Largo Location

Call: (727) 518-7387
Text Us: (352) 667-6352

Meet The Team



Vickie

Director of Operations - Tampa/Largo Locations

Vickie is originally from New York. Most of her life she has resided in Florida.  She is married to an amazing gentleman whom she met at her 25 year High School Reunion. She has a Daughter along with her spouse and a beautiful grandchild.
 
After many years of holding multiple supervisory positions, including a district sales manager for 10 years outside the veterinary industry, Vickie transitioned into a supervisory position at  Banfield Pet Hospital for over 8 years. She managed more than one Hospital most of her career. She is an expert in rebuilding teams with existing staff.  When you have a strong foundation anything is possible.
 
Vickies passions have always been around team building and creating high caliber associates by letting them shine. Vickie always believed in Dr. Brooke and Dr. Mike when it comes to ethics and integrity and Leading with your heart as your Other Family Doctor.  She was recruited by Dr. Brooke to Coastal Animal Clinic and became part of the team in March 2021.
 
Vickiie has learned that priorities in life are important. Spirituality/Faith, Health, Family and Work Family. It has taken many years to learn work life balance. Life is short so Vickie makes the most of it every second she gets. Her hobbies are working out with her husband David, spending time with her Granddaughter and daughter time with Kristine, traveling with her husband Cruising or trips to Alaska, she loves interior decorating, baking, reading books and hosting parties.


Marissa

Practice Manager Largo / Tampa Locations

Marissa joined our team in September of 2021 as an assistant manager/veterinary nurse and is has now progressed to being the Practice Manager for both the Largo and Tampa locations.  Marissa was born and raised in Largo, Fl, she loves the sunshine! Marissa has been working in the veterinary field now for almost 11 years. Marissa has one small terrier mix dog named Winnie who is 9 years old. During Marissa's free time she loves exercising, biking, spending time at the dog park with Winnie, and going to the beach. 


Ana

Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Ana is a veterinarian from Bosnia and Herzegovina who decided to start her life from scratch by moving to Florida with her husband and daughter.  She decided to start working as a veterinary nurse to stay in the field and continue sharing her love for fur babies until she gets her license as a veterinary doctor. 

When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and baking, and trying to make all her food from scratch.   She LOVES snow and everything that has to do with snow, and she misses it a lot.  Her favorite sports are skiing and snowboarding, but she also enjoys dancing and high-intensity training.   We are excited to have Ana join us and look forward to sampling some of her homemade goodies!   



Andrea

Certified Veterinary Technician /Nurse - Tampa / Largo Locations

Andrea was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She now resides in Safety Harbor, FL. She has always had the desire to work with animals since she was a little girl. When she moved to Florida, she was excited to start a new career involved with the medical care and well being of animals.  Andrea is usually working at the Tampa clinic and helps out in the Largo Clinic when needed.  

​She graduated from St. Petersburg College with an A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2016. She then passed her exam and became a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). In her free time she likes to dance, play table tennis, jog and explore the outdoors. She is also fluent in Spanish.


Autumn

Veterinary Nurse - Largo Location

Autumn is 24 years old and is currently attending SPC for the last 2 years to obtain her certification as a technician. Autumn has been with coastal clinic over 3 years, with her 1st year being on a volunteer base. She absolutely loves all animals and has a dog named Willow, a beardie named Mushu, and a horse named Harley. Autumn is very passionate and can't wait to meet you and your fur baby during your Coastal Animal Clinic visits! 


Erica

Client Care Coordinator Largo Location

Erica grew up on Indian Rocks Beach; She spends most of her free time on the water paddle boarding or fishing.  Erica is passionate about Florida waterways and wildlife restoration and conservation. In addition, Erica enjoys face-to-face client relations and enhancing the experience of each fur baby and their family. 


John

Vet Assistant

BIO COMING SOON


Jose

Veterinary Surgical Technician Lead - Largo Location

Jose and his wife are originally from Puebla, Mexico. He has lived in the Tampa Bay area for 14 years. His family moved from Chicago to St. Petersburg for its beautiful weather! Jose has worked with small animals for over 20 years and loves it! 

Here in the Tampa Bay area, Jose worked at the Tampa Bay Emergency Clinic for a couple of years and at Andes Animal Hospital (now Coastal Animal Hospital) for the past 14 years. Jose is married and has 3 lovely daughters. He has a Labrador named Kyle. In his free time, he likes to go kayaking and running.  Jose is also fluent in Spanish.


Judy

Groomer

We are pleased and excited to welcome Judy to the Coastal Animal Clinic Team.  Judy comes to us from Iowa where she has been in the veterinary industry for 40 years.  Her passion is grooming pets both dogs and cats and has a lot of experience.   Call the clinic at 727 518 7387 or text them at 727 472 9193 to find out Judy's availability.


Karlie

Vet Assistant - Largo Location

Karlie was born in Pasco country and moved to pinellas county in 2014. Karlie was raised around large animals and grew up loving animals big and small. She soon wanted to persue with animals as a career. She joined the veterinarian assistant program at her high school. She started as a volunteer at Coastal animal Clinic in August of 2019 and was hired in April of 2021 as a Pet Care Assistant. In May of 2021 she became a certified veterinary assistant and graduated from her program at school. She grew up doing gymnastics starting at the age of 5 and traveling competitively for 11 years for it. During her free time she loves to paddle board and go to the beach with friends and family.


Kayla

Vet Assistant

Information coming soon 


Laurie

Seasonal Groomer

We are excited to welcome Laurie our Seasonal Groomer to the team.  Laurie comes to us from New York and splits her time visiting her kids in Florida for half of  the year and New York half the year.   Laurie is with us December - May/June.  While in Florida call the clinic at 727 518 7387 or text them at 727 472 9193 to find out Laurie's availability. 


Opal

Client Care Coordinator - Largo Location

Opal joined the Largo team in December of 2020 and she is your most passionate care coordinator! She stands firm behind her title because she truly does care for animals and the humans attached to them.  From the cold blooded critters to warm blooded fur babies, she loves them all! Outside of work she is the proud owner of a beautiful bearded dragon, a betta fish and mentally we all think she has adopted our clinic cat, Morris! Opal joins our team with an abundance of enthusiasm and we are excited to have her on our team.


Julianna

Veterinary Nurse - Largo Location

Julianna was born in New York and moved to Clearwater, Florida, in 2010.  She is married with two daughters.  They are an animal-loving family with two cats, a dog, a bearded dragon, and two hermit crabs.  She has been in the veterinary field since she was 15 years old and started as a kennel cleaner, receptionist and worked her way up to a veterinary technician.  She loves working with exotic animals and always learning something new.  In her picture is one of her veterinary technician friends' baby calf named nugget.     

 She enjoys going to the beach or trying out new food spots with her family in her free time. 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi my name is Rachael, I am a proud mother of my sweet son and two pitties, loving wife, daughter and sister to my brother. I was born and raised in Clearwater Florida. I joined Costal Animal Clinic this past June 2021. That may seem like a short time but my passion and love for animals has always been strong. Growing up I always wanted to work with animals and I am finally fulfilling that dream. When I’m not working I like to enjoy my free time by spending time with my family, going camping, river trips and mostly spending days in the beautiful Florida sunshine! 

RACHAEL MARKEN rnm.19@aol.com

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Hi my name is Rachael, I am a proud mother of my sweet son and two pitties, loving wife, daughter and sister to my brother. I was born and raised in Clearwater Florida. I joined Costal Animal Clinic this past June 2021. That may seem like a short time but my passion and love for animals has always been strong. Growing up I always wanted to work with animals and I am finally fulfilling that dream. When I’m not working I like to enjoy my free time by spending time with my family, going camping, river trips and mostly spending days in the beautiful Florida sunshine! 

RACHAEL MARKEN rnm.19@aol.com

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Hi my name is Rachael, I am a proud mother of my sweet son and two pitties, loving wife, daughter and sister to my brother. I was born and raised in Clearwater Florida. I joined Costal Animal Clinic this past June 2021. That may seem like a short time but my passion and love for animals has always been strong. Growing up I always wanted to work with animals and I am finally fulfilling that dream. When I’m not working I like to enjoy my free time by spending time with my family, going camping, river trips and mostly spending days in the beautiful Florida sunshine! 

RACHAEL MARKEN rnm.19@aol.com

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Hi my name is Rachael, I am a proud mother of my sweet son and two pitties, loving wife, daughter and sister to my brother. I was born and raised in Clearwater Florida. I joined Costal Animal Clinic this past June 2021. That may seem like a short time but my passion and love for animals has always been strong. Growing up I always wanted to work with animals and I am finally fulfilling that dream. When I’m not working I like to enjoy my free time by spending time with my family, going camping, river trips and mostly spending days in the beautiful Florida sunshine! 

RACHAEL MARKEN rnm.19@aol.com

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Hi my name is Rachael, I am a proud mother of my sweet son and two pitties, loving wife, daughter and sister to my brother. I was born and raised in Clearwater Florida. I joined Costal Animal Clinic this past June 2021. That may seem like a short time but my passion and love for animals has always been strong. Growing up I always wanted to work with animals and I am finally fulfilling that dream. When I’m not working I like to enjoy my free time by spending time with my family, going camping, river trips and mostly spending days in the beautiful Florida sunshine! 


Rain

Veterinary Nurse Largo

Rain has worked at Coastal Animal Clinic in Largo for one year and occasionally helps at our Tampa location.  Her hobbies include caring for her two dogs, a cat, a snake, and two sugar gliders outside of work.  In addition, she enjoys cooking meals for her family, 3D art and painting, altering clothes, and reading and watching fantasy/sci-fi.  She hopes to further her career by getting her technician certification. 


Sandra

Veterinary Technician Largo/Tampa

Sandra is a veterinarian from Colombia specializing in small animal clinics.  She has worked with small animals for 14 years and has fantastic dog and cat grooming skills.  She has joined Coastal Animal Clinic in Largo and Tampa as a veterinary nurse until she can get her veterinary license here in the United States.  She loves the animals and is very happy to work and care for yours.  We are very fortunate to have her join our team. 


Trevor

Client Care Coordinator

Trevor is a native of Clearwater, Florida, and 3rd generation Clearwater High School graduate.  He graduated with honors and completed a marketing degree from FSU. He has resided in North Florida for many years, owning and managing a landscape company and a small BBQ restaurant.  He loves his past and present pets, but his "golden" boy is Charlie, a two-year-old Goldendoodle!  When Trevor isn't working he loves everything outdoors, especially in the North Carolina Mountains, travel, geography, cooking, and yoga.  His passion for animals has led him on a path to pursue veterinary care, and his goal is to have a small farm soon. 

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