Dr. McGoldrick, Dr. Parks, Dr. Shirley and Staff
Doctors
Dr Bryan McGoldrick - Owner
Dr. Bryan McGoldrick graduated from the University of Illinois in 1998. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife Kris moved to Columbus, Wisconsin. Dr. McGoldrick worked as a mixed animal veterinarian (cows, horses, dogs, cats) for 5 years before moving to sunny Florida. In 2003, Dr. McGoldrick and his wife purchased The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor, previously named The Vet Clinic, which was established in 1995. Dr. McGoldrick and Kris have 3 children, Taylor, Madelyn, and Kevin. He and his family share their house with a Chocolate Labrador "Chevy" and two cats "Missy" and "Callie".
Dr Amber Parks
Dr. Parks is originally from
Dr Ann Shirley
Office Managers
Kris
Kris is a Certified Veterinary Technician with a special interest in surgery and intensive care. She has worked at the University of Illinois Teaching Hospital ICU and University of Wisconsin Veterinary Teaching Hospital Surgical Center. Besides being a CVT, her main duties include over-seeing hospital operations and keeping everything running smoothly. Kris and her family share their house with a Chocolate Labrador "Chevy" and two cats "Missy" and "Callie".
Traci
Traci joined the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor in October, 2005. A native to Florida, she is a lover of the outdoors and is a massage therapy graduate. Her love for animals has brought her to the clinic. Traci's spare time is spent boating and spending time with her niece and nephew. She currently shares her home with her cat "Twinkle". She hopes to continue her education at St. Petersburg College in the future.
Veterinarian Technicians
Alex
Alex's passion for animals brought her to join our team in April 2009. She was born and raised in Florida, and enjoys boating, camping and spending time with her family and her highschool sweetheart, Joey. Alex shares her home with her Golden Retriever "Kingston", her Westie named "Webster", her Boxer "Skye" and two cats "Winston", and "Oreo". Alex plans to furthur progress her education in the veterinary field.
Cary - CVT
Cary joined our team in 2003. She was a manager of a local boarding facility before coming to work at The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor. Here she has trained to become a full-time vetrinary technician. Cary is currently attending school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and has completed ABKA's Certified Pet Care Technician program. She shares her home with "Syrus" an American Pit Bull and four cats.
Dyanna -CVT
Dyanna came to work for us in 2002. She graduated from Tarpon Springs High School Agriscience Academy in 2004. She attended the University of South Florida for a year and a half studying Biology before transferring to St. Petersburg College in 2006 and graduating with her Associates in Animal Science in 2010. Dyanna became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2011. She currently resides in Palm Harbor with her husband Joshua and their two children, Fayth and Andrew. Her fuzzy companions include a Long Haired Dachshund named "Captain Jack Sparrow" and a Nanday Conure named "Kiwi"
Sara - CVT
Having wanted to work with animals since as far back as she can remember, Sara joined The Vet CLinic of Palm Harbor in January of 2011, and feels privilaged to do what she loves best. Sara went to the University of Illinois for two and a half years studying pre-veterinary medicine before transferring to Murray State University to graduate with a B.S. in Veterinary Technology in December 2010. Sara has volunteered at local humane societies and worked as a veterinary assistant back home in Illinois. Sara also had the opportunity to go to Zimbabwe for a summer to volunteer for a lion rehabilitation and breeding project. In her spare time she enjoys singing, and volunteering at her church. Sara also enjoys outdoor activities with her four legged canine adopted companion, "Ezekiel". She is very passionate about adoption and an advocate against animal cruelty, striving to bring the best care to animals in need.
Vanessa
Born and raised in Belgium, Vanessa moved to the U.S. to further her studies. She obtained her A.A. degree at St. Petersburg Junior College and continued her education at U.S.F. where she studied animal specialist courses. She has learned many veterinary assistant skills by spending countless volunteer hours at local Humane Societies. To further her knowledge in veterinary medicine, Vanessa joined the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor in October, 2005. Vanessa has two wonderful children, Logan and Savanna. Her other children are a cocker spaniel named "Snickers", a Chihuahua named "Chloe" and two cats named "Hermione" and "Gypsy". Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys dancing, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Vet Tech Assistants
Anne
Born and raised in Belgium, Anne moved to Florida in 2001. Her love for animals lead her to volunteer 2 years at the Broward Humane Society as a kennel assistant and 3 years at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay at their spay/neuter clinic, also in the shelter touching all fields: adoption counselor, kennel supervisor, behaviorist, fund raising events and mobile adoption center assistant. Her passion also brought her to Louisiana to rescue animals in destroyed homes after the hurricanes and help them reunite with their anxious families. In 2006, she joined The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor and since then has been volunteering as a vet tech assistant. She loves to learn and help anywhere she can. Touching the life of a few animals with some kind words, tender care and respect means the WORLD to her. Anne shares her life with Ulrik, from Denmark, who she met here in the US 3 years ago and their Beagle/Boxer mix "Dale" adopted from the ASPCA as well as thier Chihuahua "Chip". Outside of her passion for animals, Anne likes to dance, sing and act, but most of all she enjoys spending time with those that have a special place in her heart.
Christine
Christine discovered that she wanted to work with animals when she went on a trip to Thailand when she was 10 years old. Since then, she graduated with a Vet Assistant Certification from Tarpon Springs High School Vet Science Academy in 2001. She also obtained an AS degree in Zoo Animal Technology at Santa Fe Communtity College in 2004. During that time she lived in Gainesville and worked as a calf caretaker for the UF Dairy Research Unit. Also, she interned a summer with Busch Gardens Zoo, as a Day Camp Counselor; working for the Adventure camp with children and animals. Presently, she is a volunteer at Tarpon Springs High School's Vet Science Academy; which she works with students in the lab. She is also on the Advisory Board Committee and the Booster Club Committee for the Vet Science Academy. On her spare time, Christine loves the outdoors, playing foosball, watching movies and being with her three dogs, "Ashland", "Bella", "Colada", and her cat "Sam" who are the joys in her life. Her goal is to continue to learn more about animals, so that she can give them the best care possible; and enjoy the pleasure of doing it.
Gena
Gena has been with The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor since February 2011. She is currently in the Vet Tech program at St. Petersburg College to become a certified veterianrian technician. Her love and desire to care for animals is what lead her to want to be a veterinary technician. In her spare time she likes to fish and spend time with her family and friends. She is currently living in Palm Harbor with her four dogs, "Angel", "Rocco", "Bella", "Eddie" and her cat "Dusty".
Rachel
Rachel is the newest addition to our team. She is currently attending St. Petersburg College in hopes to become a certified veterinary technician. Working with animals has been her passion since she was a little girl. Rachel enjoys going to the beach, playing tennis, & visiting friends and family in her home town of Denver, Colorado. Rachel lives in Palm Harbor with her two dogs, "Lyna" and "Kelly", and two cats "Ozzy", and "Salem".
Receptionists
Angela
Angela joined our team in October, 2005. She is originally from New Jersey and moved to Florida with her family in 1990. She currently resides in Dunedin with her wonderful husband Christian and their beautiful daughter Antoinette. Her other children are a black cat "Mako" and a chocolate Labrador "Jaxon". Besides sharing her time with us at work and being a full time mom, she enjoys fashion and design. She is also currently continuing her education as a dental hygienist through St Petersburg College.
Samantha
Samantha joined The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor team in August 2010. A native to Florida, she currently resides in Dunedin and has her degree in Early Chilhood Education, from Hillsburough Community College. Samantha enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors with her Cattledog Mix "Zoe".
Barb - Office Mom
Originally from Oak Lawn, Illinois Barb and her late husband Tom moved to sunny Florida in late 2005. She works at the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor as a general office assistant. Barb has three grown kids (Deb, Ed, Bryan). If grandma isn't at work, she is usually found at home working on small projects, playing bingo and hanging out with her grandchildren.