DVM Dr. Tolson was born in Long Island, New York, and grew up in Connecticut. She earned her undergraduate degree at Florida State University, went on to graduate from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine with her DVM degree, and then returned to sunny Flordia to practice. Dr. Tolson has always loved animals—before attending veterinary school, … Read moreDr. Melissa Tolson, CFV
DVM Dr. Eastman grew up in Miami until she moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida. While there, she earned her Bachelor, Master and Veterinary degrees. From an early age, she was drawn to helping animals and took every opportunity to save stray dogs, cats and even a rabbit once. During her time … Read moreDr. Tiffany Eastman, CFV
DVM A native of Mount Dora and Lake Mary, Dr. Lesmes credits “The Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin for inspiring his love of animals and desire to take care of them. He started his career as a veterinary technician and eventually earned his DVM from Midwestern University in Arizona. Dr. Lesmes says in addition to building … Read moreDr. Eric Lesmes
DVM Dr. Elizabeth Wilder grew up in Marion, NC, a small town near Asheville. When she was in the fifth grade, her vet let her watch her dog being spayed. She thought it was “the coolest thing ever” and wanted to be able to do that herself someday. To learn more, she shadowed vets at … Read moreDr. Elizabeth Wilder, CFV
BVM & S, MRCVS Dr. Hecker grew up in Charleston, South Carolina in a family of animal trainers and biologists. She got her Bachelor’s of Biology at Vassar College in New York, and studied for her veterinary degree in rainy Edinburgh, Scotland. She lives with her 15-year-old African Grey parrot, Quito, a cat, Eris, and a very … Read moreDr. Caroline B. Hecker, CFV
DVM Dr. Groberg joined our staff in June of 2011. She graduated from UCF with a BS. in Biology in 1997, and she went on to graduate from U.F. College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. For 10 years, Dr. Groberg practiced medicine in feline exclusive practices, but she is excited to now be caring for … Read moreDr. Tami Groberg, CFV
DVM Dr. Dee is originally from New Hampshire, and although he still misses the mountains and the foliage, he has learned to love Florida’s sunshine and beaches. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and his D.V.M from The University of Florida. After practicing emergency medicine for several years, he returned to … Read moreDr. John J. Dee
