Brittany, CFVP
Animal Care Manager
Brittany is from Naperville, Illinois, where she earned an associate degree in English from the College of DuPage. She would like to study wildlife biology and become a wolf biologist. Previously, she volunteered at wildlife centers. She joined Lake Emma in 2020 so she could work hands on with animals. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing and cuddling her dog, Shay and cat Hela.
Rylee, CFVP
Animal Care Technician
A Florida native, Rylee was born and raised here in Lake Mary. She is attending Seminole State College, pursuing a degree in elementary education, and she loves her job because it makes her smile all day. She enjoys going to the beach in her free time with her dog Gizmo and her family. She also volunteers at her elementary, middle and high schools and enjoys coloring and journaling.
Kayla, CFVP
Animal Care Technician
Kayla has lived in Florida her entire life and is an Orlando native. She has an associate degree from Seminole State College in Lake Mary, and she hopes to pursue a business management degree at UCF. She loves working in the veterinary field because she gets to work with animals.
She is a triplet, so she has a brother and sister who are her age, as well as a sister who is nine years older. Her pets include Oliver, a loving and chatty tabby, and four gerbils, Sugar, Pichu, Stewart and Chipmunk. She enjoys spending her free time with friends, or shopping, eating or just watching Netflix at home with her cat. She also loves to go thrifting, fishing, biking or anything outdoors.
Samantha (Sam), CFVP
Animal Care Technician
Sam was born in Deltona and has lived in Florida her whole life. She earned her AA from Tallahassee Community College and while undecided on her future educational endeavors, knows that it will include animals, psychology, or both! Sam’s many talents include playing the clarinet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone. She loves cosplay and dancing, and combines them both in a cosplay dance group that performs at Florida conventions. She also enjoys video games and making schedules, and is a devoted dog mom to fur baby Callie. Although partial to schnauzers, Sam loves animals of all shapes and sizes.
Taylor
Animal Care Technician
Taylor was born and raised in Longwood, Florida, and has lived there her whole life. She is currently on track to graduate from Lyman High School with the Class of 2025. Taylor’s journey into the veterinary field began in May of last year, inspired by her older sister, who worked at a kennel. Helping out on Sunday shifts sparked her love for the field, and she’s enjoyed taking care of animals ever since. In her free time, Taylor loves to relax and spend time with her animals, who are her number one priority. Dedicated and caring, Taylor is passionate about providing the best care for her furry friends.
