Bay Road West

(941) 366-2275

Honore and 17th street

(941) 378-1236

reni

Meet the Team in Sarasota, FL

Meet The Doctors

  • Image of a doctor
    David J. Smith, VMD
    Owner & Chief Veterinarian

    Dr. Smith has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 40 years and has owned Bay Road Animal Hospital since 1980. He has over 3 decades of veterinary experience, treating small animals such as dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets.

    Dr. Smith was born and raised in Philadelphia. After graduating high school, he decided to attend nearby Ursinus College in Collegeville, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in 1969. He attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine after completing his undergraduate work, graduating in the class of 1973.

    READ MORE

  • Image of female doctor
    Nan Rosenberry, DVM
    Associate Veterinarian - Bay Road

    Dr. Nan Rosenberry earned her veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston. She also has a BS from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Rosenberry has lived in Florida and worked at Bay Road Animal Hospital since 1999. She and her husband, Steve, have a daughter, Allison.  Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Rosenberry was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras and has travelled extensively in Central and South America. She has also lived in Idaho, California, Connecticut, and the Washington, DC area. Dr. Rosenberry is interested in all aspects of canine and feline medicine and surgery.

  • A girl holding a dog
    Nicole Tisdale, DVM
    Associate Veterinarian - Honore & 17th

    Dr. Nicole Tisdale has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2003. A graduate from Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, “Dr. T” has a special interest in dentistry and genetics. Before Moving to Florida in 2011, Dr. Tisdale practiced medicine in both Indiana and North Carolina.

    Dr. Tisdale originally started a career in hotel management after undergraduate school, but decided to go back to school to pursue her true passion of veterinary medicine. She enjoys exploring the sunny beaches on the southwest coast of Florida with her family and social activities with her friends.

  • A woman smiling
    Dana Tashjian, VMD
    Associate Veterinarian - Bay Road

    Dr. Dana Tashjian received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she went to University of Maryland where she received her BS in Zoology. Dr Tashjian completed a 1-year veterinary rotational internship at California Veterinary Specialists in San Diego after finishing school. She stayed in San Diego and practiced medicine for 8 years after that. Dr Tashjian has been practicing part time at Bay Road Animal Hospital since moving to Florida in 2015, and came on full time in 2020.  Dr Tashjian and her husband share their home with 4 very spirited kitties. In her free time, she loves to exercise and travel

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

  • Jenna
    Jenna
    Head Veterinary Assistant

    .

  • Carolyn
    Carolyn
    Certified Veterinary Assistant

    .

  • Desmond
    Desmond
    Veterinary Assistant

    Desmond has wanted to work with animals for as long as he can remember. He grew up in Palmetto, Florida where he was involved in a number of agricultural programs. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa where he received his Bachelors in Environmental Science and Policy. He plans to eventually go to vet school and work with exotics and wildlife.

    Coming soon

  • Bailey C
    Bailey C
    Veterinary Assistant

    Bailey joined the Bay Road team in the fall of 2021 as a veterinary assistant. She is now starting her cross training as a veterinary technician assistant as she continues to grow in knowledge and skill here at Bay Road Animal Hospital.  Bailey earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Florida in 2021 and her long-term goal is to continue her education and become a large animal veterinarian.  When she is not spending time with her cat, Linus, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. 

  • Reni
    Reni
    Veterinary Assistant

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • Zoie
    Veterinary Assistant

    .

Veterinary Scribes

  • Jenn
    Jenn
    Veterinary Scribe Manager

    Jenn joined the Bay Road team in mid-2021. She has a bachelors in business administration from Stetson University and her long term goal is to continue her education to become a canine behaviorist. She has already taken steps to achieve this goal and has her certification as a dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and has been training professionally for the last five years. She has a lab mix named Yorick and has a unique hobby of playing the bagpipes in her spare time.

  • Kaitlynne
    Kaitlynne
    Scribe (Dr. Tashjian)

    Kaitlynne joined the Bay Road Animal Hospital family as a receptionist in August of 2020, and has since moved into a scribe position. She was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida. Kaitlynne graduated from Florida State University in 2017 (Go Noles). She has 3 dogs including a Border Collie Mix named Moose, a Black Lab Mix named Doobie, and a Pitbull Mix named Piper. When she's not at the office or at home with the pups, she enjoys looking for shark teeth at the beach. 

  • Samantha
    Samantha
    Scribe (Dr. Rosenberry)

    Samantha is true Florida native having grown up right here in Sarasota Florida. She joined the Bay Road Team in 2021, however she has years of experience as a veterinary receptionist (CSR). One of the things she likes most about her job is interacting with clients and their pets. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, soaking up the Florida sun and cuddling with her three cats. 

  • Bailey S
    Bailey
    Customer Service Representative

    Bio coming soon!

RECEPTIONIST

  • Cindy
    Cindy S
    Customer Service Manager

    Cindy started at Bay Road Animal Hospital back in 2002. She is currently our Head Client Service Representative and loves to greet our clients and their pets. She was born and raised in sunny Sarasota and has never seen snow. She has been married to her husband, Donny for 24 years and they have 3 sons. Cindy loves spending quality time with the 2 daughters she never had, her 2 beautiful Bulldogs, Dexie and Daisy. Her hobbies outside of work include reading, hosting parties, and spending time with family and friends.

  • Desirae
    Desirae W
    Customer Service Representative & Vet Tech Student

    Desirae started working at Bay Road Animal Hospital as a receptionist in August 2020 and is very excited to greet every client and patient that comes to our hospital. Desirae is a Michigan native and enjoys the snow. She has always had a passion for animals since she was a young girl. Desirae's pride and joy are her four rescues. She is the proud pet mama to her Great Dane mix Moose, her Bull Terrier mix Samson and her three domestic shorthair cats named Prince and Charlie and Jackson. Desirae is currently attending school and is working towards finishing her A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology. After graduation, she would like to work as a veterinary technician while furthering her education.

  • Heidi
    Heidi F
    Customer Service Representative

    Heidi joined the Bay Road Team in 2020. She originally hails from Colts Neck New Jersey.  She worked for Garden State Veterinary Specialists for 8 years before moving to Florida in 2016.  Heidi has years of experience working in the Veterinary field and she loves helping clients and their pets.  In her spare time she is passionate about plants, traveling, hiking, swimming, and spending quality time with family, friends and her cat BK.

  • Dillon Barnette
    CSR

    .

  • Julia Turner
    CSR

    .

Administrative Staff

  • Julia
    Julia
    Practice Manager

    Julia started working for Bay Road Animal Hospital in July 2015. She attended the United States Military Academy at West Point as a member of the Class of 2012. She received her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from USF in 2017. Julia is a Missouri native and currently lives in Bradenton, FL with her husband and their three dogs (Hank, Wrangler, and Gipper) and their three cats (Douglas, Dwight, and George). When she's not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and fur-babies.

  • A woman beside a dog
    Ashlee
    Assistant Practice Manager, CVT

    Ashlee joined the Bay Road Animal Hospital family in April 2019. She was born and raised on a small farm in central Florida. She showed cattle in high school, but started working in small animal veterinary practices in 2003. Since then, she has earned her A.S. degree in Veterinary technology from St. Petersburg College. She now lives in Sarasota with her husband and four legged children.  

Veterinary Technicians

  • Missy
    Missy H
    Head CVT

    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
    Lela W
    CVT
    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
    Daniella L,
    CVT

    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
    Gabby R,
    CVT

    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.

  • Illustration of a heart
    Jimmy S,
    CVT

    Bio Coming Soon!

  • Nicole Kupser,
    RVT

    .

  • Brianna Waits,
    CVT

    .

Office Hours

Doctors On-Call 24 Hours a Day

Bay Road West

Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, Sunday

Closed

Honore and 17th Street

Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, Sunday

Closed

Bay Road West

Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday
Closed

Honore and 17th Street

Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday
Closed

Contact Us

We look forward to hearing from you