attended Tallahassee Community Colleges nursing program. She's an avid juggler and also enjoys swimming, wood burning and hiking. She enjoys spending her free time with her fiancé and son. Her 4-legged family includes 2 dogs, Jax (American bulldog) and Lilly (mixed breed), 2 cats, Alfredo and Shadow and a bearded dragon named Galaxy.

Laura

Receptionist

Laura is originally from Columbia, Missouri and was raised in Cape Coral, Florida. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 40 years. Laura comes from a family with multiple DVMs in it. Laura graduated from FSU with a BS in math and science. She also graduated from St. Petersburg College’s certified veterinary technology program. Her and her husband Shane share their home with 3 dogs and a cat. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, boating, travel, antiquing and spending time with family.

Rebekah

Receptionist

Rebekah grew up in Panama City, Florida and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from FSU. She has 3 cats, Poppy, Kimba and Stormy. In her spare-time she enjoys gaming, reading, writing and hiking. Rebekah joined our team in early 2020.

Sylvia

Receptionist

Sylvia joined our reception team in the Spring of 2021. She is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Her education includes a music education major and a sacred music minor. She has 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters. She shares her home with both cats and dogs. Her hobbies include buying and selling mid-century modern furnishings.

Tammy

Receptionist

Tammy joined the CVS team in February of 2018. Tammy grew up on a small farm in Monticello and has over 16 years of experience in the veterinary field. She's not only a wife and mother of 2 sons and a daughter, she's also a professional photographer. She shares her home with 2 English ​​​​​​​Cockers named Scout and Annie.

Tara

Receptionist

Tara grew up in Washington State and moved to Tallahassee with her husband Mike. She loves camping, hiking and backpacking, usually with her dog Midas tagging along. They also have three cats, Semper, Crookshanks, and Lana as well as a guinea pig named Gimli.

Ari

Receptionist

Ari joined Capital Veterinary Specialists as a receptionist in early 2023. She’s originally from Orlando and came to Tallahassee for school. She has a dog named Jax and enjoys reading and sewing in her spare time.

Kate

Receptionist

Kate is a Tallahassee native and joined the CVS reception team in the summer of 2023. Kate has a chihuahua named Peach and in her spare time enjoys sewing, painting, kayaking and playing tennis.

Kenny

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Kenny trained as a Certified Surgical Technologist at Fort Sam Houston in Texas with the Air Force and in human surgery with the Army and Navy. He was awarded the Soldier of the Year by the US Army in 1983. He has 35 years of experience working in the medical field. He enjoys reading, spending time with his family, 5 dogs and awesome wife Barbra.

Keri

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Keri has a degree from Florida State in Biology. She has worked as a veterinary technician since 2011, and is part of our surgery team. She grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida before coming to Tallahassee. She's enjoys hiking the many trails in Tallahassee, spending time at the beach, practicing yoga and watching football. (Go Noles!) Keri has 3 dogs, Lena, Noah and Junie.

Shannon

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Shannon is a native of Tallahassee and joined CVS in December of 2019 with 18 years of veterinary experience. Her pets include Molly, Bella and Socks. Other than being a busy pet Mom, she enjoys fishing and all outdoor activities.

Cassie

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Cassie is a Tallahassee native and the proud mom of a bright, bubbly, beautiful daughter - Elliana. Her husband is a Marine who has served our country for 5 years. She shares her happy home with "Doak Campbell", a terrier mix. Cassie is working on her AA in Veterinary Technology. When not studying or at work, she enjoys cooking, the beach and mountains.

Lindsay

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Lindsay earned her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville. She's originally from Rex, Georgia and joined Capital Veterinary Specialists in June of 2021. She shares her home with 3 dogs, Nola, Diesel & Sophie and 2 cats, Balthazar & Zeus. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, boating, fishing and reading.

Ben

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Ben joined the Capital Veterinary Specialist team at the beginning of 2023, with many years of experience in the veterinary field. He has three dogs, Beau, Cooper & Delilah and one cat, Charlie. In his spare-time he enjoys traveling, fishing and hiking.​​​​​​​

Tiffany

Specialty Nurse - Surgery

Tiffany joined the CVS team in the spring of 2023 after her career in the military. She recently moved to Florida with her husband, Joe, and 2 sons. Her personal pets include horses, dogs and cats. She enjoys time with her family, activities with the kids and dog obedience training.

Lorri

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Lorri became part of the CVS family in March of 2021. She is a native of Gainesville, FL and has an AA in Animal Science. She has many years of animal care experience. Her household includes 3 dogs, Pelucho, Spirit, Riri and a named Romeo. When not working or caring for her own furry family, she enjoys boating, reading, music and gardening.

Cortnee

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Cortnee is a California girl, born in Lake Elsinore. She has a Pitbull named Cash and in her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and softball. She joined the CVS family in the summer of 2021.

Emilie

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Emilie was born in Griffin, Georgia and relocated to Tallahassee in March of 2021 with her boyfriend Michael and two step sons. She came to us with 7 years of experience working in general and specialty veterinary practices. She has a dog named Motor and in her free time enjoys collecting houseplants, refinishing furniture, hiking and camping.

Angela

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Angela is originally from Columbus, Ohio but has been enjoying the Florida sun for the past 25 years. She started in general practice veterinary medicine in 2001 and has experience with wildlife rehabilitation and exotic animal care. Angela has her AA in medical transcribing and has been a great addition to Capital Veterinary Specialists. Her interests in specialty medicine include complex internal medicine and cancer patient therapy. When she is not working hard at CVS, you can find her at home building and painting with her family – husband Joshua, daughter Katie, and son Caden. She cares for her puppy Prada (dachshund) and three cats Mermer, Vespa, and Delilah.

Pamela

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Pamela knew from a young age that she would work in the veterinary field. She has worked in small animal general practice for 10 years, and became a certified veterinary technician in 2011. Nursing care and post-operative care are two of Pamela’s special interests. She joined our hospital in February 2014. Pamela enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling, swimming, and reading. She has one bulldog, Joker, and one cat named Chester.

Melanie

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Melanie was born in Stuttgart Germany and now calls Tallahassee home. She holds an associate's degree in both wholesale/foreign trade and applied sciences. When not working, she spends her time relaxing with her dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and pig.

Anna

Specialty Nurse - Internal Medicine

Anna graduated from St. Petersburg College’s veterinary technology program in 2008. She grew up in Pensacola, Florida and enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities and going to the beach. Anna’s also a violin player. She has a cat named Sparrow that she shares her home with.

Megan

Specialty Nurse - Urgent Care

Megan was born and raised in Tallahassee Florida but graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville Georgia. She became a registered Veterinary Technician in August of 2016 and has special interest in critical care and anesthesia. She has three dogs, Clover (a jack Russell), Grissom( a pug) and Heist( a lab mix), and a cat named Taylor Ray. She enjoys spending time doing anything outdoors, arts and crafts, and with family.

Sabrina

Specialty Nurse - Urgent Care

Sabrina joined CVS in 2018. She enjoys living in her hometown of Tallahassee and spends her time off with her husband and a 3 legged golden retriever named Barbossa, a terrier mix named Gigi and her cat named Kitten. She enjoys kayaking, hiking andbinge watching TV. We're proud to have her on our ICU team.

Susan

Specialty Nurse - Urgent Care

Susan joined CVS in the summer of 2020 and has several years of veterinary nursing experience. Her outside interests include painting and hiking. She has 2 large dogs - Sampson, a Great Dane and Delilah, a German Shephard.

Nick

Specialty Nurse - Urgent Care

Nick is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated in 2016 with an Associates' degree in Veterinary Technology. He joined Capital Veterinary Specialists in the summer of 2021. When he's not working, he spends time with pets, Severus, Lily, Jake & Cooper, working in the yard and enjoying the great outdoors.

Candice

Specialty Nurse - Urgent Care

Candice is a Tallahassee native and joined CVS in the summer of 2023. She has many years of veterinary technology experience and is excited to be a part of the CVS family. She has a daughter, Sydney, a stepson, Jaxson and her fiancé’s name is Shane. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family, her dogs - Timmy, Ella, & Wednesday, and her two cats, Miley and Mantis. Candice also enjoys outdoor activities – boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and tubing.

Kaitlyn

Specialty Nurse - Rehabilitation

Kaitlyn grew up with her family along the beautiful Panama City Beach and migrated to the Tallahassee area to pursue her interests in veterinary medicine, canine rehabilitation, and animal behavior. Kaitlyn has a special interest in postoperative stifle stabilization rehabilitation, canine athlete and agility rehabilitation and conditioning, chronic arthritis and pain management as well as spinal injury and post operative spinal rehabilitation. Her beloved canines, Evie and Georgia, accompany her on hikes exploring the great outdoors.

Natianna

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Natianna is originally from Benning Georgia but due to having military parents she has lived in various cities, states and countries. She is currently enrolled at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University pursuing Animal Sciences. Natianna is an aspiring veterinarian and currently takes care of her husky, Amira and rabbit Eevee. She enjoys volunteering, spending time with family, friends and pets, as well as seeking new adventures.

Amber

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Amber joined the CVS team in the summer of 2020. She obtained a degree in Mathematics from the University of Hawaii but quickly realized her passion is animals and returned to school to study Veterinary Technology. She has a son named Owen, dogs: Lucy & Teddy, cats: Possum & Puma, and spends her free time reading, swimming, and spending time with family.

Jordan

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Jordan was born and raised in Tallahassee. She graduated from Tallahassee Community College with an AA degree then moved to Jacksonville to attend Sanford Brown College where she graduated with an AS degree. She passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and became a certified veterinary technician in 2014. She has a dog named Leia who keeps her occupied outside of work.

Nic

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Nic joined CVS in the spring of 2021. He's a native of Tallahassee and the owner of 3 lovable dogs. When not at work, he enjoys fishing, bowling, swimming, music and beatboxing.

Laura

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Laura grew up in Jacksonville and is currently enrolled at Florida State University working on her nursing school pre-requisites. She has AA from Tallahassee Community College and a Bachelor's in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from FSU. She is the proud mom to 2 yorkies, Duncan and Rena. With the very little free time she has, Laura enjoys playing the piano, exercising and spontaneous adventures.

Patti

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Patti moved from New Orleans to Tallahassee and has been loving life as a Floridian ever since. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 8 years and at Capital Veterinary Specialists for over 1 year. Upon graduating from Florida A&M University she will be working towards an MS in Animal Science focused on reproductive physiology in animals. Outside of work she enjoys reading, yoga, writing and volunteering at Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. We are blessed to have Patti as a team member and value her dedication to our patients!

Kaitlin

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Kaitlin is currently working on her degree in veterinary technology. 2020 brought Kaitlin to us with experience working at the University of Florida. She's originally from Fort Myers, Florida and has 3 cats and a Dachshund mix. In her spare time, when she's not working or studying, she enjoys hiking, painting and travelling.

Rebecca

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Rebecca joined our ICU team in December of 2021. She's originally from Wakulla, Florida and plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology. Rebecca has a chocolate lab named Nova and enjoys spending time with her friends when not at work.

Marley

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Marley joined the CVS family in the summer of 2022. She’s originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and relocated to Tallahassee with her husband and daughter. She shares her home with a cat, two dogs, and a chicken. When not working, Marley enjoys spending time with her family, crafts, aquariums, and the great outdoors.

Amber

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Amber comes to CVS with many years of veterinary nurse experience. She’s originally from Deltona, FL and is married and has 4 children. Her hobbies include aquariums, going to the beach, fishing, boating and classic cars. She has three cats, Pickles, Chip and Balloo and a 95 pound dog named Jax.

Breanne

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Breanne was born in Tampa, Florida and joins the Capital Veterinary Specialists team in December of 2022. She has over 10 years of veterinary technician experience, a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She shares her home with her husband, 2 daughters, 2 dogs and 3 cats. She loves being a Mom and enjoys crafting, hiking and camping in the mountains.

Rene

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Rene earned her Associates degree in veterinary technology from Sanford Brown College. Rene was born in Jamaica and grew up in Miami. She shares her household with her son and 4 legged friends, Henny, Liberty, My Best Friend & Cheese. She enjoys all things crafty and creative, traveling and spending time with her son.

Angel

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Angel grew up in Wakulla and now resides in Tallahassee. She joined the CVS team in the spring of 2023. Angel has three dogs, Octavious, Tango and Brule. Her spare time is spent playing softball, swimming and woods riding.

Emily

Specialty Nurse - ICU

Emily is a licensed veterinary technician that graduated from SRTC in 2022 with an Associates degree in veterinary technology. She’s originally from Fitzgerald. Georgia. She enjoys reading, photography and spending time with friends, family and her dog Indigo, whom she rescued at 7 days of age.

Heather

Specialty Hospital Nurse

Heather joined the CVS team in the fall of 2021. She's an Ocala, Florida native and now calls Tallahassee home. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her dog and four cats and reading.

Stacey

Specialty Hospital Nurse

Stacey is originally from Miami. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and graduated from the veterinary technician program at Southern Regional Technical College. She has a special interest in internal medicine. Her pets include 3 cats: Franklin, Althea and Greta Grace and a dog named Lily. She enjoys traveling with her husband, biking trails and Netflix binge watching.

Emmy

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Emmy grew up in Tallahassee and is currently enrolled in a veterinary technology program. She joined CVS in early 2023. She has a cat name Kala and enjoys playing the ukulele, going to the beach and spending time with friends.

Lam

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Lam is from Ponta Vedra Beach, FL, and is a student at Florida State University. She joined the CVS team in the summer of 2021, has a dog named Levi and two cats, Butter, and Noel. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, volunteering at the animal shelter, and painting pet portraits.

Matt

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Matt is originally from Fort Myers, Florida and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster veterinary technology program. He joined the CVS family in the summer of 2023. Matt enjoys jogging and spending time with his dogs, Jojo and Jesse.

Rica

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Rica grew up in Lithia, Florida and is now studying Biology and Veterinary Technology. Her pets include a Maltese (Moby) and a cat (Sinatra). When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys knitting, baking and indoor gardening. She joined the CVS team in the summer of 2023.

Petronia

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Petronia is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but came to Tallahassee to attend FAMU’s veterinary technology program. She joined the CVS team in the summer of 2023. Petronia has one daughter and also shares her home with a dog and a cat. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and watching Netflix.

Sedona

Specialty Nurse Assistant

Sedona joined the CVS team in the summer of 2023. She’s originally from Port St. Joe, Florida and is a graduate of FSU. She loves spending time with her family and friends, her pets and all that nature has to offer.

Billy

Specialty Nurse Sterile Supply

Billy grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from North Florida Christian School. He enjoys playing baseball, golf and watching FSU football.

Ean

Specialty Nurse Sterile Supply

Ean is originally from Christiana, Pennsylvania where he studied Culinary Arts. After he finished school, he pursued his career in veterinary medicine. He came to CVS in early 2019 and loves working with our patients. In his spare time, he enjoys baking, video games and board games. He has 2 dogs - Brom and Zoe and a cat named Kyohi.

Jacob

Specialty Nurse - Sterile Supply

Jacob joined the CVS family early in 2023. He’s a native of Tallahassee and has four cats and two dogs at home. When he has time off, he enjoys video games, music and football.

Vincent

Specialty Nurse - Sterile Supply

Vincent joined the CVS family in the summer of 2023. He’s originally from Denver, Colorado. He lives with his wife, Marley, one daughter and pets: Scooby, Onix and Luke. He enjoys doing yardwork, mechanics, gaming and going to the beach.

Derek

Office Coordinator

Santa Rosa Beach

Derek is a native of Pensacola, Florida, and attended LSU to study nutrition and sports medicine. He has a dog named Dixie and enjoys paddle boarding, golfing, and spending time with his kids.

Melissa

Specialty Nurse - Dermatology

Santa Rosa Beach

Melissa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and joined the CVS team in November of 2021. She studied Animal Science at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, and has over 15 years of veterinary experience. Melissa lives with her two dogs, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Buddha and desert rat mutt named Zuma. During her time off, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and appreciating the beauty of living along the gulf.