Meet Our Team
Expertise You Trust.
Compassion You Feel.
At Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch, our strength is our people.
From board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians to skilled technicians and client care professionals, our team works together to deliver thoughtful, coordinated care.
No matter what kind of care your pet needs, you can trust that experienced hands and clear communication guide every step.
We’re powered by a dedicated team who share a commitment to exceptional care.
Meet the Hospital Leadership
Behind every successful veterinary hospital is a leadership team dedicated to supporting both exceptional medicine and an outstanding client experience.
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Dr. Wendy Ellis
Founder & Practice Owner
Emergency Medicine -
Brooke Kommuck
Co-founder
Hospital Manager -
Blair
Emergency & Specialty Manager
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Dena
Emergency & Specialty Manager
Coming Soon, June 2026 -
Jenna
Inventory Manager
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Katherine
Emergency & Specialty Manager
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Kim
Customer Service Manager
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Rebecca
General Practice
Assistant Manager
Meet Our Doctors & Specialists
VMC is home to experienced veterinarians, including board-certified specialists in emergency & critical care, surgery, and ophthalmology.
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Lori Awadalla, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Jamie Barclay, DVM
Emergency Medicine
In-Home Euthanasia
Diagnostic Imaging -
Ranya Benarfa, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Matthew Buesing, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging -
Ashley Carson, DVM
General Practice
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Lucia Cresci, DVM
Emergency Medicine
In-Home Euthanasia -
Anne Davies, DVM
General Practice
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Devon Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVECC
Veterinary Criticalist
Dir. of Specialty Growth & Development -
Abby Duncan, DVM
General Practice
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Wendy Ellis, DVM
Founder & Practice Owner
Emergency Medicine -
Ryan Fincher, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Taylor Ford, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Katherine Glibowski, DVM
General Practice
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Kenneth Goldrick, DVM
General Practice
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Emily Greim, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Jenna Heusi, DVM
General Practice
In-Home Euthanasia -
Kyle Kline, DVM, DACVO
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
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Michelle Krotec, DVM
General Practice
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Liz Maune, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Brianna Miniter, DVM, DACVS
Veterinary Surgeon
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Tiffany Pappas, DVM
General Practice
In-Home Euthanasia -
Lesleigh Redavid, DVM, DACVECC
Veterinary Criticalist
Medical Director
Dir. of Blood Bank Services -
Kari Schultz, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Alicia Snell, DVM
Emergency Medicine
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Tori Strickland, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Coming Soon, August 2026 -
Nedra Wilson, BVETMED, DACVR
Veterinary Radiologist
Meet Our Patient Care Team
Behind every successful procedure and recovery is a dedicated team of veterinary technicians and assistants.
Our Emergency Technicians & Assistants
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Alyssa
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Ashlan
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Calista
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Casey, CVT
Emergency Medicine
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Chloe
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Assistant -
Christina
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Dakota
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Danielle, CVT
Emergency Medicine
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Gustavo
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Jazlyn
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Julian
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Kayla
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Kim
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Kelsey, CVT
Emergency Medicine
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Kyle
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Lindsey
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Morgan
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Reece
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Sean
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Sierrah
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Skylar
General Practice
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Stacey, RVT
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Stephanie
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician
Our General Practice Technicians & Assistants
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Anaelle
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Ashley
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Britney
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Brittany
General Practice
Veterinary Assistant -
Christina
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Diane, CVT
General Practice
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Gonzalo
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Janelle, CVT
General Practice
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Kasey
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Kate
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Kylee
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Maddi
General Practice
Veterinary Assistant -
Maddie
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Maddy
General Practice
Ophthalmology
Veterinary Technician -
Madi
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Meila
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Mindy
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Riley
General Practice
Veterinary Assistant -
Sam
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Shylah
General Practice
Veterinary Technician -
Skylar
General Practice
Emergency Medicine
Veterinary Technician -
Susan
General Practice
Veterinary Technician
Our Specialty Technicians & Assistants
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Apryl, CVT
Critical Care
Veterinary Technician -
Courtney, CVT, VTS-ECC
Critical Care
Veterinary Technician Specialist -
Diana, CVT
Ophthalmology
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Jillian
Surgery
Veterinary Technician -
Kiera
Radiology
Veterinary Technician -
Lauren, CVT
Critical Care
Certified Veterinary Technician -
Macara, CVT, VTS-ECC
Critical Care
Veterinary Technician Specialist -
Maddy
General Practice
Ophthalmology
Veterinary Technician -
Sydney, CST
Surgery
Certified Scrub Technician
Meet Our Client Experience Team
From your first phone call to discharge instructions, our Client Experience Team ensures every visit runs smoothly.
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Amber
Customer Service
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Angie
Customer Service
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Bethany
Customer Service
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Bre
Customer Service
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Courtney
Customer Service
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Elena
Customer Service
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Estefani
Customer Service
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Jennifer
Customer Service
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Jessica
Customer Service
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Kaley
Housekeeping
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Kelly
Customer Service
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Kelly
Customer Service
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Laila
Customer Service
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Lindsay
Customer Service
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Lisa
Housekeeping
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Lori
Customer Service
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Madeline
Customer Service
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Mykayla
Customer Service
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Sarah
Customer Service
A Team Approach to Veterinary Medicine
No one provider works alone.
At VMC, collaboration is central to how we practice medicine. Specialists consult with emergency doctors. Surgeons coordinate with ICU teams. General practitioners collaborate with ophthalmology and critical care services when needed.
This team-based approach allows us to provide comprehensive, thoughtful care without unnecessary transfers or delays.
When you trust us with your pet, you’re not relying on one person. You’re supported by an entire team.
Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch
15205 Garnet Trail, Bradenton, FL 34211
Phone: (941) 739-1800
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
