“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the flowers is?” Yes, it is that time of year when the flowers, trees, and grass put out large amounts
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So, you want Santa Claus to bring you a puppy or kitten for Christmas? DON’T DO IT. A commitment to a pet is a life-long commitment. The holidays tend to
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Preparing for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season has arrived. I have lived in Sarasota since 1974 and have witnessed many storms, both named and unnamed. You will see many
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While there have been a few confirmed Covid-19 cases in both cats and dogs in the world, I am happy to report that no cases of Covid-19 have been diagnosed
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The other day I was remembering when I started at Bay Road Animal Hospital. It struck me that we are the oldest continually functioning veterinary hospital in Sarasota county. When
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Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a form of heart disease that affects the heart muscle and its ability to pump properly. The veterinary community has been seeing a marked rise
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Honesty is the Best Policy
Our patients are part of their owner’s family, and when they get sick, no time is wasted seeking the expertise of a trusted Veterinarian. But are
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Misinformation about pet care is a very serious problem. Some of this information is incorrect and harmless and some may cause great problems. Below are a few things that have
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Do not give pets for holiday presents. Get a pet one month before or one month after the holidays.If you get a puppy as a present, allow him to rest
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The holiday season is a great time of year. The parties, the food, and the candy are all wonderful, but let’s not forget our pets. We have all heard about
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Missy first started at Bay Road Animal Hospital in 2003. She took the last few years off to pursue an interest in a specialty practice but rejoined the Bay Road team in early 2022. Missy received her AS Degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster in 2013. With her many years of experience and advanced skill set she effortlessly moved up into our Head CVT position in August. When Missy is not working, she loves spending her time training her horses, participating in rodeos and spending time with her family.
Lela began working at Bay Road Animal Hospital in 1984 after she graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Forest Resource Conservation. While working at Bay Road, Lela received her AS degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She is a Florida native and lives in Myakka City with her husband, two boys, and many animals.
Daniella joined the Bay Road team in 2018. She started as a veterinary assistant, then moved into a scribe position and is now a veterinary technician assistant. She is currently enrolled in school and working towards being a certified veterinary technician. She loves to provide the customers and patients with the best care and support she can.
Gabby joined the Bay Road team in early 2022 as a veterinary assistant. She recently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Penn Foster and is now working more as a technician assistant to help further her education. Gabby lives on a small farm east of Sarasota and has a variety of pets ranging from dogs, cats and guinea pigs to sheep and goats to even a gecko named Chip. When Gabby is not working or completing schoolwork, she loves spending time with her family and friends.
Missy HHead CVT
Lela WCVT
Daniella L,CVT
Gabby R,CVT
